SBI PO Main Exam Admit Card 2025
State Bank of India (SBI) is set to release the admit cards for the Main Examination for the recruitment of 541 Probationary Officer (PO) positions. Candidates who have qualified in the Preliminary Exam for the SBI PO Recruitment (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04) will be able to download their hall tickets for the Main Exam from the official SBI careers portal. The Main Exam is scheduled for September 13, 2025.
SBI PO Main Admit Card Details
| Position | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Vacancies | 541 Posts |
| Advertisement No | CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 |
| Examination Name | SBI PO Main Examination |
| Main Exam Date | September 13, 2025 |
| Admit Card Status | Released |
| Admit Card Release Date | September 4, 2025 |
SBI PO Selection Process
The selection pathway for the 2025 SBI Probationary Officer role is a multi-stage process involving three key phases: an initial Preliminary Exam, a more intensive Main Exam, and a final round that includes a Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and an Interview. Each step is carefully structured to evaluate a candidate's abilities.
Phase I, the Preliminary Exam, serves as the initial screening. This online test is worth 100 marks and is divided into three parts: English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Each section is timed for 20 minutes, for a total exam duration of one hour. A merit list is created based on these scores, with the top candidates (approximately 10 times the vacancy count) advancing to the next stage.
Phase II is the Main Examination, which has two components: a 200-mark Objective Test and a 50-mark Descriptive Test. The Objective portion covers Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis, General/Banking Awareness, and English. The Descriptive portion, which follows immediately, requires candidates to type their answers on the computer. The total time for the Main Exam is 3.5 hours.
The examination framework for both stages is outlined in the table below:
| Examination | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Main (Objective) | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| General Awareness/Economy/Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes | |
| Main (Descriptive) | Communication Skills (Emails, Situation Analysis, Report/Precis) | 3 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Candidates who clear the Main Exam proceed to Phase III, which includes a Psychometric Test, Group Exercise (20 marks), and a Personal Interview (30 marks). This final stage has a total weightage of 50 marks and assesses personality and interpersonal skills.
The final selection is determined by combining scores from the Main Exam and Phase III, with a 75:25 weightage respectively. The marks from the Preliminary Exam are only for qualification and do not count towards the final merit list.
Please note, a penalty for wrong answers (1/4th mark deduction) applies to both the Preliminary and Main objective tests. All results will be published on the official SBI portal to maintain a fair and transparent selection procedure.
Application Fees
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹ 750/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
Age Requirement
Candidates must be not below 21 years and not above 30 years of age as of the specified date in the official notification.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided for reserved categories as per government norms:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Varies by category (10-15 years)
Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final Year/Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to the condition that, if called for an interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination.
SBI PO Salary / Pay Scale
The starting basic pay for a Probationary Officer is ₹41,960/- (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. Additionally, officers are eligible for various allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA)/Leased Rental, City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per the rules in force from time to time.
Exam Centres for SBI PO Recruitment
SBI will conduct the PO Recruitment exams at numerous locations nationwide. Below is a provisional list of cities where the Preliminary and Main examinations will be held.
| State/UT | Preliminary Exam Centres | Main Exam Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur/Vijayawada, Kurnool, Vishakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Arrah, Patna, Muzaffarpur |
| Chandigarh | Mohali | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
| Delhi-NCR | Delhi & New Delhi (All NCR Cities) | Delhi & New Delhi (All NCR Cities) |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Himmatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar |
| Karnataka | Belgaum, Bengaluru, Dharwad/Hubli, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | Bengaluru |
| Maharashtra | Amaravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur | Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Pune, Nagpur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Banda, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi | Lucknow, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Varanasi |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri | Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani |
Important Notes
- SBI holds the right to modify or cancel exam centers based on operational needs.
- Candidates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. Any misconduct at the venue may result in disqualification.
- Requests to change the assigned Main Examination center or date will not be considered.
How to Download SBI PO Admit Card?
The admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall. Only candidates with successfully submitted applications will be issued an admit card by IBPS. To access your hall ticket, you must log in to the official portal using your Registration Number and Password.
We will provide a direct link in the "Important Links" table below once the admit cards are officially released, making the download process easier for our readers.
Important Dates of SBI PO Recruitment
| Notification Release | June 24, 2025 |
| Application Start | June 24, 2025 |
| Application End | July 14, 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | July 25, 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | August 2, 4, 5, 2025 |
| Prelims Result Date | September 1, 2025 |
| Main Admit Card | September 4, 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | September 13, 2025 |
Important Link of SBI PO Admit Card
| SBI PO Main Admit Card | Click Here |
| Mains Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the SBI PO Main Exam Admit Card release date?
The admit card for the Main exam is scheduled to be released on September 4, 2025.
2. What is the application fee for the SBI PO exam?
The application fee is ₹750 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. There is no fee for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
3. What is the age limit for applying?
Candidates should be between 21 and 30 years old. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
4. I am in my final year of graduation. Can I apply?
Yes, final year students can apply provisionally. However, you must provide proof of passing the graduation exam if you are selected for the interview stage.