IBPS PO Expected Cut Off 2026-27
IBPS PO 2026 Expected Cut Off (Prelims + Mains)
This guide compiles recent official cut-off patterns (2023–2025 + previous), explains why cut-offs move, and gives IBPS PO 2026 expected cut-off ranges for Prelims and Mains (category-wise), plus the safe score strategy to stay ahead.
IBPS PO Expected Cut Off 2026-27: Prelims & Mains Category-Wise Expected Cut Off
Last Updated: August 2026
If you are preparing for IBPS PO 2026-27, understanding the expected cut-off is essential because it determines whether you qualify for Mains and Interview stages. Based on previous year trends, exam difficulty and vacancy patterns, the IBPS PO Prelims expected cut-off for General category may remain around 48–55 marks, while Mains cut-off may remain around 60–75 marks (out of 225).
Final Expected Prelims Cut-Off 2026
Category | Most Probable Cut-Off | Wider Possible Range | Safe Score |
|---|---|---|---|
General/UR | 50–53 | 48–56 | 56+ |
OBC-NCL | 49–52 | 47–55 | 55+ |
EWS | 49–52 | 47–55 | 55+ |
SC | 44–48 | 43–50 | 51+ |
ST | 39–43 | 37–46 | 47+ |
HI | 18–23 | 17–25 | 26+ |
OC | 31–36 | 30–40 | 41+ |
VI | 21–27 | 20–30 | 31+ |
ID | 18–24 | 17–27 | 28+ |
My strongest prediction
If normalization does not produce an unusual change:
General, OBC and EWS cut-off will most likely remain between 50 and 53 marks.
A General-category score of:
- 56+: Strong qualifying probability
- 53–55: Good probability
- 50–52: Borderline but competitive
- 48–49: Depends heavily on normalization
- Below 48: Qualification becomes difficult
This is based on the reported overall good-attempt range of approximately 60–75 questions, with most shifts rated easy-to-moderate or moderate.
Expected IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2026
The Mains examination is scheduled for 4 October 2026, so its cut-off cannot yet be estimated from actual paper difficulty. The following forecast uses vacancies, recent cut-off trends and an assumption that the Mains paper remains moderate-to-difficult.
Category | Expected Mains Cut-Off | Safe Target |
|---|---|---|
General/UR | 70–76 | 82+ |
OBC-NCL | 69–75 | 80+ |
EWS | 67–73 | 78+ |
SC | 54–61 | 67+ |
ST | 46–53 | 59+ |
HI | 29–39 | 44+ |
OC | 44–52 | 58+ |
VI | 41–51 | 57+ |
ID | 31–39 | 45+ |
Mains figures are out of 225 marks, subject to clearing every sectional cut-off.
IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off (Last Years Trend)
Year | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 49.21 | 49.21 | 45.96 | 40.96 |
2024 | 48.50 | 48.50 | 48 | 41 |
2023 | 54.25 | 54.25 | 49.50 | 43 |
2022 | 49.75 | 49.75 | 46.75 | 40.75 |
Trend observation:
• Cut off fluctuates between 48-55
• Paper difficulty strongly affects cut-off
• Competition increasing yearly
IBPS PO Mains Cut Off Previous Year Trend
Year | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | ~65 (expected range) | |||
2024 | ~63 | |||
2023 | 63 | |||
2022 | ~71 |
Trend insights:
• Mains cut off usually stays between 60-75
• Interview weightage affects final cut off
• Banking awareness section plays key role
IBPS PO Final Cut Off Trend (Mains + Interview)
Year | General Final Cut Off |
|---|---|
2024 | 42.69 |
2023 | 44.09 |
2022 | 46.58 |
Trend insight: Final cut off slightly decreasing due to exam difficulty and normalization.
Section Wise Expected Cut Off IBPS PO 2026
Prelims sectional expected cut off
Section | Expected Cut Off |
|---|---|
English | 9–12 |
Reasoning | 7–10 |
Quant | 6–8 |
Sectional cut off usually remains low because IBPS focuses on overall performance.
IBPS PO Marks vs Selection Probability
Score | Selection Chance |
|---|---|
75+ | Very High |
70–75 | High |
65–70 | Moderate |
60–65 | Borderline |
Below 60 | Low |
IBPS PO Cut Off Prediction Based on Difficulty
Difficulty | Expected Cut Off |
|---|---|
Easy | 54–58 |
Moderate | 50–54 |
Difficult | 47–50 |