Table of Contents
Introduction
SBI Clerk Cut Off – Why It Matters
Factors Influencing SBI Clerk Cut Off
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2024 (State-wise Expected Trend)
Previous Year SBI Clerk Cut Off Analysis (2016–2023)
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2023
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2022
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2021
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2020
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2019
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2018
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2017
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2016
State-wise Difficulty Trend (2016–2024)
Category-wise Cut Off Patterns
What This Cut Off Trend Means for 2025 Aspirants
Safe Score Strategy for Prelims & Mains
Summary Notes
FAQs
Introduction
The SBI Clerk Cut Off is one of the most important metrics for students preparing for the Junior Associate (Clerk) exam. Analyzing cut-offs from 2016 to 2024 helps aspirants understand:
✔ Difficulty level
✔ Competition trends
✔ State-wise variation
✔ Safe scores for Prelims & Mains
This JobSafal-exclusive guide includes a year-wise, state-wise breakdown, helping you prepare strategically for the upcoming SBI Clerk 2025 cycle.
SBI Clerk Cut Off – Why It Matters
Understanding the cut off helps aspirants:
Plan target attempts
Focus on scoring sections
Predict safe attempts
Avoid over-attempting and losing marks due to negative marking
The cut off varies by state because SBI conducts circle-based recruitment.
Factors Influencing SBI Clerk Cut Off
Several key elements shape the final cut off every year:
Number of vacancies
Difficulty of the paper
Number of applicants
Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
Normalization of marks
State-wise competition density
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2024 (State-wise Expected Trend)
State | Expected Prelims Range | Difficulty Trend |
|---|---|---|
Uttar Pradesh | 76–82 | Moderate |
Maharashtra | 62–68 | Moderate–High |
Karnataka | 65–70 | Moderate |
Delhi | 80–84 | Moderate–Low |
Tamil Nadu | 60–66 | Moderate |
West Bengal | 75–80 | Moderate |
Rajasthan | 76–82 | Moderate |
Gujarat | 55–62 | High (tough paper) |
These projections help students estimate a competitive safe score.
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2023 (Prelims & Mains)
Prelims Trend (General Category):
State | Cut Off Trend |
|---|---|
UP | ~78–80 |
Rajasthan | ~75–77 |
Gujarat | ~56–58 |
Tamil Nadu | ~62–64 |
West Bengal | ~78–80 |
Mains Trend:
Reasoning & Quant were tougher
DI and Puzzle weightage increased
Final cut off differed heavily by state and category
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2022
Prelims Trend:
State | Cut Off |
|---|---|
UP | ~77.5 |
Maharashtra | ~66 |
Karnataka | ~64 |
Delhi | ~82 |
Key Insight:
Cut offs increased in easier-shift states like Delhi.
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2021
State-wise trends:
State | Cut Off |
|---|---|
Gujarat | ~59 |
Punjab | ~76 |
Rajasthan | ~73 |
Kerala | ~68 |
Insight:
Paper difficulty was moderate; puzzle-heavy reasoning.
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2020
State | Cut Off |
|---|---|
UP | ~71 |
Maharashtra | ~59 |
Karnataka | ~53 |
Rajasthan | ~68 |
Insight:
COVID-year saw reduced vacancies → competitive cut offs.
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2019
State | Cut Off |
|---|---|
Gujarat | ~60 |
Delhi | ~71 |
West Bengal | ~73 |
Insight:
English section was slightly tougher, lowering cut off.
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2018
State | Cut Off |
|---|---|
UP | ~69 |
Maharashtra | ~57 |
Karnataka | ~63 |
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2017
State | Cut Off |
|---|---|
UP | ~67 |
Bihar | ~66 |
Gujarat | ~58 |
SBI Clerk Cut Off 2016
State | Cut Off |
|---|---|
UP | ~75 |
Delhi | ~68 |
Gujarat | ~42 |
Insight:
Huge variation due to state-wise applicant volume.
State-wise Difficulty Trend (2016–2024)
Always High Cut Off States
Delhi
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
West Bengal
These states generally receive easier shifts, leading to higher cut offs.
Moderate Cut Off States
Karnataka
Kerala
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Lower Cut Off States
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
These usually have tougher shifts, keeping cut offs relatively moderate.
Category-wise Cut Off Pattern
General – highest cut off across states
OBC – 3–6 marks lower than General
SC/ST – varies widely based on state-level competition
EWS – slightly lower or equal to OBC in some years
What This Cut Off Trend Means for 2025 Aspirants
The average cut off has increased compared to 2016–2019.
The gap between states is growing due to normalization.
Students must aim for 10–12 marks above expected cut off for safe selection.
Safe Score Strategy for Prelims & Mains
Prelims Safe Score 2025
High Cut Off States → 80–85+ attempts
Moderate States → 70–77 attempts
Lower Cut Off States → 60–68 attempts
Mains Safe Score
Aiming for 88–95+ (normalized) is generally safe.
Summary Notes
Cut off varies by state, category, and exam difficulty
2016–2024 cut offs show a clear upward trend
High-scoring states demand 80+ attempts in Prelims
Mains cut off rises when puzzle and DI sections are easier
2025 aspirants should target accuracy + speed strategy
FAQs
Q1. Which state has highest SBI Clerk cut off?
Usually: Delhi, UP, West Bengal, Rajasthan.
Q2. Why is Gujarat cut off lower?
Because the exam difficulty is usually higher.
Q3. Does normalization affect the cut off?
Yes, greatly. Marks are adjusted across shifts.
Q4. Does SBI release official cut off PDFs?
Yes, for Mains; Prelims data is usually obtained from scorecards.
Q5. How many attempts are safe for SBI Clerk Prelims?
80+ in high cut off states and 70+ in moderate states.