1. IBPS PO 2023 Notification

IBPS PO 2023 exam is expected to be released in July/August 2023. IBPS PO 2023 Notification is released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to select candidates for Probationary Officer(PO) posts in 11 public sector banks through Common Recruitment Process (CRP). IBPS PO exam has been conducted since 2011 for 13 consecutive years. The IBPS will release the vacancies into different categories and reservations will be given for persons who are having benchmark disabilities. The notification of IBPS PO 2023 will be released on the official website of IBPS or students can also follow IACE blogs for more details. A candidate can visit the official website of IBPS https://www.ibps.in/  for more information. Candidates who are appearing for IBPS Probationary Officer can also check the previous year notification of IBPS PO.

 

IBPS 2023 Tentative calendar

Check here for IBPS PO  2022 Notification

2. About IBPS PO 2023 Exam

IBPS PO Exam 2023 online notification is yet to be released. It is expected that the official notification can be released in August. IBPS PO 2023 Exam is conducted through two-stage online exams and a face-to-face interview thus in total three stages:

  • Prelims
  • Mains and 
  • Interview

IBPS PO 2023 Prelims

IBPS PO 2023 Prelims exam is conducted for all applicants who have applied for the IBPS PO . After qualifying in the Prelims exam candidates are eligible to attend the next stage of the examination. The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi. The applicants are allowed to choose their language at their convenience. There will be a sectional cutoff and an overall cutoff for the IBPS PO Prelims exam. 

 

S.No.SubjectNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1English Language303020 minutes
2Numerical Ability353520 minutes
3Reasoning Ability353520 minutes
Total10010060 minutes

 

IBPS PO 2023 Mains

IBPS PO 2023 Mains Exam is only conducted for those students who are qualified in the IBPS PO 2023 Prelims exam.  IBPS PO 2023 Mains exam contains two papers which are an objective paper and a descriptive paper. The objective paper contains 4 different subjects which are mentioned below and the objective paper is conducted in both Hindi and English language. The descriptive paper is conducted in the English language only.

 

S.No.SubjectNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1Reasoning & Computer Aptitude456060 minutes
2English Language354040 minutes
3Data Analysis & Interpretation356045 minutes
4General Economy & Banking Awareness404035 minutes
Total1552003 Hours
5English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)22530 minutes

 

IBPS PO 2023 Interview

IBPS PO 2023 interview is conducted only for students qualified for IBPS PO 2023 Mains exam. All the candidates that acquired the minimum cutoff score are shortlisted and called for a face-to-face interview. The interview is conducted by the participating banks with the help of IBPS. 

The interview is conducted for 100 marks and the minimum qualifying mark for the interview is UR- 40%, (SC, ST, OBC, PWBD- 30%). The ratio of mains and interview will be 8:2 which means more weightage will be given to the mains exam. 

The interview venue, date, and time will be mentioned to the eligible candidates only via mail through a call letter. During the interview, applicants are tested for banking and general awareness, communication skills, and certificate verification. A candidate should reach the examination centre 1 hour prior to the scheduled interview slot so that the candidate can adjust with the interview environment.

3. About IACE coaching for IBPS PO

IACE provides a high standard and intensive coaching experience for banking aspirants. Our faculty includes former bankers for banking selective courses and intensive programs designed for maximum adaptation of students for the final exam.

  • Online and offline classes are provided as per the course selected by the students.
  • Non-stop Daily grand tests in the final exam pattern from start to end of the coaching period to acclimate the students to the final exam
  • The perfect study material for the perfect coaching over 10 years of research and development.
  • Mock test series and pre-exam preparation exams and intensive courses in the last 2 months before the exam to ready the students.
  • Digital classes with state-of-the-art technology for student sophistication and a Computer lab facility for online exam practice.

Exclusive exam site only for IACE students to practice hundreds of online practice papers and previous years’ question papers.

4. IBPS PO 2023 Exam Highlights

IBPS PO 2023 main highlights are tabulated below for the student’s convenience. Please understand that important notifications are confirmed from IBPS official website and any changes may occur.

 

IBPS PO 2023 
OrganisationInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post NameProbationary Officer
VacancyTo be notified
Participating Banks11
Application ModeOnline
Online Registration DateTo be notified
Last date of registrationTo be notified
Exam ModeOnline
Recruitment ProcessPrelims- Mains- Interview
Education QualificationGraduate
Age Limit20 years to 30 years
SalaryRs. 52,000 to 55,000

 

5. IBPS PO 2023 Online Application & Fee

IBPS PO 2023 online notification is yet to be released. Applicants can only register through the link provided on the IBPS official website.

As per the IBPS guidelines, all registered candidates are required to pay an application fee for giving the exam. The exam fees must be paid online. The application fees for different categories are given below.

 

Sr. No.CategoryApplication Fee
1General and OthersRs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)
2SC/ST/PWDRs.175/- (Intimation Charges only)

 

The online application process must contain the below steps.

  • A candidate must visit the official website of IBPS https://www.ibps.in/ 
  • Before applying online a candidate must scan their photograph, signature, left thumb, and handwritten declaration. 
  • Then candidates must click on new registration to fill out the application form and upload the scanned photograph, signature, left thumb, and declaration with a digital signature. 
  • After filling out the application form the candidates are directed to the payment gateway. The candidate must make payment through online mode. 
  • After payment a candidate must download the application for future reference.

 

6. IBPS PO 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for IBPS PO 2023 exam can be divided into 3 major distinctions

  • Educational Qualification
  • Age Limit
  • Nationality

IBPS PO 2023 Educational Qualification

Graduation or a bachelor’s degree from any university recognized under the government of India. Any equivalent qualification recognized by the central government. Applicants must be in possession of a valid marks sheet and graduation certificate by the time of registration.

IBPS PO 2023 Age Limit

The candidate’s age limit must be 

Minimum =  20 years

and Maximum = 30 years

If the age of the candidate is more than 30 years then age relaxation will be given for eligible candidates only. The age relaxation will be applicable to different categories which are mentioned below.  

 

Category Age Relaxation limit
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer)3 years
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)10 years
Ex-Servicemen (Army personnel)/Short service commissioned officer who has rendered for 5 years of service. 5 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots5 years

 

IBPS PO 2023 Nationality criteria.

A candidate must either be –

  1. A candidate must be an Indian citizen. 
  2. A subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
  3. A candidate who is a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 for permanent settlement in India.
  4. A candidate who has Indian origin but migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the east African countries of Kenya, the united republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zaire, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India, Uganda.

7. IBPS PO 2023- Important Dates

IBPS PO 2023 notification is not yet released. Here are some important updates for banking aspirants. Some of them are tabulated below.

 

EventsDate
IBPS PO Notification 2023Expected date is  August 2023
Online Registration Process StartsTo be notified
Online Registration Process EndsTo be notified
IBPS PO Prelims Admit CardTo be notified
IBPS PO 2023 Preliminary Exam Date23/09/2023, 30/09/2023, 01/10/2023 (Tentative dates)
IBPS PO Prelims ResultTo be notified
IBPS PO Prelims Score CardTo be notified
IBPS PO Mains Admit CardTo be notified
IBPS PO Mains Exam Date 202205/11/2023 (Tentative dates)
IBPS PO Mains ResultTo be notified

 

8. IBPS PO Selection Procedure

Aspirants preparing for the IBPS PO 2023 exam should first register in the IBPS portal on the official website. During registration on the IBPS website, applicants are asked for personal details. The selection procedure of IBPS PO 2023 contains 3 different stages which are mentioned below,

  1. Prelims exam: It contains three subjects or sections for 100 marks for 1 hour. There will be a penalty for wrong answers 0.24 mark will be deducted for a wrong. answers. IBPS PO prelims contain sectional cutoff and overall cutoff.
  2. Mains Exam: It contains Objective and descriptive papers. The objective paper contains four subjects: Reasoning, English, Data interpretation, General banking, and economy. The objective test contains 200 marks for 3 hours. The descriptive paper contains letter and essay writing for 25 marks for 35 minutes. 

The interview: The interview is for 100 marks. The ratio of the main exam and interview will be 8:2.

9. IBPS PO 2023 Syllabus

IBPS PO 2023 Prelims exam syllabus contains three subjects which are given below,

ReasoningQuantitative AptitudeEnglish Language
Logical ReasoningSimplificationReading Comprehension
Alphanumeric SeriesProfit & LossCloze Test
Ranking / Direction / Alphabet TestMixtures & AlligationsPara jumbles
Data SufficiencySimple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & IndicesMultiple Meaning / Error Spotting
Coded InequalitiesWork & Time Fill in the blanks
Seating ArrangementTime & DistanceMiscellaneous
PuzzleMensuration – Cylinder, Cone, SphereParagraph Completion
TabulationData Interpretation
SyllogismRatio & Proportion, Percentage
Blood RelationsNumber Systems
Input-OutputSequence & Series
Coding-DecodingPermutation, Combination & Probability

 

The IBPS PO 2023 Mains syllabus contains four subjects in objective paper and there will be descriptive paper for essay and letter writing. 

 

English Reasoning and Computer aptitudeGeneral awareness Quantitative aptitude 
Vocabulary Circular sitting arrangementMemoryCurrent affairsAge, average
GrammerSyllogismInternetFinancial awarenesssimplification
Reading comprehensionVerbal ReasoningMicrosoft officeGeneral knowledgepercentage
Verbal abilityInput-outputComputer software and hardwareStatic awareness, etcRatio and percentage
Cloze test Blood relationOperating systemData interpretation
Para jumbleDirection and distanceNetworkingCI, SI and Interest, 
Spotting errorCoding and decodingKeyboard shortcutsQuadratic equation
Fill in the blanksData sufficiencyComputer fundamentals, etcProfit and loss
Sentence improvement, etcScheduling Time and work
Linear seating arrangement, etcNumber series
Speed, time and distance, etc.

 

10. IBPS PO Vacancy 2023: Category-Wise

The IBPS PO 2023 Notification is not yet released, All 11 public sector banks participating in IBPS PO exam. As per IBPS PO 2022, six banks have released vacancies for IBPS PO. As per IBPS PO 2022 notification Bank-wise and category-wise vacancies are given below. 

 

IBPS PO 2022 category-wise Vacancies
BanksSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India804014453218535
Bank of Maharashtra 
Canara Bank37518767525010132500
Central Bank of India
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank 
Punjab National Bank753713550203500
Punjab & Sind Bank38236624102253
UCO Bank824114855224550
Union Bank of India3461555731848362094
Total 996483174161625966432

11. IBPS PO Cut-Off: Previous Year’s Cut-off Marks

IBPS PO cut-off is released along with the scorecard every year on the IBPS website. Cutoff changes every year to some extent based on the vacancies, the total number of candidates applied, and many other factors.

The total marks allotted for Interviews are 100. For the interview, candidates must receive at least 40% of the marks (or 35% for those who are SC, ST, OBC, or PWDBD). The weighted ratio for the interview and online main exam will be 80:20, respectively. 

 

IBPS PO 2021 category-wise cutoff

 

CategoryCut-Off Marks
GEN49.75 
SC46.75
ST40.75
OBC49.75
EWS49.75
HI17.50
OC32.75
VI24.75
ID19.75

 

IBPS PO 2021 subject-wise cutoff 

 

SubjectsEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeReasoning Ability
Maximum Score303535
Cut Off Score 

UR/EWS

09.7508.7509.25
Cut Off Score SC/ST/PWBD6.505.505.00
Cut Off Score 

OBC

6.505.505.00

 

 

12. IBPS PO 2023 Salary Structure

Basic pay for IBPS PO 2023 is Rs. 36,000 but including the allowances it reaches Rs. 52,000/- to 54,000/- depending on the location of posting, rental costs, etc. Given below is a typical example of such:

 

Basic PayRs. 36,000
Special AllowanceRs. 5,904
Dearness AllowanceRs. 8,593.20
CCARs. 1,400
Learning AllowanceRs. 600
DA OthersRs. 1,552.50
Housing Rent AllowanceRs. 3,240
Gross SalaryRs. 57,289.70
Deduction (Tax & NPS)Rs. 4,659.32
Net SalaryRs. 52,630.38

 

13. IBPS PO Salary Deduction

The initial basic pay of a PO is Rs. 36,000 as per the revision made. The IBPS PO Salary has many allowances and benefits. In addition to them, some salary deductions are made up to Rs. 4,659.32 from the total salary for Tax and NPS.

14. IBPS PO Exam Centres

The examination will be administered online at various locations throughout India. The potential list of testing locations for both the online preliminary exam and the online main exam. Candidates are advised to choose their desired exam centre during the application process. The list of examination centres is given here,

S.NOState /UT / NCRPreliminary Examination CentreMain Examination Centre
1BiharArrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, PurneaBhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna
2Chandigarh Chandigarh/MohaliChandigarh/Mohali
3Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & DiuSurat, Jamnagar Surat
4Andaman & NicobarPort Blair Port Blair 
5Chhattisgarh Balod, Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Durg Raipur Raipur 
6Delhi Ghaziabad, Delhi/New Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Greater Noida.Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram 
7Andhra PradeshRajampet, Chittoor, Anantapur, Gudlavalleru,Bhimavaram,Visakhapatnam,  Chirala, Eluru, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Markapur, Nandyal, Narasaraopet, Nellore, Puttur, Ongole, Rajahmundry,, Srikakulam, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada, Vizianagaram, Rajam, Yemmiganur,Proddatur,Surampalem,Tirupati,Madanapalle,Guntur, Kurnool, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
8AssamDibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur Guwahati, Silchar 
9Goa Panaji, Madgaon, MapusaPanaji
10Jammu & Kashmir Jammu, Samba, SrinagarJammu, Srinagar
11Haryana Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram Ambala
12Himachal PradeshBilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi Hamirpur
13GujaratJamnagar, MehsanaAhmedabad, Anand, Himatnagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara,GandhinagarAhmedabad, Vadodara
14Arunachal Pradesh NaharlagunNaharlagun 
15Uttarakhand Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee Dehradun
16TripuraAgartala Agartala
17Tamil NaduThanjavur, Tiruchirapalli,Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Erode, Karur, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Nagercoil, Pollachi, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar,PerambalurChennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli
18West BengalHowrah, Kalyani,Asansol, Baharampur, Burdwan, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Paschim Medinipur, Siliguri,Greater KolkataAsansol, Greater Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri
19Telangana Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Nizamabad, Sathupally, Warangal,NarsampetHyderabad
20Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj(Allahabad),Mathura,Agra,Bareilly, Kanpur,gorakhpur, Meerut,  Aligarh, Noida/ Greater Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi , Muzaffarnagar,

Moradabad, Lucknow.

Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj,(Allahabad), Varanasi 
21Sikkim Bardang/ Gangtok Bardang/ Gangtok
22PunjabAmritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala
23Rajasthan  Sikar, Bikaner, Ajmer, Jaipur, Dausa, Hanumangarh, Kota, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur 
24Puducherry Puducherry Puducherry 
25Jharkhand Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
26Kerala Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukki, Kochi, Pathanamthitta, Thiruvananthapuram,  Kollam, Thrichur, Palakkad, Kannur,Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram
27Lakshadweep Kavaratti Kavaratti 
28Ladakh LehLeh
29Karnataka Hassan, Hubli, Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Chikballapur, Davangere, Dharwad, Mysore, Shimoga, Tumakuru (Tumkur), Udupi, Gulbarga, Mangalore.Bengaluru, Hubli, Mangalore
30Mizoram AizawlAizawl
31Odisha Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur Bhubaneshwar
32Meghalaya ShillongShillong
33MaharashtraAurangabad, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Ahmednagar, Akola, Ambajogai, Amravati, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Pune, RaigadAurangabad, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune
34Manipur Imphal Imphal
35Nagaland Kohima Kohima 
36Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Ujjain Bhopal, Indore 

 

15. IBPS PO 2023 Participating Banks

  1. Punjab National Bank
  2. Union Bank of India 
  3. Bank of India 
  4. Indian Bank 
  5. Canara Bank 
  6. Indian Overseas Bank 
  7. Central Bank of India 
  8. UCO Bank 
  9. Bank of Baroda 
  10. Punjab & Sind Bank 
  11. Bank of Maharashtra

16. IBPS PO Preparation Tips

The IBPS PO preparation process must be accurate and one should keep the most recent exam pattern in mind while preparing for the exam. Since the syllabus covers a wide range of subjects, it’s critical to pick the appropriate study materials. IACE guides students to get the best study material and helps the students to crack the exam. Below are some useful tips to get success in IBPS PO Exam.

 

  • Students who are aspired to get into their desired positions must thoroughly understand the exam pattern and syllabus before preparing for the exam.
  • Mock tests and interviews help out the students in their preparation and help them understand the difficulty of the exam.
  • One must analyze their ability in solving problems in different topics and plan to study accordingly.
  • Practice tests help the students to keep track of time because the candidate has to complete the exam in a given time.
  • Candidates must focus on revising the core concepts.

17. IBPS PO 2023 Pre-Exam Training

IBPS PO 2023 pre-exam training is conducted by the banks participating in the IBPS PO 2023 exam for SC/ST/ other minority candidates to encourage those who can’t afford private coaching as per the regulations of the Indian government. This is a bridge session where candidates are taught about the exam, practice tips, and other essentials of the IBPS PO exam. 

18. IBPS PO 2023 Admit Card & Call Letter

IBPS PO 2023 admit card is issued two times during the selection process. After registering in the IBPS portal and applying for the exam, an admit card will be released for the prelims exam on the IBPS official website. The applicants who qualified in the prelims are shortlisted and a second admit card is issued for the mains exam. 

Applicants that are qualified for the mains exam are shortlisted and sent IBPS PO 2023 interview call letter for the interview directly to the mail of the candidate. The final score of the IBPS PO exam is a combined result of the mains and interview. Applicants with a passing score for IBPS PO joining call letter as a provisional officer.

19. IBPS PO Prelims 2022 Result

IBPS PO 2023 Prelims results are out on IBPS official website within 3 months of the IBPS PO 2023 Prelims exam date. Applicants can check this blog daily for updates about the results.

20. IBPS PO Interview Process

IBPS PO interview is conducted only for the students with minimum qualifying marks in IBPS PO 2023 Mains exam. A call letter is sent to these candidates with an interview date and time of their interview. Candidates are advised to reach the interview centre minimum of 2 hours before the slot timings to acclimate to the atmosphere.

21. IBPS PO Mains 2022 Result

IBPS PO Mains 2022 results are published on the IBPS official website just before the release of the interview call letter. These results carry a major weightage in the final score along with the interview score to decide the job offer.

22. FAQ's

1. What is the basic pay for IBPS PO?

Ans) An IBPS Probationary Officer’s base pay ranges from Rs. 52,000 to Rs. 55,000 with additional incentives such as dearness allowances and special allowances. According to the revisions PO’s starting base wage is Rs. 36,000.

2. when will be the next IBPS PO 2023 Notification?

Ans) The IBPS 2023 notification is not yet released. IBPS PO notification is expected to be released in July/August.

3. What is the Age eligibility to apply for IBPS PO 2023?

Ans) At the time of application, the candidate’s age should be between 20 and 30 years old. however, there are upper-age relaxations for different categories as follows

  • OBC category- 3 years
  • Persons With Disabilities – 10 years 
  • Ex-Servicemen -5 years
  • 1984 Riot Victims – 5 years
  • SC/ST candidates- 5 years

4. What is the selection process for IBPS PO 2023?

Ans) The selection process for IBPS PO 2023 is in three stages. Online Preliminary & Online Main Examination, Common Interview, and provisional allotment candidates must qualify in every step to proceed further. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official websites for the latest information.

5. What is IBPS PO? And who conducts the examination?

Ans)  IBPS stands for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection and PO stands for Probationary Officers. IBPS is an autonomous body that conducts the recruitment process in the banking sector once a year. IBPS will make all the necessary arrangements for conducting the exams.