IBPS PO Cut Off 2026 and Previous Years: Prelims, Mains and Final
Last updated: 2026-11-14 · MockMentor
IBPS sets cut-offs after each stage, by category, based on vacancies and scores. It publishes them with the score cards on ibps.in. The rules below are from the CRP PO/MT-XVI notification.
IBPS PO cut-off at a glance
These figures were compiled from score cards and result notices by coaching institutes and exam portals, and checked against at least two such sources. They are not taken from the recruiter's own website, so treat them as a guide and confirm on the official site before relying on them.
Prelims cut-off (out of 100)
| Category | 2026 (PO/MT-XVI) | 2025 (PO/MT-XV) | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 49.68 | 49.21 | 48.50 |
| OBC | 49.68 | 49.21 | 48.50 |
| EWS | 49.68 | 49.21 | 48.50 |
| SC | 46.93 | 45.96 | 48.00 |
| ST | 40.72 | 40.96 | 41.00 |
In 2025, the sectional cut-offs for General candidates were English 9.75 (out of 30), Reasoning 5.50 (out of 40) and Quantitative Aptitude 4.25 (out of 30).
Mains cut-off (out of 225)
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 75.75 | 66.50 | 63.00 |
| OBC | 75.75 | 66.00 | 62.25 |
| EWS | 72.50 | 64.75 | 61.00 |
| SC | 59.00 | 54.25 | 50.25 |
| ST | 51.75 | 47.50 | 41.00 |
Final cut-off for allotment (out of 100, 2025)
| Category | Minimum score allotted |
|---|---|
| General | 46.11 |
| OBC | 44.04 |
| EWS | 43.64 |
| SC | 38.53 |
| ST | 36.73 |
What this tells you: the Prelims cut-off has been close to 49 to 50 for three cycles, but the Mains cut-off rose sharply in 2025. Aim for 85 or more out of 225 in Mains to be safe.
How the cut-off is set
In short: Prelims has a cut-off in each section. Mains has a cut-off in each test and in the total. The interview needs at least 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). The final score is Mains and interview in an 80:20 ratio.
Cut-off at each stage
| Stage | What you must clear |
|---|---|
| Prelims (100 marks) | A minimum in each of English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, then rank high enough in your category |
| Mains (225 marks: 200 objective + 25 descriptive) | A minimum in each test and a minimum total |
| Personality test | Not scored, but you must appear |
| Interview (100 marks) | At least 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) |
| Final merit | Mains 80 + interview 20; rank high enough for allotment |
Things to know about IBPS PO cut-offs
- Sectional cut-offs start at Prelims. One weak section can stop you even with a good total. SBI PO Prelims, by contrast, has no sectional cut-off.
- Only Mains marks are used to shortlist for the interview and in the final merit. Prelims marks are not carried forward.
- Mains marks are not shown before the interview. IBPS shares Mains scores only after the interview process is over.
- The final cut-off depends on bank vacancies. Allotment is made against the vacancies banks actually report, so the last allotted score in each category moves with that number.
- Normalisation: where an exam runs in more than one session, scores are normalised by the equi-percentile method.
Frequently asked questions
What was the IBPS PO cut-off in 2025?
For General candidates: 49.21 in Prelims (out of 100), 75.75 in Mains (out of 225) and 46.11 in the final allotment (out of 100), as compiled by coaching institutes.
Is there a sectional cut-off in IBPS PO Prelims?
Yes. You must clear a minimum in each of the three sections.
What is the minimum qualifying mark in the IBPS PO interview?
40% of 100 marks, or 35% for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates.
How is the IBPS PO final score calculated?
Mains and interview are combined in an 80:20 ratio to give a final score.
Are Prelims marks counted in the IBPS PO final result?
No. Only Mains and the interview count.
Read next: exam pattern and vacancies.
Source: IBPS: Detailed Notification for CRP PO/MT-XVI, sections D, F, G and J.