State Bank of India
— Ministry of Finance
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the Phase 2 Main Examination Call Letter for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Candidates who successfully cleared the Preliminary Exam conducted on 1st and 2nd August 2026 can now download their Mains Admit Card from the official SBI portal. A total of 15,802 candidates have been shortlisted to appear for the Mains stage.
SBI PO Mains Exam 2026: Key Dates and Highlights
Refer to the table below for official schedules associated with the current recruitment drive:
| Event/Activity |
Scheduled Date |
| Preliminary Examination Date |
1 & 2 August 2026 |
| Declaration of Prelims Result |
28 August 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Release Date |
2 September 2026 |
| Mains Written Examination Date |
12 September 2026 |
Step-by-Step Instructions to Download SBI PO Mains Call Letter
Candidates can follow these official steps to obtain their Phase 2 admit card:
- Visit the official portal of State Bank of India at sbi.co.in/careers or sbi.bank.in/careers.
- Navigate to the "Current Openings" section on the homepage.
- Locate "Recruitment of Probationary Officers (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09)".
- Click on the link labeled "Download Phase-II (Mains) Call Letter".
- You will be redirected to the secure IBPS login page. Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number along with your Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
- Solve the captcha code and click on the "Login" button.
- Your SBI PO Mains Admit Card will appear on the screen. Verify all details, download the PDF copy, and print a high-quality physical copy for exam day usage.
Key Details to Verify on the Call Letter
Immediately upon downloading, candidates must verify the accuracy of the following printed details:
- Candidate's Full Name (matching the initial application form)
- Roll Number & Registration Number
- Category and Sub-category
- Exam Venue Name, Full Address, and Code
- Date of Exam (12 September 2026) and Reporting Time
- Candidate's Scanned Photograph and Signature
In case of any mismatch or technical issues, contact the SBI Helpdesk support immediately before the exam date.
Mandatory Items to Carry to the Exam Centre
Ensure you carry the following documents to secure entry into the examination hall:
- Printed Copy of Mains Admit Card: A clear, physical printout with a passport-size photograph affixed in the designated area.
- Valid Photo ID Proof: Original and clear photocopy of Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving License, or Voter's Card. Note that ration card and learner's driving license are not accepted as valid IDs.
- Additional Passport Photos: It is recommended to carry two additional copies of the photograph uploaded during registration.
- Prelims Admit Card: If specified in the instructions, carry the stamped Preliminary Exam Admit Card.
Prohibited Items Inside the Examination Hall
Candidates must avoid carrying the following items, as their presence will lead to immediate disqualification:
- Electronic gadgets including mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and calculators.
- Textual materials, printed papers, notebooks, log tables, or writing pads.
- Bags, metallic items, or ornaments that may trigger metal detector alarms.
Candidates must download their admit card by visiting sbi.co.in/careers, opening the PO advertisement menu, and inputting their registration credentials.
