Cracking banking examinations like the IBPS RRB Clerk requires a combination of dedicated preparation, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of the previous year’s cut-off trends. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS RRB Clerk examination annually to recruit candidates for clerical positions in regional rural banks across India. The previous year’s cut-offs play a vital role in shaping the aspirants’ preparation strategies, helping them set realistic goals, and ultimately achieving success. In this blog, we’ll delve into the significance of IBPS RRB Clerk’s previous year cut-offs and provide insights into how candidates can leverage this information to their advantage.
Previous year cut-offs serve as benchmarks that help candidates gauge the level of competition and the minimum score required to secure a position in the IBPS RRB Clerk examination. These cut-offs are determined based on various factors, including the difficulty level of the paper, the number of vacancies, and the performance of candidates. Analyzing the cut-off trends over the years can provide valuable insights into the changing patterns of the examination and help aspirants tailor their preparation strategies accordingly.
| State/UT | General | SC/ST/OBC | EWS |
| Andhra Pradesh | 71 | ST – 67.75 | – |
| Arunachal Pradesh | – | – | – |
| Assam | 64.25 | OBC – 61.75 ST – 61.75 SC – 61.25 | – |
| Bihar | 70 | OBC – 70 SC – 63 | 70 |
| Chhattisgarh | – | OBC – 67.25 ST – 56 | – |
| Gujarat | 72.75 | SC – 71.50 ST – 68 | 72.75 |
| Haryana | 75.50 | SC – 70.50 | 75.5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 72.25 | – | – |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 64.50 | – | – |
| Jharkhand | 72.25 | OBC – 72.25 ST – 66.75 | – |
| Karnataka | – | OBC – 67.25 ST – 65 | – |
| Kerala | – | – | – |
| Madhya Pradesh | 70.25 | ST – 64.25 OBC – 70.25 | 70.25 |
| Maharashtra | 68.25 | SC – 68.25 OBC – 68.25 | – |
| Manipur | 62.75 | – | – |
| Meghalaya | – | – | – |
| Mizoram | – | – | – |
| Nagaland | – | – | – |
| Odisha | – | – | 77 |
| Puducherry | – | 65 | – |
| Punjab | 75.25 | – | – |
| Rajasthan | 75 | SC – 71.50 ST – 66.75 OBC – 75 | 75 |
| Tamil Nadu | 61.25 | OBC – 61 | |
| Telangana | 61.5 | OBC – 61.25 ST- 61.50 | 61.50 |
| Tripura | 67 | ST – 55 | – |
| Uttar Pradesh | 76.50 | OBC – 76 | 76.50 |
| Uttarakhand | 75.50 | OBC – 70.75 | – |
| West Bengal | 74.75 | OBC – 71.25 | 72.25 |
| State/UT | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Andhra Pradesh | 65.03 | 55.57 | 53.00 | 62.94 | 62.67 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 59.03 | NA | 35.03 | NA | NA |
| Assam | 62.28 | 52.07 | 51.91 | 56.44 | 57.88 |
| Bihar | 66.53 | 50.57 | 43.97 | 62.66 | 64.57 |
| Chhattisgarh | 64.75 | 52.00 | 41.75 | NA | 61.13 |
| Gujarat | 65.78 | 56.63 | 52.25 | 61.85 | 61.97 |
| Haryana | 69.47 | 56.50 | NA | 61.75 | 67.16 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 69.19 | 57.00 | 56.69 | 60.72 | 64.47 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 60.60 | 50.41 | 47.91 | 57.72 | 55.41 |
| Jharkhand | 66.41 | 51.97 | 53.85 | 62.78 | 60.88 |
| Karnataka | 63.00 | 53.82 | 47.25 | 60.50 | 58.63 |
| Kerala | 68.28 | 52.16 | 40.94 | 65.63 | 57.25 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 65.53 | 54.50 | 48.16 | 64.50 | 62.88 |
| Maharashtra | 67.10 | 62.85 | 47.97 | 64.19 | 63.41 |
| Manipur | 61.13 | 57.10 | 53.94 | NA | NA |
| Meghalaya | 59.03 | NA | 49.16 | NA | NA |
| Mizoram | 54.19 | NA | 53.69 | 56.47 | NA |
| Nagaland | 58.85 | NA | 53.94 | NA | NA |
| Odisha | 63.91 | 50.94 | 41.07 | 63.35 | 59.88 |
| Puducherry | 58.94 | 52.82 | NA | 60.03 | NA |
| Punjab | 69.38 | 54.22 | NA | 60.10 | 65.22 |
| Rajasthan | 68.57 | 55.69 | 51.85 | 66.69 | 65.35 |
| Tamil Nadu | 66.22 | 55.53 | 54.13 | 64.85 | 55.91 |
| Telangana | 63.25 | 56.19 | 54.25 | 62.72 | 59.60 |
| Tripura | 62.28 | 51.82 | 45.60 | NA | 56.03 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 69.63 | 57.94 | 43.22 | 63.47 | 66.41 |
| Uttarakhand | 69.69 | 55.53 | 53.50 | 60.63 | 64.47 |
| West Bengal | 66.57 | 57.41 | 48.22 | 58.91 | 60.22 |
In the competitive landscape of banking examinations like IBPS RRB Clerk, a thorough understanding of previous year cut-offs is essential for successful preparation. By meticulously analyzing the trends, aspirants can devise effective strategies, target their weaknesses, and approach the examination with confidence. Remember, while cut-offs provide valuable insights, a holistic preparation plan that includes consistent practice, continuous learning, and a positive attitude is the ultimate key to cracking the IBPS RRB Clerk examination and securing a promising career in the banking sector.
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