SBI Circle Based Officer Admit Card 2026

State Bank of India has released the Admit Card for the Circle Based Officer (CBO) online exam (Advt. No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18) on 5th March 2026. The exam is scheduled for 14th March 2026 for 2,273 CBO posts (2,050 Regular + 223 Backlog) across 16 circles. Candidates can download their hall ticket from the SBI careers portal using their registration number and date of birth.

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Warning: Your exam is just 3 days away on 14th March. Download your admit card right now if you haven’t already. The link is at the bottom of this article.

Exam Schedule

Event	Date
Admit Card Released	5 March 2026
Online Exam Date	14 March 2026
Result	To be announced

How to Download Your Admit Card

Visit the SBI admit card portal (link below) or go to sbi.co.in/web/careers.
Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password.
Your admit card will display with exam date, time, and venue details.
Download and take 2-3 printouts on A4 paper.
Verify your name, photograph, exam time, and centre address carefully.

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Tip: Note the exact reporting time on your admit card. SBI exams have strict entry cut-off times — if you arrive late, you won’t be allowed in.

Exam Day Guidelines

What to Carry

Printed admit card (mandatory)
Valid Photo ID in original (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, Voter ID, or Driving License)
One passport-size photograph
Transparent water bottle

What NOT to Carry

Mobile phones, smartwatches, or electronic gadgets
Calculators, books, or notes
Bags, wallets, or pouches
Bluetooth devices, earphones, or headphones

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Important: This exam has both an objective test and a descriptive test in a single session. The descriptive test (typing on computer) starts immediately after the objective portion. Be mentally prepared for both — you’ll be at the centre for approximately 2.5 hours total.

Exam Pattern – What to Expect on 14th March

The exam has two parts in one sitting — no break in between.

Part A: Objective Test (120 Marks | 2 Hours)

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
English Language	30	30	30 min
Banking Knowledge	40	40	40 min
General Awareness / Economy	30	30	30 min
Computer Aptitude	20	20	20 min
Total	120	120	2 Hours

Each section is individually timed — you cannot switch between sections. However, there is no negative marking and no sectional cut-off — only the overall aggregate score matters.

Part B: Descriptive Test (50 Marks | 30 Minutes)

This starts immediately after the objective test. You’ll type your answers on the computer.

Task	Marks
Letter Writing (1 question)	25
Essay Writing (1 question)	25
Total	50

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Since there’s no negative marking, attempt every single question in the objective test. For the descriptive test, keep your letter formal and structured, and your essay well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Aim for at least 200-250 words for the essay.

What Happens After the Exam?

The selection process has multiple phases after the online exam:

Screening — SBI verifies your 2-year officer experience and checks if your profile matches that of a Scale-I Generalist Officer. This is an elimination round.
Interview (50 marks) — Shortlisted candidates (roughly 3x vacancies) are called. You must score minimum qualifying marks.
Local Language Test (Qualifying) — Tests proficiency in the local language of your chosen circle. You’re exempt if you studied the language in 10th or 12th standard.
Final Merit — Prepared on a 100-point scale: Online Exam (75% weightage) + Interview (25% weightage).

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The experience screening is strict — if your current banking role doesn’t match SBI’s criteria for a Scale-I Generalist Officer profile, you can be eliminated even after clearing the exam. Ensure your experience certificates are accurate and ready.

Important Links

Description	Link
Download Admit Card	Click Here
SBI Careers Official Website	Click Here

Revise Banking Knowledge and General Awareness thoroughly, practice your letter and essay writing, and attempt every question since there’s no penalty for wrong answers.