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The State Bank of India (SBI) is gearing up to release the much-awaited Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2025 results on its official website, sbi.co.in.. With over 6.5 lakh candidates having appeared for the exam held on August 2, 4, and 5, the announcement is expected to arrive between late August and early September. The prelims mark the first stage of SBI’s rigorous three-tier recruitment process for 541 vacancies, including 41 backlog posts. Aspirants who qualify will move on to the mains exam, scheduled for September.
Key Highlights
SBI PO Prelims 2025 results expected soon on sbi.co.in
Exam conducted on August 2, 4, and 5 across multiple centers
Over 6.5 lakh candidates appeared for 541 vacancies
Scorecards and cut-off marks to be released separately
Mains exam scheduled for September 2025
How to Check Your SBI PO Prelims Scorecard
Once the results are declared, candidates can follow these steps to access their scorecards:
Visit the official SBI website: sbi.co.in
Navigate to the ‘Careers’ section and click on ‘Current Openings’
Select ‘Recruitment of Probationary Officers 2025’ (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04)
Click on the link titled ‘Download Preliminary Exam Result for Exam held on August 4th and 5th, 2025’
Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password
Submit the details to view your scorecard
Verify personal information, sectional scores, total marks, and qualifying status
Download and print the scorecard for future reference
Candidates are advised to carefully review all details and retain a copy of their scorecard for the next stages of the recruitment process.
Exam Pattern and Evaluation Method
The SBI PO Prelims 2025 was an online objective test comprising 100 questions for a total of 100 marks. The paper was divided into three sections:
English Language
Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
Each section had a time limit, and there was a penalty of one-fourth marks for every incorrect answer. The scores will be normalized to ensure fairness across different shifts, and only those who meet or exceed the cut-off marks will be shortlisted for the mains exam.
Expected Cut-Off Marks
While the official cut-offs are yet to be released, media reports suggest the following expected thresholds out of 100 marks:
General: 68
OBC: 65
EWS: 64
SC: 59
ST: 53
These figures may vary slightly once the final results are declared. Candidates should note that the cut-off marks will be published separately a few days after the scorecards are made available.
What’s Next: Mains and Interview Rounds
Candidates who qualify in the prelims will be eligible to appear for the SBI PO Mains 2025, which includes:
Objective Test: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language
Descriptive Test: Letter and Essay Writing
The mains will be followed by a psychometric test, group exercises, and a personal interview. Final selection will be based on performance in the mains and interview, with prelims serving as a qualifying round.
Conclusion
The release of the SBI PO Prelims Result 2025 is a pivotal moment for thousands of banking aspirants across India. With the scorecards and cut-offs expected soon, candidates are advised to stay alert and regularly check the official SBI website. Clearing the prelims is just the beginning of a competitive journey toward one of the most prestigious roles in the Indian banking sector.
Sources: MSN India, NewsBytes
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