SBI PO Prelims 2026 Result Declared: Check Your Scorecard and Cut-off Marks Now

Published: Monday, September 7, 2026, 15:26 [IST]

State Bank of India has declared the SBI PO Prelims 2026 result and opened the scorecard portal. Log in with roll or registration number, date of birth, and captcha. The prelims were held on August 1–2, and the Mains is scheduled on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Visit Careers, open Recruitment Results, and select “Marks Secured by the Candidate” under PO 2026. Avoid aggregator links; confirm sbi.bank.in or ibpsreg.ibps.in in the address bar. After downloading, sign out on shared systems and keep your registration number handy for smooth access.

How to check SBI PO Prelims 2026 scorecard and verify cut-off

After login, the scorecard shows section‑wise and total marks with qualifying status. Category‑wise prelims cut‑offs appear alongside, as reported by credible education desks. Prelims carry no sectional cut‑offs, so only the overall category cut‑off matters. Save the PDF for future document checks during later stages.

SBI PO Mains 2026 on September 12: admit card window and exam city

The Mains call letter download window is live and closes on September 12, 2026. The admit card mentions test city, venue, reporting time, and permitted items. Carry the authenticated prelims call letter and a valid photo ID to the centre. Use only the official link to avoid phishing attempts.

SBI PO Mains 2026 pattern and marking scheme

Mains includes four objective sections across three hours, totalling 200 marks with separate timings. A 30‑minute descriptive test adds 50 marks on emails, reports, or précis. Wrong answers in objective tests invite 0.25 negative marking across both stages. Sectional minimum scores apply in Mains, including the descriptive paper.

SBI PO cut-off and normalization: what decides shortlisting

Final selection weights 75 marks from Mains and 25 from Phase III after normalization. Preliminary marks are not counted in final merit. Prelims shortlisting is category‑wise only. Use this framework while planning attempts and reviews.

Stage	Cut-off rule	Scoring/weight
Prelims	Overall, category‑wise; no sectional cut‑offs	Shortlisting only
Mains objective	Sectional minimums and aggregate	200 marks; 0.25 negative
Mains descriptive	Sectional minimum applies	50 marks; typed responses
Final merit	Post‑normalization	75 (Mains) + 25 (Phase III)

Not qualified in SBI PO Prelims? Next bank exams to target

Missed the cut? Pivot quickly to IBPS PO, scheduled on October 10 and 11, 2026, per the official calendar. Reuse SBI prep with targeted English, reasoning, and data drills, and begin banking awareness for Mains. Track updates and admit cards only on ibps.in to avoid fraudulent links.