The eagerly awaited IBPS PO Prelims Result 2025 is set to be released soon by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Aspirants who appeared for the exam on August 23 and 24, 2025, are now looking forward to their qualifying status as they prepare for the next stage of the recruitment process.
When Will IBPS PO Prelims Result 2025 Be Declared?
Candidates can expect the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2025 to be announced by the third week of September 2025 on the official IBPS website ibps.in. The result will declare the qualifying status required to move forward to the IBPS PO Mains exam, scheduled for October 12, 2025.
How to Check IBPS PO Prelims Result 2025?
Checking your IBPS PO Prelims result is quick and easy. Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website: https://www.ibps.in
- Click on the “CRP-PO/MT” section on the homepage
- Choose “Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee-XV”
- Click the link for “Preliminary Examination Result for CRP-PO/MTs-XV”
- Enter your Roll Number/Registration Number and Date of Birth/Password
- Solve the Captcha and submit
- View and download your result for future reference
Ensure to keep your admission credentials handy for a smooth login experience.
What Does the IBPS PO Prelims Result Show?
The prelims result displays only your qualifying status — not your final marks. Candidates who clear the prelims cut-off will be shortlisted for the IBPS PO Mains exam. Note that prelims marks won’t be counted in the final merit list; the mains and interview rounds hold that weight.
Expected IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off Marks 2025
Cut-off marks vary by category, exam difficulty, and total vacancies. Based on expert predictions and previous trends for 5308 vacancies, here are the expected category-wise cut-offs out of 100 marks:
| Category | Expected Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 46 – 48 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 46 – 48 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 46 – 48 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 45.5 – 47.5 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 37 – 40 |
| Hearing Impaired (HI) | 14 – 16 |
| Orthopedically Challenged (OC) | 32 – 35 |
| Visually Impaired (VI) | 12.5 – 15 |
| Intellectual Disability (ID) | 12 – 14.5 |
Candidates must also clear sectional minimum cut-offs in English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude to qualify for mains.
Important Exam Pattern Updates
The IBPS PO Prelims exam consisted of three sections, each with separate timing:
- English Language: 30 questions (30 marks) – 20 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions (30 marks) – 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions (40 marks) – 20 minutes
The total duration was 1 hour. A penalty of 0.25 marks was applied for each wrong answer.
What to Expect After the Prelims Result?
Once the prelims results are declared, IBPS will release individual scorecards with marks and category-wise cut-off details. Those who make it through will receive their mains exam admit cards. The mains stage is crucial for final selection, followed by an interview or personal discussion.
