SBI PO 2026
SBI PO Cut Off 2026
Expected cut-off for 2026 + historical Prelims data from 2024 and 2025
Expected Cut-Off 2026 (Prelims, out of 100)
Based on vacancy count (1,500), paper difficulty trends, and historical patterns. Actual cut-off will be released after the exam.
Expected Cut-Off 2026 — Prelims
| Category | Expected Range (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 63 – 68 |
| EWS | 61 – 66 |
| OBC | 61 – 66 |
| SC | 55 – 61 |
| ST | 48 – 55 |
Previous Year Cut-Off — Prelims
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 61.75 | 66.75 |
| EWS | 60.25 | — |
| OBC | 60.50 | 65.50 |
| SC | 55.00 | 59.25 |
| ST | 49.00 | 51.50 |
Source: SBI official result notifications. "—" indicates data not separately published for that category.
Cut-Off Trend Analysis
General category cut-off rose from 61.75 (2024) to 66.75 (2025) — a jump of 5 marks in one year.
2026 has 1,500 seats — same scale as 2025. Expect cut-offs similar to 2025 levels if paper difficulty is comparable.
Target 70+ marks in Prelims for General category to remain comfortably above the cut-off with buffer for difficult questions.
There is a sectional cut-off for each of the three sections. Clearing one section heavily while neglecting another will not work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the SBI PO cut-off in 2025?
SBI PO Prelims 2025 cut-offs: General 66.75, OBC 65.50, SC 59.25, ST 51.50.
Is the Prelims cut-off counted in final merit?
No. Prelims is qualifying only. The final merit list is based on Mains (objective + descriptive) and Phase III (GE + Interview) marks.
When will the SBI PO Prelims 2026 cut-off be released?
The official cut-off is published along with the Mains admit card or results. Prelims is expected in August 2026.
Is there category-wise cut-off in Prelims?
Yes. SBI publishes separate cut-offs for General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories in Prelims and Mains both.