The SBI PO Prelims Expected Cutoff 2026 is an important indicator for candidates who appeared in the State Bank of India (SBI) Probationary Officer Preliminary Examination conducted on 1 & 2 August 2026.
After the completion of the examination, aspirants are keen to estimate their qualifying chances for the Mains exam by comparing their expected scores with the anticipated cutoff marks.
According to the available exam analysis, previous years’ cutoff trends, the overall difficulty level of the paper, and the total 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies, the expected cutoff for the General (UR) category is likely to remain between 58 and 65 marks.
In this article, you will find the category-wise expected cutoff, previous year cutoff comparison, factors influencing the cutoff, exam pattern, marking scheme, score calculation method, and the latest updates regarding the official cutoff release.
The official SBI PO Prelims Cutoff 2026 will be announced along with the prelims result on the SBI Careers portal. Until then, these expected cutoff marks can help candidates evaluate their performance and prepare strategically for the upcoming Mains examination
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SBI PO Prelims Expected Cutoff 2026 – Overview |
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| Prelims Exam Held 1 & 2 August 2026 | General Category Expected Cutoff: 58–65 Marks | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Probationary Officers (CRPD/PO/2026-27) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 Probationary Officer Posts |
| Application Window | 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 1 & 2 August 2026 (4 shifts per day) |
| Mains Exam (Tentative) | September 2026 |
| Selection Stages | Phase I: Prelims → Phase II: Mains → Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview |
| General Category Expected Prelims Cutoff 2026 | 58.00 – 65.00 Marks (out of 100) |
| Official Cutoff Release | Along with Prelims Result (PDF, on SBI Careers portal) |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in/web/careers |
SBI PO Prelims Expected Cutoff 2026 — Category-WiseThe table below shows the expected 2026 cutoff range alongside the actual cutoffs from the previous two cycles (out of 100 marks), giving candidates a realistic benchmark to target. read more; CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026 Ou |
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| Category | 2024 Cutoff | 2025 Cutoff | Expected 2026 Cutoff |
| General (UR) | 61.75 | 66.75 | 58.00–65.00 |
| EWS | 60.25 | 64.50 | 56.00–63.00 |
| OBC | 60.50 | 65.50 | 55.00–62.00 |
| SC | 55.00 | 59.25 | 50.00–57.00 |
| ST | 49.00 | 51.50 | 45.00–52.00 |
| PwBD (Locomotor Disability – LD) | 49.75 | 54.50 | 40.00–50.00 |
| PwBD (Visually Impaired – VI) | 47.50 | 52.75 | 42.00–50.00 |
| PwBD (Hearing Impaired – HI) | 19.75 | 36.25 | 30.00–38.00 |
| Note: These are unofficial, estimated ranges based on past trends and this year’s difficulty level/vacancy count — actual figures may vary. SBI does not release state-wise Prelims cutoff (it is a national-level, category-wise cutoff only), unlike some other bank exams such as SBI Clerk.
read more; SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 |
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SBI PO Prelims — Previous Year (2025) Cutoff Reference |
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| Category | Cutoff (Out of 100) |
| UR (General) | 66.75 |
| SC | 59.25 |
| ST | 51.50 |
| OBC | 65.50 |
| EWS | 64.50 |
| VI (Visually Impaired) | 52.75 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 36.25 |
| LD (Locomotor Disability) | 54.50 |
| D & E (Intellectual/Multiple Disability) | 35.50 |
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 |
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| Section | Questions / Marks / Duration |
| English Language | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes (1 Hour) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark deducted per Wrong Answer |
| Sectional Cutoff | NOT applicable in Prelims (only overall/aggregate cutoff counts) |
| Exam Nature | Qualifying in nature — Prelims marks are NOT added to final merit |
| Important: Each of the 3 sections has its own strict 20-minute time limit — candidates cannot shift extra time from one section to another. Sectional cutoff is NOT applicable in Prelims, but IS applicable in the Mains exam. | |
What Are the Factors Affecting SBI PO Prelims Cutoff 2026?
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How to Calculate Your Probable SBI PO Prelims ScoreFormula: Total Marks = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) − (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.25) Since the answer key/response sheet is generally released only along with or after the result for SBI PO Prelims, most candidates use the memory-based question paper and expert-solved answer keys published by coaching platforms to self-evaluate immediately after the exam. Treat any such estimate as indicative only — your official prelims score will be based on SBI’s normalized, shift-adjusted marks, not raw marks. read more; Telangana Police Cut Off 2026; |
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How to Check the Official SBI PO Cutoff 2026
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SBI PO 2026 Selection Process — After Prelims
Note: Clearing the Prelims cutoff only qualifies you for Mains — it does not guarantee final selection. The Mains + Interview stage is what actually decides your final rank and appointment. read more; MP RAEO Admit Card 2026 Expected Soon, |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the SBI PO Expected Cutoff 2026 for the General category?
The expected cutoff for General category is estimated between 58 and 65 marks (out of 100) in the Prelims exam.
Q2. When will the official SBI PO Prelims Cutoff 2026 be released?
It will be released along with the Prelims Exam result on the SBI Careers portal.
Q3. Is the SBI PO Prelims Cutoff released state-wise?
No. SBI PO is a national-level recruitment, so cutoff is released category-wise only (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD) — not state-wise, unlike some other bank clerk-level exams.
Q4. Is there a sectional cutoff in SBI PO Prelims?
No. Sectional cutoff is NOT applicable in Prelims — only the overall aggregate score matters. Sectional cutoffs DO apply from the Mains stage onward.
Q5. What factors decide the SBI PO Expected Cutoff 2026?
Vacancies, exam difficulty level, number of candidates appearing, shift-wise score normalization, and previous years’ cutoff trends.
Q6. Does clearing the Prelims cutoff guarantee final selection?
No. Clearing the Prelims cutoff only qualifies you for the Mains exam. Final selection depends on your combined performance in Mains and the Interview/Group Exercise stage.
