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The State Bank of India is gearing up to announce the results for the highly competitive Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims exam held in early August 2025. Thousands of aspirants who appeared for this first stage of the recruitment process are eagerly waiting to find out their qualifying status. This newsletter will guide candidates through what to expect from the result declaration, how to access it, and important details about scorecards and cut-off marks.
Key Highlights About SBI PO Prelims Result 2025
The Prelims exam was conducted on August 4 and 5, across multiple sessions, testing candidates on reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude, and English language skills.
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The results are expected to be declared any day now, most likely by the last week of August 2025.
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The results will be available only online at SBI’s official website (sbi.co.in) under the careers section.
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Candidates will need their registration number or roll number and date of birth or password to login and check their results.
The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, meaning marks scored here will not count in the final merit list but candidates must clear cut-offs to proceed to the Mains exam.
The Mains exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2025, for which shortlisted candidates will receive call letters.
How to Check Your SBI PO Prelims Result and Scorecard
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Visit the official SBI website at www.sbi.co.in.
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Navigate to the ‘Careers’ or ‘Recruitment’ tab.
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Look for the link titled ‘SBI PO Prelims Result 2025’ or similar notification.
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Enter your registration/roll number and date of birth/password.
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Submit the credentials to view the result and qualifying status.
Download and save the result page or take a printout for reference. The scorecard will show section-wise marks, overall scores, and qualifying cut-offs.
Expected Cut-Off Marks for SBI PO Prelims 2025
The cut-offs vary year-to-year based on exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and category-wise seat allocation. Based on expert analysis and previous trends, the expected cut-offs are:
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General Category: 60 to 65 marks out of 100
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OBC Category: 59 to 64 marks
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SC Category: 55 to 60 marks
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ST Category: 50 to 55 marks
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EWS Category: 59 to 64 marks
Important Details in Your Scorecard
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Name, registration number, and category of the candidate
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Marks obtained in each section of the prelims exam
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Overall score and qualifying status (Pass or Fail)
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Cut-off marks for each category
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Instructions for further stages of recruitment
What Candidates Should Do Next
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Keep checking the official SBI careers portal regularly for the official result link.
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Verify all personal information and marks on the scorecard as soon as results are declared.
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Prepare for the mains examination by focusing on the broader syllabus including reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language, general awareness, and computer knowledge.
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Organize necessary documents for mains exam registration and interview process.
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Stay updated about the exact dates and venues for mains and interview rounds via official notifications.
Why Clearing Prelims Matters
While prelims marks do not count in the final selection, qualifying this first phase is essential to proceed further. It acts as a filter to ensure only the most capable candidates are tested in deeper assessment stages of mains and interviews.
Closing Thoughts
The SBI PO prelims result announcement will be a turning point for many aspirants who have worked hard toward securing a coveted position in India's largest bank. Clearing the prelims opens the door to the next and more challenging phases of selection. Candidates should approach result day with calm confidence and chart their preparation path accordingly.
Sources: SBI official website, CareerPower, Adda247, Shiksha.com, NDTV Education
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