SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 (Out) - Category-Wise Qualifying Marks

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• Updated September 02, 2026 10:31 AM
• by J Divya
• The State Bank of India released the SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 on 1st September 2026, along with the Prelims scorecard, at the official website sbi.bank.in. The cut off applies to candidates who appeared for the Probationary Officer Preliminary Examination held on 1st and 2nd August 2026. Out of the candidates who appeared for 1,500 PO vacancies, 15,802 candidates have been shortlisted for the Phase II Mains Exam, scheduled for 12th September 2026. This article covers the category-wise cut-off marks, previous year comparisons, and the next steps for shortlisted candidates.

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SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 - Quick Overview

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Important Dates

• SBI PO Prelims Exam: 1 and 2 August 2026
• SBI PO Prelims Result Declared: 28 August 2026
• SBI PO Prelims Cut Off & Scorecard Released: 1 September 2026
• SBI PO Mains Exam: 12 September 2026

SBI PO Vacancy Details 2026

• SBI is recruiting for a total of 1,500 Probationary Officer posts in the 2026 cycle. This vacancy count directly influences the shortlisting ratio and, in turn, the cut-off marks for each category.
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SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 (Category-Wise)

• The Prelims exam is an objective test of 100 marks covering Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. SBI does not apply sectional minimum cut-offs at this stage candidates only need to meet the aggregate qualifying score for their category. The table below lists the released 2026 cut off alongside the actual 2025 cut off for comparison.
• Also Read: SBI PO Prelims Score Card 2026

SBI PO Prelims Cut Off Trend: Year-Wise Comparison (2022-2026)

• Reviewing past cut-off trends helps candidates understand how competition and difficulty level have shifted over the years.

Factors Affecting the SBI PO Prelims Cut Off

• The qualifying score for Phase I is not fixed in advance it depends on several operational factors each year:
• Total Vacancies: The 1,500 vacancies announced for 2026 directly affect how many candidates are shortlisted.
• Difficulty Level: Tougher reasoning or data interpretation sections tend to lower the average score and, consequently, the cut off.
• Number of Test Takers: Higher participation increases competition for the available Mains seats.
• Normalization Process: Since the exam is held across multiple shifts, scores are adjusted using equipercentile normalization to balance out shift-wise difficulty differences.

How to Check SBI PO Prelims Scorecard 2026

• Visit the official website: sbi.bank.in
• Click on "Current Openings" and select "Recruitment of Probationary Officers (CRPD/PO/2026-27)"
• Click on the SBI PO scorecard or result link
• Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth
• Submit the details to view, download, and save your Prelims scorecard

Important Instructions

• Prelims marks are qualifying in nature only they are not added to the final SBI PO merit list.
• There is no sectional cut off in the Prelims stage; only the aggregate score out of 100 matters.
• Candidates should download and save the scorecard PDF for future reference, as it may be required at later stages.
• Keep checking the official SBI website for updates regarding the Mains admit card and exam city intimation.

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Q1. When was the SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 released?

• The SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 was released on 1st September 2026, along with the Prelims scorecard.

Q2. What is the General category cut off for SBI PO Prelims 2026?

• The General (UR) category cut off for SBI PO Prelims 2026 is 66.25 marks out of 100.