What is IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026?

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 is the minimum qualifying benchmark required by candidates to clear the Preliminary Examination and become eligible for the Mains stage.

Is IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off released category-wise?

Yes. IBPS determines the qualifying criteria according to the applicable categories and also applies sectional qualifying requirements.

What is the IBPS PO Prelims qualifying criteria?

Candidates need to satisfy the applicable overall and sectional qualifying requirements. The exact qualifying details should be checked through the official scorecard.

When is IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026?

The IBPS PO Mains Examination 2026 is scheduled for 4 October 2026.

Are good attempts and cut-off marks the same?

No. Good attempts are an indicative measure based on the difficulty of the paper, question selection and expected accuracy. The official cut-off is the qualifying benchmark determined by IBPS.

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 Out, Check Category Qualifying Marks

The IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 has been released on 29 September 2026 for candidates who appeared for the IBPS PO/MT-XVI Preliminary Examination. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducted the IBPS PO Prelims 2026 on 22 and 23 August 2026 in multiple shifts. The IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 has already been released, allowing candidates to check whether they have qualified for the next stage of the recruitment process.

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 Out

The IBPS PO Prelims examination comprised 100 questions carrying 100 marks, divided among English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Candidates had to meet the prescribed overall and sectional qualifying requirements to become eligible for the Mains examination. The cut-off is determined after considering factors such as examination difficulty, candidate performance, vacancies, category and normalization across different shifts.

IBPS PO Prelims Category Wise Cut Off 2026

The IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 Category Wise qualifying marks determine whether candidates belonging to different categories have cleared the Preliminary stage. IBPS considers the applicable reservation category while determining the qualifying benchmark.

Category	Cut Off
General	49.68
OBC	49.68
EWS	49.68
SC	46.93
ST	40.72
HI	21.43
OC	31.47
VI	20.71
ID	21.28

IBPS PO Prelims Sectional Cut Off 2026

Along with the overall qualifying requirement, candidates are required to meet the applicable sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Examination. The three sections of IBPS PO Prelims are:

English Language
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning Ability

Section	UR/EWS	OBC/SC/ST
English	10	7.00
Quantitative Aptitude	6.50	4.00
Reasoning	12.50	7.75

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: Cut Off Context

The IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 provides useful context for understanding the level of competition and the factors that influence the cut-off. The exam was conducted in multiple shifts, and the difficulty level was not exactly identical across all shifts. The shift-wise analysis showed that candidates encountered a mixture of easy, moderate and time-consuming questions.

How Exam Difficulty Affects IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026

The difficulty level of the examination is one of the major factors considered while determining the cut-off. When a paper is relatively difficult, the qualifying benchmark may be affected accordingly. Similarly, if candidates across shifts find the paper comparatively manageable, competition for available vacancies can influence the qualifying marks.

Since the IBPS PO Prelims examination is conducted in multiple shifts, IBPS also considers the normalization process while preparing comparable scores. Therefore, candidates should not determine the official cut-off simply by comparing their number of attempts with another candidate.

How To Check IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026

Candidates can check their IBPS PO Prelims result and qualifying details by following the steps below:

Visit the official IBPS website.
Go to the CRP PO/MT section.
Open the IBPS PO/MT-XVI Preliminary Examination result link.
Enter the Registration Number/Roll Number.
Enter the Password/Date of Birth.
Submit the login details.
Check the result and qualifying status.
Download the scorecard for future reference.

IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026

Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination will move to the IBPS PO Mains Examination 2026. As per the official IBPS examination calendar, the Mains examination is scheduled for 4 October 2026. The Mains call-letter download window has also commenced, with the official IBPS portal showing the availability period from 24 September to 4 October 2026. Candidates who have cleared the Prelims should therefore focus on Mains preparation instead of waiting for further cut-off-related updates.

Factors Affecting IBPS PO Cut Off 2026

Several factors can influence the IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026, including:

Difficulty level of the examination
Number of candidates appearing
Number of vacancies
Overall performance of candidates
Category-wise competition
Section-wise performance
Shift-wise variation
Normalization of scores

IBPS PO Score Card & Answer Key

Along with the IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 and Score Card, candidates have also received access to the IBPS PO Prelims Answer Key 2026. This marks the first time IBPS has released an answer key for the IBPS PO Preliminary Examination, giving candidates an opportunity to check the answers to the questions asked in the exam and understand their performance in greater detail.