The SBI PO Result, If you appeared for the Prelims Exam held on 8th, 16th, 24th, and 26th March 2025, you can now check your qualifying status on the official website. The results, along with cut-off marks and scorecards, were released on 5th April 2025 . This year, over 8 lakh candidates competed for 600 Probationary Officer vacancies, making the competition tougher than ever .
Qualified candidates will move to the Mains Exam, expected in May 2025, followed by interviews. But first, let’s break down everything you need to know how to check your result, understanding the scorecard, cut-off trends, and how final merit is calculated.
💡 Pro Tip: Save a PDF copy of your scorecard—you’ll need it for future stages!
Understanding the SBI PO Scorecard & Cut-Off 📝
Your SBI PO Scorecard 2025 contains crucial details like:
Detail
What It Means
Candidate’s Name
Self-explanatory
Registration Number
Unique exam ID
Category
UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS
Sectional Marks
English, Quant, Reasoning
Total Marks Scored
Out of 100
Cut-Off Marks
Minimum qualifying score
Qualifying Status
Whether you’ve cleared Prelims
Category-Wise Cut-Off Trends (2025 vs. 2024)
Category
2025 Cut-Off
2024 Cut-Off
Change
UR
61.75
59.25
+2.5
SC
55.00
53.00
+2.0
ST
49.00
47.50
+1.5
OBC
60.50
59.25
-0.75
EWS
60.25
59.25
-1.0
*Source: SBI Official Cut-Off Release *
🔎 Why the increase? Experts suggest higher competition and a tougher paper this year led to a slight rise in cut-offs for general categories .
What’s Next After SBI PO Prelims Result? 🚀
If you’ve qualified, here’s your roadmap:
SBI PO Mains Exam (May 2025) – A more challenging test with objective + descriptive sections .
Interview & Group Exercise – Tests your communication & leadership skills .
Final Merit List – Based on 75% Mains + 25% Interview performance .
📌 Real-Life Example: Rahul, a 2024 qualifier, shared: “I barely cleared Prelims but aced Mains by focusing on Banking Awareness. The interview was all about confidence!”
How Is the Final SBI PO Merit Calculated? 🧮
Your final selection depends on:
Stage
Weightage
Normalized Marks
Mains Exam
75%
Scaled to 75/100
Interview
25%
Scaled to 25/100
Total
100
💡 Key Insight:
Prelims marks don’t count in the final merit.
Normalization ensures fairness across different exam shifts .
Revise Current Affairs – Last 6 months’ banking news is crucial .
Practice Descriptive Writing – Essays & letters carry weight .
Mock Interviews – Helps in confidence-building .
📌 Expert Opinion: “Many candidates neglect the Psychometric Test, but it’s a silent eliminator.” – Banking Coach, Priya Sharma .
Final Thoughts
The SBI PO 2025 journey has just begun for qualifiers. If you didn’t make it this time, analyze your scorecard, identify weak areas, and come back stronger next year! 💪
Shreya Reddy is a freelance writer specializing in exam results and admit cards. With a background in Psychology and 4+ years of experience, Shreya enjoys creating informative content for students. She loves reading novels.
