The SBI Circle-Based Officer (CBO) 2026 exam is scheduled for 14th March 2026. Candidates must be aware of their exam shift, reporting time, and important instructions to avoid any last-minute issues on the exam day. This guide provides complete details about SBI CBO 2026 shift timings, exam hall rules, and mandatory documents to carry.
SBI CBO Shift Timings 2026
The SBI CBO 2026 exam will be conducted in two shifts. Candidates should report to the exam centre at least 60–90 minutes before the start of their shift to complete document verification and biometric registration.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Start Time | Exam Duration |
| Shift 1 | 9:00 – 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Objective (2 hrs) + Descriptive (30 mins) |
| Shift 2 | 1:30 – 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Objective (2 hrs) + Descriptive (30 mins) |
Note: Your exact shift, reporting time, and exam centre details are mentioned on your SBI CBO Admit Card 2026. Download it from the SBI Careers portal before the exam.
Download SBI CBO Admit Card & Check Shift Timing
Candidates must download their SBI CBO Call Letter 2026 to confirm the shift timing, exam venue, and reporting instructions. It is recommended to download and print the admit card immediately to avoid server issues on the last day.
SBI CBO Exam Centre List 2026
Candidates appearing for the SBI CBO 2026 online exam can check their tentative exam centres across different states and union territories. The bank reserves the right to add, remove, or change any centre based on administrative feasibility and candidate response.
| State/UT | Online Examination Centres |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Tirupathi, Ongole, Nellore |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea |
| Chandigarh | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Raipur, Durg |
| Goa | Panaji, Mapusa |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli, Mehsana |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan, Baddi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubballi/Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Mysuru, Mangaluru |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Ladakh | Leh, Kargil |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Indore, Satna, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Ahilyanagar, Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Satara, Sangli, Dhule |
| Manipur | Imphal, Churachandpur |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima |
| Delhi-NCR | New Delhi / NCR |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Erode, Karur, Madurai, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Prayagraj, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Mathura, Moradabad, Noida/Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Howrah, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri |
Exam Day Instructions for SBI CBO 2026
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a smooth exam experience:
- Carry your printed admit card and original photo ID; both are mandatory for entry.
- Reach the exam centre 60–90 minutes early for biometric and document verification.
- Affix your recent passport-size photograph in the space provided on the call letter.
- Sign and affix your left thumb impression on the call letter and attendance sheet in front of the invigilator.
- Bring your own blue ink stamp pad for thumb impressions.
- Do not leave your seat unless permitted by the invigilator.
- Electronic devices, calculators, books, smartwatches, mobile phones, and written notes are strictly prohibited.
- Rough sheets will be provided; do not bring your own.
- Use only stationery items approved by SBI.
Documents to Carry to the SBI CBO Exam Hall
Candidates must carry the following items on the day of the exam:
- Printed SBI CBO Admit Card 2026 with a recent photograph affixed.
- Original photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.).
- Photocopy of the same ID proof.
- Blue or black ballpoint pen.
- Blue ink stamp pad (for thumb impression).
- Transparent water bottle (optional).
- Face mask and sanitizer (if applicable as per local health guidelines).
Ensure that the name and photograph on your admit card exactly match your ID proof. Any mismatch may lead to denial of entry. Arrive early, stay calm, and attempt all sections confidently.
Attempt SBI CBO Mock Test
Candidates are advised to practice SBI CBO mock tests to manage time efficiently and familiarize themselves with the exam pattern.
FAQs
Q1: What is the reporting time for the SBI CBO 2026 exam?
A1: Reporting time is 9:00–9:30 AM for Shift 1 and 1:30–2:00 PM for Shift 2. Candidates must report at least 1 hour before the exam starts.
Q2: What documents are required for the SBI CBO exam?
A2: Carry your printed admit card with photo, original photo ID, a photocopy of the ID, a blue/black ballpoint pen, and a blue ink stamp pad.
Q3: Are electronic gadgets allowed in the exam hall?
A3: No. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, written notes, and any other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
Q4: How long is the SBI CBO 2026 exam?
A4: The exam duration is 2 hours for objective sections + 30 minutes for descriptive sections per shift.
Q5: How can I check my SBI CBO 2026 shift and venue?
A5: Candidates can check their shift timing and exam centre details on the SBI CBO Admit Card 2026 downloaded from the official SBI Careers portal.
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