IBPS RRB cutoff score is the threshold set for candidates to clear the exam and qualify for the next level. The sectional cut-off limits are also set and the cumulative score determined should be more than the cutoff in total decided for the exam.
IBPS RRB cutoff marks vary across states and the categories (General, OBC, SC/ST).
Factors determining IBPS RRB Cutoff (Officers/Office Assistant)
There are various factors that contribute to the decision of IBPS RRB Cutoff.
- Employment Statistics for Previous Year
- RRB Exam Difficulty Level
- IBPS RRB Previous Year Cutoff
- Vacancy count
- Level of Competition
- Number of candidates who appear for the exam
- Difference between IBPS RRB Officer and Assistant
The cut-offs are usually set only to let the candidates worthy of selection go to the next stage. The final marks scored are disclosed in the score card.
IBPS RRB Cut Offs (Prelims+Main+Interview)
The IBPS RRB Cutoff score in a range that is usually expected is shown as below:
| Category | Subject | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Overall Cutoff (80) | Reasoning Cutoff (40) | Quantitative Cutoff(40) |
| General | 58-65 | 16-17 | 14-16 |
| OBC | 51-53 | 12-13 | 9-10 |
| SC | 42-44 | 11-12 | 8-9 |
| ST | 25-30 | ||
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Cutoff
| Particulars | Numerical Cutoff (40) | Reasoning Cutoff (40) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 16-18 | 17-19 |
| OBC | 11-13 | 12-14 |
| SC | 11-13 | 12-14 |
Important Points to be noted
- Candidates scoring at least the qualifying minimum cutoff score would be proceeding to the next round.
- Dependent on the number of vacancies available, candidate count exceeding thrice the declared amount would be called for interview.
- These rules are applicable for Office Assistant and Officers Scale I, II and III.
State wise cutoffs 2016 for Office Assistant/Officer
The State Wise Cutoff limits set in the previous year for Office Assistants and Officer Scale 1 are listed below:
| State | Office Assistant | Officers Scale -1 |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 71.25 | 56.75 |
| Assam | 57.5 | 45.25 |
| Bihar | 62.75 | 49.5 |
| Chhatisgarh | 69.75 | 46.5 |
| Gujarat | 55.5 | 41.25 |
| Haryana | 70 | 56.25 |
| Himachal pradesh | 62.25 | 50.25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 58.75 | 50.5 |
| Jharkhand | 61.75 | 52.75 |
| Karnataka | 54.25 | 40 |
| Kerala | 69.5 | 55.5 |
| MP | 64 | 50.5 |
| Maharashtra | 66.75 | 51.25 |
| Odisha | 67.75 | 57 |
| Punjab | 72.5 | 57.25 |
| Rajasthan | 66 | 52.75 |
| Tamil Nadu | 58 | 45 |
| Telangana | 62 | 47 |
| Tripura | 53.5 | 45.5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 64.75 | 52.25 |
| Uttarakhand | 65.75 | 53.75 |
| West Bengal | 70 | 53.25 |