Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • The State Bank of India officially issued the PO Preliminary Exam Result 2026 on August 28 2026[1]

What remains disputed or unverified

No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.

Result released

On August 28, 2026, the State Bank of India (SBI) made its Probationary Officer Pre‑liminary Exam result public by posting a merit‑list PDF on the official sbi.bank.in site. The document is accessible without login and lets applicants confirm whether they have qualified for the next stage.[1][2]

How to check the merit‑list

To view the result, candidates should navigate to the SBI careers page, select the link marked “RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS (PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION RESULT ANNOUNCED) – ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/PO/2026‑27/09,” and then click the “PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION RESULT” button. The PDF that opens contains each applicant’s roll number, section‑wise marks, overall score, qualification status, and the cut‑off marks for the various categories. Downloading the file and using the search function (Ctrl + F) allows quick location of individual names.[1]

Next stage – Main examination

Qualified candidates will sit the Main Examination, a computer‑based test scheduled for September 12, 2026, at multiple testing centres across India. Those who pass the Mains will be invited for a face‑to‑face interview; the combined results of the Main and the interview will determine final selection. Admit cards for the Mains are expected to be issued in due course.[1][3]

Version and update history
  1. Version 2 · — Developing story updated with new source evidence
  2. Version 1 · — Initial source-grounded generation