Table of Contents
Introduction
Why IBPS PO Cut Off Matters
Factors That Decide IBPS PO Cut Off
IBPS PO Cut Off 2024 (Expected Range)
IBPS PO Previous Year Cut Offs (2014–2023)
IBPS PO Cut Off 2023
IBPS PO Cut Off 2022
IBPS PO Cut Off 2021
IBPS PO Cut Off 2020
IBPS PO Cut Off 2019
IBPS PO Cut Off 2018
IBPS PO Cut Off 2017
IBPS PO Cut Off 2016
IBPS PO Cut Off 2015
IBPS PO Cut Off 2014
Year-wise Difficulty Trend (2014–2024)
Section-wise Cut Off Pattern
What These 10-Year Trends Mean for IBPS PO 2025
Safe Score Strategy for Prelims & Mains
Summary Notes
FAQs
Introduction
The IBPS PO Cut Off is one of the most reliable tools for understanding competition trends in bank exams. By studying the last 10 years, aspirants get a clear idea of:
✔ Difficulty level
✔ Expected safe score
✔ Section-wise trend
✔ How competition has changed over the decade
✔ How to prepare for IBPS PO 2025 smartly
This JobSafal-exclusive analysis gives you a complete, exam-focused, original, state-free breakdown of cut offs based on difficulty patterns and yearly trends.
Why IBPS PO Cut Off Matters
Aspirants often focus only on mock tests or practice; however, the cut off:
Helps set realistic targets
Shows how difficulty impacts scoring
Helps estimate safe attempts
Reduces exam anxiety
Helps design a smart preparation plan
IBPS uses normalization, so understanding trends becomes even more important.
Factors That Decide IBPS PO Cut Off
Cut off fluctuates every year because of:
Number of vacancies
Difficulty of exam shifts
Number of candidates
Normalization effect
Category-wise competition
Questions asked in DI, puzzles, and RC
Changes in exam pattern
This means no two years are exactly alike.
IBPS PO Cut Off 2024 (Expected Trend)
(Based on difficulty level observed in recent exams)
Prelims Expected Cut Off (General Category Range)
Easy–Moderate shifts: 51–55
Moderate shifts: 48–50
Moderate–Tough shifts: 45–47
Mains Expected Trend:
The toughest part will likely be:
✔ High-level Puzzle
✔ Heavy DI sets
✔ Banking & Economy-heavy GA
Final category cut off statements expected between:
General: 48–52
OBC: 46–48
SC/ST: 38–42
IBPS PO Cut Off 2023
Prelims Trend (General Category):
Cut off fell in moderate–tough shifts.
Range: 48–53 marks
Mains Trend:
Reasoning was puzzle-heavy.
DI included multi-layered caselets.
Final cut off range: 44–48
IBPS PO Cut Off 2022
Prelims Trend:
RC was tough.
Reasoning was moderate.
Range: 48–52
Mains Trend:
DI included arithmetic-heavy sets.
Final cut off range: 49–53
IBPS PO Cut Off 2021
Prelims Trend:
Tough puzzles reduced attempts.
Range: 50–56
Mains Trend:
Reasoning extremely tricky.
Final cut off: 44–49
IBPS PO Cut Off 2020
Prelims:
Exam difficulty was lower.
Range: 58–61
Mains:
DI was time-consuming.
Final cut off: 52–56
IBPS PO Cut Off 2019
Prelims:
Quant was tougher.
Range: 55–59
Mains:
Reasoning and DI moderate.
Final cut off: 46–50
IBPS PO Cut Off 2018
Prelims:
English RC was tough.
Range: 55–62
Mains:
GA section was difficult.
Final cut off: 48–51
IBPS PO Cut Off 2017
Prelims:
Reasoning was tough.
Range: 47–52
Mains:
Moderate difficulty.
Final cut off: 43–47
H3: IBPS PO Cut Off 2016
Prelims:
DI dominated.
Range: 45–50
Mains:
Reasoning was unexpectedly tough.
Final cut off: 36–40
IBPS PO Cut Off 2015
Prelims:
English was tough.
Range: 37–42
Mains:
Quant was high scoring.
Final cut off: 40–44
IBPS PO Cut Off 2014
Single Exam Pattern (Prelims wasn’t introduced):
Overall cut off: 38–42 range
Year-wise Difficulty Trend (2014–2024)
Reasoning Ability
2014–16: Medium
2017: Tough
2018–19: Moderate
2020: Tough DI
2021–23: Tough puzzles dominate
Quantitative Aptitude
2014–17: Moderate
2018–20: DI-heavy
2021–24: Caselet DI rising
English
2017 & 2018: Peak difficulty
2021–24: RC becoming trickier
GA Section
Focus shifting from static GK → Banking & Economy
Section-wise Cut Off Pattern
1. Highest Impact Section (Mains):
Reasoning + Computer Aptitude
DI-based Quant
2. Moderate Impact:
English RC
GA (banking heavy)
3. Descriptive Writing:
Highly scoring & predictable
What These 10-Year Trends Mean for IBPS PO 2025
Prelims cut off is rising due to better preparation levels.
Mains cut off fluctuates based on Reasoning/DI difficulty.
You must score 8–12 marks above expected cut off for safety.
DI and Reasoning should be your core preparation focus.
Safe Score Strategy for Prelims & Mains
Prelims Safe Score 2025
General: 55–60
OBC: 51–55
SC/ST: 40–45
Mains Safe Score 2025
(Out of 225 normalized)
General: 80–90
OBC: 75–85
SC/ST: 60–70
Summary Notes
IBPS PO cut off depends heavily on shift difficulty.
The last 10 years show a gradual increase in Prelims cut offs.
Mains cut off fluctuates due to DI & Reasoning complexity.
Banking Awareness is becoming more important.
2025 aspirants must focus on accuracy, speed, and high-level reasoning.
FAQs
Q1. Why does IBPS PO cut off vary every year?
Because difficulty and normalization change.
Q2. Which year had the highest Prelims cut off?
2020–21 range saw higher cut offs.
Q3. Is the Mains exam tougher than Prelims?
Yes, much more analytical.
Q4. Which section affects cut off the most?
Reasoning + DI.
Q5. How many attempts are safe for Prelims?
55–60 with 90% accuracy is ideal.