IBPS Clerk Cut Off 2024, Last 5 Years Prelims Cut Off

The IBPS Clerk Cut-Off marks for both Prelims and Mains exams are released separately, along with the scorecard. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) publishes these cut-off marks state-wise and category-wise, providing essential insights into the exam’s competitiveness. Candidates preparing for the upcoming IBPS Clerk exams should review the previous year’s cut-off trends to better understand the competition and the exam’s difficulty level. By analyzing these cut-off marks, candidates can set realistic goals for their preparation and gauge the level of effort needed to secure a position.

IBPS Clerk Last 5 Years Prelims Cut Off

The IBPS Clerk Prelims exam is highly competitive, with cut-off marks varying significantly across states and categories each year. The cut-off marks are crucial as they determine the minimum scores candidates must achieve to qualify for the Mains exam. Over the past five years, the cut-off trends have shown considerable fluctuation, influenced by factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of vacancies, and the performance of candidates. Understanding these cut-off marks helps candidates gauge the competition and set realistic targets for their preparation. Below is a comparison of the IBPS Clerk Prelims cut-off marks for the last five years across various states and categories.

State/UT2023-24 (General)2022 (General)2021 (General)2020-21 (General)2019 (General)
Andhra Pradesh81.2576.5717866.25
Assam7980.75686863
Bihar7887.757671.2565
Chhattisgarh7781.257474
Chandigarh62.7571.5
Delhi78.2584.577.257771.75
Gujarat75.2581727227
Goa48.2562.553.7567
Himachal Pradesh8486.578.57262.25
Haryana80.2585.578.568.5
J & K85.257277.5
Jharkhand82.584.7579.2575.7573
Kerala85.57877.2573.5
Madhya Pradesh78857777.7570
Maharashtra72.7575.570.2569.7561.5
Manipur69.75
Odisha86.587.5777571.5
Punjab8183.2575.575.2566.25
Rajasthan8286.2581.578.2571.25
Karnataka75.7574.7567.2565.7553.25
Telangana78.565.7574.2561
Uttar Pradesh79.25847773.568.25
Uttarakhand89.581.2578.576
West Bengal85.5867961.570.75
Tamil Nadu7867.757157.75

IBPS Clerk Previous Year Cut Off

Looking at previous years, the IBPS Clerk Cut Off has shown a wide range. For instance, in 2023, the prelims cut-off for West Bengal was 85.5 for the unreserved category, while Tamil Nadu’s was 65. For the 2022 mains exam, the cut-off ranged from 31.38 to 63.00 for different states. In 2024, the expected cut-off for the unreserved category in Chhattisgarh is 36.13, in New Delhi is 38.25, and in Goa is 33.38. Candidates must aim to score above these benchmarks to secure their posts in the next stage of the selection process.

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IBPS Clerk Exam Cutoff Trends

The previous year cutoffs of the IBPS Clerk exam provide important insights for candidates preparing to apply. Trends in cutoffs over the past seven years have varied among states and categories. In 2023, Maharashtra had one of the highest cutoffs, highlighting strong competition in densely populated areas. In contrast, smaller states like Goa consistently had lower cutoffs. Understanding these patterns helps candidates plan their study approach and set achievable goals. For example, applicants in competitive states may need higher scores for selection, while those in less competitive areas can strategize accordingly.

IBPS Clerk Cut Off 2023 – Mains

The table below shows the State-wise IBPS Clerk Mains Cut Off 2023 for the unreserved category.

IBPS Clerk Minimum Scores

IBPS Clerk Maximum Scores

IBPS Clerk Cut Off for Reserve List

IBPS Clerk Cut Off 2023 – Prelims

Candidates can check the IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2023 below. The cut-off is based on paper difficulty and average attempts made by candidates.

States/ UTGeneralEWS/SC/OBC/ST
Andhra Pradesh81.25OBC-50
Assam79NA
Bihar78EWS-78, SC-67.75
Chhattisgarh77NA
Chandigarh85.75NA
Delhi78.25EWS-78.5, OBC-76
Gujarat75.25SC-75.25, ST-64.5
Goa48.25NA
Himachal Pradesh84OBC-78.75
Haryana80.25NA
J & K60EWS-60.75
Jharkhand82.5NA
KeralaNANA
Madhya Pradesh78SC-78.50
Maharashtra72.75SC-72, EWS-72.75
ManipurNANA
Odisha86.5OBC-86.5
Punjab81EWS – 81, SC – 69
Rajasthan82SC – 74
Karnataka75.75OBC – 75.75, SC-75.25
Telangana78.50OBC-78.5
Uttar Pradesh84EWS-79.25, SC-69.5, OBC-78.5
Uttarakhand87.25NA
West Bengal85.5SC-76.50, OBC-80.25, EWS-79.5, ST-70
Tamil Nadu65OBC-65
Tripura80NA
SikkimNANA
LakshadweepNANA

IBPS Clerk Final Cut Off 2022

Here is the category-wise IBPS Clerk Final Cut Off 2022 for different states and union territories (Out of 100 marks):

State/ UTSCSTOBCEWSUR
ANDAMAN & NICOBARNANANANA40.63
ANDHRA PRADESH48.7536.2547.1341.6361.13
ARUNACHAL PRADESHNA37.75NANA41.75
ASSAM40.6341.0044.1343.0052.88
BIHAR38.7536.3853.2546.1357.38
CHANDIGARH37.50NA41.2538.8848.88
CHHATTISGARH41.8840.3840.5041.7552.38
DADRA NAGAR HAVELI DAMAN & DIUNANA28.00NA31.38
NEW DELHI43.6345.1351.8847.3861.00
GOA34.1337.8843.8839.2546.00
GUJARAT43.7541.1344.1344.0053.13
HARYANA44.38NA51.7544.3860.50
HIMACHAL PRADESH44.1337.7549.1343.2554.63
JAMMU & KASHMIR37.2530.7540.8836.2552.38
JHARKHAND34.1342.5043.8843.6351.13
KARNATAKA42.1341.6344.1344.0063.00
KERALA39.3829.0046.6344.7554.25
LADAKHNANANANA28.75
LAKSHADWEEPNANANANA39.25
MADHYA PRADESH42.8844.7545.7544.8851.63
MAHARASHTRA45.5039.1351.3845.3857.88
MANIPUR33.8837.5049.13NA50.25
MEGHALAYANANANANA37.88
MIZORAMNANANANA31.88
NAGALANDNA36.38NANA41.75
ODISHA41.1338.3845.8844.0053.38
PUDUCHERRY31.88NA41.3831.8844.38
PUNJAB45.00NA45.7551.6354.13
RAJASTHAN43.1335.0044.6351.1354.00
SIKKIMNA32.6338.25NA41.25
TAMIL NADU46.2536.1348.6345.5054.75
TELANGANA38.2537.0041.7540.1349.63
TRIPURA46.2538.13NANA45.50
UTTAR PRADESH44.5052.7547.6345.1357.75
UTTRAKHAND38.6339.8839.8841.8852.25
WEST BENGAL47.2540.1346.8845.7558.50

IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut off 2022

Let us look at the State-Wise IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut-Off 2022 from the table mentioned below:

States/ UTGeneralEWS/SC/OBC/ST
Andhra Pradesh76.5 EWS- 76.5
OBC- 76.5
Assam80.75EWS-80.75
ST- 75.75
Bihar87.75OBC- 82.50
SC- 71.75
Chhattisgarh81.25 NA
Chandigarh NA NA
Delhi84.50 EWS- 84.25
Gujarat81OBC- 81
SC- 81
Goa NA NA
Himachal Pradesh86.50 NA
Haryana85.5  NA
J & K NA NA
Jharkhand84.75 NA 
Kerala85.5 OBC- 85.5
Madhya Pradesh85OBC- 85
Maharashtra75.5SC- 75.50
Manipur NASC- 70 
Odisha87.50 NA
Punjab83.25 OBC- 80.25
Rajasthan86.25 NA
Karnataka74.75 NA
Telangana NAOBC- 68.25
Uttar Pradesh84 OBC- 81.5
SC- 74.25
Uttarakhand89.50 NA
West Bengal86SC- 78.25
EWS- 82.50
ST- 70.50
Tamil Nadu78OBC- 78
Sikkim NA NA
Lakshadweep NAST- 43.5

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2021 Cutoff

Let us look at the State-Wise IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut-Off 2021 from the table mentioned below:

State NameGeneralOBCSC-STEWS  
Andhra Pradesh7171 NA NA
Assam6867.7562.75 (SC)
63 (ST)
NA
Bihar7676NANA
Chhattisgarh 7474NANA
Chandigarh62.7562.75 NANA
Delhi77.2573.25NA73.25
Gujarat72NA NANA
Goa62.5  NA NANA
Himachal Pradesh78.50 NANANA
Haryana78.5076NA NA
J & K72NANANA
Jharkhand79.25NANANA
Kerala78NANANA
Madhya Pradesh77 NA65 (ST)NA
Maharashtra 70.2570.25 NA NA
Manipur69.7569.75NANA
Odisha77NANA69.5
Punjab75.57165.25 (SC)74
Rajasthan81.50 NANANA
Karnataka67.2567.566.25 (ST)60.75
Telangana65.7565.75 NANA
PuducherryNA57NANA
TripuraNA NANA NA
Uttar Pradesh777467.5 (SC)67.50
Uttarakhand81.25NA NA NA
West Bengal7973.7569.5 (SC)NA
Tamil Nadu67.7567.75NANA
Sikkim59.2559.25NA NA

IBPS Clerk Mains 2021 Cutoff

Let us look at the State-Wise IBPS Clerk Mains Cut-Off 2021 from the table mentioned below:

States/ UTSCSTOBCEWSUR
Andaman & NicobarNANA32.88NA30.75
Andhra Pradesh29.3821.3835.3831.1335.63
Arunachal PradeshNA17.63NA26.2530.75
Assam26.8823.1326.1328.3832
Bihar22.3827.3833.8836.6837.63
Chandigarh28.25NA32.5035.6338.63
Chattisgarh2316.2533.632933.50
Dadar & Nagar HaweliNANANANA30
Delhi27.6324.3831.8835.5038.88
Daman & DiuNANANANA30
GoaNA20.1331.2530.3832.13
Gujarat26.6319.5029.3831.7535
Haryana28.50NA31.3835.7539
Himachal Pradesh27.5030.1330.2537.6340
Jammu & Kashmir27.501422.6323.1332
Jharkhand20.3818.1332.3830.8835.88
Karnataka27.8820.8832.883033.50
Kerala24.1319.8835.2528.8837.50
LadakhNA29.88NANA24.50
LakshadweepNA11NANA23.50
Madhya Pradesh23.1319.7529.7529.6335.63
Maharashtra31.1320.2533.1331.5034.38
Manipur31.6332.38NANA35.25
MeghalayaNA27.2531.253230.38
MizoramNA23.13NANA19.50
NagalandNA25.63NA24.1329.38
Odisha21.2514.6334.1333.1336.88
Puducherry24.25NA30.882330.75
Punjab25NA30.2534.1338.50
Rajasthan26.5024.8836.8835.2540
Sikkim19.5016.7525.3822.8831
Tamil Nadu25.1314.383619.8836
Telangana30.3828.2534.8829.7534.88
Tripura26.1314.75NA26.1332.38
Uttar Pradesh23.3824.7530.3833.2536.63
Uttarakhand29.2526.8834.5036.6339.25
West Bengal2723.1329.1329.8837.75

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2020 Cutoff

Let us look at the State-Wise IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut-Off 2020 from the table mentioned below:

StateIBPS Clerk Cut-off
Uttar PradeshGeneral: 73.5
OBC: 69.75
EWS: –NA
HaryanaGeneral: 76.75
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
Madhya PradeshGeneral: 77.75
OBC: 77.75
EWS: 77.75
KarnatakaGeneral: –NA
OBC: 65.75
EWS: –NA
GujaratGeneral: 72
OBC: 72
EWS: 72
TelanganaGeneral: –NA
OBC: 74.25
EWS: –NA
BiharGeneral: 71.25
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
Andhra PradeshGeneral: 78
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
UttarakhandGeneral: 78.5
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
OdishaGeneral: 75
OBC: 74.25
EWS: –NA
Himachal PradeshGeneral: 72
OBC: –NA
EWS: 69.25
Tamil NaduGeneral: –NA
OBC: 71
EWS: –NA
RajasthanGeneral: 78.25
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
West BengalGeneral: 61.5
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
PunjabGeneral: 75.25
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
AssamGeneral: –NA
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
ChhattisgarhGeneral: 72.25
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
Jammu & KashmirGeneral: 77.5
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
KeralaGeneral: 77.25
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
MaharashtraGeneral: 69.75
OBC: 69.75
EWS: –NA
JharkhandGeneral: –NA
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
DelhiGeneral: 77.5
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
ChandigarhGeneral: 79
OBC: –NA
EWS: –NA
GoaGeneral: 53.75

IBPS Clerk Mains 2020 Cutoff

Let us look at the State-Wise IBPS Clerk Mains Cut-Off 2020 from the table mentioned below:

State/ UTSCSTOBCEWSUR
Andaman & NicobarNANANANA23.25
Andhra Pradesh322741.6340.8844.13
Arunachal PradeshNA16.63NANA21.88
Assam30.7523.3828.6328.1337.75
Bihar27.3833.3839.1340.8344
Chandigarh29.25NA31.6334.5034.50
Chattisgarh29.5016.5039.5030.2541.38
Dadar & Nagar HaweliNA31.50NANA37.88
Daman & DiuNA31.50NANA37.88
Delhi33.7526.8836.3836.5044
GoaNA16.5032.2529.6330.50
Gujarat29.8825.6333.633439.38
Haryana30.38NA40.3842.8844.75
Himachal Pradesh34.1336.6337.754044.75
Jammu & Kashmir42.6331.6337.2542.2545.38
Jharkhand17.5020.6337.7534.2539.25
Karnataka2926.1337.6336.1337.63
Kerala26.50NA39.8827.7542.13
LadakhNA31.88NANA24.38
LakshadweepNA12.38NANA35.25
Madhya Pradesh1617.5017.8824.5036.38
Maharashtra32.8822.8833.8822.8838
Manipur34.1333.633828.5034.38
MeghalayaNA26NANA29.88
MizoramNA24.13NANA27
NagalandNA28.75NANA29.50
Odisha26.2522.1340.5034.6343.25
Puducherry36.13NANANA41.50
Punjab28.88NA35.3839.8845.75
Rajasthan25.3817.5036.8829.1341.50
SikkimNANA39.38NA33.38
Tamil Nadu33.75284432.6344
Telangana32.8835.7540.6339.8841.13
Tripura27.8816.50NA26.7536.75
Uttar Pradesh28.7519.2535.3837.6342
Uttarakhand34.38NA32.8839.8846.13
West Bengal27.2522.2529.1321.5039.13

IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut-Off 2019

Let us look at the State-Wise IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut-Off 2019 from the table mentioned below:

StateIBPS Clerk Cut-Off for General Category
Andhra Pradesh66.25
Assam63
Bihar65
Delhi71.75
Gujarat67
Haryana68.5
Himachal Pradesh41.25 (OBC), 62.25 (General)
Jammu & Kashmir
Jharkhand73 (OBC, General)
Karnataka53.25 (EWS)
Kerala73.5
Madhya Pradesh70
Maharashtra61.50
Odisha71.50
Punjab66.25
Rajasthan71.25
Tamil Nadu57.75
Telangana61
Uttar Pradesh68.25
Uttarakhand76
West Bengal70.75

IBPS Clerk Mains Cut-Off 2019

Let us look at the State-Wise IBPS Clerk Mains Cut-Off 2019 from the table mentioned below:

StateIBPS Clerk Cut Off (General) 2019-2020
Uttar Pradesh45.13
Delhi49.63
Madhya Pradesh44
Gujarat42.25
Goa35
Bihar45.38
Chhattisgarh43.63
Tamil Nadu47
Odisha46.13
Rajasthan47.38
Haryana48.63
Andhra Pradesh45.13
Telangana43.88
Tripura40.13
Karnataka40.38
Kerala49.63
Himachal Pradesh47.13
Jammu & Kashmir49.25
Maharashtra42.88
Jharkhand43.38
Assam41.88
West Bengal47.38
Punjab48.88
Chandigarh47.25
Arunachal Pradesh41.50
Daman & Diu38.13
Sikkim42.13
Uttarakhand49.88

IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2018

The State-wise cut off for IBPS Clerk 2018 Prelims is given in the table below:

StateIBPS Clerk Cut-Off (General)
Uttar Pradesh74.00
Haryana73.00
Madhya Pradesh71.25
Himachal Pradesh73.00
Punjab73.25
Rajasthan73.00
Bihar73.50
Odisha72.75
Gujarat67.75
Andhra Pradesh75.75
West Bengal73.50
Chattisgarh66.75
Tripura48.75
Maharashtra63.25
Kerala73.50
Telangana58.25
Karnataka66.25
Delhi71.75
Assam67.25
Jharkhand74.00
Tamil Nadu57.75

IBPS Clerk Mains Cut Off 2018

The State-wise cut off for IBPS Clerk 2018 Mains is given in the table below:

StateTotal Number of VacanciesUROBC
Andaman & Nicobar02NANA
Andhra Pradesh75950.9848.1
Arunachal Pradesh1840.03NA
Assam11149.8344.2
Bihar35151.7849.1
Chandigarh4155.1848.38
Chhattisgarh20249.8848.05
Dadara & Nagar Haveli0544.25NA
Daman & Diu0637.9337.8
Delhi41855.8350.6
Goa4448.9348.1
Gujarat123548.4542.3
Haryana16756.4350.03
Himachal Pradesh18853.0545.15
Jammu & Kashmir9454.9344
Jharkhand35250.6346.03
Karnataka96751.9549.8
Kerala43953.5851.5
Lakshadweep0146.45NA
Madhya Pradesh74551.1847.05
Maharashtra148050.0848.2
Manipur1149.05NA
Meghalaya1739.7NA
Mizoram0654.73NA
Nagaland0645.45NA
Odisha47151.2849.78
Puducherry3051.2551.25
Punjab55056.5848.45
Rajasthan37653.1851.23
Sikkim1445.7845.78
Tamil Nadu131452.4352.35
Telangana58251.7549.5
Tripura2550.33NA
Uttar Pradesh227051.4544.88
Uttarakhand18552.544.55
West Bengal72453.2844.2

How to Check IBPS Clerk Cut Off?

By following these steps candidates can check the cut-off for IBPS Clerk easily.

  • Visit the IBPS official website( https://ibps.in/)
  • On the home page, you will find the link to the Scorecard.
  • Click on the “Scorecard” link.
  • Enter your Registration ID and Password.
  • The IBPS Clerk Cut Off will be displayed on the screen.

IBPS Clerk Provisional Allotment Process

Candidates should ensure all required documents and criteria are met for a smooth provisional allotment process:

  • The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has posted the IBPS Clerk mains results and cut-off marks on its official website.
  • If candidates have the same score, the older candidate gets ranked higher.
  • Candidates must meet the criteria set by the participating banks for provisional allotment.
  • The allotted bank will check the candidate’s identity.
  • Provisional allotment is not a job offer.
  • The participating bank will verify documents to confirm eligibility.
  • The bank will also check the candidate’s ability to read, write, and speak the local language of the assigned State or Union Territory.

Factors Impacting IBPS Cut Off

The following factors impact the IBPS cut off marks

  • Number of Vacancies: More vacancies usually lead to lower cut-offs because more candidates can get selected.
  • Difficulty Level of Exam: If the exam is harder, it generally results in lower scores and affects the cut-off.
  • Candidate Performance: How well candidates perform directly impacts the cut-off marks.
  • Normalization Process: When exams are held in different shifts, normalization ensures fair scoring across all sessions.
  • Reservation Policy: Cut-offs can vary based on candidate categories due to reservation rules.
  • Previous Year Trends: Historical data on cut-offs shows how they might change based on different factors.
  • Overall Competition: The number of candidates compared to available vacancies influences the cut-off.


IBPS Clerk Previous Year Cut Off – FAQs

Q1. What is the IBPS Clerk cut-off?

Ans. The minimum score required to qualify for the next stage of the selection process.

Q2. Why is analyzing the previous year’s cut-off important?

Ans. It helps understand competition, gauge difficulty, set score targets, and plan preparation.

Q3. How is the IBPS Clerk cut-off determined?

Ans. Based on vacancies, number of candidates, exam difficulty, performance, and reservation policies.

Q4. Do cut-off marks vary by state?

Ans. Yes, due to differences in vacancies, candidate numbers, and competition levels.

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