The wait for thousands of banking job aspirants is nearing its end. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to declare the results for the Clerk Mains examination 2025 in the first week of January 2026. This crucial outcome will decide the fate of candidates who successfully cleared the preliminary stage earlier.
IBPS Clerk 2025: Exam Timeline and Key Dates
The selection process for IBPS Clerk 2025 has followed a structured timeline. The preliminary examination was conducted on October 4 and 5, 2025, with its results announced on November 20, 2025. Candidates who qualified then appeared for the mains examination, held on November 29 and December 2, 2025. The admit cards for the mains were released on November 24, 2025. The final provisional allotment of successful candidates to various public sector banks across India is anticipated to take place in March 2026.
State-Wise Expected Cut-Off for IBPS Clerk Mains 2025
While the official cut-off will be confirmed with the result, experts have projected a range of expected scores for the general category. The mains exam is scored out of 100, and candidates must secure marks within their state's specific range to be considered for provisional allotment. These projections help aspirants gauge their performance and plan accordingly.
Here is a look at the state-wise expected cut-off range for general category candidates:
- Andhra Pradesh: 38 to 42
- Arunachal Pradesh: 31 to 36
- Assam: 35 to 40
- Bihar: 40 to 45
- Chhattisgarh: 38 to 43
- Chandigarh: 42 to 47
- Delhi: 40 to 45
- Gujarat: 36 to 41
- Goa: 32 to 37
- Himachal Pradesh: 40 to 45
- Haryana: 42 to 47
- Jammu & Kashmir: 38 to 44
- Jharkhand: 38 to 45
- Kerala: 37 to 44
- Karnataka: 36 to 42
- Madhya Pradesh: 40 to 46
- Maharashtra: 37 to 43
- Manipur: 37 to 42
- Meghalaya: 35 to 40
- Mizoram: 22 to 27
- Odisha: 42 to 48
- Punjab: 43 to 49
- Rajasthan: 40 to 45
- Tamil Nadu: 40 to 46
- Telangana: 38 to 42
- Tripura: 38 to 41
- Uttar Pradesh: 40 to 45
- Uttarakhand: 41 to 45
- West Bengal: 41 to 46
- Sikkim: 25 to 30
Understanding the IBPS Clerk Selection Process
The IBPS Clerk recruitment is a two-tier process comprising preliminary and mains examinations. The prelims serve as a qualifying test, and only those who pass are eligible for the mains exam. The final selection for the posts of Clerk or Customer Service Associate (CSA) is based solely on the marks obtained in the mains examination. This annual recruitment drive is a significant gateway to secure a government banking job in India.
Candidates are advised to keep their registration details handy and regularly check the official IBPS website for the latest updates and the direct link to access their results once declared. They should also refer to official FAQs for precise information regarding the allotment process.
