IBPS PO · Cutoff

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.

• Top scorers — excellent prospects

  88–100%

  • Probationary Officer — Top nationalised banks, metro postings possible
  • Among top 2,000-3,000 Prelims qualifiers nationally
  • Excellent probability of final selection with moderate Mains effort
  • High scorer advantage in merit-based bank allocation
  • Officer cadre entry with fast-track career potential
  • Starting CTC approximately ₹7-8 lakh per annum including perquisites

• Top tier contenders

  78–88%

  • Probationary Officer — State Bank of India (SBI, if applied separately)
  • Probationary Officer — Major nationalised banks preferred locations
  • Among top 5,000-8,000 in Prelims
  • Strong candidates for final merit list after Mains + Interview
  • Scale I Officer position, starting basic pay ₹36,000-42,000/month
  • Career progression to Scale II-VII over time

• Competitive Mains entry

  68–78%

  • Probationary Officer — Mid-tier banks (Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank)
  • Probationary Officer — Punjab National Bank, Bank of India
  • Strong position for Mains exam (typically top 10,000-15,000)
  • Good chance of final selection with decent Mains performance
  • Posted across India, initial posting often in semi-urban/rural branches

• Mains qualification likely

  55–68%

  • Probationary Officer — Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India
  • Probationary Officer — Small public sector banks (UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank)
  • General category Mains qualification expected
  • Approximately 15,000-25,000 candidates in this range qualify for Mains