The SBI PO 2026 recruitment cycle began with the Notification release on 18 June 2026, followed by online applications from 18 June to 8 July 2026. The Admit Card was released on 22 July 2026, and the Prelims exam is scheduled for 1 and 2 August 2026. Candidates who qualify Prelims will appear for the Mains exam in September 2026, followed by the Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview in October/November 2026, with the Final Result expected in November/December 2026.
SBI PO 2026 Complete Timeline
| Recruitment Event | Scheduled Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | 18 June 2026 | Completed |
| Online Application Start | 18 June 2026 | Completed |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 8 July 2026 | Completed |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 8 July 2026 | Completed |
| Pre-Exam Training Material | 17 July 2026 | Completed |
| Admit Card for Prelims | 22 July 2026 | Completed |
| Prelims Exam | 1 & 2 August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Prelims Result | August/September 2026 | Expected |
| Admit Card for Mains | August/September 2026 | Expected |
| Mains Exam | September 2026 | Expected |
| Mains Result | September/October 2026 | Expected |
| Interview Call Letter | September/October 2026 | Expected |
| Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview | October/November 2026 | Expected |
| Final Result | November/December 2026 | Expected |
* This timeline is updated the moment SBI confirms or revises any recruitment date. Bookmark this page rather than searching again closer to each stage.
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Live Update Log
SBI PO Prelims Admit Card released as scheduled, confirming the 1 & 2 August exam dates.
Pre-Exam Training material made available for eligible SC/ST/Minority category candidates.
Online application window closed on schedule.
SBI PO Notification 2026 released, opening the application window the same day.
(Updated continuously as SBI confirms Mains dates, results, and interview schedules.)
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