The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has declared the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 on 23 September 2026 on its official website, ibps.in. The result is for the CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment cycle for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee posts, for which the Preliminary Examination was held on 22 and 23 August 2026 across more than 200 cities in India. Candidates who qualify the Prelims will move on to the IBPS PO Mains Examination, scheduled for 4 October 2026.
Direct Link to Check IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026
IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026 - Quick Overview
| 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 |
| Total Vacancies | 7,565 (provisional) |
| Prelims Exam Date | 22 & 23 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result Date | 23 September 2026 (Declared) |
| Mains Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Result Mode | Online |
| Login Credentials | Registration/Roll Number & Password/Date of Birth |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates for IBPS PO 2026
- Preliminary Exam: 22 & 23 August 2026
- Prelims Result Declared: 23 September 2026
- Mains Exam: 4 October 2026
- Mains Admit Card: Expected last week of September 2026 (Not Yet Announced officially)
How to Check IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026
The direct result link is active on the official IBPS portal. Candidates can also follow these steps from the ibps.in homepage:
| Step | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official IBPS website, ibps.in |
| 2 | Click on the "CRP PO/MT-XVI" section on the homepage |
| 3 | Open the "Preliminary Exam Result" link |
| 4 | Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth |
| 5 | Submit the details to view your qualifying status |
| 6 | Download the result PDF and take a printout for future use |
Details Mentioned on the IBPS PO Prelims Scorecard 2026
The scorecard released along with the result is expected to contain the following details:
- Candidate's name
- Roll number and registration number
- Date of birth
- Category
- Section-wise marks secured
- Total/aggregate marks
- Minimum qualifying marks (category-wise)
- Qualifying status (Qualified / Not Qualified)
Expected Cut-Off for IBPS PO Prelims 2026
Based on candidate feedback and exam-analysis trends, the expected cut-off range is as follows. These figures are explicitly expected, not official, since IBPS has not released a separate cut-off notice alongside the result.
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General | 51–55 |
| OBC | 50–53 |
| EWS | 50–52 |
| SC | 45–49 |
| ST | 40–43 |
What Happens After the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2026?
Candidates who qualify the Prelims will proceed through the following stages:
- Mains Examination: Scheduled for 4 October 2026, comprising objective and descriptive sections
- Mains Admit Card: Expected in the last week of September 2026, available only to shortlisted candidates (date Not Yet Announced)
- Interview/Personality Test: Likely to be held in November–December 2026 (Not Yet Announced)
- Final Merit List: Prepared by combining Mains and Interview scores in an 80:20 ratio
- Provisional Allotment: Candidates are allotted to one of the 11 participating banks based on rank, category, and preferences submitted at the time of registration
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking/Digital & Financial Awareness | 50 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total (Objective) | 170 | 200 | 160 minutes |
| Descriptive Paper | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
Important Topics for IBPS PO Mains 2026
| Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Inequalities, Blood Relations, Order & Ranking, Directions, Verbal Reasoning |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | Data Interpretation, Number Series, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed-Time-Distance, Mensuration, Mixtures & Allegations |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, One Word Substitution |
| General Awareness | Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, RBI Circulars, Economy, Banking Reforms, National & International Events, Digital Awareness |