When will the SBI PO Prelims 2026 exam be conducted?

The SBI PO Prelims 2026 is scheduled for 1th and 2nd August 2026.

Where can I find the list of SBI PO exam centres?

The state-wise list of SBI PO exam centres is mentioned in the official notification and can also be checked in the article.

How are SBI PO exam centres allocated?

Exam centres are allocated based on the preferences selected by candidates during registration and availability at the time of allotment.

What should I carry to the SBI PO exam center?

Carry your admit card, a government-issued photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, Passport, etc.), and follow any guidelines mentioned in the admit card.

Are there separate SBI PO exam centres for Prelims and Mains?

Yes, prelims centres are more widespread, while mains centres are generally located in major cities or state capitals.

SBI PO Exam Centre 2026, Check Prelims and Mains State Wise Centres

The SBI PO 2026 Prelims Exam is scheduled to be conducted on 1 August and 2 August 2026 across various examination centres in the country. The State Bank of India has notified separate exam centres for the Prelims and Mains exam, allowing candidates to select their preferred centre while submitting the online application form, subject to availability.

SBI PO Exam Centre 2026

The exact SBI PO 2026 examination centre allotted to each candidate is mentioned on the SBI PO Admit Card 2026. Candidates must carefully check the exam city, venue address, reporting time, and other important instructions printed on the admit card before the examination. It is advisable to visit the exam venue in advance, if possible, to avoid any last-minute inconvenience on the exam day.

SBI PO Prelims Exam Centres

The prelims exam centres are spread across major cities and towns in every state to accommodate the high volume of applicants. The cities include:

SBI PO Prelims Exam Centres
State Code	State/UT	Preliminary Exam Centres
11	Andaman & Nicobar	Port Blair
12	Andhra Pradesh	Eluru, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
13	Arunachal Pradesh	Naharlagun
14	Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
15	Bihar	Arrah, Aurangabad (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
16	Chandigarh	Mohali
17	Chhattisgarh	Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur
18	Goa	Panaji
19	Gujarat	Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli
20	Haryana	Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
21	Himachal Pradesh	Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Una
22	Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
23	Jharkhand	Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
24	Karnataka	Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Dharwad/Hubballi, Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi
25	Kerala	Alappuzha, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram
26	Ladakh	Leh, Kargil
27	Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
28	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain
29	Maharashtra	Amaravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR
30	Manipur	Imphal, Churachandpur
31	Meghalaya	Shillong, Tura
32	Mizoram	Aizawl
33	Nagaland	Kohima
34	Delhi NCR	Delhi & New Delhi (All NCR Cities)
35	Odisha	Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
36	Puducherry	Puducherry
37	Punjab	Amritsar, Bathinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara
38	Rajasthan	Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
39	Sikkim	Gangtok
40	Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Kanyakumari/Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Villupuram
41	Telangana	Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
42	Tripura	Agartala
43	Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Varanasi
44	Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
45	West Bengal	Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri, Burdwan

SBI PO Mains Exam Centres

The mains exam centres are more limited and typically located in metropolitan cities or state capitals, as the number of candidates appearing for this stage is significantly lower. Centres include:

SBI PO Mains Exam Centres
State Code	State/UT	Main Examination Centres
11	Andaman & Nicobar	Port Blair
12	Andhra Pradesh	Guntur/Vijayawada, Kurnool, Visakhapatnam
13	Arunachal Pradesh	Naharlagun
14	Assam	Guwahati
15	Bihar	Arrah, Patna, Muzaffarpur
16	Chandigarh	Mohali
17	Chhattisgarh	Raipur
18	Goa	Panaji
19	Gujarat	Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Surat/Bardoli, Anand/Vadodara
20	Haryana	Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram
21	Himachal Pradesh	Shimla, Bilaspur, Hamirpur
22	Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu, Srinagar
23	Jharkhand	Jamshedpur, Ranchi
24	Karnataka	Bengaluru, Dharwad/Hubballi, Mysuru (Mysore)
25	Kerala	Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
26	Ladakh	Leh, Kargil
27	Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
28	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain
29	Maharashtra	Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nagpur, Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR
30	Manipur	Imphal, Churachandpur
31	Meghalaya	Shillong, Tura
32	Mizoram	Aizawl
33	Nagaland	Kohima
34	Delhi NCR	Delhi & New Delhi (All NCR Cities)
35	Odisha	Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
36	Puducherry	Puducherry
37	Punjab	Bathinda, Mohali, Patiala
38	Rajasthan	Jaipur, Udaipur
39	Sikkim	Gangtok
40	Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Tiruchirappalli
41	Telangana	Hyderabad, Khammam
42	Tripura	Agartala
43	Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Prayagraj, Ghaziabad, Noida/Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi
44	Uttarakhand	Dehradun
45	West Bengal	Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata

Important Guidelines for SBI PO Exam Centres

By planning ahead and being aware of the exam centre guidelines, candidates can focus entirely on their preparation for this prestigious examination. The choice of a suitable exam centre can significantly impact the overall exam experience.

Reporting Time: Candidates must report to the exam centre well in advance, as latecomers will not be allowed entry.
Valid Documents: Carry your admit card and a government-issued photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, or Passport) to the exam center.
Prohibited Items: Electronic devices, calculators, and written materials are strictly prohibited.

Things to Keep in Mind While Visiting the Exam Centre

SBI has ensured a wide distribution of exam centres for the convenience of candidates. The list of centres for prelims is extensive, while mains centres are concentrated in major cities.

Ensure you are familiar with the exact location of the centre to avoid last-minute confusion.
Check transportation options and estimated travel time to reach the centre comfortably.
Carry all necessary items, including admit card, photograph and photo ID.

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