SBI PO Admit Card 2026: Quick Answer
The SBI PO Prelims and Mains admit cards (call letters) for the 2026 cycle have already been released and used. The Prelims call letter was released in July 2026 for the Prelims held in August 2026, and the Mains call letter was released in the first week of September 2026 for the Mains held in September 2026. Both download windows are now closed. The Phase 3 call letter has not been released yet. As of 7 November 2026, SBI has said only that the Phase-III call letters "will be released shortly", and the group exercise and interviews are scheduled to start from 18 November 2026 (tentative). If you are one of the 4,367 candidates shortlisted after the Mains result of 14/15 October 2026, the Phase 3 call letter is the only one left to download — and it will appear on the SBI careers portal first, not on any third-party site.
Key takeaway: This note covers the Prelims and Mains admit cards. The Phase 3 admit card has its own note — SBI PO Phase 3 admit card 2026 — which tracks the call-letter release, the psychometric test and the interview dates in detail. Do not confuse the two: the Prelims and Mains stages are over, and only Phase 3 remains.
SBI PO Admit Card 2026: Latest Status
| Stage | Call letter | Exam | Status as of 7 November 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-exam training | Released July 2026 | Before Prelims | Closed |
| Prelims (Phase I) | Released July 2026 | August 2026 | Held; result declared |
| Mains (Phase II) | Released first week of September 2026 | September 2026 | Held; result declared 14/15 October 2026 |
| Phase III (psychometric test) | Notice 27 October 2026 | Held 31 October 2026, 1 PM | Done; mandatory and remote-proctored |
| Phase III (group exercise and interview) | Not released yet — "will be released shortly" | From 18 November 2026 (tentative) | Awaited; see the Phase 3 note |
The cycle is advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, dated 18 June 2026, for 1,500 vacancies. The Prelims shortlisted 15,802 roll numbers for the Mains, and the Mains shortlisted 4,367 candidates for Phase 3. If you were not shortlisted at either stage, no further call letter will be issued for you in this cycle — the next SBI PO recruitment will be a fresh advertisement.
How to Download the SBI PO Admit Card
SBI's advertisement says candidates download every call letter, from pre-exam training to the interview, "by entering their registration number and password / date of birth from the Bank's website". Nothing is sent by post. The process is the same at every stage:
- Go to sbi.co.in and open the Careers section, then Current Openings.
- Find the Probationary Officer recruitment (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09).
- Click the link for the call letter of your stage — for example, "Download Call Letter for Phase-III (Group Exercise and Interview)".
- Enter your registration number / roll number and your password / date of birth exactly as registered.
- Enter the captcha, submit, and download the PDF. Print at least two copies.
Your call letter carries your name, roll number, the date and reporting time, the venue address, and the list of documents to bring. Read the reporting time carefully — SBI venues do not admit latecomers, and the group exercise is scheduled in batches, so your slot cannot be moved. If any detail on the call letter (name spelling, category, photograph) does not match your ID proof, contact SBI through the helpdesk details on the careers portal before your date; do not wait until the venue.
If the login fails, check three things before anything else: the registration number (not the roll number, unless the page asks for it), the password as set at registration (not the one from a different exam), and the date of birth in the format the form asks for. SBI PO is run on IBPS infrastructure, and the advertisement points candidates to the helpdesk at cgrs.ibps.in for login problems — but the call letter itself is always downloaded from the SBI careers portal, never from ibps.in.
What Is on the Call Letter and What to Carry
Every SBI PO call letter carries the same core details: your name and photograph, roll number and registration number, the date and reporting time, the venue name and address, and the list of documents to bring. For the written stages, SBI also issues an information handout and an "Acquaint Yourself" booklet with the call letter — read them, because they carry the exam-day instructions, including what is allowed inside the hall.
Carry originals plus one set of photocopies of each of the following, as per SBI's standard requirements:
- Printed call letter for the stage.
- A valid photo identity proof in original (Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence) — the same ID whose number you entered in the application, if possible.
- Two recent passport-size photographs, matching the one uploaded in the application.
- Date-of-birth proof (Class 10 certificate or birth certificate) if it is not already covered by your ID.
- Educational certificates and mark sheets, and category / EWS / PwD certificates in the prescribed format if you claimed a reserved category.
- For Phase 3, the documents listed on the Phase-III call letter itself, which may include a printed application form and specific undertakings.
The call letter is the final word on documents. If it asks for something extra, carry it. Candidates are routinely turned back for a missing photo ID, so check your folder the night before.
SBI PO Admit Card 2026: Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 | 18 June 2026 |
| Prelims call letter | July 2026 |
| Prelims exam | August 2026 |
| Mains call letter | First week of September 2026 |
| Mains exam | September 2026 |
| Mains result | 14/15 October 2026 |
| Psychometric test | 31 October 2026, 1 PM |
| Phase-III call letter | To be released shortly (not out as of 7 November 2026) |
| Group exercise and interview | From 18 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Final result | Expected November or December 2026 (no date announced) |
Common Mistakes with the SBI PO Admit Card
- Waiting for a letter by post. SBI sends no hard copy. Every call letter is downloaded from the careers portal, and only for candidates shortlisted for that stage.
- Trusting aggregator dates. Several preparation sites still carry wrong 2026 dates for this cycle — including Prelims dates in November 2026, which contradict the actual cycle (Prelims August 2026, Mains September 2026, result October 2026). The SBI careers portal and this site's result note are the only sources used here.
- Downloading from the wrong site. The call letter comes from sbi.co.in/careers. A page that asks for payment or bank details to release a call letter is not from SBI.
- Checking the wrong cycle. SBI PO runs every year. A call-letter link from the 2025 cycle will not open with 2026 credentials. Check that the link names advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
- Missing the psychometric test. It was held on 31 October 2026 and was mandatory. If you missed it, check the SBI portal and your registered email immediately — SBI described it as mandatory, and missing a mandatory stage can end a candidature.
- Assuming the Phase 3 date is fixed. 18 November 2026 is tentative. Your exact date, time and venue will be printed on your own call letter, and only that is final.
Memory Tricks for the SBI PO Admit Card
- "No post, only portal." Every SBI call letter is downloaded. If someone offers to send it, they are not SBI.
- "July, September, shortly." Prelims call letter July, Mains call letter September, Phase 3 call letter "shortly". The three words are the whole timeline.
- "15,802, then 4,367." 15,802 roll numbers were shortlisted for Mains; 4,367 candidates were shortlisted for Phase 3. If your roll number is not in the second list, there is no Phase 3 call letter for you.
- "CRPD/PO/2026-27/09." The advertisement number is the fingerprint of this cycle. Any call-letter link that does not name it is the wrong cycle.
SBI PO Admit Card FAQs
Is the SBI PO admit card 2026 released?
The Prelims and Mains call letters were released and used in July and September 2026. The Phase 3 call letter has not been released yet, as of 7 November 2026 — SBI says it will be released shortly.
When will the SBI PO Phase 3 admit card come?
No date has been announced. The group exercise and interviews start from 18 November 2026, tentatively, so the call letter is expected before that. Track it in the SBI PO Phase 3 admit card note.
How do I download the SBI PO admit card?
Go to sbi.co.in, open Careers and Current Openings, find the Probationary Officer recruitment (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09), click the call-letter link for your stage, and log in with your registration number and password or date of birth.
What if I forget my password?
Use the "forgot password" option on the login page, or contact the helpdesk at cgrs.ibps.in, which the advertisement names for login problems. Do not share your credentials with any third-party site.
Do I need a printed copy of the admit card?
Yes. A printed copy is mandatory to appear at the exam centre, along with a valid photo ID in original. Keep two printouts in case one is misplaced.
Is there a separate admit card for the Mains?
Yes. SBI issues a separate call letter for each stage — pre-exam training, Prelims, Mains, and Phase 3 — and only shortlisted candidates can download the next one.
What documents do I carry for Phase 3?
The printed Phase-III call letter, a valid photo ID in original, two passport-size photographs, and the certificates listed on the call letter itself. The full list is in the Phase 3 admit card note.
Practice Questions
Q1. Which SBI PO 2026 call letters have already been released and used? (A) Only the Prelims (B) Prelims and Mains (C) Only Phase 3 (D) None yet Answer: (B) Prelims and Mains. The Prelims call letter came in July 2026 and the Mains call letter in the first week of September 2026. The Phase 3 call letter is still awaited.
Q2. Where is the SBI PO call letter downloaded from? (A) sbi.co.in/careers (B) ibps.in (C) By post (D) At the exam centre Answer: (A) sbi.co.in/careers. SBI sends no hard copy by post, and the call letter is never on ibps.in.
Q3. How many candidates were shortlisted for SBI PO Phase 3 in 2026? (A) 1,500 (B) 15,802 (C) 4,367 (D) 10,000 Answer: (C) 4,367. 15,802 was the number shortlisted for the Mains.
Q4. When do the SBI PO group exercise and interviews start? (A) 1 January 2027 (B) August 2026 (C) Already over (D) 18 November 2026, tentatively Answer: (D) 18 November 2026, tentatively. The exact date, time and venue will be printed on each candidate's own call letter.
Q5. What is the advertisement number for the SBI PO 2026 cycle? (A) CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 (B) CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 (C) CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 (D) CRPD/PO/2024-25/01 Answer: (B) CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Dated 18 June 2026, for 1,500 vacancies.
Q6. What should you do if the details on your call letter do not match your ID proof? (A) Contact SBI through the helpdesk before your exam date (B) Ignore it (C) Correct it at the venue (D) Use a different ID Answer: (A) Contact SBI through the helpdesk before your exam date. Do not wait until the venue.
Q7. Was the SBI PO psychometric test mandatory? (A) No, it was optional (B) No, it was cancelled (C) Yes, and it was held on 31 October 2026 (D) Yes, but only for Mains Answer: (C) Yes, and it was held on 31 October 2026. It was remote-proctored and mandatory for shortlisted candidates.
Q8. What login details are needed to download the call letter? (A) Aadhaar number only (B) Mobile OTP only (C) Email ID only (D) Registration number and password or date of birth Answer: (D) Registration number and password or date of birth. Plus the captcha shown on the page.
Q9. When was the SBI PO Mains result declared? (A) 14/15 October 2026 (B) 1 August 2026 (C) 31 October 2026 (D) Not yet declared Answer: (A) 14/15 October 2026. It shortlisted 4,367 candidates for Phase 3.
Q10. Which note tracks the Phase 3 call letter in detail? (A) The SBI PO Phase 3 admit card note (B) The SBI PO salary note (C) The SBI Clerk admit card note (D) The IBPS PO syllabus note Answer: (A) The SBI PO Phase 3 admit card note. This note covers Prelims and Mains; Phase 3 has its own note.
Practice Next for SBI PO Admit Card
- Phase 3: SBI PO Phase 3 admit card 2026
- Pattern: SBI PO syllabus and exam pattern
- Result: SBI PO result 2026
- Cut-off: SBI PO cut off 2026
- Previous papers: SBI PO previous year question paper
- Interview prep: SBI PO group exercise topics 2026, SBI PO psychometric test 2026
- Practice: SBI PO Prelims full mock test 16, SBI PO Mains full mock test 01, SBI PO Mains Banking Awareness mock test 05
Sources: house SBI PO Phase 3 admit card note (Mains result 14/15 October 2026, 4,367 shortlisted, psychometric test 31 October 2026, GE and interviews from 18 November 2026 tentative, call letters "will be released shortly"); house SBI PO syllabus note (advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, 18 June 2026, 1,500 vacancies); CareerBox SBI PO 2026 guide (checked 21 October 2026: Main result declared, 15,802 shortlisted for Mains, Phase III next) and Testbook SBI PO admit card page (Mains call letter first week of September 2026) for the call-letter release windows. Aggregator pages carrying November 2026 Prelims dates for this cycle were not used — they contradict the actual cycle. As of 7 November 2026.