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Sep 15, 2026, 14:20 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Details Required to Check the Result

Candidates must check the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 by log in using their:

Registration Number/Roll number
Password/ Date of Birth

Sep 15, 2026, 14:17 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Result Still Awaited

Lakhs of candidates who appeared for the exam are now waiting for the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026. As per official updates, the result is expected to be released by 20 September 2026, though IBPS has not yet confirmed an exact date.

Sep 15, 2026, 14:12 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Category-Wise Vacancy Break-Up

As per the revised notification (as on July 20, 2026), the total 7,365 vacancies under CRP PO/MT-XVI are distributed as: UR – 2,936, OBC – 2,015, SC – 1,131, EWS – 721, and ST – 562. Lakhs of candidates are believed to have appeared for the Prelims exam, though IBPS has not officially released the total number of applicants or test-takers so far.

Sep 15, 2026, 14:08 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Factors Affecting Prelims Cutoff

The main factors which affect the determination of the cutoff marks for the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 are as follows:-

Difficulty level of the question paper and the exam
Total number of vacancies for which the exam is being conducted.
Total number of candidates who appeared for the exam.
The overall performance of the candidates
Shift-wise difficulty level of the exam
Normalisation of the marks from the multiple shifts in which the exam was conducted.
The category-wise competition in the IBPS PO Prelims exam

Sep 15, 2026, 14:03 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Know Negative Marking Rules

Candidates should note that the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 carried a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. This means that while the Prelims Result 2026 is being awaited, candidates who left questions unattempted rather than guessing will not lose marks for those. Only wrong answers to attempted questions are penalized.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:59 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Complete Selection Process

Selection for IBPS PO 2026 involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The Prelims exam is only qualifying in nature. Marks scored in Mains and the Interview are combined in an 80:20 ratio to prepare the final merit list. Candidates who qualify all three stages are provisionally allotted to participating public sector banks based on merit and preference.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:53 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Overview

Candidates can find all the information about IBPS PO Prelims Examination 2026:

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, IBPS
Post Name	Probationary Officer and Management Trainee
Number of Vacancies	6715
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test
Number of Questions	Prelims:- 100 questions Mains:- 170 Questions+ 2 Descriptive Questions

Sep 15, 2026, 13:48 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Participating Banks and Vacancy Distribution

The IBPS PO 2026 recruitment (CRP PO/MT-XVI) covers 11 participating public sector banks, with a total of 7,365 vacancies after the revised notification. Bank of Baroda has the highest share with 1,900 posts, followed by Canara Bank with 1,500 posts. The remaining vacancies are distributed among the other participating banks. Candidates can check the full bank-wise break-up in the official notification on ibps.in.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:45 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Check Exam Pattern

The IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 had 100 objective-type questions worth 100 marks, to be attempted in 60 minutes. It covered three sections — English Language (30 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (35 questions), and Reasoning Ability (35 questions). Each section had a separate 20-minute time limit. The exam was only qualifying in nature; marks did not count in the final merit.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:41 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Scorecard to Be Released Separately

Along with the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026, IBPS will also release individual scorecards for candidates. The result only shows qualifying status, while the scorecard displays section-wise and total marks obtained. Candidates can download their scorecard separately from ibps.in using their login credentials, generally within a few days of the result declaration

Sep 15, 2026, 13:38 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026: When and Where It Was Held

The IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 was conducted on August 22 and 23, 2026, in multiple shifts across the country. The exam was held in online mode at various centres in over 200 cities in India. Candidates appeared as per the city and shift mentioned on their admit card.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:34 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Steps to Check Result

Candidates can follow these steps to check their IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 once it is released:

Visit the official IBPS website, ibps.in
Click on the "CRP PO/MT-XVI" link on the homepage
Find and click on the "Prelims Result" link
Enter your registration number/roll number and password/date of birth
Submit the details and view your result
Download the result and take a printout for future reference

Sep 15, 2026, 13:30 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Marks to Be Normalized

Since the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 was held across multiple shifts on August 22 and 23, IBPS will use the equipercentile method to normalize marks. This ensures fairness for candidates who appeared in shifts with different difficulty levels. The normalized marks, and not raw marks, will be used to prepare the result and decide the cut-off for each category.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:26 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Direct Download Link

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 is expected soon on its official website, ibps.in. Candidates who appeared for the prelims examination held on August 22 & 23 can check and download their scorecard PDF from the direct link given below once released:

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026

Click Here

Sep 15, 2026, 13:23 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Details Mentioned on the Scorecard

The IBPS PO Prelims Scorecard will carry the following details:

Candidate's name
Roll number
Registration number
Category
Marks secured in each section
Total marks obtained
Qualifying status (Qualified/Not Qualified)
Minimum qualifying marks

Sep 15, 2026, 13:20 IST

IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026: Expected Soon After Result

Once the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 is declared, IBPS will release the Mains admit card for shortlisted candidates. The Mains exam is scheduled for October 4, 2026, so the admit card is likely to be issued a few days before that. Candidates are advised to download it from ibps.in using their login credentials.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:17 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Last Year's Cut Off and Trends

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2025 (for General category) stood at 49.21 out of 100, with SC at 45.96, ST at 40.96, and OBC-NCL/EWS also at 49.21. Recruitment was held for 5,208 vacancies last year. The 2025 Prelims Result was declared on September 26, 2025, about a month after the exam. IBPS PO 2026 candidates can use these trends as a rough reference while awaiting this year's result and cut-off.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:15 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: What to Expect for Cutoff

With vacancies rising to 7,365 this year against 5,208 in 2025, the IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2026 may see a slight dip compared to last year's General category cut-off of 49.21. More seats generally mean a relatively easier qualifying mark, though the final cut-off will also depend on the difficulty level of the exam and the number of candidates who appeared.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:13 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Where to Check Result

Candidates can check the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 only on the official IBPS website, ibps.in. No other platform will host the official result. Candidates should log in using their registration number/roll number along with password or date of birth to view and download their result and scorecard.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:09 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Expected by Third Week of September

As per the latest updates, the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 is expected to be released by the third week of September 2026 on ibps.in. As of now, no official date has been confirmed by IBPS. Candidates are advised to keep their registration number/roll number and password/date of birth ready to check the result once the link is activated.

Sep 15, 2026, 13:08 IST

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026: Expected Soon; Check Latest Update

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 is expected to be released soon, most likely in September. IBPS conducted the Preliminary Exam on August 22-23 for CRP PO/MT-XVI. Once declared, candidates can check their result on ibps.in. Qualified candidates will move ahead to the Mains exam on October 4, 2026

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name	IBPS PO/MT Preliminary Examination 2026
Recruitment Cycle	CRP PO/MT-XVI
Post Name	Probationary Officer/Management Trainee
Prelims Exam Date	August 22 and 23, 2026
Prelims Result Date	September 2026 (Expected)
Mains Exam Date	October 4, 2026
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Result Mode	Online
Official Website	ibps.in