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IBPS Clerk Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in IBPS Clerk (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	72–78 marks (out of 100)
EWS	70–76 marks (out of 100)
OBC	68–74 marks (out of 100)
SC	60–66 marks (out of 100)
ST	55–62 marks (out of 100)
PwD	40–50 marks (out of 100)

The General–OBC gap typically ranges 4–6 marks, with SC/ST cutoffs positioned 12–18 marks below General depending on vacancy distribution and competition intensity.
Cutoffs fluctuate year-to-year based on exam difficulty, total vacancies, state-wise reservation, and candidate turnout; high-vacancy years see marginally lower cutoffs (2–4 marks), while tougher papers compress the range.
Sectional cutoffs also apply (usually 8–10 marks per section for General); candidates must clear both sectional and overall cutoffs to qualify for Mains.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

Exceptional — top Mains contender
88–100%
- Top 2-5% of all Prelims candidates
- Very strong position for final merit list if Mains performance matches
- Clerical Cadre (priority choice of bank and posting location, subject to vacancies)
- Candidates at this level often also competitive for PO exams
- Full benefits: PF, pension, medical, LTC, and allowances
- Consider parallel preparation for IBPS PO / SBI PO for officer-level roles
Top percentile — strong Mains position
78–88%
- Top 10-15% of Prelims qualifiers
- Excellent foundation for high Mains score and final merit list
- Preferred bank and location choices more likely (subject to final merit)
- Clerical Cadre (all participating banks) — promotion path to Officer cadre via internal exams
- Career growth: Clerk → Officer (JMGS-II) → Scale-I PO possible in 4-5 years
- Strong candidates for metropolitan/urban branch postings if available
Comfortable Prelims clearance
68–78%
- Very strong Prelims clearance expected across all categories
- Clerical positions across major PSBs — SBI, Bank of India, Indian Bank, Central Bank
- Likely to score well above sectional and overall cut-offs
- Focus shifts to Mains preparation (Computer Aptitude, General/Financial Awareness)
- CTC approximately ₹3.5-4 lakh per annum (including DA, HRA, allowances)
- Preference options available for choice of bank during joining
Prelims likely — Mains prep needed
55–68%
- Strong chance of clearing Prelims (sectional + overall cut-offs)
- Clerical Cadre positions in PSBs — Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank, PNB, etc.

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