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IBPS Clerk Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026: Check State-Wise Marks

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Expected Cut Off 2026. The exam was conducted on 10 and 11 October 2026.

Candidates can check the state-wise expected cut-off marks and can compare them with their scores to analyze their performance. These are the estimated marks and the official cut-off will be confirmed by IBPS.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026: State-Wise Marks

State/UT

Expected Cut-Off 2026

Andhra Pradesh

65–72

Assam

64–70

Bihar

62–68

Chandigarh

85–89

Chhattisgarh

66–72

Delhi

83–88

Gujarat

48–55

Haryana

Not listed in this estimate

Himachal Pradesh

81–86

Jharkhand

73–78

Karnataka

48–54

Kerala

75–80

Madhya Pradesh

68–74

Maharashtra

48–55

Punjab

80–85

Rajasthan

76–81

Tamil Nadu

48–55

Telangana

48–54

Uttar Pradesh

68–74

Uttarakhand

83–88

West Bengal

77–83

Note: These are estimated overall cut-off ranges. Actual cut-offs may differ by category and state.

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IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2025: Previous-Year Marks

State/UT

2025 Cut-Off

Andhra Pradesh

64.50

Assam

65.75

Bihar

61.25

Chandigarh

86.50

Chhattisgarh

66.75

Delhi

84.00

Gujarat

45.25

Haryana

78.50

Himachal Pradesh

82.75

Jharkhand

74.50

Karnataka

46.00

Kerala

77.25

Madhya Pradesh

69.00

Maharashtra

46.00

Manipur

52.00

Odisha

69.75

Punjab

81.00

Rajasthan

77.50

Uttarakhand

85.00

West Bengal

78.50

Factors Affecting IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2026

Factors affecting IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2026 are given below:

  • Exam Difficulty: A hard paper may result in a lower cut-off.
  • Number of Vacancies: Available vacancies can affect the qualifying score.
  • Candidate’s Performance: Higher scores among candidates may increase the cut-off.
  • State-Wise Competition: Each state has its own competition and vacancy position.
  • Normalisation: Scores from different exam shifts are adjusted using the prescribed normalisation process.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Ques: Is the IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2026 Official?

Ans: No, it is not an official cut-off, it is an expected cut-off.

Ques: Is the IBPS Clerk Prelims cut-off same for every state?

Ans: No, it is not same, it can varies by state and category.

Ques: How is the IBPS Clerk Prelims cut-off calculated?

Ans: It may be calculated on the basis of difficulty, vacancies, candidate’s performance and normalised scores.

Ques: Does Clearing the Prelims cut-off guarantee final selection?

Ans: No, candidates must qualify for the Mains Examination and must meet with the applicable selection requirements.

Ques: What should candidates do after checking the expected cut-off?

Ans: Candidates should compare their estimated scores with the relevant cut-off range and can continue preparing for the Mains, do not wait until the result comes.

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