The IBPS PO exam is a national-level examination conducted annually to recruit Probationary Officers (POs) and Management Trainees (MTs) in 11 public sector banks in India through the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XIII). This exam has been held every year since 2011, with the 14th edition scheduled for 2024. The exact dates for the IBPS PO Prelims and IBPS PO Mains are yet to be announced, and the exam will be conducted online.
Candidates between 20 and 30 years of age with a graduate degree are eligible to apply for the IBPS PO exam. The selection process includes three stages: prelims, mains, and an interview. Based on the prelims score, candidates qualify to sit for the main examination. The conducting authority uses the equi-percentile method to normalize the scores obtained by candidates in different exam sessions.
Candidates who qualify for the IBPS PO mains exam are called for an interview conducted by the participating banks and Nodal banks in the respective state or union territory. The final merit list is compiled based on the marks obtained in the mains and the interview.
IBPS published the IBPS PO Phase III Result 2024 for the vacancy of 5314 probationary officers. The Phase III (Interview round) was held at the end of February 2024.
The IBPS exam recruits and assesses candidates for various posts in public sector banks such as SBI, RBI, NABARD, and IDBI. Additionally, IBPS also offers its services in recruiting for various posts in regional rural banks and general insurance companies.
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Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
Post Name | Probationary Officer/Management Trainee |
Vacancy | 3955 |
Exam Date (Tentative) | Prelims: 19th and 20th October 2024 Mains: 30th November 2024 |
Participating Banks/Bodies | 11 |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Online |
Recruitment Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
Education Qualification | Graduate |
Age Limit | 20 years to 30 years |
Salary | Rs. 52,000 to 55,000 |
Official website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS published the IBPS PO Notification in August 2024 on its official website for the Vacancy of Probability Officers (PO) in various public sector banks for the years 2025-26.
IBPS-PO-Notification-2024Important events | Date |
IBPS PO Notification 2024 | 1st August 2024 |
Registration Starts | 1st August 2024 |
Registration Ends | 28th August 2024 |
Last Day to Pay Application Fees | 28th August 2024 |
IBPS PO Admit Card Release | October 11, 2024 |
IBPS PO Pre-Examination Training | October 7, 2024, to October 12, 2024 |
IBPS PO Exam Date (Tentative) | Prelims: 19th and 20th October 2024 Mains: 30th November 2024 |
IBPS PO Result | late October or early November 2024 |
IBPS PO Score Card | early November 2024 |
Vacancies for 2025-26 have been classified below:
IBPS PO Vacancy 2024 | ||||||
Participating Banks | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
Bank of Maharashtra | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Bank of Baroda | 132 | 66 | 238 | 88 | 361 | 885 |
Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Canara Bank | 90 | 45 | 160 | 75 | 380 | 750 |
Central Bank of India | 225 | 112 | 404 | 150 | 609 | 1500 |
Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Indian Overseas Bank | 42 | 22 | 84 | 22 | 90 | 260 |
Punjab National Bank | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
Punjab & Sind Bank | 63 | 34 | 109 | 30 | 124 | 360 |
UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Total | 657 | 332 | 1185 | 435 | 1846 | 3955 |
Read the set of eligibility criteria that every candidate should meet before applying for the IBPS PO exam below:
Any applicant interested in taking the IBPS PO examination must be between 20 and 30 at registration. The IBPS PO age limit allows for a few exemptions in specific categories as per the government rules:
Category | Age Relaxation |
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Partial or Full Blindness Partial or Total Loss of Hearing Locomotor Disabilities Mental Illness, Autism, Intellectual or Learning Disabilities Multiple Concurrent Disabilities | 5 years |
Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
Ex-servicemen (Army personnel) | 10 years |
Ex-servicemen (Army personnel) | 5 years |
Widows/Divorced Women | 9 years |
Persons with Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir between 1-1-1980 to 31-12-1989 | 5 years |
Victims of the riots in 1984 | 5 years |
Regular workers of Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal retrenched from service (for Madhya Pradesh Only) | 5 years |
Graduation Degree: The authority specifies that the candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a GOI-recognized university. Any candidate with qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, such as AMIE, or departmental courses recognized by the government, is also eligible. The candidate must specify the percentage obtained in the Graduation while registering for the exam. The candidates should convert their CGPA marks into a rate calculated to the nearest two decimals. The fraction of the percentage obtained will not be taken into account. For instance, 59.99% will be counted as less than 60%, and 64.99% as less than 65%.
Computer Literacy: An applicant must have working knowledge of computer systems for the post of PO, and also be able to appear for the IBPS PO exam taken online.
Language Proficiency: It is preferable if the candidate has verbal and written proficiency in the official language of the State/UT. The applicant must be able to read, write, and speak the official language.
A candidate applying for the IBPS PO exam should fulfill the following criteria:
Candidates who are not Indian citizens (category 2, 3, and 4) must have and present a certificate of eligibility provided by the Government of India.
To complete the online registration process, the candidates must pay fee/intimation charges online by providing the required details using Debit Cards (RuPay / Visa / MasterCard / Maestro), IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, Credit Cards, and Internet Banking. The charges are non-refundable on any account nor transferable to another exam or selection. The table below specifies the category-wise fee structure for the IBPS PO 2024 online application.
Category | Application Fee |
SC/ST/PWD | Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only) |
General and Others | Rs. 850/- (Application Fee, including Intimation Charges) |
The candidates can complete the online application process by registering on the website. The IBPS PO 2024 exam application form is expected to be released in August 2024 with the official notification.
The candidates must have the following prerequisites before filling out the online form:
There are six steps to completing the online application procedure, which must be filled in for the conducting body to recognize no discrepancies.
Using their login credentials, the candidate should access their account and upload the documents required by the IBPS:
Photograph | The signature should be on white paper with a black ballpoint pen. The dimensions of the signature should be 140 by 60 pixels. The file should be no smaller than 10kb or larger than 20kb. |
Signature | The signature should be on white paper with a black ballpoint pen. The dimensions of the signature should be 140 by 60 pixels. The file should be no smaller than 10kb or larger than 20kb. |
This step has three subsections:
Once the choices are made, click on ‘Save and Next’ to continue.
Preview and go through your application carefully and edit if you notice any errors. Once the information is saved, no changes can be made later in the form. Following that, the applicant is required to agree to the terms and conditions by clicking on the ‘I Accept’ box.
The candidates must upload their handwritten declaration and leave a thumb impression per the guidelines before proceeding with the fee payment.
Left thumb impression | The handwritten statement should be written on white paper with a black ball pen. The handwritten statement must be written in English only. The permissible file format is jpg/jpeg. The file’s dimensions must be 800 by 400 pixels in 200 DPI. The prescribed file size is 50–100 kb. |
Handwritten declaration | The handwritten statement should be written on white paper with a black ball pen. The handwritten statement must be written in English only. The permissible file format is jpg/jpeg. The dimensions of the file must be 800 by 400 pixels at 200 DPI. The prescribed file size is 50–100 kb. |
Note: In the absence of a left thumb, a candidate may use their right thumb. If both thumbs are missing, an impression of one of the fingers on the left hand, beginning with the forefinger, should be given. If no fingers are present on the left hand, an impression of one of the right hand’s fingers beginning with the forefinger should be obtained. The left toe impression may be used if no fingers are available. The candidate should mention in the uploaded document the name of the finger and the specification of the left/right hand or toe in all such instances when the left thumb impression is unavailable.
Handwritten Declaration Text:
“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.”
Step 6 – Payment of the Application Fee
All payments shall be made online. The payment gateway is embedded in the application form. Upon successful completion of the fee, a message reading “Payment Successful” and the payment transaction number will appear on the screen. An e-receipt is generated after the completion of the payment.
Candidates are advised to print out the receipt and online application form.
The admit card for IBPS PO 2024 will be available for download 10 to 15 days before the exam on their official website. The candidate must download the IBPS PO 2024 Admit Card, as the hard copy will not be sent through the post. The candidates will require their Registration Number/Roll No. and Date of Birth/Password to log in and access the admit card. Candidates will be able to download their admit card for all stages by following the below steps:
The details on the admit card must match the information given by the candidate while filling out the IBPS PO 2024 online application form. The IBPS PO admit card has the following details:
Candidate’s Name and Address | Gender of the Candidates | Candidate’s Date of Birth |
Father’s/ Mother’s Name | Candidate’s Category | Password |
Candidate’s Photograph and Signature | Roll Number/ User ID | Registration Number |
Exam Day Instructions | Space for affixing photograph | Space for Left thumb impression |
Space for the invigilator’s signature | Space for the candidate’s signature | Self-Declaration |
Barcode | Exam Centre Code and Address | Exam Date, Day, and Time |
Every candidate who has successfully registered through the online application form for the IBPS PO exam can appear for the IBPS PO Prelims examinations. The exam centers where prelims are conducted are listed below:
State Code | State /UT/ NCR | IBPS PO Prelims Exam Centre |
11 | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
12 | Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram |
13 | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
14 | Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
15 | Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea |
16 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
17 | Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur |
18 | Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Surat, Jamnagar |
19 | Delhi | Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram |
20 | Goa | Panaji |
21 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
22 | Haryana | Yamuna Nagar, Karnal, Hissar, Faridabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad |
23 | Himachal Pradesh | Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, and Una |
24 | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
25 | Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
26 | Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi |
27 | Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur |
28 | Ladakh | Leh |
29 | Lakshadweep | Kavarrati |
30 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
31 | Maharashtra | Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur, Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur |
32 | Manipur | Imphal |
33 | Meghalaya | Shillong |
34 | Mizoram | Aizawl |
35 | Nagaland | Kohima |
36 | Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
37 | Puducherry | Puducherry |
38 | Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fategarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala |
39 | Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
40 | Sikkim | Bardang/ Gangtok |
41 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar |
42 | Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
43 | Tripura | Agartala |
44 | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/ Greater Noida, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Sitapur, Varanasi |
45 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
46 | West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri |
The pre-exam training is conducted exclusively for SC, ST, and Minority Communities by Nodal banks/participating organizations. The table provides a list of cities where pre-exam training is conducted:
North India | South India | East India | West India |
Agra | Bengaluru | Agartala | Ahmedabad |
Allahabad | Chennai | Balasore | Aurangabad |
Amritsar | Coimbatore | Behrampur (Ganjam) | Bhopal |
Bareilly | Gulbarga | Bhubaneshwar | Indore |
Chandigarh | Hyderabad | Dhanbad | Jabalpur |
Dehradun | Kavaratti | Guwahati | Jaipur |
Gorakhpur | Kochi | Hubli | Jodhpur |
Jammu | Madurai | Kolkata | Mumbai |
Kanpur | Mangalore | Muzaffarpur | Nagpur |
Karnal | Mysore | Patna | Panaji (Goa) |
Lucknow | Port Blair | Ranchi | Pune |
Ludhiana | Puducherry | Sambalpur | Raipur |
New Delhi | Thiruchirapalli | Shillong | Rajkot |
Patiala | Thiruvananthapuram | Siliguri | Vadodara |
Rohtak | Vijayawada | Tirupati | |
Shimla | Vishakhapatnam | ||
Varanasi |
The IBPS PO preliminary examination has a maximum score of 100 marks and is divided into 3 sections with a total of 100 questions. The three sections include:
The below table specifies a section-wise breakdown of the preliminary IBPS PO exam pattern:
Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
S.No. | Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks Allotted | Duration |
1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
The total allotted time for 100 questions is 60 minutes, with 20 minutes allocated for each section. For each incorrect response, 0.25 marks are deducted from your final score in the IBPS PO pre-exam. To qualify for the IBPS PO Main examination, candidates must pass the IBPS PO cut-off in each of the three sections.
The candidates qualifying for the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The IBPS PO Mains examination has two papers, both conducted in online mode. The two papers include an Objective Test and a Descriptive test. The total time allocated for the first paper is 180 minutes, and 30 minutes for the second paper. For each incorrect response, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. No marks will be deducted in case of an unattempted question.
Exam Pattern – Mains
IBPS PO Mains Pattern- Paper | Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks Allotted | Duration |
Objective Test | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min |
English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min | |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 min | |
General Awareness, Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 min | |
Descriptive Test | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
Candidates passing the bank PO Main exam are invited for a face-to-face interview.
To appear for the interview, candidates must carry the following documents.
The IBPS PO Prelims exam has three sections – Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. The table below specifies a section-wise breakdown of the prelims syllabus:
Quantitative Ability | Reasoning | English Language |
Simplification | Logical Reasoning | Reading Comprehension |
Profit & Loss | Alphanumeric Series | Cloze Test |
Mixtures & Allegations | Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Para jumbles |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Data Sufficiency | Word Usage, Word-Swap |
Work & Time | Inequalities | Fill in the blanks |
Time & Distance | Seating Arrangement | Error Detection, Error Spotting |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Puzzle | Paragraph Completion |
Data Interpretation | Tabulation | One word Substitution |
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | Syllogism | Miscellaneous |
Number Systems | Blood Relations | |
Sequence & Series | Input-Output | |
Permutation, Combination &Probability | Coding-Decoding |
The IBPS PO Mains syllabus has two papers – an Objective Test and a Descriptive Test. The Objective Test has four sections – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General Awareness, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and English Language (letter writing and essay). The Descriptive Test has one section – English Language. The table below specifies a section-wise breakdown of the IBPS mains syllabus:
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus | General Awareness Syllabus | Reasoning Syllabus | Computer aptitude Syllabus | English Language Syllabus |
Simplification | Financial Awareness | Verbal Reasoning | Internet | Reading Comprehension |
Average | Current Affairs | Syllogism | Memory | Vocabulary |
Percentage | General Knowledge | Circular Seating Arrangement | Keyboard Shortcuts | Grammar |
Mixture and Allegations | Static Awareness | Code Inequalities | Computer Abbreviation | One word Substitution |
Ratio and Percentage | Linear Seating Arrangement | Microsoft Office | Verbal Ability | |
Data Interpretation | Double Lineup | Computer Hardware | ||
Mensuration and Geometry | Scheduling | Computer Software | ||
Quadratic Equation | Input-Output | Operating System | ||
Interest | Blood Relations | Networking | ||
Problems of Ages | Directions and Distances | Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies | ||
Profit and Loss | Ordering and Ranking | |||
Number Series | Data Sufficiency |
Here’s an outline of the selection process for IBPS PO:
State | Prelims Exam Centers |
---|---|
Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur |
Assam | Guwahati, Silchar |
Bihar | Patna, Muzaffarpur |
Delhi | Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad |
Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar |
Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubli |
Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore |
Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Kanpur |
State | Mains Exam Centers |
---|---|
Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
Assam | Guwahati |
Bihar | Patna |
Delhi | Delhi/New Delhi |
Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Karnataka | Bengaluru |
Maharashtra | Mumbai |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
Make sure to check your admit card for the exact exam center and plan your travel accordingly.
The requirements for various IBPS PO posts and vacancies are registered with IBPS to help public sector, foreign, and regional rural banks; The vacancies registered for the year 2022 from various banks based on categories are listed below:
Participating Banks | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
Bank of Maharashtra | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
Bank of Baroda | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Bank of India | 80 | 40 | 144 | 53 | 218 | 535 |
Canara Bank | 375 | 187 | 675 | 250 | 1013 | 2500 |
Central Bank of India | To be Updated | To be Updated | To be Updated | To be Updated | To be Updated | 1500 |
Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Indian Overseas Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Punjab National Bank | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
Punjab & Sind Bank | 38 | 23 | 66 | 24 | 102 | 253 |
UCO Bank | 82 | 41 | 148 | 55 | 224 | 550 |
Union Bank of India | 346 | 155 | 573 | 184 | 836 | 2094 |
Total | 1071 | 520 | 1876 | 666 | 2799 | 8432 |
The institute publishes the results of each phase of the exam separately. The Final Merit list is presented in descending order of the marks achieved by the applicants in the Bank PO Mains exam and interview. The tentative dates for the results of each phase of the exam are:
Result | Date |
Prelims | 19th and 20th November 2024 |
Mains | 30th November 2024 |
Interview | April 2025 |
Candidates can visit the official IBPS website to check their results. Follow the below steps to check the results:
The cut-offs for IBPS PO prelims and mains are released with the scorecard. The below tables specify the last 2 years’ cut-offs to help the candidates prepare a better strategy:
Category | Cut-Off Marks |
GEN | 54.25 |
SC | 49.50 |
ST | 43 |
OBC-NCL | 54.25 |
EWS | 54.25 |
HI | 21.75 |
OC | 42.50 |
VI | 39 |
ID | 20.25 |
Subject Name | Maximum Marks | Cut-Off Marks (Gen) | Cut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD) |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 7 | 4.25 |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 10 | 5.75 |
English Language | 30 | 11. 50 | 8.25 |
Category | Cut-Off Marks |
GEN | 49.75 |
SC | 46.75 |
ST | 40.75 |
OBC | 49.75 |
EWS | 49.75 |
HI | 17.50 |
OC | 32.75 |
VI | 24.75 |
ID | 19.75 |
Subjects | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
Maximum Score | 30 | 35 | 35 |
Cut Off Score UR/EWS | 09.75 | 08.75 | 09.25 |
Cut Off Score SC/ST/PWBD | 06.50 | 05.50 | 05.00 |
Cut Off Score OBC | 06.50 | 05.50 | 05.00 |
Category | Cut-Off Marks (Out of 225) |
GEN | 71.25 |
SC | 59.25 |
ST | 53.25 |
OBC | 69.75 |
EWS | 70.50 |
HI | 37.75 |
OC | 50.50 |
VI | 66.25 |
ID | 36 |
Subject | Maximum Marks | Cut Off (SC/ST/ OBC/PwD) | Cut Off (General/ EWS) |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 60 | 04.75 | 07 |
English Language | 40 | 12.25 | 15.50 |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 60 | 01 | 02.25 |
General, Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 02 | 04.50 |
English Language (Descriptive) | 25 | 08.75 | 10 |
Basic Pay | Rs 36,000 |
Dearness Allowance (DA) | Rs 8593.20 |
Special Allowance (SA) | Rs 5,904 |
HRA | Rs 3,240 |
CCA | Rs 1400 |
DA Others | Rs 1,552.50 |
Learning Allowance | Rs 600 |
Gross In-Hand Salary with HRA | Rs 57, 289.70 |
Deductions | Rs 4,659.32 |
Net Salary | Rs 52,630.38 |
The salary of a Probationary Officer as per the IBPS PO 2024 Notification is as follows:
IBPS PO Salary in India- Basic Pay | Rs 23700/- ( Increment in 4 stages- Salary after 1st Increment- Rs. 30560/- Salary after 2nd Increment-Rs. 32850/- Salary after 3rd Increment- Rs. 42020/- |
Dearness Allowance | 40% of the basic pay(Varies based on inflation rates) |
City Compensatory Allowance(CCA) | 3% or 4%(depending on the place of posting) |
House Rent Allowances | 7%-9% of the basic pay |
Special Allowance | 7.75% of the basic pay |
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The IBPS PO exam is a significant gateway to a prestigious career in public sector banks in India. Success requires strategic preparation through understanding the exam pattern, solving previous years’ papers, and taking mock tests. Tracking key dates, such as the release of admit cards, pre-exam training, exam dates, and result announcements, is essential. Reserved category candidates benefit from pre-exam training to familiarize themselves with the format. Results and scorecards, released soon after exams, help candidates assess performance and plan the next steps. Clearing the exam offers job security, career growth, and the opportunity to serve the public. With dedication, proper planning, and a positive mindset, candidates can successfully navigate this competitive exam and build a rewarding banking career.
The Institute of Banking Personal Selection conducts personnel selection of probational officers and management trainees for various banks by organizing the online selection process in the form of the IBPS PO exam. The IBPS PO exam is one of the top government exams in India consisting of three stages starting with a preliminary exam, the main exam, and a personal interview. The selection of candidates is based on the marks scored in main and personal interviews.
IBPS PO exam consists of prelims, main, and personal interviews as their process of selection. Candidates should prepare from recommended resources from the IBPS official website and prepare the topics and subjects listed under the syllabus for prelims, mains, and interviews. Candidates should prepare topics under English language, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude to clear the prelims exam successfully.
The basic pay for IBPS PO is Rs 23700/-
After the 1st increment, the salary will be Rs. 30560/-
After the 2nd increment, the salary will be increased to Rs. 32850/-
After the 3rd increment, the salary will be Rs. 42020/- per month.
Candidates can attempt the IBPS PO exam based on their age and category. General category candidates can attempt for IBPS PO exam a maximum of 4 times, and OBC and PwD can attempt the IBPS PO exam 7 times.
– Candidates should know what are the subjects and topics covered in the syllabus and prepare each subject thoroughly from various resources.
– Candidates should adhere to a fixed number of hours of studying for the IBPS PO exam and the subjects and topics are revised at least 3(three) times before appearing for the exam
– Exams are online computer-based multiple choice answer based. Candidates should have good hands-on practice in using computers and how to solve papers using a computer mouse.
– Candidates should cultivate the habit of reading newspapers, magazines, online webpages, news channels, etc. Grammar, sentence forming, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and other subjects need a good understanding of theories and where to apply these theories.
– Candidates should understand the various topics covered in the syllabus and clear their concepts
– Candidates should prepare from the previous year’s questions and answers and thereby understand the exam pattern.
– Preparing for a mock interview and how to answer various interview questions will create confidence in candidates and make them ready for the exam.
As per IBPS rules, a handwritten declaration is required from all the candidates appearing for the exam while filling out the application form.
Candidates have to write in their handwriting as below and submit the declaration along with the application.
“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 biggest advantage of appearing for the IBPS PO exam is that candidates will have many fold advantage of selecting various banks such as private banks, foreign banks, public sector banks, and their subsidiaries, cooperative banks, financial, academic, and public sector units from entry level to higher level personnel, whereas SBI PO exam will only allow candidates to seek employment with State Bank of India branches across India.
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university as an academic requirement for applicants for the IBPS PO exam, and candidates should have a good understanding of the latest exam pattern and syllabus (topics and subjects covered) in the exam.
IBPS PO exams are aimed at selecting candidates for the post of probationary and management trainees for various banks. The overall difficulty level for the IBPS PO exam is moderate to difficult. Candidates will find it difficult to prepare for data interpretation & analysis topics as it is tough to understand. Reasoning and computer aptitude are moderate to difficult topics to attempt. English subject questions are moderate to difficult. Other topics such as General, Economy, and awareness in banking have a moderate level of difficulty.
IBPS PO exam consists of three phases – preliminary exam, main exam, and personal interview test. Candidates who qualify (pass) in prelims can only appear in mains papers and one who clears mains papers can only appear in interview tests.
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