The candidates must be conversant with the IBPS PO cut off to have a safe target score and bring forth an effective strategy for the exam. The officials of IBPS reveal the IBPS PO cut off 2022 after the examination along with the scorecard. Only candidates with minimum IBPS PO cutoff marks are eligible to participate in the next selection round.
Various factors influence the IBPS PO cut off marks, and hence it witnesses a surge and decline. Gauge the IBPS PO cut off marks of previous years to frame an effective strategy for the exam. A fair idea of the IBPS PO cut off is important as it will help you identify the minimum number of safe attempts from the individual sections and the overall IBPS PO exam.
The IBPS PO cut off is the minimum score that the candidates need to score at the sectional as well as the overall exam level, in order to qualify the exam and be eligible for the next phase. The cut off marks determine the level of competition and the difficulty level of the exam, you can kickstart your preparation effectively for the exam.
The candidates must be well aware of the method through which IBPS PO cut off marks are applied, to be able to mark the details of the exam. The officials decide the IBPS PO cut off and in turn influence the chances of the candidates getting selected for the recruitment process.
IBPS PO cut off 2022 was released by the official authorities on 4th November 2022 after the successful conduction of the exam. The cut off is released at every stage, and the candidates must outperform to accomplish the desired result. You must prepare an effective strategy for the exam to proceed further in the recruitment process and attain the cut off marks.
Candidates can now check the current and previous year IBPS PO cut off marks for Prelims, and Mains exams here. You also can compare the IBPS PO 2022 cut off for Prelims and Mains along with the previous year's cut off marks.
On 26th November 2022, the IBPS PO Mains Exam was successfully administered by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. According to the feedback from the applicants who took the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2022, the exam's overall difficulty level was Moderate.
| Category | IBPS PO Cut off (out of 225) |
| General | 76-84 |
| EWS | 73-81 |
| OBC | 71-79 |
| SC | 61-68 |
| ST | 55-60 |
| Hearing Impaired(HI) | 38-44 |
| Orthopaedically Challenged(OC) | 57-64 |
| Visually Impaired(VI) | 70-76 |
| Intellectual Disability(ID) | 42-49 |
Prelims are the first and foremost important step of the selection procedure. It is highly essential for the candidates to achieve a certain set of marks in the IBPS PO prelims exam to move ahead in the recruitment procedure. Candidates must achieve the sectional cut off to be able to be eligible for the mains examination.
| IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2022(Category-wise) | |
| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
| GEN | 49.75 |
| SC | 46.75 |
| ST | 40.50 |
| OBC | 49.75 |
| EWS | 49.75 |
| HI | 17.50 |
| OC | 32.75 |
| VI | 24.75 |
| ID | 19.75 |
Check out the Section wise cut off for IBPS PO prelims and have a better apprehension of each and every section from the tabulated data mentioned herewith.
| IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off(Section-wise) | |||
| Subjects | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
| Maximum Score | 30 | 35 | 35 |
| Cut Off Score UR/EWS | 09.75 | 08.75 | 09.25 |
| Cut Off Score SC/ST/PWBD | 06.50 | 05.50 | 05.00 |
| Cut Off Score OBC | 06.50 | 05.50 | 05.00 |
Check here the IBPS PO Prelims cutoff marks will enable you to get a conclusion of your performance in the examination. Moreover, we have updated you with the IBPS PO Prelims qualifying cutoff marks along with the IBPS PO prelims sectional cut off below.
The prelims is the first stage of the selection process, it is essential for the candidates to attain the requisite marks in the prelims exam to be able to step further in the recruitment process. You need to attain the sectional marks for the exam to be able to move ahead in the recruitment process.
Name of the Test | Maximum Marks | Cutoff Score |
General/EWS | ||
English Language | 30 | 10.00 |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 10.00 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 9.00 |
Overall Cut Off | 100 | 58.75 |
The IBPS PO cut off for the prelims category will be released on the official site notifying the candidates getting selected in the exam and proceeding further. You can get the complete details of the cut off score in the prelims exam and the details pertaining to it. The category-wise cut-off has been laid here.
Category | Cut-off Score (Out of 100) |
General | 50.50 |
SC | 44.50 |
ST | 38.00 |
OBC | 50.50 |
HI (Hearing Impaired) | 20.75 |
OC (Orthopaedically Challenged) | 42.00 |
VI (Visually Impaired) | 37.00 |
ID (Intellectual Disability) | 20.75 |
EWS | 50.50 |
IBPS PO mains cut off 2021 is the minimum marks to be secured by the candidates who have appeared for the examination. IBPS PO Mains cutoff marks are shared here as disclosed by the officials of IBPS.
| Subjects | Cut off Marks | |
| SC/ST/OBC/PWD | EWS/General | |
| English Language | 10.00 | 13.25 |
| Data Interpretation & Analysis | 6.50 | 09.25 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 4.50 | 7.25 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 1.75 | 3.75 |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 8.75 | 10.00 |
The IBPS PO cut off is released category-wise and you can note the alterations introduced in the cut off in subsequent times. The sectional cut off will be elaborated on here for assisting the candidates in their way to preparing for the exam.
Category | Cut-offs on Total (Out of 225) |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 65.50 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 57.75 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 75.75 |
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 77.25 |
General (Gen) | 80.75 |
Hearing Impaired (HI) | 42.50 |
Orthopaedically Challenged (OC) | 62.50 |
Visually Impaired (VI) | 77.75 |
Intellectual Disability(ID) | 46.00 |
The candidates must note the IBPS PO cut off to get complete knowledge of the minimum marks to be obtained by the candidates in the exam. You can strategize your preparation according to the range of the cut off witnessed in each subject to be able to outrank in the exam.
| Subjects | Cut off Marks | |
| EWS/General | Total Marks | |
| English Language | 13.25 | 40 |
| Data Interpretation & Analysis | 09.25 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 07.25 | 60 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 03.75 | 40 |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 10.00 | 25 |
| Total Score | 86.75 | 225 |
The mains stage contributed to the final cut off, the candidates who will be able to outperform in the mains and interview will be able to make their names shine on the final merit list. Candidates can check out the IBPS PO final cut off score which is shared on the basis of the marks secured in the Mains and Interview rounds.
RESERVE LIST- Category-wise Minimum Scores (Combined scores of Online Mains Exam and Interview out of 100, as per notice dated 30.09.2022) – CRP- PO/MT-XI
Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
Minimum Scores | 39.87 | 37.49 | 43.71 | 44.89 | 46.67 | NA | 40.62 | 44.09 | NA |
Provisional Allotment
Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
Maximum Scores | 60.38 | 49.87 | 58.04 | 52.58 | 68.76 | 43.00 | 52.27 | 53.04 | 54.09 |
Minimum Scores | 40.18 28/10/1997 | 37.89 29/04/1999 | 44.00 12/03/2000 | 45.20 25/07/1999 | 47.00 16/02/2000 | 26.00 10/09/1990 | 40.98 25/01/1999 | 44.27 17/07/1994 | 26.36 17/07/1993 |
RESERVE LIST (subject to vacancy for 2022-23 and availability of candidates) – CRP- PO/MT-XI
Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
Minimum Scores | 39.87 | 37.49 | 43.71 | 44.89 | 46.67 | NA | 40.58 | 44.09 | NA |
IBPS PO prelims cut off has been officially declared by IBPS. The IBPS PO cut off is a highly influencing factor in determining the cut off and the chances of the candidates getting selected for the exam. Candidates can check the section-wise IBPS PO prelims cut off 2020 for all categories in the tabulated form below:
Name of the Test | Maximum Marks | IBPS PO Cut off Score | |
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD | General/EWS | ||
English Language | 30 | 7.75 | 11 |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 04.25 | 08.00 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 06.00 | 09.25 |
Overall Cut Off | 100 | - | 58.75 |
The prelims stage poses immense competition, hence you need to put in dedicated and consistent efforts in order to proceed further in the selection process. The vivid depiction of the cut off will assist the candidates in laying out an impeccable strategy for the exam.
Category | Cut-off Score (Out of 100) |
General | 58.75 |
SC | 51.00 |
ST | 43.50 |
OBC | 58.50 |
HI (Hearing Impaired) | 19.75 |
OC (Orthopaedically Challenged) | 46.00 |
VI (Visually Impaired) | 54.25 |
ID (Intellectual Disability) | 21.75 |
EWS | 57.75 |
IBPS PO Main Scorecard 2020-2021 was released on 24th February 2021. Candidates can check the IBPS PO mains cut off 2020 as released officially by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The marks scored in the mains exam will be influencing the final cut off. IBPS PO Mains exam cut-offs are the minimum qualifying marks that aspirants need in order to secure their place in the merit list.
There are many facts that may decide the cut off of the PO mains cut-offs, some of them are:
The subject-wise details of the cut off marks scored by the candidates have been elaborated here. You can get the category-wise details of the exam to be able to gain insights into the exam.
| Subject | SC/ST/OBC/PWD | EWS/General |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 03.75 | 06.00 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 05.75 | 08.75 |
| English Language | 08.50 | 11.75 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 06.25 | 09.75 |
| English Language (Letter & Essay Writing) | 08.75 | 10.00 |
The overall IBPS PO cut off has been illustrated here. You can mark the range of the cut off and lay an optimal assumption of the cut off to be released this year and headstart your preparation accordingly.
| Category | Overall Cut Off |
| SC | 66.38 |
| ST | 52.25 |
| OBC | 78.63 |
| EWS | 75.75 |
| General | 83.50 |
| HI | 38.25 |
| OC | 61.25 |
| VI | 84.88 |
| ID | 53.00 |
The final IBPS PO cut off has been declared along with the final result and provisional allotment under the reserve list. Candidates can check below the category-wise IBPS PO final cut off 2020-21.
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Scores | 52.50 | 52.11 | 55.82 | 52.40 | 62.98 | 53.78 | 64.16 | 42.16 | 54.31 |
| Minimum Scores | 39.73 10/06/99 | 35.56 08/06/97 | 43.96 03/11/94 | 42.98 25/10/95 | 47.89 13/01/97 | 38.84 09/08/90 | 45.89 18/05/95 | 27.20 20/07/93 | 28.44 20/09/98 |
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | OC | VI | HI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Scores | 39.31 17/10/98 | 35.20 25/10/1998 | 43.60 09/09/1996 | 42.58 07/04/1997 | 47.42 19/08/1999 | 38.22 08/08/1997 | 45.51 04/09/1980 | NA | NA |
Check below the previous year's IBPS PO cut off to help you judge the exam targets and prepare accordingly for the exam. These IBPS PO cut-offs are determined by the officials of IBPS and released after the result along with the scorecard.
Name of the Test | Maximum Marks | IBPS PO Cut off Score | |
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD | General/EWS | ||
English Language | 30 | 6.5 | 10.50 |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 6.5 | 10.25 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 5.25 | 8.75 |
Category | Cut-off Score (Out of 100) |
General | 59.75 |
SC | 53.50 |
ST | 46.25 |
OBC | 59.75 |
HI (Hearing Impaired) | 21.25 |
OC (Orthopaedically Challenged) | 44.50 |
VI (Visually Impaired) | 52.25 |
ID (Intellectual Disability) | 20.75 |
EWS | 59.75 |
Name of the Test | Maximum Marks | IBPS PO Cut off Score | |
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD | General/EWS | ||
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 60 | 05.50 | 07.75 |
Banking/Economy/General Awareness | 40 | 05.00 | 08.00 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 60 | 02.50 | 05.25 |
| English Language | 40 | 10.75 | 14.25 |
| English Language (Descriptive) | 25 | 08.75 | 10.00 |
| Name of Category | Cutoff on Total (Out of 225) |
| General | 71.50 |
| SC | 55.63 |
| ST | 38.13 |
| OBC | 70.25 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 65.88 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 41.00 |
| OC (Orthopaedically Challenged) | 46.13 |
| VI (Visually Impaired) | 70.50 |
| ID (Intellectual Disability) | 45.88 |
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | OC | VI | HI | ID |
| Maximum Scores | 47.07 | 50.80 | 50.22 | 48.98 | 60.58 | 46.38 | 53.16 | 42.33 | 42.04 |
| Minimum Scores | 36.02 | 33.24 | 40.27 | 40.82 | 44.44 | 36.00 | 42.18 | 26.36 | 28.80 |
The proper analysis of the IBPS PO previous year cut off will assist the candidates in framing an effective strategy for the exam. Mark the section-wise cut off marks as illustrated here and aim to attain maximum marks in each subject. You can go through the IBPS PO cutoff scores for prelims section of individual sections as well as the overall exam from the table shared below:
| Name of the Test | Maximum Marks | IBPS PO Cut off Score | |
| SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD | General | ||
| English Language | 30 | 5.50 | 8.75 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 5.25 | 9.00 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 4.75 | 7.75 |
| Name of Category | IBPS PO Cutoff Score (Out of 100) |
| General | 56.75 |
| SC | 49.25 |
| ST | 41.75 |
| OBC | 55.50 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 16.50 |
| OC (Orthopaedically Challenged) | 42.75 |
| VI (Visually Impaired) | 38.75 |
| ID (Intellectual Disability) | 17.00 |
Go through the below table to know all about the category-wise sectional as well as the overall cutoff for IBPS PO Mains Exam 2018 -
| Name of the Section | Maximum Marks | IBPS PO Cut off Marks | ||
| SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD | General | |||
| Objective Test | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 60 | 7.50 | 10.25 |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 5.00 | 8.00 | |
| English Language | 40 | 7.50 | 11.25 | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 60 | 2.25 | 4.50 | |
| Descriptive Test | English Language | 25 | 8.75 | 10.00 |
| Name of the Category | Total Cutoff Score (Out of 225) |
| General | 74.50 |
| OBC | 68.38 |
| SC | 56.38 |
| ST | 35.75 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 42.63 |
| OC (Orthopedically Challenged) | 53.25 |
| VI (Visually Impaired) | 66.88 |
| ID (Intellectual Disability) | 37.00 |
With the announcement of IBPS PO/MT-VIII Final Result, IBPS PO Cutoff has also been released. We have shared here the category-wise final cutoff in below table :
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Scores | 55.34 | 47.33 | 53.02 | 63.91 | 34.69 | 50.69 | 56.11 | 43.69 |
| Minimum Scores | 35.78 | 31.60 | 40.29 | 43.87 | 25.16 | 31.36 | 42.09 | 20.36 |
IBPS has also released the Reserve list cutoff for IBPS PO Exam 2018. The cut-off has been shared in the table below :
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Scores | 35.38 | 31.05 | 39.91 | 43.42 | NA | 30.42 | 40.71 | NA |
The IBPS PO cut off of the prelims section. You can go through the IBPS PO Prelims section-wise cutoff 2019 of individual sections as well as the overall exam below:
| Name of the Test | Maximum Marks | IBPS PO Cut off Score | |
| SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD | General | ||
| English Language | 30 | 2.75 | 5.00 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 6.75 | 10.00 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 4.75 | 7.75 |
| Name of Category | IBPS PO Cut off Score (Out of 100) |
| SC | 36.00 |
| ST | 28.50 |
| OBC | 42.25 |
| General | 42.75 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 15.75 |
| OC (Orthopaedically Challenged) | 28.75 |
| VI (Visually Impaired) | 23.25 |
| ID (Intellectual Disability) | 17.75 |
| S. No. | Name of the Section | Maximum Marks | Cutoff Marks | ||
| SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD | General | ||||
| 1. | Objective Test | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 60 | 07.50 | 10.25 |
| 2. | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 08.25 | 11.25 | |
| 3. | English Language | 40 | 03.25 | 05.75 | |
| 4. | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 60 | 10.75 | 14.00 | |
| 5. | Descriptive Test | English Language | 25 | 08.75 | 10.00 |
| Name of the Category | Total Cutoff Score (Out of 225) |
| General | 82.00 |
| OBC | 75.63 |
| SC | 62.50 |
| ST | 42.25 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 47.75 |
| OC (Orthopedically Challenged) | 59.63 |
| VI (Visually Impaired) | 77.87 |
| ID (Intellectual Disability) | 55.00 |
You can check the minimum and maximum scores of IBPS PO 2017 for provisional allotment from the table shared below:
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
| Maximum Scores | 53.20 | 54.74 | 57.18 | 65.58 | 45.42 | 51.11 | 74.14 | 44.38 |
| Minimum Scores | 38.56 | 33.73 | 43.02 | 47.04 | 25.07 | 38.53 | 45.88 | 28.87 |
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
| Minimum Scores | 38.22 | 33.33 | 42.69 | 46.65 | NA | 38.18 | 44.50 | NA |
The candidates must possess an in-depth knowledge of the IBPS PO cut off to be able to gain insights into the selection process. You must grasp the core concepts and fundamentals to be able to progress ahead in the steps of the recruitment drive. You can gain insights into the exam and the selection process to able to get detailed knowledge of the exam.
As there is no state-wise cut off for IBPS PO, we have shared the individual section-wise cut off of IBPS PO Preliminary Exam 2016 in the below table :
| Subjects | Max. Marks | SC/ST/PWD/OBC | General |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 05.50 | 08.50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 05.25 | 08.25 |
| English Language | 30 | 04.50 | 07.00 |
Following are the overall category wise cut IBPS PO cut off for Prelims exam 2016 :
| Category | Cut off Marks (Out of 100) |
| General | 47.50 |
| OBC | 46.50 |
| SC | 40.00 |
| ST | 31.25 |
| OH | 32.75 |
| VH | 31.50 |
| HI | 18.00 |
Here is the IBPS PO Cut off 2016 for Mains exam for individual sections-
| Subjects | Max. Marks | SC/ST/PWD/OBC | General |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 3.25 | 5.25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 10.75 | 12.50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 8.00 | 10.75 |
| English Language | 50 | 2.25 | 4.75 |
| Computer Knowledge | 50 | 5.00 | 6.50 |
The below table consists of category-wise cut off for IBPS PO Mains phase 2016.
| Category | Cut off Marks (Out of 100) |
| Visually Impaired | 37.50 |
| ST | 31.50 |
| SC | 41.75 |
| OBC | 52.50 |
| OC | 34.00 |
| HI | 37.00 |
| General | 52.50 |
Minimum and Maximum Scores (combined scores in CWE - Main Examination and Interview out of 100) as released by IBPS for provisional allotment are:
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | UR (General) | OC | VI | HI |
| Maximum Scores | 46.30 | 45.10 | 50.20 | 57.40 | 52.70 | 55.20 | 40.50 |
| Minimum Scores | 33.70 | 28.60 | 37.00 | 39.90 | 31.40 | 33.10 | 25.40 |
Check cut off marks for a reserve list of IBPS PO Exam 2016-17 in the below table :
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | UR (General) | OC | VI | HI |
| Minimum Scores | 33.30 | 27.70 | 36.70 | 39.40 | 30.90 | 32.00 | NA |
Numerous factors influence the IBPS PO cut off and the chances of the candidates getting selected for the exam. This will assist the candidates in framing an apt and accurate strategy for the exam to get ahead in the recruitment process. Take a look at all the parameters centring on the cut off to be able to bring forth an enlightening strategy for the exam and move ahead in the recruitment process.
IBPS PO cut off is the minimum marks to be attained by the candidates in order to move ahead in the selection process. The sectional cut off is released, and the candidates need to attain marks equivalent to the sectional cut off in order to move ahead in the recruitment process.
IBPS PO cut off is calculated by the officials of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection on the basis of the difficulty level of the competition, the number of candidates who appeared for the examination, previous year cut off marks, and the number of vacancies available, etc.
Yes, there is a sectional as well as overall cut off in the IBPS PO exam disclosed by the officials along with the results and scorecards. Candidates need to qualify IBPS PO sectional cut off as well as the overall IBPS PO cut off in order to get shortlisted for the desired job profile.
The IBPS PO expected cut off will be released by the experts after the successful conduction of the exam. The cut off will be concluded by the experts keeping into consideration the various factors affecting the cut off and the feedback received from the candidates.
IBPS PO cut off is disclosed by the official authorities of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection along with the scorecards. The scorecards are announced 7 days after the declaration of the results. Only the candidates cracking the IBPS PO cut off marks will be shortlisted for the next round of selection.
Yes, securing the IBPS PO cut off marks at each stage is important to crack the IBPS PO recruitment successfully. Candidates failing to secure the minimum qualifying marks will not be allowed to participate in the next round of selection. Thus, make sure to secure a good score in the exam in order to get shortlisted easily while creating the aggregate list of students.
Yes, the IBPS PO cut off marks are calculated based on the normalisation process. The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using the equi-percentile method. Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for the purpose of calculations
It is of prime essentiality for the candidates to be well versed with the IBPS PO cut off and frame an apt strategy for the exam. The factors that influence the cut off are as listed herewith:
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