IBPS PO Cut Off 2026: Category-wise & Previous Year Cut-Off Marks

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The IBPS PO cut-off marks for Prelims, Mains, and the Interview round are released alongside their respective scorecards. The Institute provides these cut-offs category-wise and section-wise for every stage on the official website, www.ibps.in. Analyzing previous years’ cut-off trends helps candidates gauge the competitive landscape and anticipate the difficulty level of the upcoming exam.

IBPS PO Cut Off 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will soon issue the official notification for the IBPS PO 2026 exam, which comprises three distinct recruitment stages. In this guide, we provide comprehensive updates and detailed insights into the IBPS PO 2026 cut-off marks as soon as they are officially announced. 

IBPS PO Previous Year Cut-Off 

We have compiled an extensive archive of IBPS PO previous year cut-offs to assist you in building a data-driven preparation strategy. By reviewing these historical, stage-wise cut-off marks, you can better align your study plan to clear the benchmarks for the upcoming IBPS PO 2026 examination.

IBPS PO 1st Reserve List 2026 Released (CRP XV) - Click Here to View

IBPS PO 2025 Reserve List Cut Off 

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2025

The official IBPS PO Prelims cut-off marks were released category-wise and section-wise following the publication of the IBPS PO Prelims Score Card on October 6, 2025. The finalized data provided by IBPS is detailed below for your reference.

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2025 [Category-wise]

CategoryCut Off (Out of 100)
GEN49.21
SC45.96
ST40.96
OBC-NCL49.21
EWS49.21
HI20.61
OC33.57
VI21.65
ID21.83

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2025 (Section-Wise)

Subject NameMaximum MarksCut-Off Marks (Gen)Cut Off (SC/ST/OBC/ PwD)
Quantitative Aptitude304.256.25
Reasoning Ability405.509.75
English Language309.7513.25

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off 2025

The official cut-off marks are determined by factors such as total vacancies, the difficulty level of the examination held on October 12, 2025, and historical cutoff trends. The finalized IBPS PO Mains cut-off scores are now available and have been updated in the tables below.

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off 2025 (Category-wise)

Candidates can review the category-wise IBPS PO Mains cut-off marks, calculated out of 225, in the following table.

CategoryMains Cut Off (Out of 225)
SC59.00
ST51.75
OBC (NCL)75.75
EWS72.50
General75.75
HI38.75
OC50.75
VI45.00
ID35.75

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off 2025 (Subject-wise)

IBPS PO Final Cut Off 2025

Along with the final results, IBPS released the combined scores for the online Mains examination and the interview round (calculated out of 100). Please refer to the provided documentation to view the minimum and maximum scores for CRP-PO/MT-XV. 

 

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024

Following the release of the IBPS PO Score Card on November 27, 2024, the IBPS PO Prelims cut-off marks were made public. We have consolidated these results below, categorized by state and candidate category. 

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Category-Wise)

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Category-Wise)
CategoryCut-Off Marks
GEN48.50
SC48
ST41
OBC-NCL48.50
EWS48.50
HI16
OC35
VI15.75
ID15.50

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Section-Wise)

Detailed information regarding the section-wise IBPS PO Prelims 2024 cut-off marks is provided below.

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Section-Wise)
Subject NameMaximum MarksCut-Off Marks (Gen)Cut Off (SC/ST/OBC/ PwD)
Quantitative Aptitude3573.50
Reasoning Ability356.752.50
English Language30106.75

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off 2024

CategoryIBPS PO Mains 2024 Cut Off (Category-wise)
SC54.25
ST47.50
OBC66.00
EWS64.75
General66.50
HI23.50
OC46.00
VI37.75
ID35.25
IBPS PO Mains Expected Cut Off 2024 [Section-wise]
Name of TestMaximum MarksSC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWBDEWS/General
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude6002.755.75
General, Economy & Banking Awareness4012
English Language404.757.75
Data Analysis & Interpretation6012.25
English Language (Descriptive)258.7510

IBPS PO Final Cut Off 2024

You can verify the official cut-off marks directly through this resource. Candidates who participated in the interview phase can view their final qualifying marks here. Achieving a score above the established cut-off is the prerequisite for final selection. 

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2023

The IBPS PO 2023 Prelims cut-off for General, EWS, and OBC categories was set at 54.25. These official category-wise and section-wise results are outlined below.  

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2023 (Category-Wise)

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2023 (Category-wise)
CategoryCut-Off Marks
GEN54.25
SC49.50
ST43
OBC-NCL54.25
EWS54.25
HI21.75
OC42.50
VI39
ID20.25

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2023 (Section-Wise)

The section-wise IBPS PO Prelims 2023 cut-off for the General category is detailed below.

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2023 (Sectional)
Subject NameMaximum MarksCut-Off Marks (Gen)Cut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD)
Quantitative Aptitude3574.25
Reasoning Ability35105.75
English Language3011. 508.25

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off 2023

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2023- Category-wise

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off 2023
CategoryCut Off Marks (Out of 225)
General63
OBC62.25
SC50.25
ST41
EWS61
HI28.75
OC45.75
VI47.50
ID37

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2023- Section-wise

Below is the breakdown of the IBPS PO Mains 2023 cut-off marks by section.

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2023- Section-wise
S. No.SubjectMaximum MarksCut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD)Cut Off (General/ EWS)
1.Reasoning & Computer Aptitude601.50 3.50
2.English Language40811
3.Data Analysis & Interpretation604.7507.75
4.General, Economy & Banking Awareness401.53.5
5.English Language (Descriptive)2508.75 10

IBPS PO Final Cut Off 2023

On April 1, 2024, the IBPS released the final cut-off, result, and scorecard for the 2023 recruitment cycle. These figures apply to the 3,049 Probationary Officer vacancies and are provided here in both section-wise and category-wise formats.

IBPS PO Final Cut Off

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2022

The IBPS PO Prelims 2022 cut-off was released alongside the scorecards. Taking into account the vacancy counts, exam difficulty, and historical trends, the official cut-off data has been updated here for your convenience. 

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2022- Category-wise

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2022 (Category-wise)
CategoryCut-Off Marks
GEN49.75
SC46.75
ST40.75 
OBC49.75
EWS49.75
HI17.50
OC32.75
VI24.75
ID19.75

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2022- Section-wise

IBPS PO Prelims Sectional Cut-Off 2022
SubjectsEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeReasoning Ability
Maximum Score303535
Cut Off Score 
UR/EWS
09.7508.7509.25
Cut Off Score 
SC/ST/PWBD
06.5005.5005.00
Cut Off Score 
OBC
06.5005.5005.00

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2022

Following the IBPS PO 2022 Mains examination on November 26, 2022, the Institute published the official cut-off marks. The category-wise and section-wise IBPS PO Mains 2022 cut-off details are provided below. 

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2022- Category Wise

CategoryCut Off Marks (Out of 225)
General71.25
OBC69.75
SC59.25
ST53.25
EWS70.50
HI37.75
OC50.50
VI66.25
ID36

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2022- Section-wise

Below is an overview of the section-wise IBPS PO Mains 2022 cut-off marks.

S. No.SubjectMaximum MarksCut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD)Cut Off (General/ EWS)
1.Reasoning & Computer Aptitude6004.75 07
2.English Language4012.2515.50
3.Data Analysis & Interpretation600102.25
4.General, Economy & Banking Awareness400204.50
5.English Language (Descriptive)2508.75 10

IBPS PO Final Cut Off 2023

The IBPS PO Final Cut-off for 2023 was issued in conjunction with the final results and scorecards. These marks represent the threshold for filling 8,432 Probationary Officer positions. Detailed category-wise and section-wise breakdowns are provided below.

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2023 (Provisional Allotment)

Maximum and Minimum Combined Scores (Mains Exam + Interview) – CRP-PO/MT-XII

CategorySCSTOBCEWSUROCVIHIID
Maximum Scores48.9847.0951.1649.2457.6243.7347.6052.7645.76
Minimum Scores38.0236.2441.3841.7643.4724.1135.7337.8222.80

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2023 (Reserve List)

CategorySCSTOBCEWSURHIOCVIID
Minimum
Scores
37.6735.9141.0941.4943.13NA35.4737.42NA

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2021

The official category-wise and section-wise IBPS PO Prelims cut-off marks are summarized below based on the latest data provided by IBPS.

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2021- Category-wise

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2021 (Category-wise)
CategoryCut-Off Marks
GEN50.5
SC44.50
ST38
OBC50.5
EWS50.5
HI20.75
OC42
VI37
ID20.75

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2021- Section-wise

IBPS PO Prelims Sectional Cut-Off 2021 
SubjectsEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeReasoning Ability
Maximum Score303535
Cut Off Score 
UR
10910
Cut Off Score 
EWS/SC/ST/PWBD
6.756.256.25
Cut Off Score 
OBC
6.756.256.25

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2021-22

The IBPS PO Mains cut-off for 2021-22 was released alongside the scorecard. These figures are available in the tables below, categorized by section and candidate group.

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2021-22 Category-wise

Below is the category-wise breakdown of the IBPS PO Mains 2021-22 cut-off marks.

CategoryCut Off Marks (Out of 225)
General 80.75
OBC 75.75
SC 65.5
ST 57.75
EWS 77.25
HI 42.50
OC 62.50
VI 77.75
ID 46

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2021- Section-wise

Below is the section-wise breakdown of the IBPS PO Mains 2021-22 cut-off marks.

S. No.SubjectMaximum MarksCut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD)Cut Off (General/ EWS)
1.Reasoning & Computer Aptitude60 4.50 7.25
2.English Language40 1013.25 
3.Data Analysis & Interpretation60 6.5 9.25
4.General, Economy & Banking Awareness40 1.75 3.75
5.English Language (Descriptive)25 8.75 10

IBPS PO Final Cut Off 2021-22

IBPS announced the final cut-off marks for the 2021 recruitment cycle following the final results. These benchmarks were essential for selecting candidates across 5,809 Probationary Officer vacancies. The section-wise and category-wise details are presented below. 

Maximum and Minimum Combined Scores (Mains Exam + Interview) – CRP-PO/MT-XI

CategorySCSTOBCEWSUROCVIHIID
Maximum Scores60.3049.8758.0452.5868.7652.2753.0443.0054.09
Minimum Scores40.1837.894445.204740.9844.272626.36

IBPS PO Reserve List Cut-Off 2022

CategorySCSTOBCEWSURHIOCVIID
Minimum
Scores
39.8737.4943.7144.8946.67NA40.5844.09NA

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2020

For the 2020 cycle, the IBPS PO Prelims exam was conducted on September 19th, 20th, and 26th, 2020, to fill 3,517 Probationary Officer roles. The official cut-off marks were declared on January 20, 2021, and are detailed below.

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2020: Category-wise

CategoryCut Off Marks
General58.75
OBC58.50
SC51
ST43.5
EWS57.75
HI19.75
OC46
VI54.25
ID21.75

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2020

The IBPS PO 2020-21 Mains examination results were announced on February 18, 2021, followed by the cut-off disclosure on February 24, 2021. The relevant data is provided in the table below.

CategoryCut Off Marks (Out of 225)
General83.50
OBC78.63
SC66.38
ST52.25
EWS75.75
HI38.25
OC61.25
VI84.88
ID53.00

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2020: Section-wise

S. No.SubjectMaximum MarksCut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD)Cut Off (General/ EWS)
1.Reasoning & Computer Aptitude6003.7506.00
2.English Language4008.5011.75
3.Data Analysis & Interpretation6005.7508.75
4.General Economy & Banking Awareness4006.2509.75
5.English Language (Descriptive)2508.7510.00

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2020

The IBPS PO Final Cut-off for the 2020-21 session was released on April 1, 2021. The combined cut-off scores for the Mains and Interview stages are listed below.

Combined Scores (Mains Exam and Interview) – Minimum and Maximum Qualification Thresholds

CategorySCSTOBCEWSUROCVIHIID
Maximum Scores52.2052.1155.8252.4062.9853.7864.1642.1654.31
Minimum Scores39.7335.5643.9642.9847.8938.8445.8927.2028.44

IBPS PO Cut-Off 2019

The IBPS PO 2019 Prelims cut-off marks were published on November 8, 2019. Please refer to the table below for the official category-wise breakdown.

IBPS PO 2019 Prelims Cut-Off: Category-wise

CategoryCut Off Marks
General59.75
OBC59.75
SC53.50
ST46.25
EWS59.75
HI21.25
OC44.50
VI52.25
ID20.75

IBPS PO 2019 Prelims Cut-Off Score: General Category

SubjectsEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeReasoning AbilityTotal
Maximum Score303535100
Cut Off Score 
EWS/UR
10.508.7510.2559.75
Cut Off Score 
SC/ST/OBC/PWBD
6.505.256.50 

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2019

IBPS released the IBPS PO 2019-20 Mains cut-off on January 9, 2020, following the exam held on November 30, 2019. The detailed category and section-wise cut-off tables are provided below.

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2019: Category-wise

CategoryIBPS PO Mains Cut Off
Marks (Out of 225)
GENERAL71.25
EWS65.88
OBC70.25
SC55.63
ST38.13
HI41
OC46.13
VI70.50
ID45.88

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2019: Section-wise

S. No.SubjectMaximum MarksCut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD)Cut Off (General/ EWS)
1.Reasoning & Computer Aptitude6005.5007.75
2.English Language4010.7514.25
3.Data Analysis & Interpretation6002.5005.25
4.General Economy & Banking Awareness4005.0008.00
5.English Language (Descriptive)2508.7510.00

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2019

CategorySCSTOBCEWSUROCVIHIID
Maximum Scores47.0750.8050.2248.9860.5846.3853.1642.3342.04
Minimum Scores36.0233.2440.2740.8244.4436.0042.1826.3628.80

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2018

IBPS PO 2018-19 Cut-Off Analysis: Following the Mains exam in November 2018 and interviews in February 2019, the IBPS published the final cut-off marks on April 1, 2019. The final cut-off and reserve list criteria are detailed below for your review.

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2018-19: Category-wise

CategorySCSTOBCURHIOCVIID
Maximum 
Scores
55.3447.3353.0263.9134.6950.6956.1143.69
Minimum Scores35.7831.6040.2943.8725.1631.3642.0920.36

IBPS PO Reserve List Cut-Off 2018

CategorySCSTOBCURHIOCVIID
Minimum
Scores
35.3831.0539.9143.42NA30.4240.71NA

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2018

The IBPS released IBPS PO 2018-19 Mains Cut-Off marks. The section-wise and category-wise details for the 2018-19 cycle are provided below.

IBPS PO 2018 Mains Cut-Off: Subject-wise

SNo.SubjectMaximum MarksCut Off (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)Cut Off (General)
1.Reasoning & Computer Aptitude607.5010.25
2.English Language407.5011.25
3.Data Analysis & Interpretation602.254.50
4.General Economy & Banking Awareness405.008.00
5.English Language (Descriptive)258.7510.00

IBPS PO 2018 Mains Cut-Off: Category-wise

CategoryCut Off Marks
GENERAL74.50
OBC68.38
SC56.38
ST35.75
HI42.63
OC53.25
VI66.88
ID37.00

IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Cut-Off

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the IBPS PO 2018 Prelims cut-off marks. The section-wise and category-wise cut-off values for the 2018 Prelims exam are outlined below.

IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Cut-Off: Category-wise

CategoryCut Off Marks
General56.75
OBC55.50
SC49.25
ST41.75

IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Cut-Off Score For General Category:

SubjectsEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeReasoning AbilityTotal
Maximum Score303535100
Cutoff Score08.7507.759.0056.75

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2017

The IBPS finalized the cut-off marks for the 2017 recruitment cycle. These figures serve as a historical benchmark for candidates to compare their performance and understand the minimum qualifying standards required for selection.

CategoryMaximum ScoreMinimum Score
SC53.2038.56
ST54.7433.73
OBC57.1843.02
UR65.5847.04
HI45.4225.07
OC51.1138.53
VI74.1445.88
ID44.3828.87

IBPS PO 2017 Mains Cut Off:

IBPS released the IBPS PO 2017 Mains cut-off and scorecard. Candidates can access their scores via the link below and review the 2017 Mains cut-off criteria.

Following are the category-wise cut off of IBPS PO Mains 2017:

CategoryCut-Off
GEN82.00
OBC75.63
SC62.50
ST42.25
VH77.87
ID55.00
HI47.75
OC59.63

Following are the section-wise/test-wise cut off of IBPS PO Mains 2017:

SNo.SectionsMaximum MarksCut-Off Marks (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)General
1.Reasoning & Computer Aptitude607.5010.25
2.General Economy/Banking Awareness408.2511.25
3.English Language403.255.75
4.Data Analysis & Interpretation6010.7514.00
5.English Language (Descriptive)258.7510.00

IBPS PO 2017 Prelims Cut Off:

Cut-off Scores for General Category:

SubjectsEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeReasoning AbilityTotal
Maximum Score303535100
Cutoff Score05.0007.7510.0042.75

Category-wise Cut-Off (2017 Prelims)

CategoryCut off
Scheduled Caste (SC)36.00
Scheduled Tribe (ST)28.50
Other Backward Classes (OBC)42.25
General (Gen)42.75
Hearing Impaired15.75
Orthopaedically Challenged28.75
Visually Impaired23.25
Intellectual Disability17.75

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off(2016):

Sr.No.Name of the TestMaximum MarksCutoff
SC/ST/ OBC/ PWDGeneral
1.Reasoning5003.2505.25
2.English Language4002.2504.75
3.General Awareness4008.0010.75
4.Computer Awareness2005.0006.50
5.Quantitative Aptitude5010.7512.50

Category-wise Cut-Off (2016)

CategoryCut-offs on Total (Out of 200)
Scheduled Caste (SC)41.75
Scheduled Tribe (ST)31.50
Other Backward Classes (OBC)52.50
General (Gen)52.50
Hearing Impaired (HI)37.00
Orthopaedically Challenged34.00
Visually Impaired (VI)37.50

IBPS PO 2016 FINAL Cut Off:

Provisional Allotment Thresholds

CategorySCSTOBCUROCVIHI
Maximum Score46.3045.1050.2057.4052.7055.2040.50
Minimum Score33.70 10/09 /9128.60 30/06 /9237.00 06/06 /9539.90 28/08 /9331.40 12/12 /9033.10 01/04 /8625.40 22/12 /86

We recommend visiting this page regularly for the latest updates on IBPS PO cut-offs for all stages (Prelims, Mains, and Final). Understanding historical trends is essential for developing a strategic approach to your preparation. Whether you are aiming to clear the next Prelims or preparing for the Mains, analyzing past minimum qualifying marks will significantly improve your chances of success.

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