IBPS PO Prelims Scorecard 2026: Phase 1 Marks & Answer Key Link Available Soon
📅 27 September 2026
The Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection (IBPS) has generated the backend link for the IBPS PO Prelims Scorecard 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Probationary Officer / Management Trainee Phase 1 preliminary examination conducted on 22nd and 23rd August 2026 will soon be able to download their sectional marks, overall scores, and category-wise qualifying status directly from the official portal at ibps.in.
Following the announcement of the IBPS PO Prelims Results on 23rd September 2026, the release of the scorecard and answer key expected by 28th September 2026 will allow candidates to evaluate their performance in detail. Successful candidates who cross the prescribed cutoff marks will be eligible to write the IBPS PO Mains Exam on 4th October 2026.
IBPS PO 2026 Important Exam Dates & Event Schedule
Candidates preparing for the upcoming phases of the recruitment process should keep track of the complete timeline given below:
- Official Notification Release: 1st July 2026
- Online Application Window: 1st July 2026 to 26th July 2026
- Pre-Exam Training (PET): 10th August to 15th August 2026
- IBPS PO Prelims Exam Dates: 22nd & 23rd August 2026
- IBPS PO Prelims Result Declaration: 23rd September 2026
- IBPS PO Prelims Scorecard Release Date: Expected by 28th September 2026
- IBPS PO Prelims Answer Key Release: Expected by 28th September 2026
- IBPS PO Mains Exam Date: 4th October 2026
- Personality Test / Interview Phase: November / December 2026
- Provisional Allotment: January 2027
How to Check and Download IBPS PO Prelims Scorecard 2026
Follow these step-by-step instructions to download your IBPS PO Phase 1 marks scorecard once the official link is activated on the candidate portal:
- Visit the official website of the Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection at www.ibps.in.
- Click on the CRP PO/MT section available on the home page navigation menu.
- Select the link titled 'IBPS PO/MT Phase I Scorecard 2026'.
- Enter your login credentials including your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY).
- Enter the security Captcha Code shown on the login screen.
- Click the 'Submit' or 'Login' button to view your scorecard.
- Your complete scorecard along with sectional marks and cutoff scores will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the PDF copy and print out a physical copy for future recruitment procedures.
Details Mentioned on the IBPS PO Scorecard 2026
Upon accessing your individual result card, verify all the personal and examination details listed on it. The IBPS PO Prelims scorecard contains the following crucial details:
- Candidate Name: Full name of the applicant as submitted during registration.
- Roll Number & Registration Number: Unique identification credentials assigned for the exam.
- Category & Sub-Category: General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, or PwBD category status.
- Exam Date & Shift: Specific date and session timing of the prelims exam attempt.
- State / UT Applied For: Selected region or state preference for recruitment.
- Sectional Marks Obtained: Individual marks scored in English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
- Overall Score Scored: Total normalized marks achieved out of 100.
- Sectional Cutoff Marks: Minimum qualifying threshold for each test section.
- Overall Cutoff Marks: Total score needed to qualify for the Mains examination stage.
What Details Are Provided in the IBPS PO Answer Key 2026?
Along with the scorecard release, IBPS releases the candidate response sheets and answer key details. By logging in, candidates can check:
- Questions presented in their specific slot and shift.
- Options chosen by the candidate during the online exam.
- Correct answer keys sanctioned by the exam conducting body.
- Total calculated raw marks vs normalized scores.
Overview of IBPS PO Selection Process 2026
The recruitment process for Probationary Officers in participating public sector banks involves three distinct stages:
- Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination: Qualifying online exam consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks (Duration: 60 minutes with 20 minutes allocated per section).
- Stage 2 - Mains Examination: Objective test of 200 marks along with a Descriptive Paper (Essay & Letter Writing) of 25 marks. Marks obtained in the Mains exam are considered for final merit listing.
- Stage 3 - Interview & Personality Test: Conducted for Mains qualified candidates carrying 100 marks. Final selection is based on a weighted score ratio of 80:20 between Mains and Interview marks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the IBPS PO Prelims Scorecard 2026 be available?
The backend link for the IBPS PO Prelims scorecard has been generated, and the official download link is expected to be activated by 28th September 2026.
What credentials are required to check the IBPS PO marks?
Candidates require their Registration Number or Roll Number and Date of Birth or Password to log in and download their marks card.
Will negative marking reflect on the scorecard?
Yes, the scores displayed on the scorecard are calculated after applying a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong response submitted in the preliminary exam, followed by normalization across multiple shifts.