SBI Clerk Cut Off 2026: Quick Answer
The SBI Clerk Prelims cut-off for the backlog (special drive) vacancies was released on 17 October 2026, state-wise and category-wise, out of 100 marks. The backlog drive covers SC, ST and OBC candidates only, so its table has no General or EWS rows. The regular-cycle Prelims result and cut-off had not been released as of 7 November 2026 and are expected in the first week of November 2026. SBI Clerk has no all-India cut-off: every figure is fixed state by state and category by category, Prelims is qualifying only, and final selection rests on Mains marks out of 200, followed by the local language test where it applies.
Read this first (as of 7 November 2026): There are two SBI Clerk drives running in parallel, and mixing them up is the most common error on cut-off pages. The special drive (Advt CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, 1,538 SC/ST/OBC backlog posts) held its Prelims on 16 September 2026 and its Mains on 29 October 2026. The regular drive (Advt CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) held its Prelims on 26 and 27 September 2026 and its result is still awaited. Every table on this page is labelled with the drive it belongs to. Backlog figures below are convergent-secondary: four preparation portals report the same rows from SBI's 17 October result, but no public SBI cut-off PDF was read directly for this page.
SBI Clerk 2026: The Two Drives, Kept Separate
| Item | Special drive (backlog) | Regular drive |
|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 (11 August 2026) |
| Vacancies | 1,538 (SC 207, ST 1,219, OBC 112) | 9,124 in the advertisement itself: 7,680 regular + 1,444 backlog (net of the special drive) |
| Prelims | 16 September 2026 | 26 and 27 September 2026 |
| Prelims result and cut-off | Released 17 October 2026 | Not released as of 7 November 2026; expected first week of November 2026 |
| Mains | Held 29 October 2026 | Expected in November 2026; date to be confirmed |
| Who can apply | SC, ST and OBC candidates only | All categories, one state or UT only |
The vacancy total needs one sentence of care, because two totals circulate. The regular-drive advertisement lists 9,124 posts (7,680 regular + 1,444 backlog). Several secondary sources report 9,766 posts (7,680 regular + 2,086 backlog) as the combined total across both drives. This page uses the advertisement figure of 9,124 for the regular drive and 1,538 for the special drive, and flags the 9,766 total as an unresolved secondary count. The difference does not change any cut-off on this page.
SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Cut Off 2026 (Released 17 October 2026)
| State / UT | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assam | — | 62.25 | — |
| Bihar | 73.50 | — | — |
| Chandigarh | — | — | 87.25 |
| Delhi | — | — | 86.25 |
| Jharkhand | 76.25 | — | — |
| Rajasthan | 82.75 | 47.75 | — |
All figures are out of 100, with no sectional cut-off. The rows agree exactly across BankersAdda, CareerPower, PracticeMock and Guidely, each reporting the figures from SBI's result of 17 October 2026. A dash means that category had no backlog vacancy in that state, not that the cut-off was zero. One source lists the Rajasthan ST figure as 47.74 rather than 47.75; the difference is a rounding display, and this page uses 47.75, the value shown by the majority of sources.
Read the table the way SBI built it. Because the special drive exists to clear backlog vacancies, the only categories in the table are SC, ST and OBC, and the only states listed are those with backlog vacancies in that category. A high figure such as Chandigarh OBC 87.25 reflects a small number of backlog posts in that UT, in that category, in one shift pattern — not a general "toughest state" ranking. Do not compare a backlog figure with a regular-cycle figure from a previous year as if they were the same competition; they are different vacancy pools.
SBI Clerk Regular Prelims Cut Off 2026: Result Awaited
The regular-cycle Prelims was held on 26 and 27 September 2026 in four shifts each day. As of 7 November 2026, SBI had not released the regular result, cut-off or scorecard. PracticeMock and Shiksha both report the result as expected in the first week of November 2026, with one report suggesting the end of October. No regular cut-off exists yet, and this page publishes none: any "SBI Clerk Prelims cut off 2026 regular" table circulating now is either the backlog table mislabelled, or an estimate presented as a result.
One coaching estimate is available for three states, and it is included here only with its source and limits stated. PracticeMock estimates the regular General-category Prelims cut-off at 70–78 for Bihar, 74–82 for Delhi and 73–81 for Rajasthan, out of 100. That is a single source's pre-result estimate for three states only. It is not an SBI figure, and it should be used only to set a mock-test target while the result is awaited.
SBI Clerk Mains 2026: Date to Be Confirmed
The backlog Mains was held on 29 October 2026, as confirmed by BankersAdda and Guidely. Its cut-off has not been released, and Guidely's expected-cut-off page for the backlog Mains states that its state-wise table is coming soon. This page therefore publishes no backlog Mains figure and no expected backlog Mains range: inventing one would be worse than waiting.
The regular Mains date is not firm. CareerPower and Testbook list 26 November 2026, with the admit card on 16 November, while other sources describe the regular Mains only as expected in November 2026. Until SBI confirms the date, this page writes "expected in November 2026, date to be confirmed". The Mains pattern is firm: 190 questions for 200 marks in 160 minutes, with General and Financial Awareness 50, General English 40, Quantitative Aptitude 50 and Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude 50, negative marking of one-fourth mark, no sectional cut-off, and final merit on Mains marks only.
How the SBI Clerk Cut Off Works
SBI Clerk differs from SBI PO in one structural way: the cut-off is state-wise. You apply for vacancies in one state or UT only, and you compete only against candidates who applied for the same state, in the same category. A score that clears the cut-off in Karnataka may not clear it in Uttar Pradesh, and a score that clears it in one category may not clear it in another. There is no all-India SBI Clerk cut-off, and any page that publishes one has misunderstood the exam.
Prelims is qualifying only. You must clear your state and category cut-off out of 100 to reach Mains, but your Prelims marks are not added to your final score. Mains is the deciding stage: the Mains cut-off, out of 200, is also state-wise and category-wise, and candidates above it are shortlisted for the Local Language Proficiency Test where it applies. There is no interview. Candidates who did not study the local language of their state in Class 10 or 12 must pass the language test; it is qualifying, and its marks are not added to the merit list.
SBI Clerk Previous Year Prelims Cut Off 2025 (Selected States, General Category)
| State / UT | General cut-off (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 60.75 |
| Assam | 76.00 |
| Bihar | 74.00 |
| Chhattisgarh | 72.25 |
| Delhi | 78.25 |
| Gujarat | 72.50 |
| Haryana | 76.50 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 81.25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 81.75 |
| Jharkhand | 75.25 |
| Karnataka | 61.00 |
| Kerala | 74.00 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 81.00 |
| Maharashtra | 65.50 |
The 2025 Prelims was held on 20, 21 and 27 September 2025, and the result and cut-off were released on 4 November 2025. The General-category figures above are the set on which EduTap and Disha agree exactly. The table is deliberately limited to the General category and to selected states: full state-by-category tables conflict across aggregators. For example, Shiksha's General list gives Assam 73, Haryana 81 and Himachal Pradesh 83.75 where EduTap and Disha give 76, 76.50 and 81.25, and Adda247's 2025 table mixes in figures that match the Mains scale rather than the Prelims scale. Use this table for the level of competition in each state, and check your own state's full category table against the SBI scorecard release when you need an exact figure.
SBI Clerk Previous Year Mains Cut Off 2025 (Selected States, General Category)
| State / UT | General cut-off (out of 200) |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 94.50 |
| Assam | 79.00 |
| Bihar | 87.00 |
| Chhattisgarh | 82.00 |
| Delhi | 90.00 |
| Gujarat | 83.50 |
| Haryana | 89.25 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 88.50 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 90.00 |
| Jharkhand | 83.00 |
| Karnataka | 78.50 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 90.00 |
| Maharashtra | 82.00 |
| Odisha | 85.75 |
| Punjab | 93.50 |
| Rajasthan | 88.25 |
| Tamil Nadu | 97.75 |
| Telangana | 84.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 88.25 |
| Uttarakhand | 86.25 |
| West Bengal | 86.75 |
The 2025 Mains was held on 21 November 2025 for 6,589 Junior Associate vacancies, and the cut-off was released with the scorecard on 10 March 2026. The figures above are the set on which CareerPower, PW and FreeJobAlert agree. Adda247 and Shiksha publish a different set for the same cycle — for example, Andhra Pradesh 90 rather than 94.50, and Karnataka 93 rather than 78.50 — which appears to mix figures from another cycle. This page uses the CareerPower, PW and FreeJobAlert set and records the conflict here.
How to Check the Official SBI Clerk Cut Off
- Go to the SBI careers portal at sbi.bank.in/web/careers and open the recruitment results section.
- Open the SBI Clerk result and scorecard link for your drive: special drive (backlog) or regular. Check the advertisement number on the link before you open it, because the two drives' links sit side by side.
- Enter your roll number or registration number, date of birth and the captcha to view your scorecard. It shows your section-wise marks, your total, and the cut-off applied to your state and category.
- Confirm that the state and category on the scorecard match the state you applied for. If a third-party page shows a different figure for your state, the scorecard is the authority.
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2026 FAQs
What is the SBI Clerk cut off 2026 for the backlog vacancies?
The backlog Prelims cut-off was released on 17 October 2026, state-wise and category-wise, out of 100. Examples: Bihar SC 73.50, Delhi OBC 86.25, Rajasthan SC 82.75 and ST 47.75. The full released table is in the backlog section above. There are no General or EWS rows because the special drive covers SC, ST and OBC candidates only.
SBI Clerk regular result 2026 kab aayega?
Regular Prelims 26–27 September 2026 ko hua tha, aur result abhi tak release nahi hua hai. PracticeMock aur Shiksha ke anusaar result November 2026 ke pehle hafte mein expected hai. Result ke saath state-wise cut off bhi release hoga. Tab tak backlog wali table ko regular cut off samajhna galat hoga.
Is there a sectional cut off in SBI Clerk 2026?
No. There is no sectional cut-off in Prelims or Mains. Only your total is compared with the state-wise and category-wise cut-off. Negative marking of one-fourth mark applies in both stages.
When is the SBI Clerk Mains exam 2026?
The backlog Mains was held on 29 October 2026. The regular Mains is expected in November 2026, but the date is not confirmed: sources list 26 November 2026, while others say only November 2026. Check the SBI careers portal for the confirmed date and admit card.
Does the SBI Clerk Prelims score count in the final merit?
No. Prelims is qualifying only. Final selection is based on Mains marks out of 200, followed by the Local Language Proficiency Test for candidates who need it. There is no interview.
Why is the SBI Clerk cut off different in every state?
Because you compete only within the state or UT you applied for, in your category. Vacancies, applicant numbers and shift difficulty differ by state, so SBI fixes a separate cut-off for each state and category. Always compare your score with your own state's previous-year figure, not with an all-India average.
Sources
- SBI advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 (11 August 2026, 9,124 posts: 7,680 regular + 1,444 backlog) and Advt CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 (1,538 special-drive posts), as cited in the SBI Clerk syllabus note on this site and by Oliveboard and Careers360; SBI careers portal, https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers (result and scorecard links; login-gated, no public cut-off PDF read directly for this page).
- BankersAdda, SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 (backlog table, Mains date 29 October 2026): https://www.bankersadda.com/sbi-clerk-prelims-result-2026/
- CareerPower, SBI Clerk Cut Off 2026 Out for Backlog Vacancies: https://www.careerpower.in/sbi-clerk-cut-off.html
- PracticeMock, SBI Clerk Prelims Cut Offs 2026 (backlog table; regular expected ranges for Bihar, Delhi and Rajasthan; regular result expected first week of November): https://www.practicemock.com/blog/sbi-clerk-prelims-cut-offs-2026/amp/
- Guidely, SBI Clerk Cut Off (backlog table; backlog Mains expected table marked coming soon): https://guidely.in/exams/bank-insurance/sbi-clerk-cut-off
- Shiksha, How to Download SBI Clerk Prelims Scorecard (regular result awaited; backlog result 17 October 2026): https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/articles/how-to-download-sbi-clerk-prelims-scorecard-check-step-by-step-guide-below-blogId-245155
- Oliveboard, SBI Clerk Notification 2026 (advertisement numbers and vacancy split): https://www.oliveboard.in/sbi-clerk-notification/
- Careers360, SBI Clerk Vacancies 2026 (9,124 in the /17 notification; 1,538 special-drive posts): https://competition.careers360.com/articles/sbi-clerk-vacancies
- EduTap, SBI Clerk Cut Off (2025 Prelims selected-states table): https://edutap.in/sbi-clerk/cut-off/
- CareerPower, SBI Clerk Mains Cut Off 2025 (released 10 March 2026, UR table): https://www.careerpower.in/blog/sbi-clerk-mains-cut-off-2025
- PW, SBI Clerk Cut Off (2025 Mains table agreeing with CareerPower): https://www.pw.live/banking/exams/sbi-clerk-cut-off
- FreeJobAlert, SBI Clerk Mains Cut Off 2025-26 (2025 Mains table): https://www.freejobalert.com/articles/sbi-clerk-mains-cut-off-2026-3041116
Last checked: 7 November 2026. This page will be updated when SBI releases the regular Prelims result and cut-off, and again when the regular Mains date is confirmed.
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