SBI Clerk Cut-Off: How It Works State by State
Every state and every category has its own cut-off, at Prelims and again at Mains.
The SBI Clerk cut-off is not one number. SBI Clerk (officially Junior Associate, Customer Support and Sales) is recruited state by state, and you apply for one State or UT only. So there is a separate cut-off for every state and every category in it, at Prelims and again at Mains.
This page explains how those cut-offs are set and where you see yours. It shows no state figures: on 19 October 2026 SBI's careers page carried no state-wise cut-off PDF for recent cycles, only roll-number lists and a personal marks lookup.
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How the cut-off works at each phase
Rules from SBI's 2026 Junior Associate advertisement.
Prelims
Minimum marks rule
No minimum for any section or for the aggregate
Who goes through
About 10 times the vacancies in each category, by aggregate marks, within your state
Mains
Minimum marks rule
A minimum percentage on the aggregate set by SBI, 5% lower for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen. No section minimum
Who goes through
Merit list by state and category on Mains marks only
Local language test
Minimum marks rule
Qualifying only, for those who did not study the state's language in class 10 or 12
Who goes through
Fail it and you are not appointed, whatever your Mains rank
| Phase | Minimum marks rule | Who goes through |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | No minimum for any section or for the aggregate | About 10 times the vacancies in each category, by aggregate marks, within your state |
| Mains | A minimum percentage on the aggregate set by SBI, 5% lower for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen. No section minimum | Merit list by state and category on Mains marks only |
| Local language test | Qualifying only, for those who did not study the state's language in class 10 or 12 | Fail it and you are not appointed, whatever your Mains rank |
Terms used in SBI Clerk results
- State-wise cut-off
- The score of the last candidate selected in a state. Each state has its own vacancies and its own applicants, so the cut-off differs from state to state.
- Category-wise cut-off
- Inside each state, a separate merit list and cut-off for each reservation category.
- Minimum qualifying aggregate
- The lowest Mains total SBI accepts at all. Being above it is necessary but not enough; you also need to rank within your state's vacancies.
- Apprentice bonus
- SBI apprentices who meet the advertisement's conditions get 5 bonus marks out of 200 added to their Mains score.
Why two states can have very different cut-offs
The cut-off is the score of the last person who gets through. A state with many vacancies and fewer applicants per post has a lower one than a state with few vacancies and heavy competition. The difficulty of your exam session matters too.
Choose your state for where you can work and speak the language, not to chase a low cut-off. The state is fixed for at least five years after joining: the advertisement allows no inter-state transfer before then, and later only in exceptional cases.
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Where to see your own cut-off status
- 1
Check the roll-number result
SBI posts the list of roll numbers shortlisted after each phase on its careers page. A listed roll number means you cleared the cut-off.
- 2
Open the marks lookup
The Marks Secured by the Candidates link under each result opens a page where you enter your roll or registration number, date of birth and CAPTCHA.
- 3
Watch for wait lists
SBI has issued wait-list rounds for earlier Junior Associate cycles to fill seats left by people who did not join. A near miss can still turn into a selection.
How the exam tests this
- check_circlePrelims is 3 sections with no minimum in any of them, so only the total counts. Do not leave a section blank, but put your extra time where you score fastest.
- check_circleMains has no section minimum but needs a minimum aggregate. A collapse in one section can still drag the total under it.
- check_circleEvery wrong answer costs one quarter of the question's marks. Near the cut-off, a wrong guess hurts more than a skipped question.
- check_circlePrelims marks are not added to the final merit. A big Prelims score buys nothing beyond the Mains call.
Figures on other sites
State-wise SBI Clerk cut-off tables on coaching sites are usually collected from candidates' marks screens. SBI has not published them as a document, so this page does not repeat them. Your own marks lookup is the only reliable source for your result.
FAQs
Is the SBI Clerk cut-off state-wise?expand_more
Yes. You apply for one State or UT, and SBI draws the merit list state-wise and category-wise. Each state and category has its own cut-off.
Is there a sectional cut-off in SBI Clerk?expand_more
No. The 2026 advertisement prescribes no minimum for any section in Prelims or Mains. Prelims has no aggregate minimum either; Mains needs a minimum aggregate set by SBI.
Does SBI publish the SBI Clerk cut-off?expand_more
SBI publishes roll-number results and a personal marks lookup. On 19 October 2026 its careers page listed no state-wise cut-off PDF for recent Junior Associate cycles.
Do Prelims marks count in the SBI Clerk final result?expand_more
No. Only Mains marks are used for the final merit list. Prelims decides who sits Mains.
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