The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Specialist Officer (SO) 2025 results, and the Prelims scorecard / marks are now available for download. Candidates who appeared in the exam can check their scores, qualifying status, and cut-offs by logging into the official portal.
This announcement is a critical milestone because qualifying the Prelims is mandatory to proceed to the Mains and later stages of the Specialist Officer recruitment process.
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What’s Included in the Scorecard / Result PDF
When you download your scorecard or result notice, you can expect to see the following details:
Candidate’s name, roll number, registration number
Marks obtained in each section (English, Reasoning, GA / Quant, etc.)
Total marks scored in the Prelims
Qualifying / non-qualifying status
Cut-off marks (sectional and overall) against which your performance is judged
Sometimes the number of candidates qualified, or rank / percentile (if published)
Instructions / next steps for those who qualified
The scorecard functions as your official record of performance in the Prelims stage.
How to Download the IBPS SO Prelims Scorecard / Result
To check and download your scorecard, follow these steps:
Visit IBPS’s official website — https://www.ibps.in
Navigate to the “CRP / Specialist Officer (SO)” section.
Click on “IBPS SO 2025 Prelims Result / Scorecard” link
Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth (as per admit card)
Submit and view your result
Download or save the PDF / screenshot for future reference
Note: Make sure your credentials are correct and spelled exactly as in registration. Any mismatch may cause login failure.
Cut-Off Marks: What We Know (Prelims & Final)
Prelims Cut-Off Status
Although the official cut-off for Prelims 2025 has been released in the result / scorecard, many sources also provide expected / predicted cut-off ranges to help understand the difficulty level and competition.
For example, for the IT Officer post, expected Prelims cut-off ranges are:
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (Prelims) |
|---|---|
| SC | 40–45 |
| ST | 36–41 |
| OBC | 42–48 |
| EWS | 40–45 |
| UR | 45–50 |
But remember: these are projections, not official numbers.
Final / Mains & Overall Cut-Offs
The final / mains cut-offs have also been released post-exam. These are post-wise and category-wise cut-offs for each Specialist Officer role.
Some highlights for 2025:
| Post | UR Cut-Off (Final / Mains) |
|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale I) | ~16.50 marks |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | ~17.00 marks |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | ~44.00 marks |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I) | ~27.25 marks |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | ~18.50 marks |
These final cut-offs reflect candidates’ cumulative performance in all relevant stages (Prelims → Mains → Interview) and thus are significantly higher than Prelims-only benchmarks.
Factors That Influence Cut-Offs
Cut-off marks are not arbitrary. Several factors determine where the threshold lands:
Number of Vacancies — More vacancies tend to lower cut-offs (all else equal).
Difficulty Level of the Paper — Easier papers usually push cut-offs upward; harder ones lower them.
Total Number of Appearing Candidates — More competition can raise thresholds.
Sectional / Subject Strength Variance — If many candidates do well in certain sections, cut-offs may adjust.
Normalization (if multiple shifts) — To ensure fairness across exam shifts, IF applied, normalization can influence final cut-offs.
Reservation / Category Rules & Tie-Breaks — Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC etc., and tie-breaker rules (age, marks in certain subjects) also shape final cut-offs.
What to Do After Checking Your Scorecard & Cut-Off
Compare your score against cut-off: If your score equals or exceeds in your category and post, you clear the Prelims stage.
Prepare for Mains: If qualified, start focusing on the Mains syllabus, interview patterns, and practice accordingly.
Analyse your weak sections: Use sectional marks to identify areas of improvement.
Keep proof ready: Save / print your scorecard and related documents for future selection stage verification.
Stay updated on schedule: Watch IBPS announcements for Mains exam date, call letters, and final result notifications.
FAQs — IBPS SO Result 2025 & Cut-Off
Q1. Is the IBPS SO Prelims result live now?
A. Yes, IBPS has released the SO 2025 result and scorecard for Prelims.
Q2. Where can I download the scorecard?
A. On the official IBPS website, under CRP / Specialist Officers → Prelims result / scorecard link.
Q3. What are the Prelims cut-off marks?
A. The official cut-offs are published in the scorecard / result PDF. Meanwhile, expected range for IT Officer for UR is ~ 45–50 marks.
Q4. Do you need to cross both sectional and overall cut-offs?
A. Yes — to qualify, you usually must meet both sectional minimums and overall cut-off.
Q5. What’s next after Prelims?
A. Qualified candidates will take part in Mains exam → Interview → Final result / selection.
Q6. Are the cut-offs same across posts?
A. No — each Specialist Officer post (IT, Law, HR, Marketing, etc.) has its own cut-off depending on competition and weightage.
Q7. What if I score slightly below cut-off?
A. Unfortunately, falling even slightly short means you don’t qualify for that stage. Use this as insight for next time and strengthen weak areas.
