The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has sparked excitement among banking aspirants with the upcoming release of the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2025. This preliminary exam, a crucial first step toward securing Probationary Officer positions in public sector banks, was conducted on August 17, 23, and 24, 2025, for a total of 5,208 vacancies. As thousands await their fate, here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know.
Result Announcement
As of September 19, 2025, the official results are yet to be declared, but based on past trends and the exam timeline, they are expected in the last week of September—likely between September 25 and 30. Candidates can access them exclusively on the IBPS website, ibps.in. The results will include scorecards and qualifying status, with shortlisted candidates advancing to the Mains exam on October 12, 2025.
Key Highlights
- Exam Overview: The 60-minute online prelims featured 100 questions across English Language (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks), and Reasoning Ability (35 marks), with a 0.25-mark penalty for wrong answers.
- Vacancies: 5,208 posts across 11 participating banks, making it one of the most sought-after banking recruitments.
- Expected Cut-Offs: Official cut-offs will be released with the results, varying by category due to normalization across shifts. Based on exam difficulty and previous years, here’s an estimated category-wise overall cut-off (out of 100):
| Category | Expected Overall Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| General | 50-54 |
| OBC | 48-52 |
| SC | 42-46 |
| ST | 30-35 |
| EWS | 49-53 |
Sectional cut-offs are also required (e.g., around 8-10 for General in English and Reasoning). These are preliminary estimates; actuals depend on candidate performance and vacancies.
- Next Steps: Qualifiers will receive Mains admit cards soon after. The full selection includes Prelims (qualifying), Mains, and Interview.
How to Check Your Results
Once released, follow these simple steps to view your scorecard:
- Head to the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
- Click on the “IBPS PO Prelims Result 2025” link under the ‘Latest Announcements’ section.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Input the captcha code and hit ‘Submit’.
- Your scorecard will appear—download and print it for records.
Keep your login credentials handy, as results are online-only—no emails or SMS notifications.
Tips for Aspirants
If you qualify, dive into Mains prep focusing on Data Analysis, Reasoning, and English—practice mocks to beat the clock. For those awaiting or planning ahead, remember: consistency in quantitative and reasoning sections is key. Stay updated via ibps.in for any announcements.
The wait is almost over—fingers crossed for that qualifying score! Congratulations in advance to all who make the cut, and best of luck for the journey ahead in India’s banking sector.
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