{"id":198134,"date":"2026-04-30T10:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T04:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=198134"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T04:40:12","slug":"crack-sbi-po-prelims-2026-first-attempt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/crack-sbi-po-prelims-2026-first-attempt\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Crack SBI PO Prelims 2026 in First Attempt (Complete Plan)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb SBI PO<\/a><\/span> \u00bb SBI PO Prelims Success Guide<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

If you want to crack SBI PO Prelims 2026 in your first attempt, you need two things right from the start \u2014 a clear timeline and a focused daily plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you know what to study, how much to practice, and how to track your progress, your preparation becomes structured and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SBI PO 2026 Notification is expected around June 2026, with the Prelims likely scheduled in early August. That gives you a defined window to build your concepts, improve speed, and strengthen accuracy step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will help you do exactly that \u2014 with a practical plan, section-wise strategy, and a mock test approach that keeps your preparation on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Begin Your Preparation Today<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SBI PO 2026 \u2014 Important Dates at a Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you plan your preparation, you need clarity on the timeline. A clear exam schedule helps you set realistic weekly targets and track your progress effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Expected Timeline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Notification Release<\/td>Around June 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Application Window<\/td>June\u2013July 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/td>Likely in July 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Exam<\/td>Expected in early August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Mains Exam<\/td>Likely in September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Interview Phase<\/td>Likely in October\u2013November 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Final Result<\/td>Around early 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> These timelines are based on recent trends. Always verify exact dates once the official notification is released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: All dates are tentative based on previous year trends. Official dates will be confirmed in the SBI PO 2026 Notification PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Prelims exam remains the gateway to the Mains<\/strong> and acts purely as a screening round \u2014 your Prelims score does NOT count in the final merit. The pattern for 2026 continues as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S.No.<\/strong><\/td>Subject<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>English Language<\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>35<\/td>35<\/td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Reasoning Ability<\/td>35<\/td>35<\/td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td>1 Hour<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Points to Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n