IBPS SO Prelims 2025 Scorecard & Cut-Off Released

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the scorecards and cut-off marks for the Specialist Officer (SO) Prelims examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their scores on the official IBPS website. This is an important step for those who wish to move forward to the Mains examination.

The IBPS SO Prelims exam was held on August 30, 2025 . The results for this exam were announced on October 17, 2025 . Following the result announcement, IBPS has now published the detailed scorecards and the minimum marks (cut-off) needed to qualify. Candidates who have cleared the Prelims based on these cut-off marks will be eligible to appear for the Mains exam.

What is the IBPS SO Exam?

The IBPS SO exam is a national-level test held to recruit Specialist Officers for various Public Sector Banks across India. Specialist Officers are professionals with specific skills in fields like IT, Human Resources (HR), Marketing, Law, Agriculture, and Rajbhasha Adhikari. The selection process typically involves two main stages: a Preliminary examination (Prelims) and a Main examination (Mains), followed by an interview.

How to Check Your IBPS SO Prelims Scorecard 2025

Candidates can easily access their scorecard and cut-off marks online by following these simple steps:

• Step 1: Go to the official website of IBPS. The address is www.ibps.in .
• Step 2: Look for the link related to the IBPS SO Prelims 2025 scorecard. This link is usually found on the homepage or in the 'Latest News' section.
• Step 3: Click on the link. You will be asked to enter some details.
• Step 4: Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number .
• Step 5: Enter your Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY format) or your password.
• Step 6: Complete the security check (usually a CAPTCHA code) and click on the 'Login' or 'Submit' button.
• Step 7: Your IBPS SO Prelims 2025 scorecard will appear on the screen.
• Step 8: You should download this scorecard and also print a copy for your records.

Details on Your IBPS SO Scorecard

Your IBPS SO Prelims scorecard contains important information about your performance. It is crucial to check all details carefully. The scorecard will show the following:

• Your Name: Your full name as provided in the application form.
• Your Roll Number: The unique number given to you for the exam.
• Your Registration Number: The number you received when you first registered.
• Your Category: Your reservation category (e.g., General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).
• Scores Obtained: This includes your marks for each section of the exam and your total score.
• Maximum Score: The highest possible marks for each section and the overall exam.
• IBPS SO Cut-off Marks: The minimum marks required to pass the Prelims exam for your category and for each section.
• Details on Score Calculation: Information about how your scores were calculated.

Understanding Cut-Off Marks

The cut-off marks are the minimum scores candidates need to achieve to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. IBPS sets separate cut-off marks for each category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) and sometimes for different sections of the exam. If your total score and individual section scores are equal to or higher than the declared cut-off marks, you have cleared the Prelims exam.

Next Steps: The Mains Examination

Candidates who have successfully cleared the IBPS SO Prelims exam and met the cut-off marks are now qualified for the Mains examination. The Mains exam is the second stage of the selection process and is more detailed than the Prelims. The scores obtained in the Mains exam are usually important for the final selection and interview rounds. Qualified candidates should now focus on preparing for the Mains exam according to the official syllabus and exam pattern.

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