RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Cutoff Marks 2026 – Office-wise and Category-wise Scores Released
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The Reserve Bank of India has released the preliminary examination cutoff marks for the Assistant recruitment (Panel Year 2025). The cutoff scores vary by RBI office location and candidate category, including separate thresholds for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, and EXS categories. Candidates who scored at or above their respective category cutoff in their assigned office are eligible to advance to the main examination.
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What are the office-wise cutoff marks?
Cutoff marks have been set for 17 RBI offices across India. The highest cutoff for General category candidates was 96.75 marks at Chandigarh, while the lowest was 90.00 marks at Bengaluru. SC category cutoffs ranged from 86.25 (Mumbai) to 93.00 (Hyderabad and Kolkata). ST category cutoffs varied from 81.25 (Ahmedabad) to 89.00 (Jaipur). OBC category cutoffs ranged from 90.00 (Mumbai) to 96.00 (Thiruvananthapuram). EWS category cutoffs varied from 83.00 (Chennai) to 95.00 (Patna). PwBD category cutoffs ranged from 58.50 (Guwahati and Hyderabad) to 85.75 (Bhopal). EXS category cutoffs varied across different subcategories with marks ranging from 1.75 to 86.25.
Category-wise Sectional Cutoff Marks
| Category | English Language (30) | Numerical Ability (35) | Reasoning Ability (35) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWS / General | 12.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwBD-A / PwBD-C / EXS-2 | 10.50 | 12.25 | 12.25 |
| PwBD-B | 3.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| PwBD-D&E / EXS-1 | 1.50 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
How to check the result?
- Visit the official IBPS registration portal using the login credentials provided during application
- Navigate to the RBI Assistant February 2026 section
- Download your preliminary score card using the dedicated score card portal link
- Check if your total marks meet or exceed the cutoff for your category and assigned office
- Candidates who qualify will be eligible to appear for the main examination
What should candidates know about the cutoff?
Candidates must score at or above the cutoff marks specified for their category and office location to qualify for the main examination. The cutoff marks are calculated based on the difficulty level of the preliminary exam and the number of vacancies available. Some offices show no vacancy (marked with a dash) for certain categories, meaning no cutoff was applied. For certain categories marked with an asterisk (*), all qualified candidates have been merit-listed, and the candidate list cannot be extended further. Sectional cutoff marks must also be met in English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability sections as per the candidate's category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cutoff mark for General category at Delhi?
The cutoff mark for General category candidates at New Delhi is 95.25 marks in the preliminary examination.
Do all RBI offices have the same cutoff marks?
No, cutoff marks vary significantly by office location and candidate category. For example, the General category cutoff ranges from 90.00 at Bengaluru to 96.75 at Chandigarh. Each office has its own cutoff based on the number of vacancies and candidate performance.
What is the sectional cutoff for General category candidates?
General category candidates must score at least 12.00 marks in English Language, 14.00 marks in Numerical Ability, and 14.00 marks in Reasoning Ability out of their respective maximum marks.
What does the asterisk (*) mark mean in the cutoff table?
The asterisk (*) indicates that all qualified candidates in that category for that office have been merit-listed, and the candidate list cannot be extended further. This means no additional candidates can be added even if they meet the cutoff.
What does a dash (-) in the cutoff table mean?
A dash (-) indicates that there was no vacancy for that particular category at that office, so no cutoff was applied and no candidates were selected from that category-office combination.
How can I download my preliminary score card?
You can download your preliminary score card by logging into the IBPS registration portal using your application credentials and accessing the dedicated score card download link provided for RBI Assistant February 2026.
What is the cutoff for PwBD category candidates?
PwBD cutoff marks vary by office and PwBD subcategory (A, B, C, D&E). For example, at Bhopal, PwBD-A cutoff is 85.75, PwBD-B is 50.50, and PwBD-D&E is 52.75. Candidates should check their specific office and subcategory cutoff.
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