RBI Assistant Cut Off 2026: Prelims Expected Cut-Off Marks || 11th April

Cut‑off marks are the most decisive factor in competitive exams like RBI Assistant. They represent the minimum score required to qualify for the next stage and vary by state, category, and exam difficulty. For aspirants, analyzing previous year cut‑offs is essential to set realistic targets and plan preparation strategies. In this blog, we provide a detailed look at RBI Assistant Cut Off 2026 expectations along with state‑wise and category‑wise previous year cut‑off trends for both Prelims and Mains.

RBI Assistant Cut Off 2026 Overview

RBI releases both state-wise and category-wise RBI Assistant Cut-Off marks along with the mark sheet and scorecard at www.rbi.org.in in PDF format. The cut-off is the minimum mark that a candidate needs to secure to qualify for the RBI Assistant Exam. Cut-off marks are extremely helpful in formulating a preparation strategy for upcoming stages.

In this article, we have covered the RBI Assistant expected cut-off for the Prelims Examination based on previous year trends and student feedback from today’s exam.

RBI Assistant Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026

Based on trends from previous years and the difficulty level reported by candidates across all shifts on 11th April 2026, the expected category-wise Prelims cut-off for RBI Assistant 2026 has been updated below.

⚠️ Disclaimer: These are estimated figures based on previous year cut-offs and today’s reported difficulty level across shifts. Official cut-offs will be released by RBI after result declaration. PracticeMock will update this page with official figures as soon as they are available.

RBI Zone	General	OBC	SC	ST
Ahmedabad	90–96	87–93	82–88	78–84
Bengaluru	89–95	86–92	81–87	77–83
Bhopal	91–97	88–94	83–89	79–85
Bhubaneswar	93–99	90–96	85–91	81–87
Chandigarh	91–97	88–94	83–89	79–85
Chennai	88–94	85–91	80–86	76–82
Guwahati	89–95	86–92	81–87	77–83
Hyderabad	92–98	89–95	84–90	80–86
Jaipur	93–99	90–96	85–91	81–87
Jammu	90–96	87–93	82–88	78–84
Kanpur & Lucknow	92–98	89–95	84–90	80–86
Kolkata	93–99	90–96	85–91	81–87
Mumbai	88–93	85–90	80–85	76–81
Nagpur	91–96	88–93	83–88	79–84
New Delhi	92–99	89–96	84–91	80–87
Patna	93–99	90–96	85–91	81–87
Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi	92–97	89–94	84–89	80–85

How these are estimated:

• OBC cut-offs are typically 3–5 marks lower than General
• SC cut-offs are typically 8–10 marks lower than General
• ST cut-offs are typically 12–14 marks lower than General

These gaps are consistent with RBI Assistant cut-off patterns from 2023 and earlier years.

Factors Affecting RBI Assistant Cut Off

Several factors influence the cut‑off each year. These include:

• State‑wise vacancies
• Exam difficulty level in each shift
• Number of candidates appearing per shift

By analyzing these, aspirants can better estimate the competition level and set preparation benchmarks.

Steps to Check RBI Assistant Cut Off

Candidates can check the official cut‑off by following these steps:

1. Visit the RBI Careers Page.
2. Navigate to the latest notifications.
3. Find the RBI Assistant Cut Off 2026 PDF link.
4. Download and save the PDF for reference.

This ensures you have the official and most accurate data.

RBI Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2023 (State‑Wise)

The Prelims cut‑off is out of 100 marks. Below is the state‑wise and category‑wise data for 2023.

State / Zone	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Gen
Ahmedabad	–	84.50	90.25	92.00	94.00
Bangalore	84.75	84.00	87.75	87.25	91.00
Bhopal	–	83.75	–	94.00	95.50
Chandigarh	90.75	88.50	92.75	94.25	96.50
Chennai	92.25	–	94.50	88.00	95.00

Analysis: Chandigarh recorded the highest cut‑off at 96.50 (UR), showing intense competition in urban centers.

RBI Assistant Mains Cut Off 2023 (State‑Wise)

The Mains cut‑off is out of 200 marks.

State / Zone	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Gen
Ahmedabad	–	98.75	110.75	113.50	116.25
Bengaluru	95.25	87.00	104.75	105.00	111.25
Bhopal	–	91.75	–	115.75	120.50
Chandigarh	102.50	99.25	108.50	117.75	126.75
Chennai	109.25	–	118.50	99.50	120.75

Analysis: Chandigarh again topped with 126.75 (UR), highlighting consistency in high competition.

RBI Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2022 (State‑Wise)

Zone	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Ahmedabad	87.25	82.25	82.25	74.50	82.75
Bengaluru	82.75	82.25	76.75	71.00	80.00
Bhopal	89.50	–	80.25	76.00	87.00
Chandigarh	90.75	84.75	80.25	80.25	87.50
Chennai	87.75	86.00	80.50	–	77.75

Analysis: Cut‑offs in 2022 were slightly lower compared to 2023, reflecting exam difficulty variations.

RBI Assistant Mains Cut Off 2022 (State‑Wise)

Office	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	GEN
Ahmedabad	107.75	94.75	110.50	107.75	120.00
Bengaluru	92.50	85.75	105.00	98.50	105.00
Bhopal	96.00	94.50	–	106.50	119.25
Chandigarh	98.75	102.00	109.25	117.50	124.75
Chennai	97.75	–	115.50	93.25	121.25

Analysis: Chandigarh and Kolkata consistently show higher cut‑offs, demanding stronger preparation.

RBI Assistant Previous Year Trends (2019–2017)

Tables for 2019, 2017, and 2016 show similar patterns:

• Urban centers like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Kolkata have higher cut‑offs.
• Smaller zones often record lower cut‑offs, reflecting fewer candidates and lower competition.

These trends help aspirants set realistic targets depending on their state.

Conclusion

The RBI Assistant Cut Off 2026 will depend on vacancies, exam difficulty, and candidate performance. By studying previous year cut‑offs, aspirants can set realistic goals and prepare strategically. Focus on scoring sections, attempt regular mock tests, and aim above the average cut‑off of your state to secure success.

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