The State Bank of India (SBI) officially released the SBI PO Prelims Result 2025 on 5th April 2025, along with the scorecard and category-wise cut-off marks. Candidates who appeared in the preliminary exam can now check their qualifying status and view their marks. The results are available exclusively on the official website of SBI, www.sbi.co.in.
SBI PO Prelims Result 2025 Released
The preliminary stage of SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2025 was conducted on four different dates – 8th, 16th, 24th and 26th March 2025. Today, on 5th April 2025, SBI has made the results of the preliminary exam publicly available. The bank follows a three-stage recruitment process – Preliminary, Mains and Interview – to select eligible candidates for the coveted Probationary Officer (PO) role. Clearing each stage is mandatory to move forward in the recruitment cycle.
SBI PO 2025 Recruitment Overview
A brief overview of SBI PO Recruitment 2025 is as follows:
- Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Position: Probationary Officer (PO)
- Vacancies: 600
- Selection Stages: Prelims, Mains, Interview
- Pre Result Date: 5th April 2025
- Official Website: www.sbi.co.in
Direct Link to Check SBI PO Prelims Result 2025
SBI PO Prelims Result 2025 is now live. Candidates can check their result by visiting the Careers section on the SBI website or by clicking on the direct result link provided by the bank. Here is how to proceed:
How to Check SBI PO Result 2025?
- Visit the official SBI Careers portal.
- Scroll down to the “Current Vacancies” section.
- Look for Recruitment of Probationary Officers (Advt. No: CRPD/PO/2024-25/22).
- Click on “Download Prelims Result”.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit the details and check your qualifying status and score.
Make sure your login credentials match the ones given on your admit card, to get accurate results.
SBI PO Prelims 2025 Scorecard and Details Mentioned
The scorecard of each candidate includes the following key information:
- Candidate’s Full Name
- Roll Number and Registration Number
- Sectional Marks (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning)
- Total Score
- Category Wise Qualifying Status
SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2025
The scorecard provides a transparent view of the performance, helping candidates understand their strengths and areas of improvement.
Category | Cut off 2025 |
UR | 61.75 |
OBC | 60.50 |
EWS | 60.25 |
SC | 55 |
ST | 49 |
What’s next after the SBI PO Prelims Result 2025?
Candidates who clear the Prelims exam will now appear for the SBI PO Mains exam 2025. The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, and the marks obtained here will not be counted in the final merit list. However, it is necessary to clear the Prelims exam to proceed to the next stage.
Key Points About SBI PO Mains Exam:
- The Mains exam will be in both objective and descriptive format.
- It consists of sections such as Data Analysis and Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language and Reasoning, and Computer Aptitude.
- Only candidates who clear the cut-off of the main exam will be called for an interview.
Final Selection and Merit List Criteria
- The final selection of candidates for SBI PO 2025 recruitment will be based on the marks obtained in the main exam and interview round.
- The marks of the preliminary exam will not be considered in the final merit list.
- Weightage for Final Selection:
- Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive): 75%
- Interview (Group Exercise + Personal Interview): 25%
- To be included in the final merit list, candidates must score sufficiently high marks in both the main exam and the interview.
Documents to Keep Ready for SBI PO Mains 2025
Shortlisted candidates should start preparing the following documents for the Mains stage and subsequent processes:
- SBI PO Prelims Scorecard
- Admit Card for Mains (once released)
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport)
- Educational Certificates
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Certificate (for reserved categories)
Keeping your documents organized and keeping them updated can make the verification process easier.
Preparation Tips for SBI PO Mains 2025
Now that the prelims are over, it is very important to plan a strategy for the mains exam. Here are some focused preparation tips:
- Prioritize high-scoring topics in quantitative aptitude and reasoning.
- Stay updated with banking current affairs and economic news.
- Practice descriptive writing – essay and letter formats.
- Solve previous year mains papers under timed conditions.
- Enroll in a mock test series to track your performance regularly.
Final Words
The SBI PO Prelims Result 2025 is an important milestone in the recruitment journey of thousands of aspiring bankers. With the mains exam approaching, it’s time to step up your preparations. Congratulations to all the qualified candidates – get ready for the next challenge and get one step closer to becoming a Probationary Officer in India’s largest public sector bank.