SBI PO Prelims Answer Key 2026; Check Main Exam Selection List

The State Bank of India (SBI) released the provisional SBI PO Prelims Answer Key 2026 on 12 October 2026 for candidates who appeared in the preliminary examination held on 1 and 2 August 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies across SBI branches nationwide under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Candidates can now access their response sheets and the official preliminary key on the SBI portal to review their performance and estimate their scores before the final result is declared.

SBI PO Prelims 2026 Details

Marking Scheme & Score Calculation

The SBI PO Prelims exam consists of 100 objective-type questions spread across Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language, carrying a total of 100 marks. Candidates can calculate their expected scores by cross-referencing their response sheets with the marking pattern:

• Positive Marking: 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/4th of a mark) are deducted for every incorrect attempt.
• Unattempted: Questions left blank do not incur any penalty.

How to Download the Answer Key

Candidates can download the provisional response sheet directly from the official portal by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the official SBI Careers page.
2. Under the “Latest Announcements” or “Current Openings” tab, locate the recruitment section for Probationary Officers.
3. Click on the designated link for the SBI PO Prelims Answer Key 2026.
4. Enter your Roll Number or Registration Number as printed on your admit card.
5. Input your Date of Birth and complete the CAPTCHA verification text.
6. Submit the credentials to access your candidate dashboard.
7. Download the answer key PDF and your response sheet for score calculation.

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