SBI released the SBI PO Admit Card 2026 on 22 July 2026 on its official website, sbi.bank.in, for candidates appearing in the Preliminary Examination on 1 and 2 August 2026, held across 4 shifts each day. The admit card — also called the Prelims Call Letter or Hall Ticket — can be downloaded using a Registration Number/Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth. Around 12,14,076 candidates applied for this cycle. No admit card is sent by post or email; a printed copy plus a valid original photo ID is mandatory for exam-hall entry.
SBI PO Admit Card 2026: Key Highlights
How to Download SBI PO Admit Card 2026
Visit SBI Careers Portal
Go to the official State Bank of India portal — sbi.bank.in
Click Careers Link
Select the Careers section option typically located on the top right homepage.
Open Current Openings
Click Join SBI, then select the Current Openings options.
Locate PO Recruitment
Open the listing for Recruitment of Probationary Officers (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09).
Access Call Letter Link
Select the Call Letter for Prelims Exam link option.
Choose language
Select your preferred language (English/Hindi) to proceed.
Enter credentials
Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
Submit Captcha
Complete the captcha verification code correctly and click login/submit.
Download & Print PDF
Your admit card will display on screen — download and take 2–3 printouts for the exam day and your records.
Best Time to Download Call Letter
With over 12 lakh candidates trying to access the portal at once, sbi.bank.in tends to slow down significantly during daytime hours. Based on candidate reports, the site runs noticeably faster during early morning hours, roughly 5 AM–7 AM IST. If you hit repeated loading errors during the day, try again early morning rather than refreshing repeatedly — that just adds to server load for everyone.
SBI PO Prelims Shift Timings 2026
Your exact shift is printed on your individual admit card — this table is for general reference only. The handwriting sample/declaration must be completed within the allotted slot before the exam starts; arriving after gate-closing time means no entry, no exceptions.
For details on sections, marks structure or syllabus, visit: SBI PO Exam Pattern and SBI PO Syllabus.
Details Mentioned on the SBI PO Admit Card
Verify the accuracy of the following print elements on your downloaded copy:
Critical Warning: Report any discrepancy in the above printed elements to SBI recruitment helpdesk immediately — before the exam date, not on exam day.
Documents Required Along With Admit Card
Mandatory Documents
- Printed Copy of Admit Card: A clean printed copy of your SBI PO Admit Card 2026.
- Valid Original Photo ID: Bring one valid original identity document (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence).
Additional Checklist
- Passport Photographs: Carry 1–2 recent passport-size photographs matching the one on your card.
- PwBD Certificate: Official disability certificate for PwBD category verification candidates.
Do's and Don'ts Guidelines
Things You Should Do
- Verify every detail (name, photo, timing, address) immediately after downloading.
- Keep the printed admit card safe, dry, and uncreased until the exam day.
- Check the exact location of your exam venue on the map a day in advance.
- Download only from the official portal sbi.bank.in — bookmark it directly.
Things You Must Avoid
- Avoid Unofficial Links: Don't click admit card download links shared on WhatsApp, Telegram, or unofficial social media. These are common phishing attempts during exam season designed to steal login credentials. Always go directly to sbi.bank.in.
- Don't let the photo, barcode, or signature area get smudged, written over, or damaged.
- Don't wait until the night before the exam to download the PDF — server traffic peaks closer to dates.
Exam Day Checklist
Common Issues While Downloading & Fixes
Latest Admit Card Updates (Live Log)
Feed ActiveSBI biometric entry verified
Advisory confirms biometric checks at centres; candidates urged to report early.
Fake links alert on social media
Candidates warned against fake links circulating on WhatsApp/Telegram.
Optimal morning download window
Server load is reported lower during early morning hours (5–7 AM IST).
Admit Card released online
SBI PO Prelims Call Letter 2026 has been officially released at sbi.bank.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
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