IBPS PO

IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) is a national-level recruitment exam conducted for the recruitment of Probationary Officers and Management Trainees in public-sector banks.

The exam is conducted in two stages: the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination.

Example: A graduate who wants to become a bank officer in a participating public-sector bank can appear for IBPS PO and, after completing the selection process, may be allotted to one of the participating banks.

Conducted by: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

📌 Quick Facts

Eligibility: A bachelor's degree (graduation) in any discipline from a recognised university.

Exam Stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.

Mode: Online examination.

Frequency: Generally conducted once a year, subject to the IBPS recruitment calendar.

Qualification:

  • A bachelor's degree (graduation) in any discipline from a recognised university.

Age:

  • Minimum age: 20 years.
  • Maximum age: 30 years.
  • Age relaxation is available for eligible categories as per IBPS rules.

Stream:

  • Graduation in any stream is accepted.

Min mark:

  • No minimum percentage is required in graduation.

Attempts:

  • There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts.
  • You can apply as long as you meet the age and other eligibility requirements.

Mode: Online

Phase 1: Preliminary Examination

  • English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
  • Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
  • Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour

Phase 2: Main Examination

  • Reasoning: 40 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes
  • General/Economy/Banking Awareness, Digital/Financial Awareness: 50 questions, 60 marks, 35 minutes
  • English Language: 40 questions, 20 marks, 35 minutes
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation: 40 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes
  • Total Objective Test: 170 questions, 200 marks, 160 minutes

Descriptive Test:

  • Questions: 2
  • Marks: 25
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Topics: Essay and Comprehension

Negative Marking: 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective tests.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

  • Candidates must qualify in the Preliminary Examination to move to the Main Examination.

Stage 2: Main Examination

  • Candidates who qualify in the Main Examination are shortlisted for the next stage.

Stage 3: Interview

  • Shortlisted candidates appear for a personal interview conducted through the participating banks.

Final Selection:

  • Final selection is based on performance in the Main Examination and Interview, along with fulfilment of all eligibility and document requirements.

India has 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) that are owned or controlled by the Government of India.

  1. State Bank of India (SBI)
  2. Punjab National Bank (PNB)
  3. Bank of Baroda (BOB)
  4. Canara Bank
  5. Union Bank of India
  6. Bank of India (BOI)
  7. Central Bank of India
  8. Indian Bank
  9. Bank of Maharashtra
  10. UCO Bank
  11. Punjab & Sind Bank
  12. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

Note: Public sector banks may conduct their own recruitment or recruit through common banking examinations such as IBPS, depending on the post and recruitment notification.

🌐 Official Website

For the latest notification, eligibility, exam dates, application details, admit card, results, and other updates, visit the official IBPS website.