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SBI Clerk cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official SBI Clerk cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at sbi.bank.in.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 75–82 marks (out of 100) |
| EWS | 73–80 marks (out of 100) |
| OBC | 70–77 marks (out of 100) |
| SC | 62–69 marks (out of 100) |
| ST | 58–65 marks (out of 100) |
| PwD | 45–55 marks (out of 100) |
- The General-vs-OBC gap typically ranges 5–7 marks, with SC/ST cutoffs falling 12–18 marks below General. EWS cutoffs usually track 2–3 marks below General category.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and normalization (if multiple shifts). A relatively easier paper pushes cutoffs toward the upper end of these ranges, while tougher sections (especially Reasoning or Quantitative Aptitude) compress scores downward.
- SBI Clerk Prelims is highly competitive with large applicant pools. Scoring 78+ marks significantly improves qualification probability for General/EWS candidates, while OBC candidates should target 74+ for comfort zones.
What does your score in SBI Clerk (Prelims) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Top tier — excellent preparation
90–100%
- Among highest scorers in Prelims examination
- SBI Clerk Junior Associate — top percentile performance
- Excellent foundation for scoring high in Mains
- Strong candidate for final merit list and early selection
- Consider preparing for SBI PO and other Officer-level exams
- High probability of selection with continued performance in Mains and interview stages
High scorer — strong Mains contender
80–90%
- Well above Prelims cut-off for all categories
- SBI Clerk Junior Associate — likely among top qualifiers
- Strong foundation for Mains exam preparation
- Better chances for preferred location/state preference (if available)
- Competitive position for final merit list after Mains
- Career path: Junior Associate → Clerical Cadre → Officer Cadre (via JAIIB/CAIIB)
General category safe zone
70–80%
- Comfortable Prelims qualification for all categories
- SBI Clerk Junior Associate — General category positions (cut-offs approximately 65-75 marks)
- Good chance for Mains qualification with continued preparation
- Posted as Junior Associate in SBI branches (metro, urban, or rural)
- Pay scale: Rs 17,900-47,920 with allowances (DA, HRA, transport)
- Promotion opportunities to Officer cadre through internal exams
OBC/EWS cut-off range
55–70%
- Likely to clear Prelims for OBC/EWS categories (cut-offs approximately 50-60 marks)
- SBI Clerk Junior Associate — OBC/EWS reserved positions across India
- Borderline for General category (depends on difficulty level and vacancies)
- Posting in various SBI branches nationwide
- Need stronger Mains preparation to secure final selection
Borderline — SC/ST category possibility
35–55%
- May clear cut-off for SC/ST categories (cut-offs approximately 30-45 marks)
- General/OBC categories unlikely to qualify
- SBI Clerk Junior Associate position — SC/ST reserved vacancies
- Borderline for Prelims qualification, need significant improvement for Mains
- Pay scale: Rs 17,900-47,920 (JMGS-I scale)
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear sectional cut-offs
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Focus on strengthening fundamentals in all three sections
- Consider attempting SBI Clerk in next cycle with better preparation
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