Can I prepare for SBI PO exam without taking any coaching?

Yes, you can prepare for SBI PO exam without taking any coaching. You need to be consistent and serious about your studies. Attempt mock tests, refer to the good study materials and solve previous years question papers. You need to have understanding of English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, Computer Ability, Data Analysis & Interpretation, & General/Economy/Banking Awareness and the English Language. SBI PO exam is conducted in several stages-prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, interview and group exercises.

What is SBI Clerk salary?

SBI Clerk starting salary is INR 19,900. The4 revised payscale is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550- 1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Candidates are also given various allowances. Recruitment is done based on the selection process.

What are the job responsibilities of SBI Clerk?

The process to attempt RRB NTPC mock test is given below. The questions appear in serial Candidates can answer one by one To select an answer, click on the button of one of the options To save answers, click on the save and next button

When will the SBI Clerk 2026 application form be released?

SBI Clerk 2026 application form will be released online. It consists of several parts including registration, uploading of scanned photo and sign, completing the application form, uploading the handwritten declaration and left thumb impression and paying the fees. The fees for the exam is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS categories are exempted from fee payment.

How to check SBI PO result?

SBI PO Result is announced online separately for the prelims exam, mains exam and final selection. Candidates can get their prelims results by logging with the required credentials. The mains and final results are made available in PDF form.

Is SBI PO result declared separately for different stages?

Yes, SBI PO result is declared separately for different stages. Based on the prelims exam, candidates are selected for the Mains exam. On the basis of the performance in the Mains exam, candidates are selected for the interview. The final result is prepared based on the Mains exam and interview. Candidates are required to qualify all the stages of selection inorder to appointed to the post of Probationary Officers in the various branches of SBI. The result for the prelims exam can be accessed through login. However, the results for the mains and final selection are made available in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates.

How is SBI Clerk qualifying marks determined?

The qualifying marks are estimated based on the following factors: Total number of candidates Difficulty level

What are the details that the SBI PO result will display?

The SBI PO result display the candidate's name roll number Registration number Category Date of Birth

What documents are required along with SBI Clerk admit card?

Candidates are required to carry the printed copy of their admit cards to the exam centre. They need to carry photo-identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License,Voters Card, etc. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post.

I am not able to download SBI Clerk admit card. What should I do?

SBI Clerk admit card is released online on the official website. At times due to the heavy load at the server, the admit card login page takes time to load. Candidates should keep patience and try to download their admit cards within an interval of five minutes. Candidates need to enter the login credentials correctly or else the screen will show invalid login.

Will I get the hard copy of the SBI PO admit card?

No, candidates need to download SBI PO admit card online only. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post. Candidates need to download their admit cards online only. The admit card comprises details such as exam date, reporting time, scanned photograph & signature, address of the exam centre, etc.

What if I forget the registration number or password while downloading SBI Clerk admit card?

Candidates can change their password in the following way. Click on the forgot password tab Enter the required credentials Submit the details Click on the verification link Your password is changed

What is SBI Clerk exam?

SBI Clerk exam is conducted by State Bank of India to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). Selection process comprises prelims and Mains exam. LPT is also conducted. Final selection is done based on marks obtained in Mains exam.

Which one is better SBI Clerk or IBPS Clerk?

SBI Clerk payscale is INR 17,900-1000/3-20,900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-17,30/7-42,600-3270/1-45,930-1990/1-47,920. The starting salary of SBI Clerk is between the range of INR 26,000 to 29,000. The first Basic Pay for IBPS Clerk is INR 19,900. The IBPS Clerk Pay Scale is INR 19,900-1000/1-20,900-1230/3-24,590-1490/4-30,550-1730/7-42,600-3270/1-45,930-1990/1-47,920.

What is the process after being selected as SBI PO?

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per Bank’s extant policy, during the probation period. Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time, will be confirmed in the Service of the Bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

How is life after clearing SBI PO?

After passing the SBI PO exam, a life full of perks and challenges begins. Perks: 1. You will receive an appointment letter as a bank probationary officer. 2. You will get a decent salary, which is INR 41,960 per month as a PO. 3. There are many other additional allowances, such as a travel allowance offered to PO. 4. You will enjoy a concession on the interest rate of bank loans and will also get preference. 5. For two years, you will enjoy training life, and you will get a branch posting on scale one. 6. You can get a promotion to the bank's chairman. Challenges: 1. You will enjoy posting at different locations during this phase, and your main challenge will be to learn what is being taught. 2. You will receive training and guidance from seniors in different departments, including personal banking, pension department, and NRI business, etc. 3. After training, you will have to qualify for the confirmation cumulative promotion test to get a direct scale two promotion. 4. On completion of the probation period, you will get the post of Assistant Manager and your challenge will be the administration of the bank. 5. Your problem-solving skills will be tested as you get promoted to higher levels. 6. You might not like some of the remote postings that take you away from your family. Overall, life after clearing SBI PO is full of respect and challenges in daily life.

Is SBI PO notification released every year?

SBI PO notification is released every year to select POs/MTs. The notification is released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam such as the exam dates, application process, exam pattern, eligibility, etc. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam. Lakhs of candidates apply every year for SBI PO exam. The selection process of SBI PO comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and Group Exercises, Psychometric Test and Interview. The final selection is done based on the Mains exam and Group Exercises and Interview.

How many backlog vacancies were announced for SBI Clerk exam?

The number of backlog vacancies for SBI Clerk exam is given below. Category Backlog Vacancy SC/ST/OBC 141 PwD 92 Xs 257 Total 490

What is the training process after SBI PO exam?

After joining to the post of SBI PO, candidates are on probation for two years. Candidates are required to undergo training regarding the various bank processes. They are subjected to various assessments as per bank's extant policy. After completing the probation, candidates are confirmed in the service of the bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

How many rounds are there in SBI Clerk exam?

SBI Clerk exam comprises prelims and Mains exams. Total marks allotted to test are 100. Total marks for the mains test are 200. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are also required to appear for LPT. Prelims marks are not counted for the final merit list.

Can a 12th pass apply for SBI PO?

SBI PO eligibility is fixed by the examination authority. Graduation is required to apply for the exam. Candidates cannot appear after completing Class 12. The age for the exam is 21 and 30 years.

SBI 2025 Exams: PO Phase 3 Admit Card (OUT) Clerk Prelims Result (OUT), Result, Cut Off, Syllabus & Vacancies

Overview

SBI Exam 2025: The SBI Clerk prelims result 2025 was announced on November 4. The exam was held on September 20, 21 and 27, 2025. Candidates can download their SBI Junior Associate result by logging with the required credentials. Along with the result, SBI Clerk cut off is also announced. The main exam was conducted on November 15 & 16, 2025.

SBI PO 2025

The authority announced SBI PO exam dates for Phase 3. The Psychometric Test was held on November 19. The Group Exercises & Interview was conducted from November 24 to 30. The Phase 3 admit card was released for Psychometrtic Test and Interview. The State Bank of India (SBI) announced the Probationary Officer (PO) prelims result on September 1, 2025. The prelims exam was conducted on August 4, 2025. The SBI PO 2025-26 notification was released on June 24 for 541 vacancies.The last date to apply for the SBI PO was July 14, 2025

Read this article below for more details on SBI exam 2025 including important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, salary and many more

Important Links:

Download SBI PO admit card	Click here
Download SBI Clerk prelims result 2025	Download Here

SBI Result 2025

SBI Result is released separately for the prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, group exercises and interview. The result of the prelims exam can be accessed through the candidate's login by entering the registration number or roll number, date of birth and captcha code. SBI Result for the mains exam is available in PDF form. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The final selection of candidates is done based on the mains exam group exercises and interview. The methods to check SBI results are given below:

Visit the careers page of SBI
Go to the current opening section from the Join SBI tab
Select the exam
Click the result link from the drop-down
The PDF file of the result will open on a new page
Check your roll numbers and download it

Download here SBI PO Mains Result 2025

Direct Link to Download SBI PO Prelims Exam Result 2025: Download Here

Direct Link for SBI Clerk Result 2025: Download Here

SBI Cut-Off 2025

SBI cut-off is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to secure in the prelims exam, mains exam and group exercises and interview. The cut-off is applied to the overall score. To check the SBI cut-off , candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number, date of birth, and verification code. There is no sectional cutoff in the exam. Candidates are only required to secure the overall aggregate cutoff marks.

SBI PO Mains Expected Cut off 2025

Category	Expected Cutoff (+ / - 3 marks)
General	89
OBC	82
EWS	85
SC	78
ST	74

SBI Clerk 2024 Mains Cut off

Candidates can check below the SBI Clerk Mains Cut Off 2024.

State/UT	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Assam	77.5	70	68.75	66.25	60
Arunachal Pradesh	70	70	60	—	—
Bihar	80.5	76.5	74.75	60	60
Gujarat	77	70	67.5	60	—
Rajasthan	85	76	80.25	65	60
Maharashtra	82	76	73.5	60	—
Madhya Pradesh	80.5	—	—	—	—
Haryana	87.25	80	77.5	—	—
Chandigarh	89.5	66.75	69.5	66.75	—
Jammu	84	68	64.75	—	—
Jharkhand	77.25	70	71.5	60	60
Himachal Pradesh	85.5	76.25	71.5	68.75	66.5
Punjab	74.5	72	70	—	—
Meghalaya	85.75	72	—	—	—
Kerala	84.25	61	—	—	—
Manipur	76.5	76.25	70	72.25	64
Odisha	85.25	74.75	79.75	61.75	60
Karnataka	93	89.5	—	—	—
Uttar Pradesh	82.75	74	75.75	63	60
Uttarakhand	84.5	70.55	76.5	64.75	62.75
Tamil Nadu	89	86.25	70	74	84.25
West Bengal	82	70	69	65	60

SBI Exam 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SBI 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
24 Nov ' 25 - 30 Nov ' 25	SBI PO Group Exercises & Interview
19 Nov ' 25 - 20 Nov ' 25	SBI PO Pysychometric Test
15 Nov ' 25 - 16 Nov ' 25	SBI Clerk 2025 Mains Exam Date
View More Past Events (15)

SBI Admit Card 2025

The State Bank of India (SBI) activated the link to download the SBI PO clerk admit card on September 14, 2025. Candidates could download the admit card of SBI PO by logging in with their registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. SBI admit card is released online for different stages of exams as well as for different posts. Candidates will be able to download their admit card by logging in to the official website. SBI admit card is an important document as it contains details related to the exam. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

How to Download the SBI Admit Card 2025?

Candidates can follow the methods below to download the admit card of SBI:

Visit the careers page of SBI
Go to the current opening section from the Join SBI tab
Go to the relevant advertisement tab
From the drop-down, click the admit card link
Enter roll number or registration number and date of birth or password
The admit card appears on the screen
Download the admit card and take its printout

SBI Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates can check the following exam day guidelines:

Carry two photographs along with SBI admit card and one photo ID proof
Reach the exam centre 30 minutes prior to the time mentioned in SBI admit card
Ring, earrings, nose-pin, chain/necklace, pendants, badge, brooch, etc. will be thoroughly checked
Bring pencils, eraser and a ballpoint pen
Textbooks, geometry/pencil box, plastic pouch, calculators, scale, writing pad, pen drives, log table, electronic pen/scanner, etc are not allowed
Mobile phones, bluetooth, earphones, microphones, pager and health band are not allowed
Any eatable item opened or packed and water bottles are not allowed
Wear light clothes with half sleeves
Wear slippers/sandals and not shoes

SBI Application Form 2025

SBI Clerk 2025

The State Bank of India activated SBI Clerk apply online link. The last date for the online application process was August 26, 2025. The application fee payment can be done online, which is INR 750 for General & OBC. However, SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS category candidates are exempted from fee payment. The methods to fill the application form are mentioned below:

SBI Clerk Registration
Uploading Photograph and Signature
Fill SBI Clerk Online Form
Preview of SBI Clerk Application Form
Fee Payment
Uploading Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2025 Link

Click Here

SBI PO 2025

The SBI PO application form link was active on the official website on June 24. The last date to apply was July 14. Candidates should follow the given below methods to accurately fill out the SBI Application Form.

Registration
Uploading scanned photograph, signature, and Left Thumb Impression (LTI)
Filling basic details, personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience details
Preview of application form
Payment of application fees
Submit the application form

SBI Notification 2025

SBI Clerk 2025

The State Bank of India (SBI) released SBI Clerk notification on August 5, 2025. A total of 6589 vacancies were announced for the exam. SBI Clerk application formis available on August 6, 2025. The SBI Clerk notification PDF is provided on this page. SBI Clerk notification comprises details such as eligibility, vacancies, application process, selection process, exam pattern, and many more details.

SBI Clerk Notification 2025 PDF

Download Here

SBI PO 2025

SBI released the SBI Notification 2025 for PO on June 24, 2025. SBI PO Notification PDF is provided here in this article. The candidates can download the SBI notification for several posts by following manner:

Go to the sbi.in
Click on the Careers tab
Click on the Notification PDF link
The notification PDF link will appear on the screen
Download the SBI notification PDF and save it for later use

SBI PO Official Notification 2025 PDF

Download Here

SBI Eligibility Criteria 2025

SBI Eligibility Criteria are different for different posts. Candidates can check below the post-wise eligibility criteria of SBI.

Exam	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
SBI PO	Graduation	21 to 30 years
SBI Clerk	Graduation	20 to 28 years
SBI SO	Deputy Manager Law: Degree in Law (Three years/ Five years) from a recognised University in India. Senior Special Executive (Data Analyst) & Senior Executive (Statistics): Postgraduation in Statistics/Maths/Economics from a recognised university with a minimum of 60%.	Deputy Manager Law: 25 to 35 years (42 years with a minimum of 8 years of experience) Senior Special Executive (Data Analyst): Maximum age is 37 years Senior Executive (Statistics): 35 years
SBI Circle Officer recruitment	Graduation	The age of candidates should be between 21 and 30 years. The educational qualification required for the exam is Graduation in any discipline
SBI Apprentice	Graduation	20 to 28 years
Lateral Hire	Age, Educational Qualifications, and Experience vary as per the Post and Grade

SBI Vacancy 2025

SBI Vacancy 2025 is announced along with the notification on the SBI's official website. The SBI notification includes information like dates, eligibility, the application process, vacancies, selection process, exam centres, exam pattern, syllabus and result information. SBI vacancies are announced category-wise and state-wise. Candidates can check below the SBI PO and Clerk vacancies.

SBI	Year (2025 )
SBI Clerk Vacancies	6589
SBI PO Vacancies	541

SBI Syllabus 2025

SBI Syllabus varies for different SBI Exams. The SBI Exam syllabus is very much similar to the other banking exams. Candidates can check the table below to find SBI post-wise syllabus.

SBI Exams	SBI Syllabus
SBI PO	SBI PO Syllabus
SBI Clerk	SBI Clerk Syllabus
SBI SO	SBI SO Syllabus

What is SBI Exam?

State Bank of India (SBI) provides various career opportunities to young graduates as well as experienced professionals. Aspirants can join SBI as Probationary Officers (PO), Junior Associates (JA), Circle Based Officers (CBO), Specialist Officers (SO), and Management Trainees (MT). Besides, the bank does lateral hiring too. The exams conducted by the bank especially SBI PO, Clerk, SO, etc., are one of the most sought-after banking exams in the country because of their brand value, lucrative pay scale, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction. For more details on the SBI exam, read this article below.

SBI Exams in India
SBI PO (Probationary Officer)	SBI Clerk (Junior Associates Customer Support & Sales)
SBI SO (Specialist Officers)	-

SBI Exam Highlights 2025

Some of the essential highlights of the SBI exam are given below.

Exam Details	Exam Particulars
Conducting Body	State Bank of India
Exam Level	National
Exam Purpose	Selection of PO, SO, Clerk, and Management Trainee in various branches of SBI
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Language	Hindi and English
Official Website	sbi.co.in
SBI PO
Post Name	Probationary Officer
Number of vacancies	541 vacancies
Recruitment stages	Stage 1: Preliminary Exam Stage 2: Mains Exam Stage 3: Interview only or Group Discussion & Interview
Exam Mode	Preliminary and Mains exams are conducted in online mode Group Discussion and Interview is conducted offline
Exam Duration	Preliminary Exam: One hour Mains Exam: 3.5 hour
SBI Clerk
Post name	Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)
Number of vacancies	6589 vacancies
Recruitment stages	Stage 1: Preliminary Exam Stage 2: Mains Exam Stage 3: Test of Specified Local Language
Exam Mode	Online
Exam duration	Preliminary: One hour Mains: 2 hours 40 minutes
SBI SO
Post Name	Manager (Marketing-Real Estate & Housing)/Senior Special Executive (Fema Compliance), Manager (Credit Analyst-IBG), Deputy Manager (Law), Senior Special Executive (Data Analyst), Senior Executive (Statistics), etc.
Number of vacancies	SBI SO Vacancies are announced as per the requirement of the bank
Recruitment Stages	Written Test and Interview/Shortlisting and Interview
Exam Mode	Online
Exam duration	Written Test: 45 minutes
Lateral Hire
Post name	Economist, Chartered Accountant, Hindi (Official Language) Officers, Law Officers, Security Officers, System Officers, Electrical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Network Engineers, Fire Officers, Medical Officers (Permanent-Part-Time), Risk Analysts, etc
Recruitment stages	Online Test and Interview OR Shortlisting and Interview
SBI CBO
Post name	Recruitment of Circle-Based Officer
Recruitment stages	Online written exam, screening and interview
Exam Mode	Online Test is conducted in online mode Screening and Interviews are conducted offline
Exam Duration	Objective Test: 2 hours Descriptive Test: 30 minutes

SBI Preparation Tips 2025

Candidates can follow the below-given preparation tips to ace their preparation for the SBI exam.

To begin with, candidates must be clear about the subjects, pattern, and types of questions
Preparing for the SBI Exam can be hectic for aspirants, considering its competitive nature and difficulty level. Hence, candidates shouldn’t delay their SBI Preparation 2025 until the last minute
Candidates should try to solve a mock test for SBI Exams before starting preparation to check their level of preparation
Candidates should prepare a routine involving more focus on the Candidate’s weak topics and lesser on the strong topics
It is advisable to start with the basics and then move on to the advanced topics
Note-taking is also suggested for such topics which need constant revision
Revise each topic before starting a new one. It would enhance the retention capacity
Check out the previous year's papers for SBI Exam and the questions that have been asked
Look for the study material that suits you the most from a list of Books. No need to read all the books for the preparation

SBI Recruitment Process 2025

The complete recruitment process of SBI recruitment is given below:

Release of SBI Exam Application Form

Candidates need to fill out the application form online. The application fee can be paid online and offline. SBI application form fee is INR 750, however, SC/ST/Women candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying the fees.

Issue of SBI Admit Card

SBI Admit Card is released separately for the preliminary exam, mains exam, and Group Exercises and Interview. Candidates need to access their admit cards from the official website. To download SBI admit card, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

Appearing in the SBI Exam

Candidates need to appear in the SBI exam which is conducted in different phases/stages. SBI PO exam is conducted in three stages, preliminary, mains, Group Exercises, and Interview. The stages of the SBI Clerk exam are preliminary, mains, and Language Proficiency Test. The stages of the SBI SO exam depend on the type of vacancies/posts. For instance, recruitment to Deputy Manager (Law) comprises a written test and interview. While the selection process for Senior Special Executive (Data Analyst) and Senior Executive (Statistics) includes shortlisting and interview.

Also Read:

SBI Exam Pattern

SBI Syllabus

Declaration of SBI Result

SBI result is declared online by the State Bank of India. The result is available in PDF format in the form of a merit list. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of the result. SBI cut-off is declared along with the scorecard. To download the scorecard, candidates need to log in with their registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The scorecard displays the section-wise and overall scores.

Refer to the infographic below for the SBI recruitment process:

SBI Exam FAQs

Candidates can check below FAQs related to the SBI exam.

Q: When will the SBI Clerk 2026 notification be released?

A:

The SBI Clerk 2026 notification will be released on the SBIs carreer page. The notification carries information related to the exam.

Q: When will the SBI PO 2025 exam be conducted?

A:

The authority released the tentative dates for the SBI PO 2025 exam. The SBI PO prelims exam was conducted on August 4, 2025. The prelims exam of SBI PO comprises three sections-English, Quant and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the test are 100.

Q: Why is SBI Clerk exam tough than IBPS Clerk?

A:

SBI Clerk exam is little tougher than IBPS Clerk. The syllabus and pattern for both the exams are same. The level of questions asked in SBI Clerk exam is high.

Q: What is SBI PO prelims cut off?

A:

SBI PO prelims cut off is released to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam. The prelims cut off is calculated out of 100 marks. The prelims exam comprises questions from three sections-English, Quant and Reasoning. The prelims cut off is not taken into consideration for the final merit list. There is no sectional cut off in SBI PO prelims exam. SBI PO 2022 previous year prelims cut off is given below.

Category	Cut-Off Marks
GEN	59.50
SC	52.50
ST	47.75
OBC	58.25
EWS	59.50
LD	46.25
VI	50.50
HI	21.50
D & E	-

Q: What are the factors affecting SBI PO cut off?

A:

SBI PO cut-off marks are calculated based on the exam difficulty. It also depends on the number of vacancies. SBI PO cutoff is also based on the number of appeared candidates.

SBI 2025 Exams: PO Phase 3 Admit Card (OUT) Clerk Prelims Result (OUT), Result, Cut Off, Syllabus & Vacancies

SBI Result 2025

SBI Cut-Off 2025

SBI PO Mains Expected Cut off 2025

SBI Clerk 2024 Mains Cut off

SBI Exam 2025 Dates

SBI Admit Card 2025

How to Download the SBI Admit Card 2025?

SBI Exam Day Guidelines

SBI Application Form 2025

SBI Notification 2025

SBI Eligibility Criteria 2025

SBI Vacancy 2025

SBI Syllabus 2025

What is SBI Exam?

SBI Exam Highlights 2025

SBI Preparation Tips 2025

SBI Recruitment Process 2025

Release of SBI Exam Application Form

Issue of SBI Admit Card

Appearing in the SBI Exam

Declaration of SBI Result

SBI Exam FAQs

Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates