Pariksha SaathiSBI PO 2026: online psychometric test on 31 October 2026 at 1 PM in remote proctored mode; mock test open only on 28 October
The State Bank of India's notice dated 27.10.2026 for Probationary Officer recruitment (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) says the psychometric test will be conducted online in remote proctored (RPA) mode, so shortlisted candidates can take it from anywhere. Date of test: 31.10.2026; test start time: 1 PM. Candidates should have their setup ready at least 15 minutes before that time. Appearing in the psychometric test is mandatory: only those who appear will be allowed to take the Group Exercises and Personal Interview. A mock test to get used to the testing environment is accessible only from 10.00 AM to 05.00 PM on 28.10.2026. The test link and user credentials have been sent to each shortlisted candidate's registered email ID (candidates were also informed by SMS), along with the system requirements and instructions to follow.
Important dates
- Mock test (10.00 AM to 05.00 PM)
- 2026-10-28
- Psychometric test (starts 1 PM)
- 2026-10-31
What this means for you
If you are on SBI's shortlist, open the mock test today: the notice says its link works only from 10.00 AM to 05.00 PM on 28.10.2026, and it is the one chance to try the remote-proctored test interface before the real thing. The psychometric test itself is on 31.10.2026 at 1 PM, taken online from wherever you are, and it is not optional - only those who appear in it go on to the Group Exercises and Personal Interview. Your test link and login details come by e-mail to your registered address (SBI has also sent an SMS), so check your inbox and spam folder now, read the system requirements in that mail, and have your device and connection ready at least 15 minutes before 1 PM. A psychometric test has no right answers to cram for; answer honestly and consistently. Confirm the details in the official notice.