Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 and scorecard on September 1, 2026 for recruitment to 541 Probationary Officer posts. Candidates who appeared in the preliminary examination can check their marks and qualifying status through the SBI Careers portal. A total of 15,802 candidates have been shortlisted for the SBI PO Mains examination scheduled for September 12, 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancies | 541 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | June 24, 2026 |
| Last Date | July 14, 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Prelims Result and Scorecard Date | September 1, 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | September 12, 2026 |
SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2026
The category-wise minimum qualifying marks released with the scorecard are given below. These marks are out of the total preliminary examination score.
| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|
| --- | ---: |
| General | 66.75 |
| OBC | 65.50 |
| EWS | 64.50 |
| SC | 59.25 |
| ST | 51.50 |
Candidates meeting or exceeding the applicable category cut-off have been considered for shortlisting, subject to SBI's recruitment conditions. The preliminary examination is qualifying in nature, and its marks are not normally added to the final merit score.
Previous-Year Cut-Off Trends
| Year | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2026 | 66.75 | 65.50 | 64.50 | 59.25 | 51.50 |
| 2025 | 61.75 | 60.50 | 60.25 | 55.00 | 49.00 |
| 2024 | 59.25 | 59.25 | 59.25 | 53.00 | 47.50 |
The trend indicates a rise in the General, OBC, EWS, SC and ST cut-offs in the current cycle. Cut-offs can vary depending on the number of vacancies, examination difficulty, candidate performance and normalization of scores across shifts.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates possessing professional qualifications such as engineering, medicine, chartered accountancy or cost accountancy are also eligible, subject to the notification conditions.
- Final-year or final-semester candidates may apply provisionally if they can produce proof of passing graduation by the prescribed date.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 30 years.
- Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- Candidates should verify the age-calculation date and relaxation requirements in the detailed recruitment notification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ā¹750.
- SC, ST and PwBD candidates: No application fee.
- Bank or payment-gateway charges may apply where specified.
- Once paid, the application fee is generally non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: An online objective examination assessing English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Candidates must clear the category-wise cut-off to advance.
- Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates take the objective and descriptive tests on September 12, 2026. The Mains score is considered for further shortlisting.
- Phase III and Final Selection: Candidates qualifying in Mains are called for a psychometric test, group exercise and interview. Final merit is prepared using the applicable Mains and Phase III marks.
How to Apply
- Visit the SBI Careers page and open the Current Openings section.
- Select the recruitment link for Probationary Officers and read the detailed notification before proceeding.
- Complete the online registration using an active email address and mobile number.
- Enter personal, academic and communication details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, handwritten declaration and supporting files in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee, where applicable, and review all entered information before final submission.
- Download the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference. The 2026 application window is closed; shortlisted candidates should now download their scorecard and prepare for Mains.
Important Links
FAQs
When was the SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 released?
The cut-off and candidate scorecards were released on September 1, 2026.
How many candidates have qualified for SBI PO Mains 2026?
A total of 15,802 candidates have been shortlisted for the Main examination.
When will the SBI PO Mains Exam 2026 be held?
The SBI PO Mains examination is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Candidates should regularly check the Careers portal for the admit card and examination instructions.
