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SBI PO Interview from 1 December — 4,367 Candidates Shortlisted, Call Letter Soon
There is big news for young aspirants dreaming of becoming an officer in India’s largest bank. The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the interview dates for the Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 — interviews will begin on 1 December 2026.
A total of 4,367 candidates who cleared the Mains examination have been shortlisted for the interview round. The interview call letter will be released shortly on SBI’s official website, and it will carry each candidate’s interview date, reporting time and venue.
SBI PO Interview 2026 — At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Total posts | 1,500 |
| Mains result | Declared 15 October 2026 |
| Candidates shortlisted | 4,367 |
| Interviews begin | 1 December 2026 |
| Interview call letter | To be released shortly (link not active yet) |
| Final result | December 2026 (expected) |
| Official website | sbi.bank.in |
When Will the SBI PO Interview Begin?
SBI has published a notice on its official careers page stating that interviews for the Probationary Officer recruitment will commence from 1 December 2026. Group Exercises will be held along with the interviews.
This is Phase 3 — the final stage of the selection process — which comprises a psychometric test, a group exercise and a personal interview. Only candidates who qualified in the Mains examination can appear in this stage.
How and When to Download the SBI PO Interview Call Letter?
The interview call letter has not been released yet. SBI has clearly stated that the download link will be made available shortly.
Once released, candidates will be able to download the call letter from the Careers section (Current Openings) of sbi.bank.in. The call letter will carry your exact interview date, reporting time and venue — so do not trust links circulating on social media or messaging apps.
Note: You cannot appear for the interview without the call letter, so keep checking the official website regularly.
Who Is Eligible for the SBI PO Interview?
The Mains examination was held on 12 September 2026 and its result was declared on 15 October 2026. Based on that result, 4,367 candidates have been shortlisted for Phase 3.
Only candidates whose roll numbers appear in the Mains merit list can attend the interview. If you appeared for the Mains examination, you can still check your roll number in the result PDF on SBI’s website.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 588 |
| EWS | 144 |
| OBC | 390 |
| SC | 234 (216 regular + 18 backlog) |
| ST | 144 (108 regular + 36 backlog) |
| Total | 1,500 |
What Happens in the SBI PO Interview Stage?
The SBI PO selection process has three phases:
Phase 1 — Preliminary Examination: A 100-mark online test (English 40, Quantitative Aptitude 30, Reasoning 30) of 1 hour. It is qualifying only — its marks do not count in the final merit.
Phase 2 — Main Examination: A total of 230 marks — Objective Test of 200 marks (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 60, Data Analysis & Interpretation 60, General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge 60, English 20) and a Descriptive Test of 30 marks.
Phase 3 — Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview: The Group Exercise carries 20 marks and the Personal Interview carries 30 marks. The final merit list is prepared from the combined performance in the Mains examination and Phase 3.
The psychometric test was tentatively scheduled for 31 October 2026 — this information has not yet been officially confirmed.
How Much Does an SBI PO Earn?
The SBI PO post is in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The starting basic pay is Rs 48,480 and the pay scale is Rs 48,480 – Rs 85,920. The approximate annual CTC at Mumbai is Rs 21.97 lakh.
On top of this, officers get dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical facilities and other banking benefits — which is why lakhs of young graduates appear for this examination every year.
Which Documents Are Needed for the Interview?
Carry all the documents mentioned in your interview call letter. Typically, the interview call letter, a photo identity proof, educational certificates and a caste certificate (if applicable) are required. The exact and complete list will be given in your call letter — so read it carefully as soon as you download it.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 18 June 2026 |
| Online applications | 18 June – 8 July 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | 2 August 2026 |
| Main examination | 12 September 2026 |
| Mains result | 15 October 2026 |
| Interviews begin | 1 December 2026 |
| Final result | December 2026 (expected) |
Other SBI Recruitments
SBI is also recruiting 10 Specialist Cadre Officers — SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026: 10 Posts, Apply Online by 23 November. Applications are also open for 60 Manager and Deputy Manager (Security) posts — SBI Security Officer Recruitment 2026: 60 Manager and Deputy Manager Posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When does the SBI PO interview begin?
A: The SBI PO interviews begin on 1 December 2026, as announced in the notice on SBI’s official careers website.
Q2: When will the SBI PO interview call letter be released?
A: The call letter link is not active yet. SBI has said it will be made available shortly. Candidates should keep checking sbi.bank.in.
Q3: How many candidates are shortlisted for the SBI PO interview?
A: 4,367 candidates have been shortlisted for Phase 3 on the basis of the Mains result declared on 15 October 2026.
Q4: What is the salary of an SBI PO?
A: The starting basic pay is Rs 48,480 and the pay scale is Rs 48,480 – Rs 85,920. The approximate annual CTC at Mumbai is Rs 21.97 lakh.
Q5: When will the SBI PO final result be declared?
A: The final result is expected in December 2026. The date has not been officially confirmed yet.
Official links: SBI Careers — Current Openings: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings | SBI website: https://sbi.bank.in/
