SBI SO Law Officer Cut Off 2026: Expected Range & How to Check

The SBI CRPD is likely to release the SBI SO law officer cut off 2026 once the recruitment process concludes. SBI generally doesn't release a cut off separately for the prelims (online written exam).  

• The online written exam for SBI SO law officer recruitment 2026 is scheduled for August 23, 2026.  
• Candidates who pass this stage will be called for interview.  
• The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks from written exam and interview, following 70:30 weightage.  

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SBI SO Law Officer Expected Cut Off 2026

Based on previous recruitment cycles, the table below mentions the expected SBI SO law officer cut off 2026.  

Category	Professional Knowledge (out of 50) - Indicative Range	Overall Written Score - Indicative Range
General/UR	28-34	60-68%
OBC (NCL)	26-32	56-64%
EWS	27-33	58-66%
SC	22-28	48-56%
ST	20-26	44-52%
PwBD	18-24	40-48%

Here are a few points that could impact the cut off specifically for SBI SO law officer 2026 recruitment:  

• Deputy Manager (Law) tends to run 4-8 marks higher than Assistant Manager (Law) at the same category. The higher experience bar filters out weaker applicants before the exam even starts.  
• Fewer vacancies push cut-offs up faster than most candidates expect. With only 49 seats split across two posts nationally in 2026, a 3-5 marks difference can be expected.  

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How to Check Your SBI SO Law Officer Cut Off 

Once the SBI SCO law officer cut off is released at the end of the recruitment process and after the final SBI SO law officer result, you can check it by following the given steps.  

• Step 1: Visit SBI's official current openings page: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings 
• Step 2: SBI SO Law Officer 2026 (CRPD/SCO/2026‑27/02) link  
• Step 3: Click the Scorecard/Result link once activated after each stage  
• Step 4: Log in with your registration number, password, and the captcha  
• Step 5: Your scorecard will display your marks and, where applicable, the cut-off applied for your category and post. OR SBI may publish the category-wise cutoff separately in PDF form.  
• Step 6: Download and save the PDF  

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Factors That Affect the SBI SO Law Officer Cut Off 2026

Cut off is not a fixed number, it changes for each recruitment cycle. Here are some of the most important factors that directly or indirectly affect the SBI SO law officer 2026 cut off.  

• Number of Vacancies: Fewer vacancies generally result in a higher cut off than a larger-vacancy cycle.  
• Paper Difficulty: If the exam is easier, more candidates can score better and cluster on the top which makes the cut off rise higher. On the other hand, if the exam is difficulty, you may expect a lower cut off.  
• Number of Applicants: Since the SBI SO law officer eligibility requires 2-4 years of professional experience, the applicant pool is pre-filtered. This indicates towards a higher cut off.  
• Category-wise Reservations: The SBI SO law officer exam offers reservations to several categories. This may bring down the overall cut off to some extent.  

Here are the key takeaways:  

• SBI does not release a separate cut off for the Prelims. A category-wise cut off will be released after the completion of the recruitment process.  
• Only Professional Knowledge and the Descriptive Test count toward written merit; Reasoning and English are qualifying-only  
• Indicative Professional Knowledge cut off sits roughly at 60-68% for General category, with Deputy Manager (Law) typically running higher than Assistant Manager (Law).  
• Considering the number of vacancies, the cut off could be higher