SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Call Letter PDF at sbi.co.in; Check Exam Shift Schedule & Rules
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially issued the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 (Call Letter) for candidates appearing in the nationwide Probationary Officers preliminary examination. Registered banking aspirants can now download their hall tickets directly from the official portal sbi.co.in/web/careers.
The SBI PO Prelims 2026 Examination is scheduled to take place on August 1 & August 2, 2026 in four daily shifts across designated testing centers throughout India. Candidates must log in with their credentials to obtain their venue name, shift timing, roll number, and reporting instructions.
📌 SBI PO Prelims 2026 Exam Key Overview
| Feature Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Title | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Stage of Exam | Phase-I: Preliminary Examination |
| SBI PO Prelims Dates | August 1 – August 2, 2026 |
| Admit Card Status | LIVE NOW |
| Admit Card Download Deadline | August 2, 2026 |
| Required Login Details | Registration No / Roll No & Password / DOB |
| Official Portal | sbi.co.in/web/careers |
🔍 How to Download SBI PO Prelims Call Letter 2026
Follow these quick steps to access your admission ticket:
- Go to the official SBI Careers page:
sbi.co.in/web/careers. - Click on the 'Current Openings' tab on the top menu.
- Locate "Recruitment of Probationary Officers (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27)".
- Click on the link "Download Preliminary Exam Call Letter".
- Choose your preferred language (English / Hindi).
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
- Fill in the security Captcha code and click 'Login'.
- Your SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 will be displayed. Download and print 2 colored copies.
[!IMPORTANT] Important Photo Attestation Requirement: Candidates must paste an identical passport-sized photograph on the printed call letter (same image uploaded in the online application). Additionally, bring 1 extra photograph to be affixed to the attendance sheet inside the examination room.
⏱️ SBI PO Prelims Shift Schedule & Reporting Time
The Preliminary exam will be held in 4 shifts per day. Candidates must strictly adhere to their allotted reporting window:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM |
| Shift 4 | 03:30 PM | 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM |
📚 SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern & Marking Rules
The preliminary exam is an objective test conducted online for 100 marks with a total time duration of 1 Hour (60 Minutes).
| Section | Number of Questions | Max Marks | Sectional Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) mark will be deducted for every incorrect option selected.
- No Sectional Cut-off: As per SBI norms, there is no minimum sectional cut-off score in the Prelims round. Candidates are shortlisted for Mains solely on the basis of overall aggregate marks.
📄 Mandatory Documents for Exam Day
Candidates will not be allowed inside the exam center without the following items:
- Printed Copy of SBI PO Prelims Call Letter with photo pasted.
- Original Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, Bank Passbook with photo).
- Clear Photocopy of the same Photo ID Proof (to be submitted to the invigilator).
- 2 Additional Passport Photographs.
- Simple blue/black ballpoint pen.
