IBPS PO Exam Details 2024: Application, Eligibility, Syllabus & Dates

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OVERVIEW OF IBPS PROBATIONARY OFFICERS EXAM DETAILS

The examination for Probationary Officers/Management trainees is conducted annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The IBPS PO exam aims to choose Probationary Officers/Management trainees for the posts of various public sector bankssince 2011. According to IBPS CRP PO/MT-XIII 2024, there are 4455 vacancies for Probationary Officers/Management trainees in 2024. The IBPS PO exam is only offered online and is conducted in several cities across India. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone studying for the banking exams to work as an officer in the bank.

The IBPS PO 2024 is the 13th edition of recruitment. Officers from IBPS provided these PSB with training and recruitment services. The entry-level position in the banking management officer cadre is called a probationary officer. A two-year probationary period is followed by PO's selection. In addition to managing all of the loan-related documentation, they serve as the branch's public relations representative.

One of the top banking exams in India is the IBPS PO exam. Candidates are chosen based on performance on a preliminary exam, the main exam, and an interview.

IBPS PROBATIONARY OFFICERS EXAMINATION–IMPORTANT DATES

IBPS Probationary Officers/Management Trainees 2024 Notification was released on the official website IBPS CRP PO on 01st August 2024. Candidates can apply online from 01st August, 2024 to the last date i.e.,21st August, 2024.

  • Release of IBPS PO Notification 2024– 01st August 2024
  • Starting date of IBPS PO Application Form 2024 – 01st August 2024
  • Last date to submit IBPS PO Application Form 2024 –21st August, 2024
  • IBPS PO Application Fee Payment - 01st August 2024 to 21st August 2024
  • Download of call letters for IBPS PO 2024 Pre-Exam Training - September 2024
  • Conduct of IBPS PO Pre-Exam Training – September 2024
  • The download of call letters for IBPS PO 2024 Preliminary Online examination - October 2024
  • Exam date of IBPS PO 2024 Prelims (Online) – October 2024
  • Result of IBPS PO 2024 Prelims (Online) - October/November 2024
  • Exam date of IBPS PO 2024 Mains (Online) – November 2024
  • Result of IBPS PO 2024 Mains (Online) - December/January 2024

IBPS PO/MT CRP Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official IBPS website,www.ibps.in, for information and updates.

IBPS PO MAJOR PARTICIPATING BANK 2024

The names of the 11 banks taking part in the IBPS CRP PO/MT 2024 are listed below:

Bank of Baroda

Canara Bank

Indian Overseas Bank

UCO Bank

Bank of India

Central Bank of India

Punjab National Bank

Union Bank of India

Bank of Maharashtra

Indian Bank

Punjab & Sind Bank

IBPS PO RECRUITMENT VACANCY 2024

For the participating banks, the IBPS PO Recruitment Vacancy 2024 is announced bank-by-bank. The number of posts available for the IBPS PO Recruitment 2024 is 4455 in total. For the 4455 open Probationary Officer (PO) posts, a total of 11 banks are participating. The distribution of IBPS CRP PO/MT Vacancies by Bank for 2024 is as follows:

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

300

150

540

200

810

2000

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

4455

Note: NR = Not Reported (Including backlog vacancies for some banks)

IBPS PO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2024

Candidates who want to apply for the IBPS CRP Probationary Officers XIII post should make sure they meet the minimum eligibility criteriamentioned by IBPS in this advertisement:

(a)Nationality: A candidate must be unmarried male/female and must be :

(i) a citizen of India, or

(ii) a subject of Bhutan, or

(iii) a subject of Nepal, or

(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

As long as the candidate falls under category (ii), (iii), (iv), or (v) above, they must be someone in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been given by the Government of India.

IBPS PO Age Limit 2024

The prescribed age limit under IBPS PO Recruitment is described below.

Minimum age limit: 20 years

Maximum age limit: 30 years

A IBPS CRP SO candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2004 (both dates inclusive).

IBPS PO Age Relaxation

Category

Age Relaxation

Scheduled Caste(SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)

5 years

Other Backward Class-Non-Creamy Layer

3 years

Person with disability

10 years

Commissioned Officers (including Emergency Commissioned Officers, and Short Service Commissioned Officers), Ex-Servicemen, who served more than 5 years and resigned after the assigned project.

5 years

Person Ordinarily domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir from January 1st, 1980 to December 1, 1989

5 years

Persons affected by the 1984 riots

5 years

IBPS PO Recruitment Educational Qualification 2024

A degree (graduation) in any field from a recognised college or university, or an equivalent qualification recognizedby the central government.

The IBPS CRP PO/MT candidate must indicate their percentage of graduation marks when registering online and have a valid mark sheet or degree certificate proving their graduation status.

  • All of the listed qualifications must have been obtained from a university, institution, or board that is recognised by the government of India or that has been approved by government regulatory bodies, and the final result must have been announced on or before August 21, 2024.
  • At the time of the interview, the proper documentation from the board or university must be provided showing that the results were announced on or before August 22, 2024.

IBPS PO Recruitment Selection Process 2024

The following is a list of the specifics of the IBPSPO/MT selection procedure. The following three stages constitute the IBPS PO selection process:

· Preliminary Exam

· Mains Exam

· Interview

The candidates will also need to meet an overall cut-off and a section cut-off. Minimum cut-off scores are needed in the interview round to qualify for the Mains exam, which is determined by the Preliminary Exam. The Nodal Bank in each State/UT will serve as the coordinator for the interview round, which will be conducted by the participating organisations. This interview part carries 100 marks.

IBPS PO EXAMINATION CENTRES 2024

(i) The exam will be hosted online at various locations throughout India. The information bulletin contains a tentative list of the examination centres for both the online preliminary examination and the online main examination.

(ii) No request to change the exam centre will be taken into consideration.

(iii) However, depending on the response, administrative viability, etc., IBPS reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres and/or add some other Centres.

(iv) In addition, IBPS holds the right to assign the candidate to any centre other than the one he or she has chosen.

(v) The candidate will take the exam at an examination centre at his or her own risk and expense; IBPS will not be held responsible for any harm, losses, or other damages of any kind.

How to Apply IBPS PO Recruitment 2024

On the official website, from August 1 to August 21, 2024, you can find the IBPS PO 2024 application form. The following are the procedures for applying for the IBPS PO:

  • Visit the official website of IBPS PO – ibps.in
  • Select Probationary Officers/Management trainees, and then select the "Click Here for New Registration" link in the yellow tab.
  • Next, fill out the registration form with your name, mobile number, email address, and security pin.
  • A registration number and Password will be sent to you by SMS and email.
  • Login using your Registration number and password.
  • Enter your personal, educational, and contact details.
  • Upload your passport-size photo, signature, left thumbprint, and handwritten declaration as scanned images following the required specifications.
  • Pay the IBPS PO application fee and submit the form.

IBPS PO RECRUITMENT APPLICATION FEES 2024

For the IBPS CRP PO/MT 2024, candidates may view the category-specific application fees here:

Category

Application Fees

SC/ ST/ PwBD

Rs. 175 (Intimation charges only)

GEN/OBC/EWSs

Rs. 850 (Application fee including Intimation charges)

IBPS PO RECRUITMENT ADMIT CARD 2024

For both the IBPS CRP PO/MT online preliminary and main examinations, as well as the interview, the Centre, venue address, date, and time, will be specified in the corresponding Call Letter.

A qualified candidate for the IBPS PO/MT should access the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in, and download their call letter by providing their registration number, password, and date of birth.

There won't be any hard copies of the IBPS CRP PO call letter, information packet, etc. sent via mail or courier.

For the IBPS PO Online Main Examination, the Scribe will receive a separate call letter.

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FAQs related to IBPS PO Exam 2024

What is the IBPS PO Exam?

The IBPS PO Exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit Probationary Officers (PO) for various public sector banks in India. It includes Preliminary, Main, and Interview stages.

Who is eligible to apply for the IBPS PO Exam?

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university and meet age criteria (usually between 20 to 30 years). There are relaxations for reserved categories.

How is the exam structured?

The exam consists of three phases: Preliminary Exam (objective type), Main Exam (objective and descriptive type), and Interview. The Preliminary Exam tests English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The Main Exam includes Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation.

How can one apply for the IBPS PO Exam?

Applications are submitted online through the IBPS official website. Candidates must fill in their details, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.

What is the syllabus for the IBPS PO Exam?

The syllabus includes various topics under English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Aptitude, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. The descriptive paper in the Main Exam tests essay and letter writing skills.

Is there a negative marking in the IBPS PO Exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Preliminary and Main exams.

How are candidates selected?

Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the Preliminary and Main exams. The final selection is based on the combined scores of the Main Exam and Interview.

What is the cut-off for the IBPS PO Exam?

The cut-off varies each year based on the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, and vacancies. It is released along with the results.

How can candidates prepare for the IBPS PO Exam?

Preparation includes understanding the syllabus, practicing previous year question papers, taking mock tests, and studying regularly. Coaching classes and online resources can also be helpful.