Agrima Didwania | June 11, 2025 | 10:48 PM IST | 17 mins read
SBI has declared the SBI Clerk final result on the official site: sbi.co.in. Candidates can check the cut-offs, merit list.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has declared the SBI Clerk final result. The result will be published on the official site: sbi.co.in. The SBI Junior Associate result is declared in the merit list form. SBI Clerk mains result PDF includes the roll numbers of candidates selected for final appointment. SBI Clerk 2025 mains cut-off and scorecard will be released along with the result.
SBI Clerk 2025 main exam took place on April 10 and 12, 2025. Shortlisted candidates must undergo the SBI Clerk language proficiency test (LPT). The final appointment of the candidates depends upon qualifying for the language ability test. SBI Clerk result status shows whether the candidates have been appointed or not for the next round.
The step-by-step guide to checking the SBI Clerk result online is as follows:
Important things to know about SBI clerk mains exam is:
Exam Name | SBI Clerk |
Conducting Body | State Bank of India |
Exam Level | National level |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Stages | Prelims, Mains and Local Language Test |
Total Questions | Prelims: 100 Mains: 190 |
Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
Exam Purpose | To select eligible candidates for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) |
No. of Test Cities | More than 150 cities (Approximately) |
Official Website | sbi.co.in/careers |
Contact Details | 022-22820427 |
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SBI clerk mains exam result 2025 is out. Candidates can check here for the latest updates.
June 11, 2025 | 10:48 PM IST
For the candidate's reference, mentioned in the table below are the expected SBI Clerk cutoffs 2025 for various categories.
General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
64.50 | 64.50 | 64.50 | 63.50 | 49.50 |
June 11, 2025 | 10:06 PM IST
Mentioned in the table below are the deductions as part of the SBI Clerk 2025 salary for the candidates who clear the exam.
| Particulars | Salary |
Professional Tax | Rs. 200 |
Pension Fund | Rs. 3,273 |
Net Salary | Rs. 41,221 |
June 11, 2025 | 09:05 PM IST
Yes, the authorities have released the SBI Clerk Mains results 2025 on the official website.
June 11, 2025 | 08:29 PM IST
Mentioned in the tabular below is the SBI Clerk 2025 salary which will be offered to the candidates who have cleared the exam.
| Particulars | Salary |
Basic Pay | Rs. 26,730 |
Dearness Allowance (DA) | Rs. 6,168 |
Transport Allowance (TA) | Rs. 850 |
House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Rs. 2,862 |
Special Allowance | Rs. 7,083 |
| Deductions | Rs. 3,673 |
Gross Salary | Rs. 41,221 |
June 11, 2025 | 07:59 PM IST
Around 14,194 vacancies have been available for the SBI Clerk exam.
June 11, 2025 | 06:35 PM IST
Candidates can check the SBI Clerk mains cut off 2025 by logging in with the required credentials.
June 11, 2025 | 05:16 PM IST
Candidates need to enter their registration number, roll number, and password to download the SBI Clerk Mains scorecard.
June 11, 2025 | 05:14 PM IST
Candidates can access their results through the official website, sbi.co.in. The website is working fine; if the website is taking time to open due to heavy traffic, candidates are advised to wait patiently for the website to load and open.
June 11, 2025 | 05:11 PM IST
Candidates who have qualified for the SBI Clerk Mains 2025 Result will be able to appear for the Language Proficiency test.
June 11, 2025 | 05:10 PM IST
The SBI Clerk Mains 2025 Result has been announced by the authorities. Candidates can check the result on the official website.
June 11, 2025 | 04:22 PM IST
The gross salary of an SBI Clerk is Rs 46000, which includes the allowances, perks, and benefits.
June 11, 2025 | 03:01 PM IST
The State Bank of India (SBI) will announce SBI Clerk final result soon. The result will be announced on the official website: sbi.co.in. SBI Junior Associate result will be announced in the form of a merit list. The SBI Clerk Mains result PDF will contain roll numbers of selected candidates for final round. SBI Clerk 2025 mains cut-off and scorecard will be announced with the result.
June 11, 2025 | 02:34 PM IST
SBI Clerk job responsibilities are as follows:
June 11, 2025 | 02:05 PM IST
SBI Clerk recruitment process consists of a prelims test and a mains test. The prelims test score is not added to the final merit list. It's the screening test for the Mains. The prelims test consists of three sections: English, reasoning and quantitative aptitude. There are a total of 100 marks allocated in the test. The four sections of the mains exam include general/financial awareness, general English, quantitative aptitude and reasoning ability, and computer aptitude. The Mains exam is of 200 marks in total.
June 11, 2025 | 01:31 PM IST
SBI clerk mains cut-off for 2025 will most probably be announced anytime soon. The cut-off will be announced state-wise as well as category-wise. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut-off marks are recommended for final hiring.
June 11, 2025 | 12:53 PM IST
SBI Clerk result is announced online only. The candidates cannot check the result offline. Candidates have to download their results by logging in their official website. SBI Clerk result shows the qualifying position of the candidates for the next stage of selection process.
June 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM IST
SBI Clerk mains 2025 results are expected to be released anytime soon. Selected candidates will need to attend the final round, that is, language proficiency test.
June 11, 2025 | 11:13 AM IST
SBI Clerk Mains result 2025 is out for Ladakh UT, and the rest of the results are pending. Results will be available on the official SBI website based on login credentials.
June 11, 2025 | 10:03 AM IST
Hard copy of SBI Clerk mains scorecard is not available for anyone. Candidates have to download it online only and get it printed if they want a hard copy.
June 11, 2025 | 08:46 AM IST
The step-by-step guide to checking the SBI Clerk result online is as follows:
June 11, 2025 | 08:11 AM IST
SBI Clerk Mains exam is medium to tough, with English being less tough and reasoning and quantitative aptitude tougher.
June 10, 2025 | 10:45 PM IST
Prelims, Mains and Local Language Test are the three stages of the SBI Clerk exam 2025 that are to be cleared by the candidates to secure a job.
June 10, 2025 | 09:45 PM IST
Mentioned below are the steps through which candidates can check their SBI Clerk mains results 2025.
June 10, 2025 | 08:06 PM IST
Normalisation is applied in the calculation of the SBI Clerk cut-off and is done to ensure transparency during the evaluation.
June 10, 2025 | 07:03 PM IST
Around 1894 vacancies are for Lucknow/ New Delhi, 1317 vacancies are under the Bhopal Circle, 1254 for Kolkata, 1111 for Bihar area, and more.
June 10, 2025 | 06:07 PM IST
Candidates can check the tie-breaking policy given below:
June 10, 2025 | 05:07 PM IST
SBI Clerk mains 2025 result download link will be activated on the official website, i.e., sbi.co.in.
June 10, 2025 | 04:33 PM IST
The SBI Clerk Mains 2025 includes a penalty for an incorrect answer; 1/4 marks are deducted.
June 10, 2025 | 03:55 PM IST
Since SBI mains cut-off for 2025 is yet to be out, SBI Clerk mains cut-off 2024 for different states is given below.
States/UT | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | General |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
|
|
|
| 74.75 |
Assam | 60 | 68.75 | 67.25 | 70 | 76.75 |
Bihar | 60 | 60 | 73 | 73.75 | 78 |
Delhi | 60 | 67.25 | 71.25 | 73.25 | 81.75 |
Gujarat | 60 | 68.50 | 70.75 | 71.50 | 76.75 |
Haryana |
| 61.25 | 70.75 | 72.75 | 80.75 |
Himachal Pradesh | 68.25 | 65 | 67.75 | 73.25 | 80.75 |
Jammu & Kashmir | 60 | 72.75 | 63.5 | 70 | 79.5 |
Karnataka | 60 | 61 | 70.75 | 70 | 75.25 |
Ladakh UT | 60.75 | 60 | 60 | 70 | 70 |
Madhya Pradesh | 60 | 68.25 | 75.25 | 75.25 | 80.75 |
Maharashtra | 62.75 | 76.75 | 83.25 | 81.75 | 86.5 |
June 10, 2025 | 03:19 PM IST
SBI Clerk 2025 selection process includes - prelims exam, mains exam, and Language Proficiency Test.
June 10, 2025 | 02:49 PM IST
SBI has a 50 per cent waitlist, which is filled on the basis of the vacancies arising from non-joining or resignation.
June 10, 2025 | 01:59 PM IST
Check the determined factors that affect SBI Clerk cut off marks:
June 10, 2025 | 12:57 PM IST
Candidates need to score a minimum percentage of marks on aggregate in the SBI Clerk Mains exam. For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS category candidates, 5 percent relaxation is provided in the minimum qualifying marks.
June 10, 2025 | 12:32 PM IST
SBI Clerk mains result 2025 is expected to be released anytime soon in the form of a merit list.
June 10, 2025 | 11:40 AM IST
The SBI Clerk mains expected cutoff in 2025 is calculated based on the exam's difficulty level.
June 10, 2025 | 10:34 AM IST
The SBI Clerk scorecard displays the following details:
June 10, 2025 | 09:31 AM IST
Prior to the final appointment, the bank checks the eligibility of the candidates based on the information provided in the application form.
June 10, 2025 | 08:12 AM IST
An SBI Clerk's total training period is six months. Induction training at the State Bank Institute of Learning and Development marks the commencement of the probationary period for SBI clerks. This is for one to two weeks in the state branch to which they are allotted. Trainees are later posted at their respective branches, where they are given training on the banking process practically. This phase is for about five months, following which they serve as junior associates at their respective branches.
June 9, 2025 | 10:11 PM IST
A good score in SBI Clerk 2025 can be different based on category of the student.
June 9, 2025 | 08:31 PM IST
The SBI Clerk's final merit list is prepared state-wise and category-wise based on candidates' merit.
June 9, 2025 | 07:20 PM IST
Candidates can check the SBI Junior Associate Result below:
June 9, 2025 | 06:13 PM IST
Candidates can check the expected cutoff for Delhi below:
| State | Expected Cutoff (UR) |
| Delhi | 89 |
June 9, 2025 | 05:17 PM IST
The SBI Clerk mains 2025 result will be declared anytime soon, and the result will be made available in PDF form.
June 9, 2025 | 04:43 PM IST
The SBI Clerk mains cut off will be declared soon, along with the result.
June 9, 2025 | 03:56 PM IST
SBI Clerk mains result will be announced online only, and candidates can check the result on the official website.
June 9, 2025 | 03:33 PM IST
SBI Clerk scorecard will be released along with the result. The result can be accessed by entering the required credentials.
June 9, 2025 | 02:43 PM IST
The SBI Clerk scorecard can be downloaded by entering the registration number or roll number, date of birth, and verification code.
June 9, 2025 | 01:53 PM IST
Because of the heavy load on the server, SBI Clerk result page is slow in loading. In that case, candidates may wait for a while and then download the result. Candidates should enter the login details correctly to view the result. The SBI Clerk result comes on the internet only.
June 9, 2025 | 01:12 PM IST
Both SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk are competitive exams and need serious preparation. It will be difficult to say which one is tougher since the difficulty level may differ from time to time and also depends on one's strengths and weak areas. It is advisable to prepare thoroughly for both the exams and give them your best shots.
June 9, 2025 | 12:36 PM IST
SBI Clerk selection process includes a prelims exam and a mains exam. The scores in the prelims exam are not included in the final merit list. It is the screening test for the Mains exam. The prelims exam has three sections: English, reasoning and quantitative aptitude. The test has a total of 100 marks assigned. The mains exam has four sections: general/financial awareness, general English, quantitative aptitude and reasoning ability and computer aptitude.
June 9, 2025 | 12:01 PM IST
In cases where two or more than two candidates have obtained an equal score, the tie-breaking policy is as follows:
June 9, 2025 | 11:11 AM IST
1/4th mark are deducted for a specific question as a penalty for incorrect answers. For each correct answer in the exam, candidates receive one mark.
June 9, 2025 | 10:18 AM IST
There is no rechecking facility for the SBI Clerk result. The result released by the exam authority is taken as final. The result link is made active on the official website. The candidates can download it by logging in with the necessary credentials.
June 9, 2025 | 09:37 AM IST
A hard copy of SBI Clerk mains scorecard is not available for candidates. Candidates have to download it online only and get it printed if they want a hard copy.
June 9, 2025 | 08:43 AM IST
The following details are mentioned in the SBI Clerk mains scorecard:
June 9, 2025 | 08:04 AM IST
No, the SBI clerk mains result 2025 is yet to be out on the official website. It is expected to be released soon.
June 8, 2025 | 10:52 PM IST
The SBI Clerk Mains 2025 selection procedure includes two stages: the preliminary exam and the main exam. Candidates who clear the prelims by securing the required cut-off marks will be eligible to appear for the mains. Final selection is based on performance in the SBI Clerk mains exam 2025.
June 8, 2025 | 09:49 PM IST
To check their SBI Clerk mains result 2025, candidates can follow the steps given below:
June 8, 2025 | 08:36 PM IST
The SBI recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 13,735 vacancies for the clerk position.
June 8, 2025 | 04:12 PM IST
The cutoff for SBI Clerk 2025 is 57-60 for general candidates, while for OBC, it's around 54-55, and for SC and ST, the expected cutoffs are 50-53 and 48-50, respectively.
June 8, 2025 | 04:11 PM IST
After clearing the SBI Clerk Mains, candidates will go through a Language Proficiency Test (LPT), document verification, and pre-employment formalities, including medical tests.
June 8, 2025 | 04:10 PM IST
Around 19.9 lakh candidates applied for SBI Clerk exam 2025.
June 8, 2025 | 04:09 PM IST
The starting SBI Clerk salary is Rs 19,900, with an additional Rs 2,000 for graduates.
June 8, 2025 | 04:06 PM IST
The SBI Clerk Main exam is typically considered to be of moderate difficulty.
June 8, 2025 | 03:45 PM IST
A good score in SBI Clerk result is based on the candidates category and other factors but a good score is generally considered to be between 70 to 80 marks.
June 8, 2025 | 03:02 PM IST
No, the SBI Clerk Mains result 2025 is not out yet. It is expected to be released anytime soon by the authorities on the official website.
June 8, 2025 | 03:01 PM IST
Candidates are required to score between 81-86 for the General category in Bihar, 85-90 for the General category in Haryana, and 86-91 for the General category in Himachal Pradesh and for OBC, the required cutoff is 54-55, while for SC, it's 50-53, and for ST, it's 48-50.
June 8, 2025 | 02:48 PM IST
The SBI Prelims result is already out on March 28, 2025. The result typically takes 15 days to be announced after the exam.
June 8, 2025 | 02:16 PM IST
The SBI Clerk Mains result will be released soon on the official website. However, the result is already declared for Ladakh UT, including Leh and Kargil Valley (Chandigarh Circle).
June 8, 2025 | 01:21 PM IST
Candidates are required to secure a specific passing cut-off mark in the SBI Clerk mains exam only then can proceed to the next stage.
June 8, 2025 | 12:27 PM IST
It is necessary to clear the SBI Clerk LPT, or else candidates will not be selected for final appointment.
June 8, 2025 | 11:33 AM IST
The SBI Clerk Mains 2025 exam is conducted in two shits, i.e., morning and afternoon shift.
June 8, 2025 | 10:19 AM IST
Candidates can check the SBI Clerk Mains Cut off for Delhi below:
| States/UT | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | General |
| Delhi | 60 | 67.25 | 71.25 | 73.25 | 81.75 |
June 8, 2025 | 09:28 AM IST
The SBI Clerk's basic salary is approximately Rs 17,900 with an increment of around Rs 1000.
June 8, 2025 | 08:36 AM IST
The SBI clerk's salary after three years of joining will be around Rs 20,900 with an annual increment of approximately Rs 1230.
June 8, 2025 | 07:46 AM IST
The normalisation is done because there are some variations in the level of difficulty among the shifts, and normalisation is used to deal with the type of fluctuation problem.
June 8, 2025 | 07:22 AM IST
The training duration of an SBI Clerk is six months, and the probationary period for SBI clerks begins with induction training.
June 7, 2025 | 10:53 PM IST
The SBI Clerk mains exam 2025 is considered a national-level examination that is conducted in more than 150 cities across the nation.
June 7, 2025 | 10:24 PM IST
sbi.co.in is the official website from where candidates can check the SBI Clerk Mains 2025 results.
June 7, 2025 | 10:02 PM IST
By following the steps mentioned below the candidates can check their SBI Clerk results 2025 for the post of junior associate.
June 7, 2025 | 08:27 PM IST
English and Hindi are the mediums in which the SBI Clerk exam 2025 is conducted.
June 7, 2025 | 07:46 PM IST
Below are the details mentioned on the candidate's SBI Clerk 2025 scorecard.
June 7, 2025 | 07:12 PM IST
Mentioned in the table below is the expected SBI Clerk cutoffs 2025 for various categories.
General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
64.50 | 64.50 | 64.50 | 63.50 | 49.50 |
June 7, 2025 | 06:01 PM IST
Candidates can assess their level of preparation for the SBI Clerk exam by taking the free online mock tests. It is recommended that applicants take as many SBI Clerk 2024 practice exams as they can before taking the actual exam. Various online coaching websites provide these SBI Clerk mock exams for practice.
June 7, 2025 | 05:24 PM IST
Candidates will be able to check the SBI Clerk mains results 2025 on the official website which is sbi.co.in.
June 7, 2025 | 04:52 PM IST
022-22820427 is the number candidates can use for contacting the authorities to get any kind of information.
June 7, 2025 | 04:15 PM IST
The SBI Clerk exam is conducted in the online mode.
June 7, 2025 | 03:33 PM IST
The State Bank of India is the conducting body of the SBI Clerk exam 2025.
June 7, 2025 | 03:11 PM IST
There are a total of 190 questions in the SBI Clerk mains exam 2025.
June 7, 2025 | 02:28 PM IST
There are three stages in the SBI Clerk exam which are to be cleared by the candidates to get employed. These stages include prelims, mains and local language tests.
June 7, 2025 | 02:08 PM IST
The purpose of the SBI Clerk exam is to select candidates who are eligible for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales).
June 7, 2025 | 01:16 PM IST
SBI has a waitlist of not more than 50 per cent of the vacant posts, both state-wise and category-wise. Candidates are provided with an appointment from the waitlist every three months if anyone doesn't join or resigns from the current batch.
June 7, 2025 | 12:44 PM IST
Since SBI mains cut-off for 2025 is yet to be out, SBI Clerk mains cut-off 2024 for different states is given below.
States/UT | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | General |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
|
|
|
| 74.75 |
Assam | 60 | 68.75 | 67.25 | 70 | 76.75 |
Bihar | 60 | 60 | 73 | 73.75 | 78 |
Delhi | 60 | 67.25 | 71.25 | 73.25 | 81.75 |
Gujarat | 60 | 68.50 | 70.75 | 71.50 | 76.75 |
Haryana |
| 61.25 | 70.75 | 72.75 | 80.75 |
Himachal Pradesh | 68.25 | 65 | 67.75 | 73.25 | 80.75 |
Jammu & Kashmir | 60 | 72.75 | 63.5 | 70 | 79.5 |
Karnataka | 60 | 61 | 70.75 | 70 | 75.25 |
Ladakh UT | 60.75 | 60 | 60 | 70 | 70 |
Madhya Pradesh | 60 | 68.25 | 75.25 | 75.25 | 80.75 |
Maharashtra | 62.75 | 76.75 | 83.25 | 81.75 | 86.5 |
June 7, 2025 | 11:55 AM IST
Prior to the final appointment, the bank checks the eligibility of the candidates based on the information in the application form.
June 7, 2025 | 10:29 AM IST
The age limit fixed for SBI Clerk is 20 to 28 years.
June 7, 2025 | 09:31 AM IST
SBI Clerk merit list is prepared state-wise and category-wise. Candidates cleared in the test (main examination) is ranked according to their aggregate marks in descending order in respective States and Categories
June 7, 2025 | 08:39 AM IST
SBI Clerk mains cut-off 2025 is yet to be out along with the results. Below are the cut-off mentioned for 2024.
States/UT | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | General |
Gujarat | 60 | 68.50 | 70.75 | 71.50 | 76.75 |
Haryana |
| 61.25 | 70.75 | 72.75 | 80.75 |
June 7, 2025 | 07:43 AM IST
SBI Clerk mains cut-off 2025 is yet to be out along with the results. Below are the cut-off mentioned for 2024.
States/UT | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | General |
Delhi | 60 | 67.25 | 71.25 | 73.25 | 81.75 |
June 6, 2025 | 10:31 PM IST
The SBI Clerk exam is a national-level entrance examination whereafter clearing the exam, the candidates are offered various posts in the State Bank of India all over the country depending upon the candidate's choice.
June 6, 2025 | 09:53 PM IST
Prelims, Mains and Local Language Test are the three stages that consist of the SBI Clerk exam 2025.
June 6, 2025 | 08:36 PM IST
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is the conducting body of the SBI Clerk Mains exam 2025.
June 6, 2025 | 08:01 PM IST
Candidate's registration number or roll number and date of birth are the credentials that can be used by those who want to check their SBI Clerk Mains results 2025.
June 6, 2025 | 07:20 PM IST
There are a total of 13,735 vacancies available for candidates after they clear the SBI Clerk Mains exam 2025.
June 6, 2025 | 06:18 PM IST
To determine the degree of difficulty and to adequately prepare for the test, candidates might review the SBI Clerk 2025 selection procedure. Both the preliminary and main exams are part of the SBI Clerk 2025 selection process Candidates will go to the mains test if they pass the SBI Clerk preliminary exam. To be eligible to take the test, candidates must achieve the cutoff scores.
June 6, 2025 | 05:51 PM IST
Candidates have to go to sbi.co.in, the official SBI website. They have to click on the "Careers" section. On the page, find and click the link for the SBI Clerk pre-result. They have to enter the necessary login information. The screen will show the SBI Clerk result PDF. Candidates can check their SBI cutoff and the scores. They can be saved or downloaded for later use.
June 6, 2025 | 05:14 PM IST
Yes, there is a negative marking in the SBI Clerk mains exam 2025 in which 1/4th of the mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
June 6, 2025 | 04:47 PM IST
English and Hindi are the two languages in which the SBI Clerk Mains exam 2025 is being conducted.
June 6, 2025 | 04:19 PM IST
Mentioned below are the details that are mentioned on the candidate's SBI Clerk Mains results 2025.
Name of the candidate
Qualifying status
State or UT applied under
Roll Number
Date of Exam
Registration number
Cutoff score
Category of candidate
Score obtained
Maximum score in all sections
June 6, 2025 | 03:39 PM IST
SBI Clerk mains syllabus for reasoning ability & computer aptitude are as mentioned:
June 6, 2025 | 03:21 PM IST
SBI Clerk marking scheme is as specified by the examination board. Marks of candidates are computed according to the marking scheme. The following is the marking scheme:
June 6, 2025 | 02:56 PM IST
Exam pattern for SBI clerk mains 2025 is:
Name of test | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
General English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 minutes |
June 6, 2025 | 02:11 PM IST
SBI Clerk Mains cut-off 2025 is likely to be declared anytime soon. The cut-off will be declared category-wise for various states. Candidates getting equal to or above the cut-off marks are suggested for final recruitment.
June 6, 2025 | 01:39 PM IST
SBI Clerk result is declared online only. The result cannot be checked offline by the candidates. Candidates need to download their results by logging in with the credentials required.
June 6, 2025 | 12:26 PM IST
Candidates asking for 'SBI Clerk mains result kab aayega' need not to worry as the results are expected to be announced soon.
June 6, 2025 | 11:56 AM IST
The steps to download the scorecard are as follows:
June 6, 2025 | 11:50 AM IST
SBI Clerk mains result 2025 is expected to be released soon. Candidates selected will need to attend the final round, that is, the language proficiency test.