SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 LIVE: Day 2 Shift 4 paper ends; question paper analysis, difficulty level
Deepanshi Pant | August 2, 2026 | 08:56 PM IST | 10 mins read
SBI PO Preliminary 2026 examination has conducted today. Check updates on the shift timings, admit card link, question paper analysis, and more.
The State Bank of India has concluded the Probationary Officer (PO) prelims examination 2026 today. The Day 2 Shift 4 exam has come to an end at 5:30 pm. The SBI prelims exam has been concluded for 1,500 PO vacancies in 4 shifts per day. Shift-wise analysis, good attempts and difficulty level will be updated here.
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Candidates must carry their admit card to the exam centre. As per the exam pattern, the examination will be of 100 marks, and questions will be asked for english language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability sections.
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SBI PO Prelims Exam Timings 2026
Candidates can check the SBI PO Prelims exam timings 2026 below:
| Shift | Reporting time | Exam timings |
| Shift 1 | 8:00 am | 9:00 am to 10:00 am |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 am | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Shift 3 | 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Shift 4 | 3:30 pm | 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
SBI PO 2026 paper analysis
The SBI PO 2026 Day 1 exam is concluded. As per the feedback, the Shift 1 and 2 examinations were rated easy to moderate, while the Shift 3 and 4 exams were moderate to difficult. The exam pattern was as predicted, and no question asked was out of syllabus. The Day 2 paper analysis will be available after the exam is concluded.
SBI PO question paper with solution 2026
Unofficial question paper, memory-based questions will be shared by several coaching institutes after the conclusion of the SBI PO Prelims examination. Candidates will find shift-wise unofficial question papers.
The SBI PO 2026 notification was released on June 18, 2026. The online application process concluded on July 8. Candidates were allowed to pay the application fee during the application window.
Those who qualify prelims exam will be eligible to appear in mains examination which will be conducted in September 2026.
SBI PO 2026 Vacancy
The SBI PO vacancy for 2026 is determined solely by the conducting authority. The SBI has released a total of 1500 vacant positions across the country for all categories. The SBI PO vacancies are allotted separately for every category and are divided into Regular and Backlog.
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August 2, 2026 | 08:56 PM IST
SBI PO 2026 exam for how many positions?
The SBI has issued a total of 1500 vacant positions across the country for all categories. The SBI PO 2026 vacancies are allotted separately for every category and are divided into Regular and Backlog.
August 2, 2026 | 08:08 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims total marks
Check the SBI PO Prelims Stage-wise weightage of marks for the final merit list below:
|
Phase
|
Exam
|
Weightage (In percent)
|
| I |
Preliminary
|
0 |
| II |
Main
|
75 |
| III |
Interview
|
25 |
|
Total
|
100
|
|
August 2, 2026 | 06:53 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims: Factors affecting cut-offs
Candidates can check the factors affecting the SBI PO Prelims Cutoff below:
- Number of vacancies
- Number of applicants
- Difficulty level of the exam
August 2, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims 2026: Is there a marking scheme?
Yes, candidates will be given one mark for each correct answer, whereas 1/4 marks will be deducted for each wrong response in the SBI Bank PO Prelims.
August 2, 2026 | 05:02 PM IST
SBI PO Day 2 shift 4 analysis soon
The authority has ended SBI PO day 2 shift 3 at 3 pm. The analysis will be shared soon.
August 2, 2026 | 04:37 PM IST
SBI PO Day 2 shift 4 begins
The SBI has started the SBI PO day 2 shift 4 exam at 4:30 pm.
August 2, 2026 | 04:08 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims 2026: Day 2 shift 4 from 4:30 pm; exam pattern
Candidates can check the SBI PO prelims exam which will be conducted for a duration of 100 minutes.
|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
English Language |
40 |
Total Maximum Marks 100 |
20 minutes |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
20 minutes |
|
|
Reasoning Ability |
30 |
20 minutes |
|
|
Total |
100 |
100 minutes |
August 2, 2026 | 03:29 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026: Important documents
Check the documents required to carry on the exam day are:
- Hall ticket
- Government-issued photo ID- PAN
- Voter ID card as proof of identity
August 2, 2026 | 03:02 PM IST
SBI PO Preliminary exam day 2 shift 3 ends
The SBI concluded the shift 3 examination at 3:00 pm on August 2. Candidates appearing for shift 4 must report for the examination at 3:30 pm. The examination will begin at 4:30 pm.
August 2, 2026 | 02:51 PM IST
Check SBI PO Vacancy 2026
The SBI has published a total of 1500 vacant positions across the country for all categories. The SBI PO 2026 vacancies are allotted separately for every category and are divided into Regular and Backlog.
August 2, 2026 | 02:33 PM IST
SBI PO 2026 Stage-wise weightage of marks for final merit list
Check the SBI PO Prelims Stage-wise weightage of marks for the final merit list below:
|
Phase
|
Exam
|
Weightage (In percent)
|
| I |
Preliminary
|
0 |
| II |
Main
|
75 |
| III |
Interview
|
25 |
|
Total
|
100
|
|
August 2, 2026 | 02:26 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis Aug 2: Day 2 Shift 3 begins
The State Bank of India has begun the Probationary Officer (PO) prelims examination 2026, Day 2, Shift 3 at 2:00 pm. The examination will conclude at 3:00 pm.
August 2, 2026 | 02:25 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims 2026 August 2: Marking Scheme
Check the SBI PO prelims making scheme below:
|
Particulars
|
Details
|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks Allotted | 100 |
| Marks allotted to each question | One Mark |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 |
August 2, 2026 | 01:54 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims 2026 August 2: Shift 3 Reporting Time
The SBI PO Prelims 2026 examination for Day 2, Shift 3 will begin today at 2:00 pm. Candidates are advised to report to the exam centre for Shift 3 at 1:00 pm.
August 2, 2026 | 01:50 PM IST
SBI PO First Shift Analysis Soon: August 2 exam sections
According to the SBI PO 2026 exam pattern, the examination will be of 100 marks, and questions will be asked for the English language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability sections.
August 2, 2026 | 01:30 PM IST
SBI PO Stages 2026
Candidates can check the SBI PO stages 2026 below:
- SBI PO Prelims Cut off 2026
- SBI PO Mains Cut off 2026
- SBI PO Interview Cut off 2026
August 2, 2026 | 01:01 PM IST
Factors affecting SBI PO Prelims Cutoff
Candidates can check the factors affecting the SBI PO Prelims Cutoff below:
- Number of vacancies
- Number of applicants
- Difficulty level of the exam
August 2, 2026 | 12:47 PM IST
SBI PO Preliminary exam day 2 shift 2 ends
The SBI concluded the shift 2 examination at 12:30 pm on August 2. Candidates appearing for shift 3 must report for the examination at 1:00 pm. The examination will begin at 2:00 pm.
August 2, 2026 | 11:44 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis Aug 2: Day 2 Shift 2 begins
The State Bank of India has begun the Probationary Officer (PO) prelims examination 2026, Day 2, Shift 2 at 11:30 am. The examination will conclude at 12:30 pm.
August 2, 2026 | 11:15 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims Day 2 Shift 1 Analysis Soon
The authority concluded the Day 2 shift 1 at 10:00 am. The SBI PO Prelims August 2, shift 1 paper analysis will be available soon.
August 2, 2026 | 10:53 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims 2026 August 2: Shift 2 Reporting Time
The SBI PO Prelims 2026 examination for Day 2, Shift 2 will begin today at 10:30 am. Candidates are advised to report to the exam centre for Shift 2 at 11:30 am.
August 2, 2026 | 10:49 AM IST
SBI PO Day 2 Shift 1 Analysis Soon: Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the SBI PO prelims exam which will be conducted for a duration of 100 minutes.
|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
English Language |
40 |
Total Maximum Marks 100 |
20 minutes |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
20 minutes |
|
|
Reasoning Ability |
30 |
20 minutes |
|
|
Total |
100 |
100 minutes |
August 2, 2026 | 10:18 AM IST
SBI PO Preliminary exam day 2 shift 1 ends
The SBI concluded the shift 1 examination at 10:00 am on August 2. Candidates appearing for shift 2 must report for the examination at 10:30 am. The examination will begin at 11:30 am.
August 2, 2026 | 10:07 AM IST
Must carry SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026
The authority has already declared the SBI PO Preliminary admit card on July 22, 2026. Candidates are advised to download their admit card and carry it to the exam centre.
August 2, 2026 | 09:31 AM IST
What is the SBI PO Prelims exam dates 2026?
The SBI will administer the State Bank of India Probationary Officer Preliminary Examination on August 1 and 2, 2026. The authority has already concluded the August 1 examination. The August 2 Shift 1 is currently ongoing and will end at 10:00 am.
August 2, 2026 | 09:25 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis Aug 2: Day 2 Shift 1 begins
The State Bank of India has begun the Probationary Officer (PO) prelims examination 2026, Day 2, Shift 1 at 9:00 am. The authority will conclude at 10:00 am.
August 2, 2026 | 09:05 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims 2026 August 2: Shift 1 Reporting Time
The SBI PO Prelims 2026 examination for Day 2, Shift 1 will begin today at 9:00 am. Candidates are advised to report to the exam centre for Shift 1 at 8:00 am.
August 2, 2026 | 08:25 AM IST
SBI PO 2026: Guidelines
The guidelines for the SBI PO Prelims are:
- Carry the printed hall ticket and an original valid photo ID proof
- Reach the exam centre at the reporting time
- Do not carry prohibited items
- Follow biometric verification & security checks properly
- Read all instructions before starting the exam
August 2, 2026 | 07:45 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 LIVE: Aug 2 exam today
The State Bank of India is conducting the Probationary Officer (PO) prelims examination 2026 today for 1,500 PO vacancies across 4 shifts.
August 2, 2026 | 07:07 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims Cutoff: Factors
The factors affecting the SBI PO Prelims Cutoff are:
- Number of vacancies
- Number of applicants
- Difficulty level of the exam
August 2, 2026 | 06:00 AM IST
SBI PO exam pattern
The exam pattern are as follows:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40 | Total Maximum Marks 100 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 minutes | |
| Total | 100 | 100 minutes |
August 2, 2026 | 05:05 AM IST
SBI PO Preliminary exam day 2 shift 1 time
The SBI will start the day 2 shift 1 exam at 9 am.
August 2, 2026 | 03:15 AM IST
IBPS PO Exam Date: Reporting time
The reporting time for SBI PO prelims exam are:
| Exam Shift | Reporting Time |
| Shift 1 | 8 am |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 am |
| Shift 3 | 1 pm |
| Shift 4 | 3:30 pm |
August 2, 2026 | 02:10 AM IST
SBI PO Pre Exam Date 2026: Documents required
The documents required during the SBI PO prelims exam are:
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driving License (Permanent)
- Voter's Card
- Bank Passbook
- College/University ID
- Employee ID
- Photo ID issued by Gazetted Officer/People's Representative on official letterhead
August 2, 2026 | 01:05 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026: Shift times
The shift timings are as follows:
| Shift | Time |
| Shift 1 | 9 am-10 am |
| Shift 2 |
11:30 am-12:30 am |
| Shift 3 | 2 pm-3 pm |
| Shift 4 |
4:30 pm-5:30 pm |
August 2, 2026 | 12:15 AM IST
SBI PO 2026 Admit Card: Details mentioned
The details mentioned on the SBI PO prelims admit card are:
- Name
- Gender
- Photograph
- Exam Date
- Shift Timings
- DOB
- Category
- Test Centre Address
- Post Applied
- Time Duration
- Exam day guidelines
- Signature
August 1, 2026 | 11:03 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims 2026: Syllabus
The syllabus of SBI PO prelims is given below:
|
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus |
Reasoning Syllabus |
English Syllabus |
| Simplification/ Approximation | Alphanumeric Series |
Reading Comprehension |
| Profit & Loss | Directions |
Fill in the blanks |
| Mixtures & Alligations | Logical Reasoning | Cloze Test |
| Permutation, Combination & Probability | Data Sufficiency | Para jumbles |
| Work & Time | Ranking & Order | Vocabulary |
| Sequence & Series | Alphabet Test |
Paragraph Completion |
| Simple Interest & Compound Interest | Seating Arrangement |
Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
| Surds & Indices | Coded Inequalities |
Sentence Completion |
| Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Puzzle | Tenses Rules |
| Time & Distance | Syllogism |
|
| Data Interpretation | Blood Relations | |
| Ratio & Proportion | Coding-Decoding | |
| Number Systems | Input-Output | |
| Percentage | Tabulation |
August 1, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST
SBI PO Admit Card 2026 Download: Steps to check
To download the SBI PO Admit Card 2026, follow the steps given below:
- Visit the career page of SBI at sbi.bank.in
- Go to the ‘current opening’ section
- Click on the ‘Recruitment of Probationary Officers in SBI’ link
- Click oo the admit card link of SBI exam
- Enter the details, including registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
- The SBI PO admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout for further reference
August 1, 2026 | 10:00 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims: Exam pattern
The exam pattern for SBI PO Prelims are as follows:
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40 | 100 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 Minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 Minutes | |
| Total | 100 | 1 Hour |
August 1, 2026 | 09:36 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam: Important documents
The documents required for SBI PO Prelims Exam are:
SBI PO Prelims Admit Card
Original photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence)
Recent passport-size photographs
August 1, 2026 | 08:30 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam Date 2026: Prohibited items
The following items are prohibited from exam hall:
- Electronic gadgets
- Study materials
- Calculators
- Cell phones
- Goggles
- Handbags
- Hair pin
- Hair band
- Belt
- Cap
- Watch/wrist watch
- Camera
- Any metallic item
August 1, 2026 | 08:00 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims 2026: Exam guidelines
The guidelines for the IBPS PO exam are as follows:
- Reach exam centre on reporting time
- Verify centre address
- Carry only required documents
- Follow all guidelines issued by invigilators
- Seat on allotted seat only
- Do not prohibited items
August 1, 2026 | 07:30 PM IST
SBI PO Pre Exam Date 2026: Shift timings
The shift timings are as follows:
| Shifts | Reporting Time | Exam Time |
| 1 | 8 am |
9 to 10 am
|
| 2 | 10:30 am |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| 3 | 1 pm | 2 to 3 pm |
| 4 | 3:30 pm |
4:30 to 5:30 pm |
August 1, 2026 | 07:15 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026: Marking scheme
Candidates will get one marks for each correct answers and 25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers.
August 1, 2026 | 05:35 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Analysis: Shift 4 ends
The SBI PO Prelims 2026 examination for Day 1, Shift 4 ends at 5:30 pm.
August 1, 2026 | 05:01 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims: Important documents
Documents needed to carry on the exam day are:
- Hall ticket
- Government-issued photo ID- PAN
- Voter ID card as proof of identity
August 1, 2026 | 04:31 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Analysis Soon: Shift 4 begins
The SBI PO Prelims 2026 examination for Day 1, Shift 4 begins.
August 1, 2026 | 04:03 PM IST
SBI PO Pre Exam Date 2026: Shift 4 shift starts soon
The SBI PO Prelims 2026 examination for Day 1, Shift 4 will start soon.
August 1, 2026 | 03:27 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Analysis Soon: Shift 4 Reporting Time
The SBI PO Prelims 2026 examination for Day 1, Shift 4 will begin today at 4:30 pm. Candidates are advised to report to the exam centre for Shift 3 at 3:30 pm.
August 1, 2026 | 03:05 PM IST
SBI PO Preliminary exam day 1 shift 3 ends
The SBI concluded the shift 3 examination at 3:00 pm on August 1. Candidates appearing for shift 4 must report for the examination at 3:00 pm. The examination will begin at 4:30 pm.
August 1, 2026 | 02:53 PM IST
SBI PO Vacancy 2026
The SBI has issued a total of 1500 vacant positions across the country for all categories. The SBI PO 2026 vacancies are allotted separately for every category and are divided into Regular and Backlog.
August 1, 2026 | 02:35 PM IST
SBI PO Analysis Today; Stage-wise weightage of marks for final merit list
Candidates can check the SBI PO Prelims Stage-wise weightage of marks for the final merit list below:
|
Phase
|
Exam
|
Weightage (In percent)
|
| I |
Preliminary
|
0 |
| II |
Main
|
75 |
| III |
Interview
|
25 |
|
Total
|
100
|
|
August 1, 2026 | 02:09 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis: August 1 Shift 3 begins
The State Bank of India has begun the Probationary Officer (PO) prelims examination 2026 day 1 shift 3 at 2:00 pm. The authority will conclude at 3:00 am.
August 1, 2026 | 01:52 PM IST
SBI PO Good Attempts: Marking Scheme
Candidates can check the SBI PO prelims making scheme below:
|
Particulars
|
Details
|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks Allotted | 100 |
| Marks allotted to each question | One Mark |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 |
August 1, 2026 | 01:36 PM IST
SBI PO Review: Stages
Candidates can check the SBI PO stages below:
- SBI PO Prelims Cut off 2026
- SBI PO Mains Cut off 2026
- SBI PO Interview Cut off 2026
August 1, 2026 | 01:21 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Analysis: Shift 3 Reporting Time
The SBI PO Prelims 2026 examination for Day 1, Shift 3 will begin today at 2:00 pm. Candidates are advised to report to the exam centre for Shift 3 at 1:00 pm.
August 1, 2026 | 01:16 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Cutoff: Factors
Candidates can check the factors affecting the SBI PO Prelims Cutoff below:
- Number of vacancies
- Number of applicants
- Difficulty level of the exam
August 1, 2026 | 12:52 PM IST
SBI PO Preliminary exam day 1 shift 2 ends
The SBI concluded the shift 2 examination at 12:30 pm on August 1. Candidates appearing for shift 3 must report for the examination at 1:00 pm. The examination will begin at 2:00 pm.
August 1, 2026 | 12:27 PM IST
SBI PO First Shift Analysis: Day 1 Shift 2 exam sections
As per the SBI PO 2026 exam pattern, the examination will be of 100 marks, and questions will be asked for english language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability sections.
August 1, 2026 | 12:05 PM IST
SBI PO Prelims Shift 1 Analysis
The authority concluded the shift 1 at 10:00 am. As per the feedback, the SBI PO Prelims examination was rated easy to moderate. The exam pattern was as predicted, and no question asked was out of syllabus.
August 1, 2026 | 12:01 PM IST
SBI PO Shift 1 Analysis: Exam Pattern
The exam will be conducted for a duration of 100 minutes.
|
Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
English Language |
40 |
Total Maximum Marks 100 |
20 minutes |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
20 minutes |
|
|
Reasoning Ability |
30 |
20 minutes |
|
|
Total |
100 |
100 minutes |
August 1, 2026 | 11:30 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis: August 1 Shift 2 begins
The State Bank of India has begun the Probationary Officer (PO) prelims examination 2026 day1 shift 2 at 11:30 am. The authority will conclude at 12:30 am.
August 1, 2026 | 11:15 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026
The authority has announced the SBI PO Preliminary admit card on July 22, 2026. Candidates are advised to download their admit card card and carry it to the exam centre.
August 1, 2026 | 11:07 AM IST
SBI PO Preliminary exam day 1 shift 1 ends
The SBI concluded the shift 1 examination at 10 am on August 1. Candidates appearing for shift 2 must report for the examination at 10:30 am. The examination will begin at 11:30 am.
August 1, 2026 | 11:06 AM IST
SBI PO Prelims Exam Dates 2026
The SBI will conduct the State Bank of India Probationary Officer Preliminary Examination on August 1 and 2, 2026. The authority has already conducted the August 1 Shift 1 from 9 am to 10 am. Shift 2 will begin at 11:30 am.
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