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IBPS PO Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in IBPS Probationary Officer (Prelims) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 68–75 marks out of 100 |
| EWS | 65–72 marks out of 100 |
| OBC | 63–70 marks out of 100 |
| SC | 58–65 marks out of 100 |
| ST | 55–62 marks out of 100 |
| PwD | 40–50 marks out of 100 |
- The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 4-6 marks, with SC/ST cutoffs 8-12 marks lower than General category. Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count, overall difficulty level, and the number of candidates appearing.
- Sectional cutoffs (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning) must also be cleared—usually 30-35% of sectional maximum—which can eliminate candidates even if total marks exceed category cutoff.
- Year-on-year shifts of ±3-5 marks are common depending on exam difficulty perception and normalization methodology applied across different slots.
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Elite scorers — top 1%
93–100%
- Among approximately top 500-1,500 Prelims scorers nationally
- Probationary Officer — SBI with choice of metro posting
- Virtual certainty of Mains qualification and final selection
- Strong candidate for high merit ranking in final list
- Excellent positioning for rapid career progression in banking sector
- May also consider SBI SO (Specialist Officer) in parallel recruitment
Top tier performance
86–93%
- Probationary Officer — State Bank of India, premier circles (Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore)
- Probationary Officer — IDBI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank
- Very high probability of final selection and preferred state allocation
- Typically within top 2,000-3,000 Prelims scorers
- Strong foundation for high Mains score and interview performance
High probability final selection
78–86%
- Probationary Officer — State Bank of India (JMGS-I, ₹41,960 starting basic pay)
- Probationary Officer — Bank of India, Central Bank of India
- Strong candidate for posting in metro/urban branches
- Typically within top 5,000-8,000 Prelims scorers
- Choice of preferred bank circle likely with good Mains score
Strong Mains contender
68–78%
- Comfortable Mains qualification in General category
- Probationary Officer — Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank (JMGS-I scale, ₹36,000-45,000 starting)
- Probationary Officer — Punjab National Bank, Indian Bank
- Good position for final merit list with adequate Mains preparation
- Approximately top 10,000-15,000 scorers
Mains qualification likely
55–68%
- Strong chance of Mains qualification across categories
- Probationary Officer — Regional Rural Banks (Grade B scale I, pay level 5-6)
- Probationary Officer — smaller public sector banks
- Competitive for final selection with good Mains + interview performance
- Typically 15,000-25,000 candidates in this range qualify for Mains
Borderline qualification zone
40–55%
- May qualify for Mains in SC/ST/OBC categories depending on vacancies
- Borderline for General category cut-off
- Probationary Officer posts in regional rural banks possible
- Clerk-level posts in public sector banks more realistic
- Need significant improvement for Mains clearing
Below cut-off range
0–40%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains exam
- Score typically below sectional cut-offs
- Focus on strengthening quantitative aptitude and reasoning
- Consider thorough revision before next attempt
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