IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Cut Off 2026: 7 Powerful Tips
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IBPS Clerk ESM/DESM Mains Cut-Off 2025 — CRP CSA-XV
Read the IBPS provisional-allotment notice dated 2 March 2026 for the 2025 recruitment cycle. Annexure B on PDF page 40 lists minimum scores out of 100, including ESM and DESM. This copy is hosted by ExamTune.
IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Cut Off 2026 depends on the State/UT, ESM or DESM category, examination stage, vacancies and candidates’ performance. This guide includes actual previous-year ESM/DESM Mains cut-off tables for the 2025 and 2024 recruitment cycles, source PDFs and guidance on reading Prelims and allotment scores.
The 2026 recruitment is IBPS CRP-CSA-XVI for Customer Service Associates. Recruitment year and result year can differ: a notice issued in 2026 may belong to the 2025 recruitment cycle.
Quick Answer: Compare your score with the same State/UT, category, stage and recruitment cycle. The historical Mains tables below use minimum provisional-allotment scores out of 100.
View 2025 ESM/DESM cut-off | View 2024 ESM/DESM cut-off | View reported Prelims data
IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Cut Off 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | IBPS CRP-CSA-XVI 2026 |
| Post | Customer Service Associate |
| Category | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM), as applicable |
| Stages | Prelims + Mains |
| Prelims | 10–11 October 2026; 100 questions for 100 marks |
| Mains | 27 December 2026; 160 questions for 200 marks |
| Final Merit | Based on Main Examination marks, converted out of 100 for provisional allotment |
| LPT | Qualifying in nature, where applicable |
| Official Authority | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Official Cut-Off Status | Check the CRP-CSA-XVI result and scorecard for official 2026 cut-off figures; historical tables below belong to earlier cycles. |
IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Cut Off: Previous-Year ESM/DESM Tables
These tables reproduce the minimum scores for initial provisional allotment. Keep this allotment round consistent when comparing years.
IBPS Clerk ESM/DESM Mains Cut Off 2025: CRP-CSA-XV
| State/UT | ESM | DESM |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 37.38 | NA |
| Andhra Pradesh | 30.00 | 26.50 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 23.25 | NA |
| Assam | 20.13 | 19.63 |
| Bihar | 22.13 | 21.50 |
| Chhattisgarh | 23.00 | NA |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | NA | NA |
| Delhi | 37.38 | 28.00 |
| Goa | 18.50 | NA |
| Gujarat | 23.25 | 18.88 |
| Haryana | 25.25 | 34.25 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 31.50 | NA |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 32.63 | 33.25 |
| Jharkhand | 24.50 | 25.75 |
| Karnataka | 15.75 | 33.75 |
| Kerala | 29.88 | 19.75 |
| Ladakh | NA | NA |
| Lakshadweep | NA | NA |
| Madhya Pradesh | 26.38 | 30.00 |
| Maharashtra | 20.38 | 22.50 |
| Manipur | 27.63 | NA |
| Meghalaya | NA | NA |
| Mizoram | 25.13 | NA |
| Nagaland | 19.25 | NA |
| Odisha | 26.25 | 16.50 |
| Puducherry | NA | NA |
| Punjab | 27.25 | NA |
| Rajasthan | 29.38 | 26.00 |
| Sikkim | NA | NA |
| Tamil Nadu | 19.25 | 19.00 |
| Telangana | 18.00 | NA |
| Tripura | 22.50 | NA |
| Uttar Pradesh | 21.75 | 23.50 |
| Uttarakhand | 34.50 | 37.13 |
| West Bengal | 15.88 | 24.75 |
Source: IBPS notice dated 2 March 2026, Annexure B, page 40 (copy hosted by Adda247).
NA: The notice defines this as no vacancy or no candidate available. Chandigarh is not listed in the 2 March 2026 table because the notice states that its allotment was kept on hold.
IBPS Clerk ESM/DESM Mains Cut Off 2024: CRP-CSA-XIV
| State/UT | ESM | DESM |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | NA | NA |
| Andhra Pradesh | 27.00 | 23.88 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | NA | NA |
| Assam | 17.63 | NA |
| Bihar | 27.38 | 21.75 |
| Chandigarh | 36.00 | NA |
| Chhattisgarh | 19.25 | NA |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | NA | NA |
| Delhi | 27.00 | 21.75 |
| Goa | 22.50 | NA |
| Gujarat | 19.50 | 21.00 |
| Haryana | 32.13 | 18.00 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 23.50 | NA |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 26.25 | NA |
| Jharkhand | 22.50 | NA |
| Karnataka | 17.25 | NA |
| Kerala | 26.50 | NA |
| Ladakh | NA | NA |
| Lakshadweep | NA | NA |
| Madhya Pradesh | 16.88 | 22.50 |
| Maharashtra | 16.25 | 19.38 |
| Manipur | NA | NA |
| Meghalaya | NA | NA |
| Mizoram | NA | NA |
| Nagaland | NA | NA |
| Odisha | 24.25 | 17.88 |
| Puducherry | NA | NA |
| Punjab | 25.75 | 23.13 |
| Rajasthan | 25.63 | 27.00 |
| Sikkim | NA | NA |
| Tamil Nadu | 17.25 | 22.50 |
| Telangana | 23.38 | 30.00 |
| Tripura | 33.75 | NA |
| Uttar Pradesh | 24.88 | 17.13 |
| Uttarakhand | 26.38 | NA |
| West Bengal | 23.63 | 21.63 |
Source: IBPS notice dated 1 April 2025, Annexure B, page 40 (copy hosted by Testbook).
NA: This notice lists three possible reasons: no vacancy, no candidate available, or filled by horizontal vacancy. NA is not a zero-mark cut-off.
Read the correct table: The source PDFs also contain maximum scores and reserve-list tables. Use the table headed Minimum scores under Provisional Allotment when checking the initial allotment cut-off. Historical scores do not predict a guaranteed future selection score.
Is There a Separate IBPS Clerk Cut Off for ESM and DESM?
The allotment notices above display separate columns for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM). Read the column applicable to your candidature. One category’s cut-off cannot be substituted for the other.
Important: A cut-off claim is incomplete unless it identifies the recruitment cycle, State/UT, category, stage, marks scale and allotment round.
IBPS Clerk ESM Cut Off 2026: Preparation Target
Use historical cut-offs to understand the range of scores in your category and State/UT. Any expected cut-off must explain its evidence, including vacancies, paper difficulty and candidate performance. A fixed number of extra marks above an old cut-off cannot guarantee selection.
Mock-Test Preparation Target:
Track accuracy, sectional performance and improvement across several mocks. Compare scores only when the marks scale and test difficulty are reasonably comparable; a coaching mock score is not an official IBPS normalized score.
IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Prelims Cut Off 2026
Prelims shortlists candidates for Mains. Its marks do not enter the final merit score. Check the applicable sectional and overall qualifying requirements in the official scorecard. The examination has 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes.
Previous-Year Prelims ESM Cut-Off: Reported Data
| Recruitment year | State | Category | Prelims cut-off / 100 | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Uttar Pradesh | ESM | 56.00 | Secondary-source report |
Source: Adda247’s IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024 table reports this figure. The underlying official scorecard has not been independently verified for this entry; it is therefore labelled reported data. It is not a complete State-wise ESM/DESM Prelims table.
Use an official scorecard showing the year, State, category and stage to verify additional entries. Missing verified data should be described as unavailable for verification, rather than assigned a guessed score or labelled NA.
Prelims Strategy: Clear the sectional requirements while improving overall accuracy. Read the complete IBPS Clerk syllabus and examination pattern for subject-wise preparation.
IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Mains Cut Off 2026
Mains is crucial because the Online Main Examination marks are considered for provisional allotment. Prelims helps candidates reach Mains, but it does not contribute to the final merit score.
Therefore, do not wait for the Prelims result to start General/Financial Awareness, advanced Quantitative Aptitude or higher-level Reasoning practice.
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The Main Examination has 160 questions for 200 marks, with a total duration of 125 minutes. It covers General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude. See the detailed Mains syllabus and pattern.
200 marks versus 100 marks: The examination total is 200, while IBPS converts Mains marks out of 100 for provisional allotment. Compare the historical tables with the corresponding official converted score. An attempted-question count or an unnormalized mock score is not directly comparable.
Prelims Cut Off vs Mains Cut Off: What Is the Difference?
| Point | Prelims Cut Off | Mains Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Shortlisting for Mains | Used for provisional allotment |
| Examination total | 100 marks | 200 marks |
| Cut-off scale used here | Reported Prelims entry out of 100 | Official allotment scores converted out of 100 |
| Added to Final Merit | No | Yes |
| Correct Comparison | Same stage, State/UT and category | Same stage, State/UT and category |
7 Factors Affecting IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Cut Off 2026
- State/UT vacancies: Vacancy levels can change competition.
- Number of candidates: More serious candidates may increase the competitive benchmark.
- Exam difficulty: An easier or harder paper can influence scores.
- Category: Always check your applicable category data.
- State-wise competition: One state’s cut-off should not automatically become another state’s target.
- Normalization: Scores are processed according to the applicable IBPS procedure.
- Overall performance: Candidate performance during the recruitment cycle also matters.
Previous Year IBPS Clerk ESM Cut Off: How to Use It
- Select the cycle: Check the CRP number as well as the recruitment year.
- Find your State/UT: Use its ESM or DESM column, as applicable.
- Match the stage and score scale: Compare Prelims with Prelims and converted Mains scores with converted Mains scores.
- Check the round: Initial allotment, eligibility for the reserve list and subsequent allotment from that list are different references.
- Read the footnotes: Preserve the notice’s meaning of NA and any State-specific qualification.
Compare changes alongside vacancies and paper difficulty. A lower historical cut-off alone is not a sufficient reason to choose a State; local-language proficiency and other eligibility conditions also matter.
For later allotment rounds, read the IBPS Clerk reserve-list guide and its relevant notices.
Data Accuracy Note: Use the exact category shown in the source. Do not fill an ESM/DESM data gap with a General-category cut-off. Keep estimated, secondary-source and verified official figures clearly labelled.
How to Score Above the IBPS Clerk ESM Cut Off?
- Prioritise accuracy: Avoid unnecessary guesses and negative marks.
- Solve PYQs: Practice previous year questions topic-wise and revise difficult questions.
- Analyse mocks: Find wrong answers, slow questions and easy questions you missed.
- Prepare Mains early: Do not postpone GA, DI and difficult Reasoning until the Prelims result.
- Fix weak sections: Do not depend completely on one strong subject.
Simple Improvement Cycle:
Concept → Practice → Sectional Test → Error Analysis → Timed Practice → Full Mock → Revision
Documents Matter Even After Clearing the Cut Off
Clearing the IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Cut Off 2026 alone does not complete recruitment. Candidates claiming ESM benefits must also fulfil the prescribed eligibility and document requirements.
Read:
IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Eligibility 2026
and
IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Documents Required 2026
Related IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Guides
Continue your preparation with these important ESM guides:
Official IBPS Source
Use the official CRP-CSA-XVI notification for recruitment rules, examination pattern and the conversion of Mains marks. Results and scorecards should be checked through the official IBPS website.
The historical tables are taken from the IBPS allotment notices linked immediately below each table. Those PDF copies are hosted by Adda247 and Testbook; the publishing authority of the notices is IBPS.
Final Verdict
Use the IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen Cut Off 2026 guide to compare the right State/UT, category and recruitment cycle. Start with the actual previous-year tables, read the source notes and keep Prelims, Mains and reserve-list scores separate.
Historical cut-offs help with planning; selection also depends on the applicable qualifying criteria, vacancies, eligibility, document verification and local-language requirements.
Disclaimer:
Expected cut-off and safe-score discussions are preparation guidance only. Final recruitment rules, results and cut-offs should always be checked from official IBPS sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBPS Clerk Ex-Servicemen cut-off?
It is the qualifying or allotment score applicable to ESM candidates for a particular State/UT, recruitment cycle and examination stage. Prelims cut-offs and Mains provisional-allotment cut-offs serve different purposes. There is no single ESM cut-off for every State and stage.
Where can I check the official IBPS Clerk ESM cut-off for 2026?
Check the CRP-CSA-XVI result, scorecard and relevant provisional-allotment notice on ibps.in when released. Match the State/UT, category and examination stage. The 2024 and 2025 tables in this article belong to earlier recruitment cycles.
Why is the 2025 Mains cut-off shown in a notice issued in 2026?
Recruitment year and result year can differ. The 2 March 2026 notice is for CRP-CSA-XV, the 2025 recruitment cycle. Similarly, the 1 April 2025 notice is for CRP-CSA-XIV, the 2024 cycle. Neither table is the CRP-CSA-XVI 2026 recruitment cut-off.
What were the Uttar Pradesh ESM and DESM Mains cut-offs in 2024 and 2025?
For the 2024 recruitment cycle, Uttar Pradesh recorded 24.88 for ESM and 17.13 for DESM. For the 2025 cycle, the scores were 21.75 for ESM and 23.50 for DESM. These are minimum initial provisional-allotment scores out of 100, not Prelims scores.
Are the IBPS Clerk ESM and DESM cut-offs the same?
The allotment notices show separate ESM and DESM columns, and their scores can differ. Use the column applicable to your candidature under the recruitment notification. Do not substitute a General-category or ESM score for a missing DESM entry.
Are the previous-year IBPS Clerk Mains cut-offs out of 100 or 200?
The historical allotment scores in this article are out of 100. The Mains examination carries 200 marks, which IBPS converts to a scale of 100 for provisional allotment. Compare the tables with the corresponding official converted score, rather than a raw mock-test score.
Are IBPS Clerk Prelims marks counted in final selection?
No. Prelims is used to shortlist candidates for Mains. Final provisional allotment is based on Mains scores, subject to vacancies, eligibility and other applicable requirements. Local-language proficiency requirements must also be met where applicable.
What does NA mean in the ESM/DESM cut-off tables?
In the 2025-cycle notice, NA means no vacancy or no candidate available. The 2024-cycle notice also includes entries filled by horizontal vacancy. Follow the footnote for the relevant table. NA is not a zero cut-off and does not mean that every applicant qualified.
Is complete State-wise ESM/DESM Prelims cut-off data available here?
No. This article includes one reported entry: Uttar Pradesh ESM Prelims 2024 at 56 out of 100, as published by Adda247. Its underlying official scorecard has not been independently verified. This is secondary-source data, not a complete verified State-wise Prelims table.
Does scoring above a previous-year ESM cut-off guarantee selection?
No. A previous-year cut-off is a reference, not a guaranteed selection score. The applicable cut-off can change with vacancies, candidates' performance and other factors. Selection also depends on the current recruitment rules, merit, preferences and eligibility requirements.
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