State Bank of India — Department of Human Resources
| Post Name | SBI Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 7150 |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Salary | Stipend as per SBI apprentice norms |
| Selection Process | Online Written Examination and Local Language Test |
The State Bank of India (SBI) will release the SBI Apprentice Cut Off 2026 along with the final selection results. Candidates preparing for this highly competitive exam must secure the minimum qualifying marks to clear the examination and proceed with the local language test and subsequent selection phases.
As the exam is conducted across various states, the cut-offs are declared state-wise and category-wise (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD). Understanding the historical cutoff trends is extremely beneficial for candidates to set realistic targets, gauge competition levels, and fine-tune their preparation strategies.
The state-wise cutoff marks for SBI Apprentice are dynamic and fluctuate every year depending on several key determinants:
Candidates can estimate their expected score in the online written exam using the official marking scheme set by the State Bank of India. Follow this formula to calculate your final score:
Formula:Estimated Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) - (Number of Incorrect Answers × 0.25)
Reviewing historical cutoff marks helps aspirants find a 'safe score' threshold. Below are the state-wise and category-wise cut-off details for past recruitment cycles.
The table below highlights the cut-off marks out of 100 for various states in the 2023-24 exam cycle:
| State | General (UR) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | 77.50 | 75.00 | 75.50 | 72.25 | 58.50 |
| West Bengal | 74.50 | 60.75 | 65.25 | 65.25 | 55.50 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 74.25 | 68.25 | 67.50 | 64.50 | 61.75 |
| Odisha | 73.50 | 65.00 | 71.75 | 58.75 | 46.75 |
| Telangana | 71.25 | 58.25 | 69.25 | 65.00 | 66.75 |
| Maharashtra | 71.25 | 63.25 | 66.75 | 69.25 | 57.00 |
| Haryana | 70.00 | 55.75 | 59.75 | 62.75 | -- |
| Rajasthan | 68.50 | 55.25 | 63.50 | 56.25 | 48.00 |
| Uttarakhand | 66.75 | 36.25 | 56.50 | 60.75 | 64.25 |
| Punjab | 63.50 | 35.25 | 41.25 | 46.00 | -- |
| Himachal Pradesh | 63.25 | 35.75 | 43.50 | 46.00 | 58.75 |
Here is the category-wise cut-off data released for the 2021 online written exam:
| State | General (UR) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar | 81.25 | 77.75 | 79.00 | 73.00 | -- |
| Kerala | 80.00 | 66.25 | 76.50 | 67.25 | -- |
| Madhya Pradesh | 77.50 | 75.00 | 75.50 | 72.25 | 58.50 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 75.25 | 70.00 | 68.50 | 65.75 | 60.50 |
| Rajasthan | 73.50 | 63.75 | 68.75 | 63.50 | 60.50 |
| Karnataka | 73.00 | 65.00 | 68.25 | 67.25 | 65.00 |
In the 2019 exam session, the approximate sectional performance indicators were as follows:
| Subject Name | Expected Sectional Score Range |
|---|---|
| General/ Financial Awareness | 18 - 21 Marks |
| General English | 16 - 18 Marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 - 20 Marks |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 18 - 20 Marks |
| Overall Expected Cutoff (UR) | 70 - 75 Marks |
Candidates can easily access and download the official cutoff marks list by following the instructions below:
Kavita Nair is an education policy researcher with a Ph.D. in Education from JNU. She contributes well-researched articles on teaching vacancies, UPSC Civil Services, and central government recruitment drives.