The State Bank of India releases the SBI Apprentice Cut Off Marks along with its results on the official website www.sbi.bank.in. Aspiring candidates who appeared for the recruitment drive targeting 7,150 apprentice posts must meet or exceed these benchmarks to qualify. The training program spans across various SBI branches as a 1-year program designed to equip candidates with practical banking knowledge.
Only candidates who score equal to or higher than the category-wise cut-off marks are shortlisted for the next round. To understand your standing, you can also check the SBI Apprentice Result 2026.
SBI Apprentice 2026 Exam Overview & Expected Cut Off
The SBI Apprentice Online Examination for 7,150 apprentice posts was conducted on 11th July 2026 (Saturday). Candidates who appeared for the exam reported that the overall difficulty level of the 2026 exam ranged from easy to moderate.
Based on the exam complexity and candidate feedback, various states have projected expected thresholds. Below is the checklist and table detailing the SBI Apprentice Expected Cut Off 2026 (State-wise):
SBI Apprentice Expected Cut Off 2026 (State-wise)
- Rajasthan: 60- 70
- Haryana: 68 - 74
- Madhya Pradesh: 74 - 78
- West Bengal: 72 - 76
- Telangana: 70 - 74
- Uttar Pradesh: 68 - 74
- Himachal Pradesh: 60 - 65
- Odisha: 70 - 75
| State | Expected Cut Off |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 60- 70 |
| Haryana | 68 - 74 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 74 - 78 |
| West Bengal | 72 - 76 |
| Telangana | 70 - 74 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 68 - 74 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 60 - 65 |
| Odisha | 70 - 75 |
SBI Apprentice Exam Marking Scheme
Understanding how scores are computed helps estimate your performance accurately. There are a total of 100 questions in the SBI Apprentice Written Exam. Each question in the SBI Apprentice Written Exam carries 1 mark. Every correct answer scores 1 mark, while for every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. Unattempted answers carry 0 marks.
The formula to calculate marks = Correct Answer x 1 - Wrong Answer x 0.25.
SBI Apprentice Exam 2026 Marking Scheme Checklist
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Correct Answer: 1 mark
- Incorrect Answer: -0.25 marks
- Unattempted Answer: 0 mark
| Particulars | Marks |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 marks |
| Correct Answer | 1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.25 marks |
| Unattempted Answer | 0 mark |
Factors Influencing SBI Apprentice Cut Off Calculations
Several core factors dictate how high or low the final cut-off lands for each recruitment cycle:
- Number of Applicants
- Type of questions asked
- Number of vacancies
- Number of qualifying candidates
As the number of applicants appearing in the exam increases, the cut-off increases. Conversely, if the difficulty level of the exam is high, the cut-off will be low and vice versa. Furthermore, the SBI Apprentice Cut Off is inversely proportional to the number of vacancies released, and proportional to the number of candidates qualifying the exam.
Previous Years' SBI Apprentice Cut Off Trends
Analyzing past cut-off trends provides critical benchmarks for candidates looking ahead. Review the detailed state and category-wise figures from previous years below.
SBI Apprentice Cut Off 2024 (State & Category-wise)
- Rajasthan - UR: 68.50, EWS: 55.25, OBC: 63.50, SC: 56.25, ST: 48
- Haryana - UR: 70, EWS: 55.75, OBC: 59.75, SC: 62.75, ST: --
- Madhya Pradesh - UR: 77.50, EWS: 75, OBC: 75.50, SC: 72.25, ST: 58.50
- West Bengal - UR: 74.50, EWS: 60.75, OBC: 65.25, SC: 65.25, ST: 55.50
- Telangana - UR: 71.25, EWS: 58.25, OBC: 69.25, SC: 65, ST: 66.75
- Uttar Pradesh - UR: 74.25, EWS: 68.25, OBC: 67.50, SC: 64.50, ST: 61.75
- Himachal Pradesh - UR: 63.25, EWS: 35.75, OBC: 43.50, SC: 46, ST: 58.75
- Odisha - UR: 73.50, EWS: 65, OBC: 71.75, SC: 58.75, ST: 46.75
- Uttarakhand - UR: 66.75, EWS: 36.25, OBC: 56.50, SC: 60.75, ST: 64.25
- Maharashtra - UR: 71.25, EWS: 63.25, OBC: 66.75, SC: 69.25, ST: 57
- Punjab - UR: 63.50, EWS: 35.25, OBC: 41.25, SC: 46, ST: --
| State | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 68.50 | 55.25 | 63.50 | 56.25 | 48 |
| Haryana | 70 | 55.75 | 59.75 | 62.75 | -- |
| Madhya Pradesh | 77.50 | 75 | 75.50 | 72.25 | 58.50 |
| West Bengal | 74.50 | 60.75 | 65.25 | 65.25 | 55.50 |
| Telangana | 71.25 | 58.25 | 69.25 | 65 | 66.75 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 74.25 | 68.25 | 67.50 | 64.50 | 61.75 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 63.25 | 35.75 | 43.50 | 46 | 58.75 |
| Odisha | 73.50 | 65 | 71.75 | 58.75 | 46.75 |
| Uttarakhand | 66.75 | 36.25 | 56.50 | 60.75 | 64.25 |
| Maharashtra | 71.25 | 63.25 | 66.75 | 69.25 | 57 |
| Punjab | 63.50 | 35.25 | 41.25 | 46 | -- |
SBI Apprentice Cut Off 2021 (State & Category-wise)
- Rajasthan - UR: 73.50, EWS: 63.75, OBC: 68.75, SC: 63.50, ST: 60.50
- Kerala - UR: 80, EWS: 66.25, OBC: 76.50, SC: 67.25, ST: --
- Karnataka - UR: 73, EWS: 65, OBC: 68.25, SC: 67.25, ST: 65
- Madhya Pradesh - UR: 77.50, EWS: 75, OBC: 75.50, SC: 72.25, ST: 58.50
- Bihar - UR: 81.25, EWS: 77.75, OBC: 79, SC: 73, ST: --
- Uttar Pradesh - UR: 75.25, EWS: 70, OBC: 68.50, SC: 65.75, ST: 60.50
| State | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 73.50 | 63.75 | 68.75 | 63.50 | 60.50 |
| Kerala | 80 | 66.25 | 76.50 | 67.25 | -- |
| Karnataka | 73 | 65 | 68.25 | 67.25 | 65 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 77.50 | 75 | 75.50 | 72.25 | 58.50 |
| Bihar | 81.25 | 77.75 | 79 | 73 | -- |
| Uttar Pradesh | 75.25 | 70 | 68.50 | 65.75 | 60.50 |
SBI Apprentice Cut Off 2019 (Sectional)
- General/ Financial Awareness: 18-21
- General English: 16-18
- Quantitative Aptitude: 15-20
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 18-20
- Total: 70-75
| Subjects | SBI Apprentice Cut-off |
|---|---|
| General/ Financial Awareness | 18-21 |
| General English | 16-18 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15-20 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 18-20 |
| Total | 70-75 |
Next Steps for Candidates
Once you check your scores against the cut-offs, make sure to review related resources for further preparation or verification:
- SBI Apprentice Result 2026 - Click to Check
- SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026- Click to Check
- Check SBI Apprentice Salary Structure & Career Growth
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