Quick Summary: IBPS 2026 Prelims exam was conducted on 22nd and 24th August 2026 for a total of 7565 probationary posts in public sector banks. The result of the prelims is expected to be released in the month of September 2026. The following blog provides a glimpse of past five years cut offs, expected cut off for this year, the expected result dates and the process to check them.
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IBPS PO 2026 - A Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Internet Banking Personnel Selection |
| Post | Probationary officer/management trainee |
| IBPS PO Prelims Date | 22nd and 23rd August 2026 |
| IBPS PO Prelims Result Date | September 2026 (Expected) |
| IBPS PO Mains Exam Date | 4th October 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 7565 |
How to check the IBPS PO 2026 Prelims result?
IBPS will release prelims 2026 in the third week of September. Candidates can check the result on the official website of IBPS, i.e., www.ibps.co.in.
All candidates can check the results for prelims by following the steps given below:
- Visit the Institute of Banking Personnel System (IBPS), i.e., www.ibps.co.in.
- Click on “CRP-PO/MT” appearing on the left side of the homepage
- A page with the title “Common Recruitment Process (CRP) Probationary Officers/Management Trainees" will appear
- On this page, go to the link “CRP process Probationary officers/management trainees XVI”
- Look for the IBPS PO Prelims link and click on it.
- Log in via your registration number and date of birth and check your IBPS PO Prelims result
- The qualifying status will be displayed along with other details on the results page
- Download the result and save it for future references
Factors that determine cut-offs
The following factors influence the cutoff marks for the IBPS PO exams:
- Number of Vacancies: Vacancies play an important role in influencing cut-offs. A greater number of vacancies brings the cut-off threshold down, while fewer vacancies raise cut-offs.
- Number of candidates: A large candidate pool would eventually raise the cut-off threshold
- Difficulty level: A difficult paper will reduce the cut-offs while an easy paper will increase the cut off marks
- Normalisation of scores: As IBPS PO exam is held across multiple shifts, scores are generally normalised to remove differences in difficulty level between shifts
- Category: Separate cut-offs are allocated to various social categories like general, SC, ST, OBC, etc.
- Previous-year trends: Previous year cut offs give you a glimpse of existing exam patterns and trends and enable you to know what to expect in the present exam
Past five years (2021-2026) IBPS PO Prelims Cut offs
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50.50 | 49.75 | 54.25 | 48.50 | 49.21 |
| OBC | 50.50 | 49.75 | 54.25 | 48.50 | 49.21 |
| EWS | 50.50 | 49.75 | 54.25 | 48.50 | 49.21 |
| SC | 44.50 | 46.75 | 49.50 | 48.00 | 45.96 |
| ST | 38.00 | 40.75 | 43.00 | 41.00 | 40.96 |
| Hearing Impaired (HI) | 20.75 | 17.50 | 21.75 | 16.00 | 20.61 |
| Orthopaedically Challenged (OC) | 42.00 | 32.75 | 42.50 | 35.00 | 33.57 |
| Visually Impaired (VI) | 37.00 | 24.75 | 39.00 | 15.75 | 21.65 |
| Intellectual Disability (ID) | 20.75 | 19.75 | 20.25 | 15.50 | 21.83 |
Expected IBPS PO 2026 Prelims
| Category | 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 52.00 - 58.00 |
| OBC | 51.00 - 57.00 |
| EWS | 51.00 - 57.00 |
| SC | 46.00 - 52.00 |
| ST | 40.00 - 45.00 |
| HI | 18.00 - 25.00 |
| OC | 34.00 - 40.00 |
| VI | 20.00 - 30.00 |
| ID | 18.00 - 24.00 |
IBPS PO Sectional Cut Off by Category (2021-2025)
2021
| Category | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 10.00 | 9.00 | 10.00 |
| OBC | 6.75 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| EWS | 6.75 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| SC | 6.75 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| ST | 6.75 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| HI | 6.75 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| OC | 6.75 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| VI | 6.75 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| ID | 6.75 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
2022
| Category | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 9.75 | 8.75 | 9.25 |
| EWS | 9.75 | 8.75 | 9.25 |
| OBC | 6.50 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| SC | 6.50 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| ST | 6.50 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| HI | 6.50 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| OC | 6.50 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| VI | 6.50 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| ID | 6.50 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
2023
| Category | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 11.50 | 7.00 | 10.00 |
| EWS | 11.50 | 7.00 | 10.00 |
| OBC | 8.25 | 4.25 | 5.75 |
| SC | 8.25 | 4.25 | 5.75 |
| ST | 8.25 | 4.25 | 5.75 |
| HI | 8.25 | 4.25 | 5.75 |
| OC | 8.25 | 4.25 | 5.75 |
| VI | 8.25 | 4.25 | 5.75 |
| ID | 8.25 | 4.25 | 5.75 |
2024
| Category | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 10.00 | 7.00 | 6.75 |
| EWS | 10.00 | 7.00 | 6.75 |
| OBC | 6.75 | 3.50 | 2.50 |
| SC | 6.75 | 3.50 | 2.50 |
| ST | 6.75 | 3.50 | 2.50 |
| HI | 6.75 | 3.50 | 2.50 |
| OC | 6.75 | 3.50 | 2.50 |
| VI | 6.75 | 3.50 | 2.50 |
| ID | 6.75 | 3.50 | 2.50 |
2025
| Category | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 13.25 | 6.25 | 9.75 |
| EWS | 13.25 | 6.25 | 9.75 |
| OBC-NCL | 9.75 | 4.25 | 5.50 |
| SC | 9.75 | 4.25 | 5.50 |
| ST | 9.75 | 4.25 | 5.50 |
| HI | 9.75 | 4.25 | 5.50 |
| OC | 9.75 | 4.25 | 5.50 |
| VI | 9.75 | 4.25 | 5.50 |
| ID | 9.75 | 4.25 | 5.50 |
Conclusion
The above-given cut offs will hold different meanings for different candidates. Those who performed well and are confident about cracking the prelims can begin preparing for mains. Those who believe their marks might hover along the borderline may have to wait for the results to decide the next course. But those who believe that their scores might be well below the expected cut-off should not lose hope. They should start gearing up for the next IBPS PO examination cycle with renewed confidence and enthusiasm.
Remember dedication and hard work are the ingredients for success in exams!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When will the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 be released?
The IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 is expected to be released in the third week of September 2026.
2. What is the expected cut-off for IBPS PO Prelims 2026?
The expected IBPS PO Prelims 2026 cut-off for the General category is 52–58 marks. The expected range for SC is 46-52, for ST it is 40-45, for OBC and EWS it is 40-45, for candidates with hearing impairment it is 18-25, for candidates who are orthopaedically challenged the range is 34-40, for visually impaired candidates it is 20-30 and for candidates with intellectual disability the cut off range is 18-24.
3. What factors determine the IBPS PO 2026 cut-off?
The IBPS PO cut-off depends on factors such as the number of vacancies, candidates appearing, exam difficulty, normalisation, category, and previous-year cut-off trends.
4. How can I check the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026?
Candidates can check their result on the official IBPS website by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. The qualifying status will be displayed on the result page.
5. What was the IBPS PO Prelims cut-off in 2025?
The IBPS PO Prelims 2025 cut-off was 49.21 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while it was 45.96 and for SC and ST candidates, respectively.
6. When will the IBPS PO Mains 2026 exam be conducted?
The IBPS PO Mains 2026 exam is slated to be held on 4 October 2026. Candidates who clear the Prelims will qualify to appear in the Mains.
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