SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025 Out: Direct Link to Check Merit List and Next Steps at sbi.co.in
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially declared the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Preliminary Examination Result 2025 on November 4, 2025, through its official website — sbi.co.in. This announcement brings relief and excitement to thousands of candidates who appeared for the exam held in September 2025.
The preliminary examination was conducted on September 20, 21, and 27, 2025, across multiple centers in India for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). The recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 6,589 vacancies in various branches of SBI nationwide.
How to Check the Result
Candidates can check their qualifying status by visiting the official SBI Careers page.
- Go to sbi.co.in/web/careers.
- Click on “Preliminary Examination Result – Clerk (Junior Associate) 2025.”
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth to log in.
- The result PDF showing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates will appear on the screen.
- Candidates are advised to download and save the result for future reference.
What’s Next for Qualified Candidates
Those who have cleared the Preliminary Examination are now eligible to appear for the Main Examination, which will determine the final selection for the Clerk position. The Mains Exam date and admit card details are expected to be released soon on the SBI website. The final selection will be based on the performance in the Mains exam and, where applicable, a local language proficiency test.
Exam Pattern and Cut-Off Details
The Preliminary Exam consisted of 100 objective-type questions, divided among English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability sections. The paper carried a total of 100 marks and had a duration of 60 minutes. As per the examination pattern, there was a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
The state-wise and category-wise cut-off marks will soon be released on the official site. Based on initial reports, the expected cut-offs vary across states — ranging between 71–76 marks for Odisha, 58–63 for Bihar, and higher for metropolitan regions like Delhi and Maharashtra.
Candidate Reactions and Next Steps
Following the release, several candidates took to social media to share their excitement and relief. Coaching institutes have also begun sharing detailed analysis and expected cut-offs based on exam difficulty and previous year trends.
Experts advise candidates who have qualified to immediately start their Mains preparation, focusing on quantitative aptitude, general awareness (especially banking and current affairs), reasoning, and English comprehension. Since the Prelims are only qualifying in nature, the Mains marks will solely determine the final merit.
Important Advice
Candidates should regularly check SBI’s official portal for updates regarding the Mains exam schedule, admit card download links, and further instructions. It is also recommended to keep all relevant documents — registration details, photo ID, and scanned certificates — readily available for the next phase.