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The State Bank of India (SBI) released the Mains Score Card and Official Cutoff Marks on March 10, 2026. This marks the final stage for the 2025-26 recruitment of Junior Associates. Candidates can now verify their performance and see how they fared against the competition in their respective states.
📊 Official Category-wise Cutoff 2026 (Out of 200)
The cutoff marks are determined by the difficulty of the paper and the number of vacancies in each state. Below are the verified marks for major states:
| State / UT | UR (General) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
| Tamil Nadu | 97.75 | 95.25 | 71.00 | 79.50 | 71.50 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 94.50 | 91.25 | 85.50 | 80.25 | 75.75 |
| Punjab | 93.50 | 86.00 | 85.25 | 78.00 | — |
| Delhi | 90.00 | 82.50 | 81.75 | 76.50 | 70.00 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 90.00 | 83.50 | 82.75 | 69.50 | 60.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 88.25 | 78.75 | 82.50 | 68.25 | 60.00 |
| Rajasthan | 88.25 | 82.75 | 83.00 | 69.75 | 65.75 |
| Bihar | 87.00 | 81.75 | 84.00 | 63.25 | 71.75 |
| West Bengal | 86.75 | 79.50 | 72.50 | 70.25 | 62.00 |
| Gujarat | 83.50 | 78.25 | 77.00 | 74.25 | 61.75 |
| Maharashtra | 82.00 | 77.50 | 76.25 | 73.50 | 60.00 |
| Karnataka | 78.50 | 75.75 | 72.00 | 67.00 | 63.25 |
| Assam | 79.50 | 70.00 | 71.50 | 72.00 | 60.00 |
💰 SBI Clerk Salary & Benefits (2026 Revised)
Following the recent bipartite settlements, the SBI Clerk salary has seen a significant boost.
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- (This includes 2 advance increments given specifically to graduates).
- Gross Monthly Salary: Approximately ₹46,000 to ₹48,000 in metro cities (including DA, HRA, and Special Allowances).
- In-hand Salary: After deductions like NPS and PF, a new joiner gets around ₹41,000 – ₹43,000.
- Perks: Medical insurance (100% for self), petrol allowance, newspaper allowance, and concessional loans for housing and cars.
📈 Career Growth & Promotion Path
SBI offers one of the best internal promotion policies in the banking sector. A Junior Associate can reach high managerial levels through two channels:
- Fast Track Channel: After 3 years of service, you can appear for internal exams (after clearing JAIIB/CAIIB) to become a Trainee Officer (TO), which is equivalent to a Probationary Officer (PO).
- Normal Track Channel: Based on seniority and suitability after 6 years of service.
Hierarchy:
Junior Associate → Trainee Officer (JMGS-I) → Assistant Manager → Manager → Chief Manager → AGM → DGM.
📝 The Final Hurdle: Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Even if you clear the Mains cutoff, your selection is provisional until you pass the LPT.
- Exemption: If you studied the local language in 10th or 12th grade and have it on your marksheet, you are exempted.
- Test Details: If not exempted, you must clear a test involving reading, writing, and speaking the local language. Failing this test results in immediate disqualification.
🔗 Important Links Box
| Description | Link |
| Official Scorecard Download Link | 👉 Check Your Marks Here |
| State-wise Merit List (PDF) | 📥 Download Selected Candidates List |
| SBI Official Careers Portal | 🌐 Visit SBI Careers |
Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes. Cutoff data is compiled from official reports and candidate feedback. We recommend all students read the official notification on the SBI website for final legal confirmation and joining formalities.