Canara Bank PO: Detailed Guide on Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Salary, and More

Canara Bank PO (Probationary Officer) is an officer role in finance, billing, accounting, investment, and marketing, among others. It is a Junior Scale Grade I post and is one of the fastest-developing career options in bank jobs. One who wants to get recruited as a Probationary Officer (PO) can join through Canara Bank PGDBF (Post Graduation Diploma in Banking and Finance). It is a uniquely designed one-year Training Course offered by Manipal Global Educational Service Private Limited, Bengaluru, and NITTE Education International Private Limited, Greater Noida.

Additionally, Canara Bank Exam 2024 for Probationary Officers (PO) through the IBPS PO exam as well. This exam consists of Prelims, Mains, and an interview through which the candidates are selected for various banks in India.

Canara Bank PO Recruitment 2024 Overview

Here is the overview of the Canara Bank PO Recruitment based on previous released notification:

Organization	Canara Bank
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)
Vacancy	800 (approx)
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Exam Mode	Stage 1: Online Mode Stage 2: Offline Mode
Recruitment Process	Stage 1: Online Examination Stage 2: Group Discussion & Personal Interview
Education Qualification	Applicants for the general category must graduate with at least 60% of their class in any field from an accredited university. It takes 55% or comparable grades from just about any recognized institution of higher learning to qualify for a reserved category, such as SC, ST, and PWD.
Age Limit	20 years to 30 years
Salary	₹36,000 – ₹40,746
Official website	canarabank.com

Canara Bank PO Notification 2024

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*Based on IBPS PO Notification 2022*

The official notification for the Canara Bank PO 2024 is released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on August 2, 2022. This notification will provide detailed information about the eligibility criteria, exam dates, selection process, and vacancies for the Probationary Officer (PO) positions. Below are the detail based on the previously released notification.

The Canara Bank PO recruitment notification for 800 Probationary Officers in Junior Management Scale Grade- I on completing the Post-Graduation Diploma in Banking and Finance (PGDBF) Course has been released by Canara Bank. As per the notification, the Registration begins in the August 2, 2022 and ends in March 31, 2024 with or without giving any notice. The Payment for Registration is made Online. Registration can be made in the career section of Canara Bank’s official website.

The Call letter for the Online Examination – Preliminary will be received on the October 2022. The Online Examination – Main will take place on the November 2022.

Canara Bank PO 2024 Exam Dates

The official notification for the Canara Bank PO 2024 exam dates is expected to be released soon. Once the notification is out, it will provide detailed information on key dates, including the opening and closing dates for online registration, the date for the online written examination, and the admit card release date.

Candidates are advised to keep checking the official Canara Bank website for updates and to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying. The selection process typically includes an Online Exam and Group Discussion & Interview.

Important Events	Date
On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates	Aug 02, 2022 to Aug 22, 2022
Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online)	Aug 02, 2022 to Aug 22, 2022
Download of call letters for Pre-Exam Training	September/October 2022
Conduct of Pre-Exam Training	September/October 2022
Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary	October 2022
Online Examination – Preliminary	October 2022
Result of Online exam – Preliminary	November 2022
Download of Call letter for Online exam – Main	November 2022
Online Examination – Main	November 2022
Declaration of Result – Main	December 2022
Download of call letters for interview	January/ February 2023
Conduct of interview	January/February 2023
Provisional Allotment	April 2023

Canara Bank PO Application 2024

As immediately as the announcement is made public, the Canara Bank PO enrollment program commences. After verifying that you fulfill all of the requirements, you must begin the enrollment process and complete the employment application. To submit the registration, the application fees must be paid. Applicants could complete every one of these tasks directly on the official webpage.

Pre-Requisites for Applying Online

Before you apply online, make sure you have the following ready:

1. Scanned Documents:

• Photograph: (Size: 4.5cm × 3.5cm)
• Signature
• Left Thumb Impression: If you don’t have a left thumb, use your right thumb. If both thumbs are missing, use any finger from your left hand, starting with the forefinger. If there are no fingers on your left hand, use a finger from your right hand. If no fingers are available, use the left toe. Specify which finger and hand/toe you are using in the uploaded document.
• Handwritten Declaration: The declaration must be in your handwriting and in English. If you can’t write, type the declaration and add your left-hand thumb impression (or right-hand if left isn’t available) below it.

2. Signature Rules:

• Don’t use CAPITAL LETTERS for your signature.
• Make sure the thumb impression is clear and not smudged.

3. Text for Handwritten Declaration:

“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

• The declaration must be in your handwriting and not in CAPITAL LETTERS.

4. Online Payment:

• Ensure you have the details/documents needed to make the online payment of the application fee/intimation charges.

5. Email ID:

• You need a valid personal email ID, which should be kept active until the results are declared. IBPS will send notifications to download call letters for the examination to this email. Do not share your email ID with anyone else.
• If you don’t have a personal email ID, create a new one before applying online.

6. Application Fees:

• SC/ST/PWBD candidates: Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST)
• All others: Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST)

Note: Bank transaction charges for online payment of application fees/intimation charges will be borne by the candidate.

How to Apply Online for Canara Bank PO (CRP-PO/MT-XII)

The Canara Bank PO notification for 2024 is available on above section. Online applications are accepted at Canara Bank’s official web page from experienced applicants. For instructions on how to register again for Canara Bank PO 2024, refer to the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the Official Website:

• Go to the IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
• On the Home Page, click on the link “CRP PO/MT”.
• Then, click on “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-PROBATIONARY OFFICERS/MANAGEMENT TRAINEES (CRP-PO/MT-XII)” to open the online application form.

Step 2: Register for New Account:

• Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION”.
• Enter your basic information to register.
• The system will generate a provisional registration number and password, which will be displayed on the screen and sent via Email and SMS. Note these down.
• You can use this provisional registration number and password to reopen and edit your saved application data if needed.

Step 3: Upload Required Documents:

• Upload the following documents as per the specified guidelines:
  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Left thumb impression
  • A handwritten declaration

Step 4: Fill Out the Application Form:

• Carefully fill in the online application form yourself.
• Use the “SAVE AND NEXT” feature to check and modify your details before final submission.
• Once you click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION”, no changes can be made.
• Visually impaired candidates must ensure the accuracy of their application before submission.

Canara Bank PO Application Fees 2024

The Application Fee for the candidates has been classified based on the candidate’s category.

Category	Exam Fee (inclusive of GST)	Payment Mode
SC/ ST/ PWBD	Rs. 175/-	Online
All Others	Rs. 850/-	Online

The Application fee can be done through Debit/ credit cards, Net Banking, E-Wallets, and Paytm through sophisticated Bank Portals. The payment receipt will be received once the Payment was successful.

Canara Bank PO Salary 2024

Professionals at Canara Bank PO are given enticing pay and benefits. The Canara Bank PO salary for the workers is between ₹4.3 Lakhs – ₹15 Lakhs per year.

The remuneration includes House Rent Assistance (HRA), Daily Assistance (DA), Healthcare Aid, Concessionary Vacation Fare (CCA), and other benefits. There were numerous requirements, including furnishings and numerous modes of transportation. The pay scale for Canara Bank PO staff is as follows:

Categories of Payment	State Level	District Level	Metro Cities
Basic Salary	₹23,700	₹23,700	₹23,700
DDA	₹12,206.69	₹12,206.69	₹12,206.69
HRA	₹1,896	₹1,659	₹2,133
Special Allowance	₹1,836.75	₹1,836.75	₹1,836.75
CCA	₹600	Nil	₹870
Total Salary	₹40,239.54	₹39,402.54	₹40,746.54

Canara Bank PO Eligibility Criteria 2024

The qualifications for numerous Canara Bank positions vary. Information on the Canara Bank PO eligibility is also included in the announcement. Typically, it doesn’t change year over year, although this might be updated occasionally. To prevent issues down the road, applicants are urged to review the qualifying requirements before submitting an application for Canara Bank PO 2024. Candidates must meet all requirements for the application process to succeed.

1. Nationality / Citizenship:

The preceding basic citizenship requirements must be met by applicants who desire to sit for something like the Canara Bank PO exam: A candidate must be either –

1. a Citizen of India or
2. a subject of Nepal or
3. a subject of Bhutan or
4. a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently
   settling in India or
5. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries
   of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia,
   Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) & (5) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

2. Age (As on 01.08.2022):

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 30 years

i.e. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1992 and not later than 01.08.2002 (both dates inclusive)

Relaxation of Upper age limit

The reserved classification of age relaxation is shown below:

Sr. No.	Category	Age Relaxation
1	Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe	5 years
2	Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
3	Persons With Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”	10 years
4	Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines	5 years
5	Persons affected by 1984 riots	5 years

3. Educational Qualification

• General Category:
  • Must graduate with at least 60% in any field from an acknowledged university.
• Designated Categories (SC, ST, PWD):
  • Must have at least 55% or roughly comparable grades from any accredited institution or university.
• Computer Skills:
  • Applicants should be skilled in using computers and all its features.
  • If not, they should acquire the necessary education or experience within six months of commencing employment.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Candidates must be proficient in both Hindi and English literacy.
  • They must also be verbally proficient in both languages.

The first prerequisite to taking the Canara Bank PO 2024 examination is to fulfill the qualifying requirements. Before actually registering for the examination, applicants are urged to thoroughly examine the official announcement and ensure that they satisfy every one of the qualifying requirements.

Canara Bank PO Vacancies 2024

*Information is based on IBPS PO 2022 vacancies*

The CRP-PO/MT-XII (Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees) for the year 2023-24 has a total of approximately 2,500 vacancies. The exact number of vacancies may vary depending on the business needs of each bank.

Sr. No.	Category	Total Seats
1	SC	375
2	ST	187
3	OBC	675
4	EWS	250
5	UR	1013
6	Out of Which (PWBD) HI OC VI ID	25 25 25 25
Total		2500

Canara Bank PO Admit Card 2024

The Admit Card will be released by the Official website of the Canara Bank and can be downloaded up to the day before the exam. The admit card contains some valuable details about the Candidate, they are.

• Candidate’s Name
• Roll Number of the Candidate
• Instructions and guidelines that are to be followed by the aspirant on the day of the exam.
• The Venue, address, and date of the examination
• Applicants’ Signature and his/her Photograph.
• Name of the Examination and the Exam Code

Follow the steps below to download the admit card/ call letter for the Online Test, Group Discussion, and Interview. 

1. Steps to Download Canara Bank PO Admit Card for the Online Test:

• Step 1: Select the career tab after successfully paying the registration fee on the Canara Bank official website. 
• Step 2: In the career section, click on the Recruitment option; the corresponding page will appear.
• Step 3: On this page, look out for the Probationary recruitment option and select it. 
• Step 4: Now, you can see the “Download call letter” option. Click it, and a login page will appear. 
• Step 5: provide the ID and password used while registering for login. 
• Step 6: Download the Call Letter. Preserve the Canara Bank PO Admit Card for future reference.

2. Documents to Bring with the Admit Card

The Exam controllers will follow a strict check to avoid fraud and any other mistakes. Thus, it is mandatory to bring ID proof with the admit card provided. The Canara Bank PO recruitment exam centers accept the following documents along with the Canara Bank PO Admit Card.

• PAN Card
• Candidate’s Bank Passbook with Photograph
• Passport
• Aadhar Card
• Driving License
• Voter ID
• Employee ID

Any document mentioned above can be brought for photo verification Note

Canara Bank PO Exam Pattern 2024

Before enrolling and starting their exam preparation, students must review the exam format. The Canara Bank PO examination consists of a 200-marks objective-style paper. The exam has three rounds:

1. Preliminary Exam
2. Panel Discussion
3. Interview

To move through to the subsequent stage, the applicants must pass each one. They must pass the computer-based digital examination during the initial phase to participate in the group discussion and interviewing. IBPS will determine the total cut-off scores for every section.

There will be a 0.25 marks deduction for each incorrect response throughout the online examination. To advance to the subsequent screening phase, applicants who take the exam must achieve the necessary cut-off scores in each category. The GD is divided into two stages and gives applicants three minutes to compose down the subject matter, including their arguments of contention.

Every applicant gets four overall minutes to speak. They must present their viewpoint during the initial two minutes, and then participants must restate it for the final two minutes. Following the GD, there will be a 15 to 20-minute break before the interview.

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination

Every question is worth one point. For each incorrect response, 0.25 points are deducted from the final score. There won’t be any deduction for not attempting a problem. Despite a time constraint, there are also sectional cutoff marks. This demonstrates that applicants must also achieve the minimal sectional cutoff and total cutoffs to pass the examination.

Sr. No.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1	English Language	30	30	English	20 minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	English and Hindi	20 minutes
3	Reasoning Ability	35	35	English and Hindi	20 minutes
TOTAL	–	100	100	–	1 hour/(60 minutes)

NOTE: Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.

Stage 2 – Main Examination

Sr. No.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	English & Hindi	60 minutes
2	General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness	40	40	English & Hindi	35 minutes
3	English Language	35	40	English	40 minutes
4	Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	English & Hindi	45 minutes
	TOTAL	155	200	–	3 hours
5	English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)	2	25	English	30 minutes

NOTE: Descriptive Paper of English Language (Letter writing & Essay) may be evaluated by an automated scoring mechanism for identifying features related to writing proficiency. This scoring mechanism is duly validated and evaluates test takers proficiency in writing in English Language in an objective manner as the mechanism does not have any in-built biases for evaluating responses.

Stage 3 – Interview

• Candidates who pass the Online Main Examination will be called for an interview.
• The interview will be organized by the participating banks and coordinated by a Nodal Bank in each State/UT, with IBPS’s help.
• Interviews will take place at selected centers, and details (venue, date, time) will be provided in the interview call letter.
• Candidates must download their interview call letters from the IBPS website (www.ibps.in).

Interview Scoring:

• Total marks for the interview: 100

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWBD	35%
General	40%

• Final scores will be based on an 80 : 20 ratio between the Online Main Exam and the interview.

Eligibility and Documents:

To be eligible for the interview, you must bring the following original documents and their self-attested copies:

1. Interview Call Letter
2. Online Application Form (system generated printout)
3. Proof of Date of Birth: Birth Certificate or SSLC/Std. XII Certificate.
4. Photo Identity Proof
5. Educational Certificates: Graduation or equivalent qualification certificates.
6. Caste Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC candidates, as per Government of India format.
7. Income and Asset Certificate: For EWS category candidates.
8. Disability Certificate: For Persons with Benchmark Disability, issued by the District Medical Board.
9. Scribe Declaration: If applicable.
10. Service/Discharge Book: For Ex-servicemen, along with pension payment order and rank proof.
11. No Objection Certificate (NOC): For candidates working in Government/quasi-government offices/PSUs.
12. Age Relaxation Certificate: For eligible candidates under the 1984 Riot Affected Persons category.
13. Experience Certificates: If applicable.
14. Eligibility Certificate: For categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) of Point B(I).
15. Any other relevant documents.

NOTE:

• You won’t be allowed to appear for the interview if you fail to produce the required documents.
• Documents must not be sent directly to IBPS/Nodal Banks before or after the interview.

Canara Bank PO Syllabus 2024

The Syllabus for the Canara Bank PO Online test for 2024 is divided into four sections; each consisting of 50 marks. The Four Sections in the syllabus are,

• Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Comprehension
• General Awareness

The things a candidate should learn in each section are as follows

1. Logical Reasoning

This section checks the Candidate’s knowledge in Operating the computers, decision making and other intuitive skills

Logical Reasoning
1. Arrangements and Pattern 2. Classification 3. Coding and Decoding 4. Syllogism 5. Data sufficiency 6. Inequalities 7. Decision-making and Verbal reasoning 8. Linear Seatings 9. Order and Ranking 10. Scheduling 11. Double Line Up 12. Blood Relations 13. Machine Input Output 14. Circular Seating Arrangements 15. Clocks 16. Analogy 17. Image/ Figure countings

2. Quantitative Aptitude

The aptitude Section holds the Mathematical part of the Syllabus and is to ensure the candidate’s mathematical abilities as it is the core for PO jobs in Banks.

Quantitative Aptitude
1. Number Series 2. Number System 3. Algebra 4. Percentages 5. Average 6. Ratio and Proportion 7. Data Interpretation 8. Simplification 9. Data sufficiency 10. Profit and Loss 11. Speed, Distance, and Time 12. Probability 13. Mensuration 14. Interest 15. Time and Work 16. Mixture Allegations

3. English Comprehension

A candidate’s ability to read, write and understand the English language is tested through this section. As the PO post can be allotted in various states of India, knowledge of the English language is an essential ability for a Candidate.

English Comprehension
1. Reading Comprehension 2. Phrase replacement 3. Cloze test 4. Para Jumbles 5. Fill in the blanks 6. Error Spotting 7. Phase Idiom Meaning 8. One-word substitution

4. General Awareness

This section is necessary to test the Candidate’s ability to know and learn things on multiple topics. In such a way, a candidate can keep updated on the changes in the bank.

General Awareness
1. Science Inventions and Discoveries 2. Geography 3. History 4. Indian Constitution 5. Scientific Research 6. Static General Knowledge 7. Financial and Banking Awareness 8. Current affairs 9. Economy 10. Culture 11. Sports 12. Countries, states, and capitals 13. Politics of India

Canara Bank PO Result 2024

The Publishing of the final result should have been declared on or after December 2022 by the IBPS. The result can be seen on the website of the Canara Bank and can be downloaded in a PDF format.

1. Steps to Download the Result

• Step 1: The results will be published on the Official Canara Bank website.
• Step 2: In the Career tab, select the Recruitment option. You can see the “Canara Bank PO Result 2024” link once the results have been published; click it.
• Step 3: Now press the CTRL+F buttons to find the Candidate’s results and Roll number.
• Step 4: Highlighted Candidate’s Name or Roll number on the Result sheet indicates that the candidate has been qualified for the exam.
• Step 5: You can download the result sheet for future reference.

The results for the GD and PI can be seen in the same way, and the candidate will receive the recruitment letter.

Canara Bank PO Cut Off 2024

The Cut off for the Objective online test for Canara Bank PO may vary yearly based on different factors. The Candidates from each category compete for the seats available in their category. So the cut-off changes for different category candidates.

The factors that cause the varying cut-offs each year are:

• No of Candidates: If the number of candidates increases, the cut-off will surely increase as there is an increase in competition.
• The availability of Vacancies: If the vacancy gets decreased, the cut-off will rise accordingly.
• Difficulty and Performance: When the Difficult level of the exam is hard, correspondingly the performance of the candidates will get decreased, thus decreasing the Cut Off for the exam.

The Cut Off for this exam will be released on the Official website of the Canara Bank.

The Bank will notify the Cut Off release announcement to download the Cut Off for the online exam. Once the bank announces the cut-off, candidates should follow these steps to download the Cut off.

• Step 1: Select the Career Tab on the Canara Bank official website and click the “Recruitment” option.
• Step 2: Now look for the relevant link on the web page, like Canara Bank PO Cut Off, and click to download the Cut Off Pdf to your device.

Canara Bank Previous Year Cut Off

Below are the qualifying scores for the previous year’s Canara Bank PO.

Category	Logical Reasoning	English Language	General Awareness	Quantitative Aptitude	Overall
SC	7/50	8/50	6.50/50	7.50/50	100.75/200
ST	7/50	7.50/50	6.50/50	7.50/50	92.00/200
OBC	6/50	7/50	5.50/50	7.50/50	112.50/200
General	10/50	11.25/50	10.75/50	11.50/50	118.00/200

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