The importance of IBPS RRB cut off is immense for aspirants. IBPS has released the Recruitment notification 2021 for the hiring of probationary officers and office assistants in the Rural & Regional Banks across the country. In this blog we’ll be discussing the IBPS RRB Officers Scale I and Office Assistant Cut Off for the last 5 years.
IBPS RRB Cut Off | Last 5-Year Cut Off
Let’s have a look at the year wise IBPS RRB cut off for prelims. The mains cut off will be added as we approach the mains exam. As your success in prelims holds the keys to the mains, understanding the prelims cut off trends is important.
First, we’ll see the state-wise cut off for IBPS RRB officers scale I for the last 5 years in prelims. After that we’ll see the state-wise previous year IBPS RRB clerk cut off as well.
Factors affecting the IBPS RRB Cut off
IBPS RRB cut off is calculated taking the following factors into consideration:
- The difficulty level of shifts
- Number of applicants
- Number of vacancies
Stages of IBPS RRB Cut off
- IBPS RRB Clerk – 2 stages (preliminary and mains exam).
- Officers Scale I – 3 stages (preliminary, mains and final allotment).
IBPS RRB | Officers Scale-I State-wise Cut off Analysis
Andhra Pradesh: IBPS RRB PO Vacancies in Andhra Pradesh has been in the range of 160-300 in the last five years. The cut-off varied between 47.25 to 58.5, which is not following any specific trend. With 185 vacancies in 2021 candidates can expect a cut-off in the range of 52.5 and 56.75.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 162 | 165 | 293 | 221 | 258 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 52.75 | 58.5 | 52.5 | 47.25 | 56.75 |
Assam: IBPS RRB Cut off for Prelims in Assam varies between 41 and 45.25. With 150 PO vacancies in 2021 candidates can expect a cut-off of 41 this year as well.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 122 | 100 | 9 | 5 | 48 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 41 | 41.5 | – | – | 45.25 |
Bihar: Apart from 2016, Bihar cut off for IBPS RRB PO Prelims has been linear, meaning an increase in vacancy leads to an increased cut-off. 277 vacancies this year is expected to take the cut off even higher and slightly close to 51.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 141 | 224 | 101 | 233 | 954 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 48 | 58 | 45 | 52.25 | 49.5 |
Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh has 65 vacancies in 2021, and candidates can expect a cut-off similar or slightly higher to that of year 2019.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 104 | 25 | 5 | 129 | 86 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 43.25` | 55.5 | 53.5 | 47.5 | 46.5 |
Gujarat: The RRB in the state has been one of the largest employers over the years for both officers and office assistants. In the year 2021, 244 vacancies are announced, indicating a cut-off very similar to that of 2020 and is expected to go beyond 60.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 250 | 333 | 341 | 132 | 400 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 59.75 | 43.5 | 48.25 | 48.5 | 41.25 |
Haryana: The IBPS RRB PO vacancy in Haryana crossed the 3 figure marks after 3 years in 2021. With 132 new vacancies, candidates can expect a cut-off similar to 2016.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 54 | 70 | 39 | 183 | 150 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 60.5 | 64.5 | 57 | 55 | 56.25 |
Himachal Pradesh: There has been a 58% increase in the IBPS RRB PO vacancy in Himachal Pradesh compared to 2020. Given this fact, candidates can expect a cut-off close to 52.25 in 2021 which is lower than 2020 cut-off.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 41 | 43 | 51 | 65 | 86 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 56.5 | 59.75 | 59.75 | 52.25 | 50.25 |
Jammu & Kashmir: JK has 83 RRB officer vacancies in 2021. With increased vacancy and candidates can expect a greater competition and thus an increased cut-off as well.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 61 | 90 | 55 | 94 | 133 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 52 | 55.25 | 47.25 | 46.75 | 50.5 |
Jharkhand: 2021 IBPS RRB PO vacancy in Jharkhand has been the largest in 5 years with 73 announced posts. Candidates can expect a cut-off higher than 55 as there will be more number of applicants from the state.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 50 | 31 | 42 | 35 | 27 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 54.25 | 59.5 | – | 52 | 52.75 |
Karnataka: With 0 vacancies in 2020 to 225 officer vacancies in 2021, IBPS has brought great opportunity for aspirants in Karnataka. As a result, candidates can expect a cut-off close to 50.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 0 | 349 | 358 | 980 | 991 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | – | 46.25 | 44.25 | 41.75 | 40 |
Kerala: 74 PO vacancies has been announced for Kerala in 2021. This number is similar to that of 2019, when the cut-off was 61. Candidates in Kerala should can for a score more than 62 this year to clear the cut-off.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 0 | 79 | 0 | 200 | 153 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | – | 61 | – | 50.75 | 55.5 |
Madhya Pradesh: There has been a steep decrease in the IBPS RRB PO vacancy in MP in 2021. With just 75 vacancies this year, the cut-off is expected to be an all-time high in the state and can be anything above 52.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 238 | 230 | 38 | 161 | 87 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 44.25 | 54.7 | – | 49.75 | 50.5 |
Maharashtra: 172 vacancies are announced in the state of Maharashtra RRBs in 2021. This number is close to 2018 vacancies when the cut off was 47.50. Candidates should aim for a minimum of 48-50 this year in IBPS RRB PO.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 62 | 134 | 170 | 226 | 203 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 47.25 | 56 | 47.5 | 46.25 | 51.25 |
Punjab: IBPS RRB PO vacancy in Punjab for the year 2021 is 32% lesser than that of last year. This scenario is very similar to year 2016 when there were 60 vacancies as compared to 68 in 2021. We recommend candidates to go for a minimum score of 60 this year to clear the cut-off.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 99 | 98 | 84 | 96 | 60 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 59 | 63.5 | 54.75 | 54 | 57.25 |
Odisha: Odisha’s IBPS RRB PO vacancies are not cosistant in terms of numbers. This year the 62 vacancies are announced. This uneven vacancy trens has led to a different of 10.75 marks in the the lowest and the highest cutoffs over the past 5 years. Candidates in Odisha should be ready for an any cutoff mark between 57-62.75 in 2021.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 26 | 249 | 183 | 197 | 53 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 62.75 | 55.75 | 50.5 | 52 | 57 |
Rajasthan: This is the state with one of the most consistent number of vacancies over the years. The PO vacancy has dropped below 200 for the first time in 2021. With 156 vacancies in 2021 cut-off is expected to be higher than 2020.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 268 | 297 | 291 | 263 | 400 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 66 | 58.5 | 50.5 | 52 | 52.75 |
Tamil Nadu: IBPS RRB PO cut-off in Tamil Nadu has two trends. Any vacancy below 100 leads to a cut-off above 54 and for vacancies more than 100 the cut-off falls below 50. This year cut-off can be 45+.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 74 | 99 | 157 | 170 | 170 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 54 | 55.25 | 43.25 | 42 | 45 |
Telangana: IBPS RRB PO vacancy in Telangana has fallen below the 3 figure mark for the first time in 5 years. There has been downward trend in the vacancy in the state with an overall increase in the cut-off as expected. Just like all the states with reduced vacancy this year, Telangana will show an upward spike in cut-off and is expected to be above 50.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 124 | 125 | 175 | 327 | 294 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 48.25 | 54 | 45.25 | 45.5 | 47 |
Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh accounts for the maximum PO vacancies almost every year. Just like 2020, a total of 1744 Office Scale-I vacancies are announced in 2021. Trends show that in the years with more than 1000 vacancies in the state, the cut-off remains in the lower 50s.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 1787 | 360 | 1137 | 1063 | 656 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 47 | 58.75 | 50 | 50.25 | 52.25 |
Uttarakhand: As per the trend shown in the table below, this year’s 31 PO vacancy in Uttarakhand RRBs can lead to a cut-off of 56+.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 6 | 7 | 20 | 37 | 104 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 61 | 65 | 54 | 56 | 53.75 |
West Bengal: This year PO vacancy in WB is similar to that of 2017. The IBPS RRB PO cut-off has always been greater than 51.25 and usually increases with increase in vacancy.
| Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Vacancy | 200 | 261 | 0 | 207 | 275 |
| Cutoff (Prelims) | 52 | 55.25 | – | 51.25 | 53.25 |
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Subject-Wise Cut Off
| Subjects | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Reasoning Ability | 11.00 | – | 10 | 16 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 08.25 | – | 5 | 12.75 |
IBPS RRB | Office Assistants Previous Year Vacancy
The cut-off varies with the number of vacancy in that particular year. But for the similar number of vacancy, the prelims’ cut-off tends to show a YOY increase.
| Year | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5305 |
| 2020 | 5950 |
| 2019 | 3674 |
| 2018 | 5249 |
| 2017 | 8298 |
| 2016 | 8824 |
The table below shows the previous year (last 5 year) IBPS RRB Clerk cut-off in all states and UT. Odisha had the maximum cut-off of 79.75 and Madhya Pradesh was the lowest with a cut-off of 66.75. Candidates are advised to target at least the highest cut-off in the last 5 year of their respective state to be on a safer side. Read more about the mains cut off for IBPS RRB Office Assistants.
IBPS RRB Clerk Cut-Off | Prelims 2016 to 2020
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Cut off of last 5 years for prelims are as follows.
| State | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 76.25 | 71.50 | 72.50 | 63 | 71.25 |
| Assam | 69 | 64.75 | 67.50 | 59.25 | 57.50 |
| Bihar | 75.5 | 74.25 | 70.25 | 57 | 62.75 |
| Chhattisgarh | 70.5 | 75.5 | 67.75 | 50.75 | 69.75 |
| Gujarat | 78.25 | 63.25 | 69.75 | 57.25 | 55.50 |
| Haryana | 78.25 | 76 | 76.25 | 62 | 70 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 76.25 | 71 | 77.5 | 59 | 62.25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 73.5 | – | 70 | 55 | 58.75 |
| Jharkhand | – | 58.5 | 69.75 | 62.5 | 61.75 |
| Karnataka | – | 65.25 | 66.25 | 54.25 | 54.25 |
| Kerala | – | 75 | 73.5 | 58.5 | 69.50 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 66.75 | 68.25 | 70.5 | 60.5 | 64 |
| Maharashtra | 67 | 69.25 | 69.75 | 56.75 | 66.75 |
| Odisha | 79.75 | 73.75 | 71.25 | 56 | 67.50 |
| Punjab | 78.5 | 77.5 | 74.75 | 60.75 | 72.50 |
| Rajasthan | 78.75 | 75.25 | 73 | 58 | 66 |
| Tamil Nadu | 71 | 68 | 61.75 | 51.75 | 58 |
| Telangana | 73 | 68.5 | 67.75 | 57.75 | 62 |
| Tripura | – | 71.25 | 48.75 | – | 53.50 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 73 | 74 | 70.75 | 56.75 | 64.75 |
| Uttarakhand | – | 76.75 | – | 60 | 66.75 |
| West Bengal | 77.75 | 74.75 | 75.25 | 67 | 70 |
IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Subject-Wise Cut Off
Candidates can expect a 5-10% increase in the section-wise cut off.
| Subjects | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Reasoning Ability | – | 15.25 | – | 12.75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | – | 14.25 | – | 10.75 |
That is all we have for this blog, where we discussed the IBPS RRB PO and Clerk cutoff trends for the last 5 years. We hope this cut-off analysis is helpful for candidates looking to crack IBPS RRB prelims 2021. We’ll update the tables with mains cut-off as soon as the prelims 2021 are over. Get in touch with us by using the comment section below or use Oliveboard App.
FAQs
No, the cut-off can be different for different states.
Yes, there is a sectional cut off in the IBPS RRB exam.
IBPS RRB cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure to qualify the exam and qualify for the next round.
Yes, there is sectional cut off in the IBPS RRB PO mains exam.
Candidates can follow the steps below to check IBPS RRB cut off.
Visit the official website
Click the cutoff link on the home page
A PDF comprising the cutoff marks opens on a new page
Check the cut off marks and save it
Recommended Readings
- IBPS RRB Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024, Qualification and Age Limit
- IBPS RRB Previous Year Papers for PO and Clerk, Download PDF Solutions
- IBPS RRB Clerk Previous Year Cut Off, Check 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, & 2017
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