
The wait is over for banking aspirants. The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2026 for candidates shortlisted for the Probationary Officer (PO) Main Examination. The download window opened on September 2, 2026, and the call letter will remain available until September 12, 2026 — the day of the Mains exam. Qualified candidates can download their hall ticket now from the official website, sbi.co.in.
Issued under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, the SBI PO Mains 2026 exam is the second phase of a recruitment drive for 1,500 Probationary Officer posts that drew around 12.14 lakh applicants. Candidates who cleared the Preliminary Examination — held on August 1 and 2, 2026 — are now eligible to appear for the Mains. Here's the direct download process, exam pattern, documents to carry and the full exam-day guidelines.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Total vacancies | 1,500 |
| Admit card release date | September 2, 2026 |
| Admit card available till | September 12, 2026 |
| SBI PO Mains exam date | September 12, 2026 |
| Prelims exam dates | August 1 & 2, 2026 |
| Official website | sbi.co.in |
Follow these steps to download your SBI PO Mains call letter at sbi.co.in:
Visit the official SBI website — sbi.co.in.
Click on the Careers (or "Join SBI") link on the homepage.
Open the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 page and click the SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2026 download link.
Log in using your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth, and enter the captcha code.
Click Submit / Login — your SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
Check every detail carefully and download the admit card.
Take a clear printout and keep it safely for the exam and future reference.
Immediately after downloading, cross-check the following details and report any error to SBI's official support channel well before the exam:
Candidate's name, photograph and signature
Registration number and roll number
Date of birth
Exam date, reporting time and shift timing
Examination centre name and address
Instructions printed on the call letter
The SBI PO Mains 2026 exam consists of an Objective Test (200 marks) followed by a Descriptive Test (30 marks), with the descriptive paper beginning immediately after the objective section. The marks scored in the Mains are counted in the final merit list.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 50 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 min |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min |
| Objective Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Descriptive Test (English – Letter & Essay) | 2 | 30 | 30 min |
There is a penalty for wrong answers in the objective test — one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each incorrect response. For the exact section-wise timing and shift details, always rely on the information printed on your own admit card.
Carry the following to the examination centre:
A printed copy of the SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2026 (entry is not allowed without it).
One valid original photo ID proof (such as Aadhaar, PAN card, Voter ID, driving licence or passport).
A photocopy of the same ID and photographs, as per the instructions on the call letter.
Reach the exam centre before the reporting time printed on your admit card — late entry is generally not permitted.
Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited — mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices and earphones are not allowed inside the hall.
Follow all exam-day instructions mentioned on the call letter.
SBI has not prescribed any specific dress code, but candidates should dress comfortably keeping security checks in mind.
SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2026 Download: [insert live sbi.co.in link]
Official website: https://sbi.co.in
