Understanding IBPS RRB PO Prelims Cut-off Scores 2021

The year 2021 was a significant one for the Indian Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) recruitment process, particularly for the Pyramid of Recruitment (RRB PO) Prelims. After the announcement of the IBPS PO Prelims results for 2022, candidates are eager to know what the expected cut-off for the Prelims of 2021 might have been.

Cutoff Scores for IBPS PO Prelims 2022

The cutoff scores for the IBPS PO Prelims 2022, categorized according to different social categories, are as follows:

UR: 49.75 OBC: 49.5 EWS: 49.75 SC: 46.75 ST: 40.75 OC: 32.75 VI: 24.75 ID: 19.5 HI: 17.5

With these scores, let's delve into the expected cut-off for the 2021 IBPS RRB PO Prelims.

Expected Cut-off Scores for IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2021

The 2021 IBPS RRB PO Prelims saw a variety of performance levels across different shifts. However, given that there were still four shifts left and the level of most shifts was moderate, the expected cut-off for the 2021 examination will likely be lower compared to previous years. The rationale behind this prediction is as follows:

Lower Applicant Count: With fewer applicants, the competition is expected to be reduced, leading to a lower cut-off. High Vacancies: The availability of more vacancies increases the chances of higher cut-off scores. Completed Shifts: Most shifts completed at the time of prediction had moderate difficulty levels, indicating a possible lower cut-off.

Considering these factors, I predict the cut-off to be around 50-52 for General Category candidates.

Factors Influencing Cut-off Scores

The overall cut-off scores and sectional cut-offs for the IBPS PO Prelims are influenced by several key factors:

Number of Candidates Appeared: A smaller number of candidates often results in a lower cut-off. Exam Difficulty Level: A moderate to easy level of the exam usually leads to a lower cut-off. Number of Vacancies: More vacancies generally result in a lower cut-off as banks intend to shortlist more candidates. Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern: Changes in the exam pattern over the years have also influenced the cut-off scores.

The IBPS PO exam consists of three stages:

Preliminary Examination: This is the first stage, consisting of Objective Questions based on English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning. Main Examination : This is the second stage, which includes both Objective and Descriptive Questions. Interview: The final stage, where candidates are evaluated based on their personal and professional skills.

Preliminary Examination Pattern for 2021

The 2021 IBPS RRB PO Prelims consisted of the following pattern:

Exam Duration: 60 minutes, equally divided into 20 minutes for each section.

Section-wise Breakdown:

English Language: 100 marks, 50 questions Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks Logical Reasoning: 50 questions, 50 marks

Marks and Negative Marking: Each question carries 1 mark, and 0.5 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.

Cutoff Scores of Previous Years

Here are the cut-off scores for the Prelims of different categories in 2020:

UR: 37.5 OBC: 42.5 EWS: 37.5 SC: 30.5 ST: 27.5 OC: 23.5 VI: 17.5 ID: 10.5 HI: 7.5

And for 2019:

UR: 38.75 OBC: 42.25 EWS: 38.75 SC: 34.25 ST: 29.25 OC: 24.25 VI: 18.75 ID: 11.25 HI: 8.75

Changes Introduced in Mains Examination

The Mains examination of the IBPS PO 2021 saw several changes compared to previous years:

Increased Exam Duration: The Mains examination was extended to 3 hours and 30 minutes. Merged Sections: The Computer Awareness section was merged with the Logical Reasoning section. Renamed Sections: Quantitative Aptitude was renamed as Data Interpretation and Analysis. New Question Pattern: The objective type consists of 155 questions, and the descriptive exam includes two questions.

Section-wise Weightage:

SectionWeightage Data Interpretation and Analysis50 marks Logical Reasoning50 marks English Language50 marks

The preliminary exam results are the stepping stones for the next stage, the mains examination, where candidates who clear the cut-off will proceed further. Penalization for incorrect answers is set at 0.5 marks deducted for every wrong response.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the IBPS RRB PO Prelims and Mains examinations are crucial stages in the recruitment process of the Bank Probationary Officers. Understanding and predicting cut-off scores is important for candidates as it helps in strategizing their preparation and improving their chances of selection. With the aforementioned factors and historical data, it is possible to make an informed estimate of the expected cut-off scores for the 2021 examination.

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