IBPS PO: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Examination
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting Common Written Examination (CRP – PO/MT) for the recruitment of Probationary Officer (PO)/ Management Trainee (MT) vacancies in Public Sector Banks which will be conducted online.
Participating Banks are:
- Allahabad Bank
- Bank of India
- Canara Bank
- Corporation Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Syndicate Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Andhra Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Oriental Bank of Commerce
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- United Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
Exam Dates
| Stage | Exam Dates – 2021 | Exam Dates – 2020 | Exam Dates – 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | 9, 10, 16, 17 Oct 2021 | 3, 10, 11 Oct 2020 5-6 Jan 2021 |
12, 13, 19, 20 Oct 2019 |
| Main | 27th Nov 2021 | 4th Feb 2021 | 30th Nov 2019 |
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Question Type | Mode of Exams | Duration | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | Objective | Online | 60 Minutes | 100 | 100 |
| Main | Objective | Online | 180 Minutes | 155 | 200 |
Preliminary Exam:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Mains Exam:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification
- Profit & Loss
- Mixtures & Alligations
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices
- Work & Time
- Time & Distance
- Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
- Data Interpretation
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
- Number Systems
- Sequence & Series
- Permutation, Combination & Probability
Eligibilty Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidate should be a graduate (Degree) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Age Limit:
The minimum age to apply for the IBPS PO exam is 20 years. Age-relaxation varies from one category to another. The following table tells the IBPS PO Age Eligibility for different categories and posts:
Age
Minimum: 20
Maximum: 30
Age Limit Relaxation:
IBPS PO offers a provision of age relaxation for candidates from all reserved categories. Candidates must keep in mind the IBPS PO Age Limit before filling the application form. Relaxation of the upper age limit for the various categories is shown in the table below.
| Category | Upper Limit Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwD (Unreserved) | 10 Years |
Nationality:
IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria as per Nationality mandates a candidate to be a resident of the prescribed states only. Candidates belonging to these states will be eligible to apply for IBPS PO. An applicant must fulfill any one of the following conditions:
- A citizen of India
- A citizen of Nepal
- A citizen of Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1st January 1962 Indian by origin, who has migrated 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 staying permanently in India.
Cut-Off
| Year | Exam | Gen | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pre-Exam | 56.75 | 55.5 | 49.25 | 41.75 |
| Main / Merit | 56.75 | 55.5 | 49.25 | 41.75 | |
| 2019 | Pre-Exam | 56.75 | 55.5 | 49.25 | 41.75 |
| Main / Merit | 56.75 | 55.5 | 49.25 | 41.75 | |
| 2020 | Pre-Exam | 56.75 | 55.5 | 49.25 | 41.75 |
| Main / Merit | 56.75 | 55.5 | 49.25 | 41.75 |
Previous Questions Papers
SBI PO Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held on: 17th December 2022 Shift 1)
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SBI PO Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held on: 17th December 2022 Shift 1) 2021
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SBI PO Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held on: 17th December 2022 Shift 1) 2021 1
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FAQ's
1. What is the age limit to apply IBPS PO online ?
Candidate should be minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years to apply for the post.
2. Can I appear for the exam with 55% graduation score?
Candidate should be minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years to apply for the post.
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