IBPS PO — result, cut-off, interview, RTI guide (2026)

• IBPS PO covers 11+ PSU banks (excludes SBI, RBI)
• Prelims: qualifying
• Mains: 80% weight in final
• Interview: 20% weight; 100 marks
• Bank allocation by merit + reservation + preference

1. Prelims result + cut-off — ibps.in within 30 days.
2. Mains result + cut-off — In 60-90 days.
3. Interview call letter — For those clearing mains cut-off.
4. Interview at allotted bank centre — Around city of preference.
5. Final result + bank allocation — In 30-45 days post-interview.
6. Re-totalling within 30 days — No re-evaluation.

• IBPS roll number
• Photo ID + Aadhaar
• Educational certificates (for DV)

• Interview marks low without explanation — RTI to IBPS for interview panel composition + scoring rubric.
• Bank allocation different from preference — RTI for allocation algorithm.
• Provisional list excludes you despite cut-off — RTI for tie-breaking + reservation logic.
• Joining delayed > 90 days — RTI to allotted bank for HR process.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of resolution / decision.

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IBPS standard formula since 2015. Reduced interview weightage to limit subjectivity.

Yes — published in personal score card. RTI for panel-wise breakdown.

Merit + reservation + state preference + bank preference. Not linear; RTI extracts logic.

No — SBI conducts its own SBI PO exam.

• All exam guides
• 25 status-check guides
• 25 how-to-apply guides
• 16 rejection-recovery guides
• 32 helplines + grievance routes
• Full RTI Playbook

Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.