SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 Out, Merit List PDF, 15802 Candidates Qualified for Mains

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 on the official website www.sbi.bank.in. The merit list PDF contains the roll numbers of the candidates who have been selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, i.e., the mains exam.

Candidates who appeared for the SBI PO prelims exam held on 1st and 2nd August 2026 can now check their qualifying status by downloading the merit list PDF and searching for their roll number.

As per the result PDF, the SBI PO Mains exam will be held on 12th September 2026. SBI PO 2026 recruitment is for selecting candidates for 1,500 probationary officer posts.

SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 PDF (Official)

The official SBI Careers page publishes recruitment results and candidate lists for its examinations. You do not need to enter your registration number and password to check whether your roll number appears in the merit list PDF. Use the search option or the Ctrl+F shortcut to check your roll number in the list of qualified candidates.

Download the official result PDF from the link below to check your result instead of visiting the official website.

Key Pointers:

The SBI PO prelims scorecard & cut off marks for prelims exam has also relased on 1st Spetember 2026.

Number of candidates qualified in SBI PO Mains Examination : 15,802

If your roll number is present: You are shortlisted for SBI PO Mains.

If your roll number is absent: You have not been shortlisted for the next stage through the Preliminary Examination.

How to Check Your SBI Probationary Officer Result?

Visit the official website of State Bank of India (www.sbi.bank.in).
Go to the Recruitment Results section.
Look for the “Recruitment of Probationary Officer (ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09)”.
Click on ‘Preliminary Examination Result’, and a PDF opens on your screen.
Download the merit list pdf and then follow the path-

Open PDF ⇒ Search Roll Number (Ctrl+F) ⇒ Roll Number Found? ⇒ YES → Start Mains preparation immediately

SBI PO 2026 Prelims Cut-Off Marks Out

The SBI PO Prelims Cut-Off 2026 along with the scorecard, has been released on 1st September 2026. Candidates can check the category-wise cut-off marks & their scorecard by visiting the related articles mentioned below.

Is there a sectional cut-off in the SBI PO Prelims exam?
No, the State Bank of India does not apply sectional cut-off marks in the prelims exam. Candidates are shortlisted based on the aggregate marks.

When will the SBI PO Prelims scorecard be released?

SBI has also released the scorecard and marks for all candidates who appeared in the prelim exam at www.sbi.bank.in. The scorecard will display the following details:

Registration/Roll Number
Overall Marks scored
Subject-wise marks
Normalised marks
Cut-off marks (state-wise)

SBI PO Mains Exam Date 2026 Out

Along with the result, the State Bank of India has announced the exam date for the next stage. The SBI PO Mains Exam 2026 for 15802 prelims-qualified candidates is scheduled for 12 September 2026 (Saturday) for which admit cards/call letters will be released in the 1st week of September 2026.

SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2026 Download Link

SBI PO Exam 2026: Overview

Particular	Details
Exam Name	SBI PO 2026
Vacanices	1500
Advt No.	CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Mode of Result	Online (PDF format)
SBI PO Prelims Exam Date	1st and 2nd August 2026
SBI PO Prelims Result	28th August 2026
Next Stage	Mains (CBT Exam)
SBI PO Mains Exam	12th September 2026
Credentials Required to Check Result	Roll Number

What Should Qualified Candidates Do Now?

If your roll number is on the list, you have to appear for the mains exam, which is scheduled for 12th September 2026. Do not wait for the release of the scorecard and focus on the main exam. Your preparation strategy must change and focus on

Advanced-level reasoning
Data analysis
Banking/economy awareness
Current affairs
Descriptive writing
Time management

What to be Asked in the SBI PO Mains Exam?

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer

Name of Tests (Objective)	Details
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40 questions for 60 marks (50 minutes)
Data Analysis & Interpretation	30 questions for 60 marks (45 minutes)
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	60 questions for 60 marks (45 minutes)
English Language	40 questions for 20 marks (40 minutes)
Total	170 questions for 200 marks (2 hours)
Descriptive Test (Communication Skills) Emails (1 out of 2 options), Situation Analysis (1 out of 2 options) Either report writing or precis writing (one out of 2 options).	03 questions for 30 marks (30 minutes)

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FAQs

How many candidates qualified in SBI PO Prelims Exam?

10 times of SBI PO Vacancies i.e. 15802 candidates are shortlisted for SBI PO Mains.

Does the SBI PO Prelims result PDF contain marks?

The merit-list PDF primarily provides the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates. Candidates should check their individual scorecard separately for marks.

Is qualifying SBI PO Prelims enough for final selection?

No. Prelims is a qualifying/shortlisting stage. Candidates must clear the subsequent stages to reach final selection.

What should I do after qualifying SBI PO Prelims?

Download your result, check your scorecard when available and immediately begin Mains-focused preparation, particularly current affairs, banking awareness, advanced reasoning, data analysis and descriptive writing.