Interactive chart showing year-wise cutoff trends • Out of 100 marks
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| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 34 | — |
| 2020 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 36 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 38 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 40 | ↑ |
| 2023 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 42 | ↑ |
| 2024LATEST | 45 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 44 | ↑ |
📌 Cutoffs are for Prelims/Tier-1 stage. * Approximate — verify from official notification.
Dual-axis chart showing vacancies and selection ratio over time
Cutoff rose from 35 (2019) to 45 (2024). Competition is increasing.
Based on trends, expected 2025 cutoff: ~46–50 marks. Prepare for higher competition.
Aim for 60+ marks to stay safe. Focus on accuracy over speed and avoid negative marking.
Trend: Getting harder — Prelims cutoff increased from 35 to 45 marks (29% increase)
Analysis: IBPS PO has become increasingly competitive. Prelims cutoff up by 29% and vacancies have reduced while applicant pool grew to 2M+. Selection ratio has deteriorated from 1 in 820 (2019) to 1 in 1708 (2024). Competition is comparable to SBI PO.
Competition Level: For every 1 selected candidate, 1,708 candidates appeared in 2024. Fewer positions recently (1,200 in 2024 vs 1,828 in 2019).