The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially declared the IBPS Clerk Mains Cut Off 2025-26 along with the IBPS Clerk Result 2025 (CRP CSA-XV) on 2nd March 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Online Main Examination held on 29th November and 2nd December 2025 can now check their qualifying status, detailed scorecard, and provisional allotment details on the official website www.ibps.in.
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the IBPS Clerk 2025 recruitment cycle, including the latest mains cut-off marks (state-wise and category-wise), how to download the result, selection process, exam pattern, salary structure, and key insights to help you understand your chances and next steps.
What is IBPS Clerk Recruitment? Complete Overview of CRP CSA-XV
The IBPS Clerk exam, officially known as the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XV), recruits clerical cadre staff (Customer Service Associate) for 11 participating public sector banks. This recruitment fills vacancies for the financial year 2026-27 across various states and Union Territories in India.
Participating Banks:
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
The process is state/UT-specific, meaning candidates apply for one state/UT only and must demonstrate proficiency in the local language of that state.
Key Highlights of IBPS Clerk 2025-26:
- Total indicative vacancies: Approximately 15,684 (updated figures available on the official site).
- Exam stages: Online Preliminary (qualifying) + Online Main + Language Proficiency Test (LPT, qualifying).
- Final selection based solely on Mains performance (normalized scores).
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2025-26 (Official)
Understanding the pattern helps candidates analyze their performance against the cut-offs.
Preliminary Examination (Qualifying):
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Sections:
- English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 minutes
- Numerical Ability: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Main Examination (Scoring Stage):
- Total Questions: 155
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Sections:
- General/Financial Awareness: 40 Questions | 50 Marks | 20 minutes
- General English: 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 35 minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 40 Questions | 60 Marks | 35 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions | 50 Marks | 30 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
- Scores are normalized using the equi-percentile method and converted out of 100 for final merit and allotment.
IBPS Clerk Selection Process & Provisional Allotment
- Qualify Prelims (sectional + overall cut-off) → Shortlisted for Mains.
- Qualify Mains (sectional + overall minimum qualifying marks decided by IBPS based on vacancies).
- Appear for Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – Qualifying in nature. Candidates who studied the local language up to 10th standard are usually exempted.
- Document verification and medical test.
- Provisional allotment based on Mains merit-cum-preference, reservation policy, and administrative needs.
The validity of the CRP CSA-XV allotment is one year from the provisional allotment date or until the next process begins.
IBPS Clerk Mains Result 2025-26 Declared – How to Check
Follow these simple steps to download your result and scorecard:
- Visit the official website: www.ibps.in
- Go to the “CRP Clerical Cadre” or “Clerical Cadre XV” section.
- Click on “Result of Online Main Examination for CRP-CSA-XV (Provisional Allotment)”.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number, Password/Date of Birth, and Captcha.
- View/Download your result, scorecard (section-wise and total marks), and allotment status.
- Save a copy for future reference.
Direct access is available under the latest announcements on the homepage as of 2nd March 2026.
IBPS Clerk Mains Cut Off 2025-26 (Official Minimum Scores for Provisional Allotment – Out of 100)
IBPS has released the state-wise and category-wise minimum scores required for provisional allotment. These represent the final cut-off marks for selection (Mains scores normalized to 100). Cut-offs vary significantly by state due to vacancy numbers, competition level, and category reservations.
Here is the complete official table (Minimum Scores – Out of 100) released on 2nd March 2026:
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC(NCL) | EWS | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID | ESM | DESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | NA | NA | 38.25 | 31.88 | 47.25 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 37.38 | NA |
| Andhra Pradesh | 47.88 | 46.25 | 53.88 | 49.50 | 64.63 | 19.38 | 50.00 | 42.13 | 40.88 | 41.50 | 30.75 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | NA | 40.88 | NA | 28.88 | 43.63 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 23.25 | NA |
| Assam | 46.88 | 39.38 | 47.13 | 40.88 | 61.50 | NA | 37.50 | 24.00 | NA | 34.50 | 19.63 |
| Bihar | 42.38 | 30.88 | 50.13 | 45.13 | 63.38 | 28.38 | 28.00 | 36.25 | NA | 47.00 | 30.50 |
| Chhattisgarh | 45.25 | 42.38 | 51.00 | 44.13 | 60.00 | 33.50 | 28.88 | 24.13 | NA | 35.25 | NA |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | NA | 33.75 | 41.00 | 27.75 | 47.88 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Delhi | 51.25 | 44.88 | 56.13 | 52.75 | 61.25 | NA | 40.38 | 34.75 | 31.88 | 51.38 | 34.88 |
| Goa | NA | 33.50 | 50.38 | 34.88 | 49.50 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 31.63 | NA |
| Gujarat | 47.00 | 42.63 | 50.00 | 43.63 | 55.63 | NA | 50.00 | 58.00 | NA | 41.75 | 19.00 |
| Haryana | 45.25 | NA | 54.50 | 46.75 | 58.13 | 26.00 | 37.88 | NA | NA | 41.25 | 34.25 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 49.50 | 50.50 | 57.38 | 50.50 | 59.75 | NA | 35.75 | 30.00 | 41.13 | 43.13 | NA |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 41.63 | 45.88 | 46.75 | 45.00 | 59.25 | NA | 37.50 | NA | NA | 36.13 | 33.25 |
| Jharkhand | 46.75 | 41.88 | 50.38 | 46.38 | 62.63 | NA | 37.50 | 33.88 | NA | 38.38 | 25.75 |
| Karnataka | 45.25 | 42.88 | 55.88 | 43.13 | 57.38 | 34.75 | 39.38 | 42.25 | NA | 47.88 | 33.75 |
| Kerala | 43.00 | 29.25 | 50.88 | 48.88 | 59.75 | 23.38 | 44.75 | 37.88 | 24.50 | 46.38 | 33.38 |
| Ladakh | NA | 36.13 | NA | NA | 40.50 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Lakshadweep | NA | 24.25 | NA | NA | 33.63 | NA | 22.63 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Madhya Pradesh | 48.63 | 48.38 | 51.75 | 50.38 | 62.25 | NA | 41.75 | 41.63 | NA | 45.38 | 30.00 |
| Maharashtra | 53.13 | 48.63 | 53.38 | 49.00 | 62.13 | 38.88 | 49.50 | 53.63 | 45.00 | 42.75 | 28.25 |
| Manipur | NA | 39.00 | 50.63 | 32.50 | 50.75 | NA | 31.50 | NA | NA | 29.25 | NA |
| Meghalaya | NA | 39.38 | NA | NA | 45.63 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Mizoram | NA | 40.63 | NA | NA | 49.00 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 25.13 | NA |
| Nagaland | NA | 39.63 | NA | NA | 49.00 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 19.25 | NA |
| Odisha | 46.38 | 42.88 | 54.13 | 49.88 | 59.00 | 24.13 | 39.13 | 30.88 | NA | 41.13 | 21.38 |
| Puducherry | 37.38 | NA | 49.50 | NA | 51.63 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Punjab | 57.88 | NA | 63.50 | 58.88 | 68.13 | NA | 34.13 | 38.25 | NA | 51.13 | NA |
| Rajasthan | 47.75 | 51.63 | 53.75 | 51.63 | 61.00 | NA | 45.50 | 41.13 | 30.00 | 50.38 | 27.63 |
| Sikkim | NA | 36.00 | 42.75 | NA | 56.25 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Tamil Nadu | 49.88 | 36.50 | 57.63 | 46.00 | 69.50 | 37.25 | 44.75 | 60.00 | 25.25 | 42.38 | 28.63 |
| Telangana | 49.50 | 49.13 | 52.00 | 46.63 | 63.75 | NA | 37.38 | 35.13 | NA | 39.63 | NA |
| Tripura | 44.25 | 43.00 | NA | NA | 50.50 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 29.25 | NA |
| Uttar Pradesh | 47.25 | 44.13 | 51.88 | 49.25 | 61.63 | 27.63 | 47.63 | 51.38 | 39.00 | 49.25 | 32.88 |
| Uttarakhand | 56.75 | NA | 53.38 | 55.38 | 60.00 | NA | 50.75 | NA | NA | 55.88 | 37.13 |
| West Bengal | 50.13 | 44.13 | 50.75 | 50.00 | 62.00 | 46.50 | 36.63 | 34.13 | 29.13 | 47.13 | 35.50 |
Note: NA indicates no vacancies or no candidates in that category for the state. Higher cut-offs in states like Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi reflect intense competition and more vacancies in general category.
Factors Influencing IBPS Clerk Mains Cut Off 2025-26
- Number of vacancies per state (higher vacancies → slightly lower cut-offs).
- Difficulty level of the Mains exam (moderate to difficult in most shifts).
- Number of candidates appearing and qualifying Prelims.
- Previous year trends and normalization process.
- Reservation policy and category-wise seat distribution.
Implications for Candidates:
- If your normalized Mains score meets or exceeds the cut-off for your state and category, you are shortlisted for LPT and allotment.
- Reserve list cut-offs (usually 5-10 marks lower) may be used if selected candidates do not join.
- Always compare your scorecard with these official minimum scores.
IBPS Clerk Salary Structure 2026-27
Basic Pay: ₹24,050 (starts) with increments up to ₹64,480.
- In-hand salary (approx.): ₹32,000 – ₹38,000 per month (varies by posting location, allowances, and perks like HRA, DA, medical, pension, etc.).
- Excellent growth opportunities with promotions to Officer cadre within a few years.
Next Steps After Clearing IBPS Clerk Mains Cut Off
- Await LPT call letter (if not exempted).
- Prepare original documents: 10th/Graduation certificates, local language proof, ID proof, category certificate, etc.
- Join the allotted bank as per schedule.
Conclusion: Your Gateway to a Stable Banking Career
The declaration of IBPS Clerk Mains Cut Off 2025-26 and IBPS Clerk Result 2025 marks the final stage for thousands of aspirants. This recruitment offers one of the most sought-after government jobs with job security, attractive salary, and work-life balance.
For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official IBPS website www.ibps.in. Regularly check the Clerical Cadre XV section for any further notices on LPT, joining, or reserve lists.
Congratulations to all selected candidates! For those who missed the cut-off this time, analyze your performance, focus on weak areas, and prepare for the next cycle. Stay focused, consistent preparation always pays off in competitive banking exams.
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