SBI PO Prelims Result 2025 Declared:Check Result & Scorecard with Cut-Off Marks
- The SBI PO Prelims Result 2025 has been officially declared on September 1, 2025.
- The SBI PO recruitment process consists of Three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview & Psychometric Test.
- Candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination held on August 4 and 5, 2025, can now check their qualifying status on the State Bank of India’s official website, sbi.co.in.
- SBI PO Prelims Result 2025 announced on September 1, 2025 on the official SBI careers website: sbi.co.in. Aspirants can now access their results and check qualifying status online.
- Exam Details: The preliminary exam took place on August 4 and 5, 2025, with over 6.2 lakh candidates appearing across various exam centers nationwide.
- Vacancies: SBI has announced a total of 541 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies for the recruitment year 2025-26. Of the 600 vacancies, 500 are for regular candidates and 41 are regular backlog vacancies. For Scheduled Caste (SC), 75 (Regular) and 5 (Backlog) are reserved. 37 (Regular) + 36 (Backlog) for Scheduled Caste (SC), 135 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 50 for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and 203 for Unreserved Category (UR).
- Cut-Off Marks:
- The general category cutoff stands at 66.75, slightly higher than previous years—indicating a competitive exam pattern.
- Category-wise cutoffs for SC/ST/OBC/EWS have also been released alongside the result.
- Result Information: The scorecard displays marks obtained, qualifying status, and category-wise cutoffs so candidates can assess their performance.
- How to Check Result:
- Visit the SBI official website sbi.co.in.
- Navigate to the careers section and then recruitment results.
- Select the SBI PO Recruitment 2025-26 link.
- Enter Registration Number/Roll Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha.
- View and download your SBI PO prelims scorecard.
- Important Tips:
- Keep your registration details ready to avoid any login issues.
- Start preparing for Mains immediately if qualified. Focus on areas such as banking awareness and quantitative aptitude.
- Stay updated with SBI’s official notifications for any changes.
SBI PO 2025 Selection Process Overview :
The selection for SBI PO is conducted in three sequential stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
- Purpose: Qualifying phase to screen candidates for Mains.
- Exam Pattern: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Sections and Marks:
- English Language – 30 questions – 30 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 35 questions – 35 marks
- Reasoning Ability – 35 questions – 35 marks
- Total Questions: 100
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/4th for every wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: Section-wise and overall cut-off to qualify for Mains
- Main Examination (Mains)
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- Purpose: Detailed assessment of candidate skills for the PO role.
- Exam Pattern: Objective + Descriptive test
- Sections and Marks:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude – 45 questions – 60 marks
- Data Analysis & Interpretation – 35 questions – 60 marks
- General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness – 40 questions – 40 marks
- English Language – 35 questions – 40 marks
- English Language (Descriptive) – 2 questions (Essay & Letter) – 25 marks
- Total Duration: 3 hours + 30 minutes for descriptive
- Negative Marking: 1/4th for wrong answers in objective sections
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- Group Exercise & Interview
- Purpose: Assess candidate’s personality, communication skills, leadership qualities, and suitability for a banking career.
- Candidates qualifying the Mains are called for this stage.
- Weightage of marks: 100 (Interview + Group Exercise)
Final Merit List & Appointment
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- The final selection is made based on cumulative marks in Mains and Interview.
- Prelims marks are not added to the final merit list.
- Successful candidates will be offered appointment letters as Probationary Officers in SBI.
Summary
| Stage | Purpose | Marks/Duration | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam (Prelims) | Screening | 100 marks / 60 minutes | English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning |
| Main Exam (Mains) | Detailed evaluation | 225 marks / 3 hours + 30 mins (descriptive) | Reasoning & Computer, Data Analysis, GA, English (Objective + Descriptive) |
| Group Exercise & Interview | Personality & suitability | 100 marks (Interview + Group Exercise) | Communication, leadership, decision-making |
This structured process ensures SBI PO selects highly capable candidates ready for the dynamic role of Probationary Officer. Knowing the exam pattern, marks distribution, and selection procedure is crucial for aspirants to plan their preparation effectively
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