The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI PO Admit Card 2026 for the Online Preliminary Examination on 22 July 2026. Candidates who applied for 1,500 Probationary Officer posts under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 can download the call letter until 2 August 2026. Prelims are scheduled on 1 and 2 August 2026 — confirm your personal date, shift, and centre on the PDF.
Admit card: Released 22 July 2026 · Download till: 2 August 2026 · Prelims: 1–2 August 2026 · Vacancies: 1,500
→ Download SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 (Official Login)
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SBI PO Admit Card 2026 — Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) / CRPD |
| Post | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 (1,446 regular · 54 backlog) |
| Application Window | 18 June – 8 July 2026 |
| PET Call Letter | 17 July 2026 (opted SC/ST/OBC/PwBD only) |
| Prelims Call Letter | 22 July – 2 August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | 1–2 August 2026 (verify on call letter) |
| Selection Pipeline | Prelims → Mains → Psychometric / GE / Interview |
| Official Careers | sbi.bank.in/web/careers |
Official Links — SBI PO Prelims 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Prelims Call Letter | Click here — SBI PO admit card login |
| SBI Careers Portal | sbi.bank.in/web/careers |
| SBI Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
| Recruitment Registration Hub | ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbipojun26 |
Important Dates — SBI PO 2026 Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / registration start | 18 June 2026 |
| Online application last date | 8 July 2026 |
| Last date for printing application | 23 July 2026 |
| PET call letter | 17 July 2026 |
| PET study materials (where applicable) | 18 July – 8 August 2026 (as notified) |
| Prelims call letter download start | 22 July 2026 |
| Prelims call letter download close | 2 August 2026 |
| Prelims exam | 1–2 August 2026 |
| Mains exam | Tentatively September 2026 |
| Phase III (Psychometric / GE / Interview) | Tentatively October–November 2026 |
Confirm exam date, shift, reporting time, and centre only from your individual call letter. Mains and Phase III dates remain tentative until SBI publishes official notices.
Vacancy Snapshot — 1,500 PO Posts
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular vacancies | 1,446 |
| Backlog vacancies | 54 |
| Total Probationary Officers | 1,500 |
How to Download SBI PO Admit Card 2026
- Open the official login: SBI PO Prelims Call Letter.
- Or visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers → open the Call Letter for Preliminary Examination notice under Probationary Officer 2026 (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09).
- Select preferred call-letter language if prompted.
- Enter Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Enter Password (created at application) or Date of Birth (as per on-screen format).
- Complete the captcha and click Login / Submit.
- Your Prelims admit card PDF opens — verify name, photo, exam date, shift, and centre.
- Download and print a clear A4 copy for the exam day.
- Keep a soft copy for reference only — printed admit card is mandatory at the centre.
→ Download SBI PO Prelims Call Letter Now
Details Printed on the Call Letter
- Candidate name and photograph
- Registration number and roll number
- Exam date, shift, and reporting / gate-closing time
- Exam centre name and full address
- Candidate signature space / specimen
- Exam-day instructions and prohibited items
What to Carry to the Exam Centre
- Printed SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 (screenshots alone are usually not accepted)
- Original valid photo ID — Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence
- Photocopy of the same photo ID
- Passport-size photographs — only if instructed on your call letter
- Follow biometric rules: avoid mehendi, ink, or chemicals on fingers — SBI may capture a digital thumb impression
Name on ID must match the name on the admit card.
PET Call Letter vs Prelims Admit Card
| Document | Released | Who it is for | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET call letter | 17 July 2026 | SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates who opted for Pre-Examination Training | Training access only — not the exam hall ticket |
| Prelims admit card | 22 July – 2 August 2026 | All eligible applicants | Entry to the Online Preliminary Examination |
Do not treat the PET letter as your Prelims hall ticket.
Selection Process After Prelims
| Stage | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Phase I — Prelims | Online screening (1–2 August 2026) |
| Phase II — Mains | Main online examination (tentative September 2026) |
| Phase III | Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview |
| Final Merit | Appointment as Probationary Officer as per SBI rules |
Separate call letters are issued for Prelims, Mains, and Phase III.
Important Instructions for Exam Day
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on your call letter
- No entry without printed admit card + original photo ID
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, and bags are typically prohibited
- Verify date, shift, and centre as soon as you download — centre change is generally not allowed
- Call letter is issued online only; SBI does not send it by post
- Download before 2 August 2026 — the portal window may close after that date
Troubleshooting — Admit Card Download Issues
| Problem | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Login failed | Retry password carefully or use Date of Birth; check Caps Lock and date format |
| Registration number lost | Check application confirmation email/SMS or use the portal’s retrieval option if available |
| Admit card not found | Confirm you applied successfully under CRPD/PO/2026-27/09; retry off-peak hours |
| Portal slow / timeout | Use a desktop browser with stable internet; clear cache or try another browser |
| PDF won’t open | Update PDF reader; print from browser preview if needed |
| Wrong details on PDF | Contact SBI CRPD helpline from the official notification immediately |
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Source: SBI PO Prelims call letter release under Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Exam date, centre, and shift must be verified on your official call letter via sbi.bank.in/web/careers or the IBPS login link above.