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IBPS Exam
The IBPS PO/MT exam is held for the recruitment of Probationary Officers and Management Trainees in participating national public sector banks. Specialist Officials, often known as Scale-I officers in national public sector banks, are recruited through the IBPS SO exam.
IBPS Notification
The following information is included in each IBPS Notification:
Important dates pertaining to IBPS exams.
Exams and positions for which the IBPS announcement is valid.
The overall qualifying requirements for the exam, as well as the specific requirements for the various positions accessible through the exam.
The IBPS Exam Pattern, as well as a list of participating organizations.
How to apply for various IBPS tests, as well as application fees.
In their separate IBPS Notifications, there is a syllabus for PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB.
IBPS Exam Date
The conducting body will announce the IBPS Calendar 2022 at the start of the year, and applicants are recommended to refer to it and begin their preparation appropriately.
Candidates should also keep in mind that the dates shown in the IBPS Calendar are tentative, and the official dates will be revealed only when the IBPS announcement is released.
Candidates should keep up to date with the official website for the most up-to-date information on the IBPS Exam dates.
IBPS vacancies
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is a recruitment body that was started with an aim to encourage the recruitment and placement of young graduates in public sector banks in India, other than the State Bank Of India. It also provides standardized systems for assessment and result processing services to organizations.
The IBPS offers its services to all Public-Sector Banks, SBI, Associate Banks of SBI, RBI, NABARD, SIDBI, LIC & Insurance companies, and other financial institutions which are regular members of the IBPS society.
The Common Written Examination (CWE) is conducted by the IBPS in order to select officers and clerks for Indian banks. The exam is mandatory for anyone who seeks employment in 20 public sectors and regional rural banks.
The institute conducts common written exams (CWE) to select individuals for various posts in public sector banks. IBPS recruits candidates for the following posts:
1. Probationary Officers (PO)
2. Clerks
3. Specialist officers
4. Management Trainees (MT)
5. Rural Bank Officers
6. Insurance Assistants and other administrative positions
IBPS exam eligibility
The educational qualification required for IBPS RRB PO exam is a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized by Central Government. The eligibility criteria for the IBPS Clerk exam is as follows:
1) Nationality: A candidate must be either a Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan or Tibetan refugees.
2) Age Limit: The minimum age limit for IBPS Clerk is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 28 years.
3) Education Qualifications: A candidate should have passed a graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university to appear in this exam.
4) Computer Literacy: A candidate should have computer knowledge as it is essential to work in banks.
5) Language Proficiency: An aspirant must be able to read, write and speak the official language of the state from where he/she has applied.
IBPS exam apply online
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection invites applications for the post of Probationary Officers. Candidates who are interested in the IBPS PO post can apply online from the official website from August to September. The recruitment is being conducted for the selection and allotment of personnel for probationary officer posts in banks participating in the recruitment process. A total of 3562 vacancies have been announced by the IBPS.
How to apply:
1. Log on to the official website
2. Click on Apply Online link
3. Click on the New Registration link and fill in all details
4. Upload your scanned photograph and signature and click on Confirm button
5. After successful registration, take a printout of the online application form
6. Pay fees online or offline through challan.
IBPS exam pattern
The exam pattern of IBPS PO/MT is divided into 3 phases: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview.
Preliminary Exam: The preliminary exam will consist of three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability. The total time duration for this exam will be 1 hour (60 minutes). The total number of questions will be 100 and each question shall carry 1 mark. There shall be a negative marking for every wrong answer. One fourth or 0.25 of the mark assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty to arrive at a corrected score.
Mains Exam: The Main Examination will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Tests for 25 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests will be online. Candidates will have to answer the Descriptive test by typing on the computer. Descriptive Test has been introduced to assess writing skills of candidates which are important while performing the job of Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee etc
Interview: Candidates who clear the mains exam are called for an interview which is conducted by a panel of bank officials. The total weightage of the interview is 100 marks.
IBPS exam syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
| Data Interpretation | Mensuration and Geometry |
| Quadratic Equation | Interest |
| Problems of Ages | Profit and Loss |
| Number Series | Speed, Distance and Time |
| Time and Work | Number System |
| Data Sufficiency | Linear Equation |
| Permutation and Combination | And Probability |
| Mixture and Allegations |
General Awareness Syllabus
| Financial Awareness |
| Current Affairs |
| General Knowledge |
| Static Awareness |
Reasoning
| Verbal Reasoning | Syllogism |
| Circular Seating Arrangement | Linear Seating Arrangement |
| Double Lineup | Scheduling |
| Input-Output | Blood Relations |
| Directions and Distances | Ordering and Ranking |
| Data Sufficiency | Coding and Decoding |
| Code Inequalities |
Computer Aptitude
| Internet | Memory |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Computer Abbreviation |
| Microsoft Office | Computer Hardware |
| Computer Software | Operating System |
| Networking | Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies |
IBPS Admit Card
The IBPS PO admit card will be out in the second half of September. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the notification for IBPS PO 2022 examination. The admit card will be available online mode on the official website. It is expected that the IBPS PO admit card will be available at least two weeks before the exam date. The candidates who have successfully applied for this recruitment drive can download their IBPS PO admit card from here. The candidates must carry their admit cards to the examination hall. No candidate will be allowed to appear for the exam without a valid admit card.
Along with the IBPS Admit Card, you also have to carry an original photo identity proof (Aadhar, Voter id, etc.) and a passport-sized photograph.
IBPS Exam Centre
| Agra | Ahmedabad |
| Allahabad | Bangalore |
| Bhopal | Bhubaneshwar |
| Chandigarh | Chennai |
| Coimbatore | Dehradun |
| Delhi NCR | Gorakhpur |
| Guwahati | Hyderabad |
| Indore | Jaipur |
| Jammu | Srinagar |
| Kochi | Ernakulam |
| Thrissur | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Calicut | Kolkata |
| Greater Kolkata | Siliguri |
| Durgapur | Haldia |
| Burdwan | Kota |
| Lucknow | Patna |
| Raipur | Ranchi |
| Shimla | Varanasi |
| Vijayawada | Visakhapatnam |
IBPS marking Scheme
Candidates must know that there is a negative marking for each wrong answer in the IBPS PO Mains exam in both objective and descriptive papers. The candidates are required to score the minimum qualifying marks in each section and overall too. If they do not score the minimum qualifying marks, they will not be eligible for the next stage of the recruitment process.
For Objective Type Questions: There are four sections in the objective type questions in IBPS PO exam – English Language, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and General Economy & Banking Awareness. Each section has a total of 50 questions for a total of 200 questions carrying 200 marks. Each question carries one mark and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong attempt.
For Descriptive Paper: The descriptive test carries 50 marks with 30 minutes duration. A candidate has to write an essay of 250-300 words and Letter/ Application writing of 150-200 words. The descriptive paper carries 25% weightage (50 marks) in the mains exam.
IBPS Salary Structure
The scorecard obtained in IBPS CWE-PO exam is applicable for the post of Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee. The selected candidates initially undergo training of 1 year after which they are absorbed in the regular services.
The salary structure is as follows:
Basic Pay of Rs 23700/-
Dearness Allowance (DA) @ 44.90% of Basic pay i.e. Rs 10557/-
House Rent Allowance (HRA) – 9% of Basic pay i.e. Rs 2141/-
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) – 3% (4% for Mumbai) i.e. Rs 711/-
Special Allowance @ 7.75% on basic pay i.e. Rs 1816/-
Personal Pay- Rs 2000/- per month
Total Gross Salary around Rs 38000/- per month before deductions
Apart from the basic pay, IBPS Clerks get some allowances as well that are listed below:
Dearness Allowance – Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated as a percentage of an Indian citizen’s basic salary to mitigate the impact of inflation on people. DA is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Special Allowance – It is 7.75% of basic pay and is given to all bank employees due to a special agreement between Indian Banks Association (IBA) and bank unions for special allowance.
House Rent Allowance – HRA is given to compensate for the rent an employee pays for his/her residence. Its rate varies depending on the city/town category where an employee lives. In X category
FAQ
What is IBPS exam qualification?
To apply for the IBPS PO exam, you must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent certification recognized by the central government.
Which exam comes under IBPS?
The IBPS conducts the following examinations:
IBPS PO Examination, IBPS SO Examination, IBPS Clerk Examination, IBPS RRB Examination.
What is IBPS PO salary?
An IBPS Probationary Officer’s initial in-hand wage package ranges from Rs. 52,000 to 55,000, with dearness allowances.
Is IBPS exam government job?
Transfers are a necessary evil in this comparison because IBPS PO jobs are govt./public sector jobs.
Can 12th pass apply for IBPS?
According to the IBPS official notification for IBPS Clerk 2021, all candidates who have finished their graduation from a government-recognized university are eligible to apply.
Can a 20 year old give IBPS PO exam?
If you have completed your graduation, you can apply for the exam.
Is IBPS exam tough?
There are lakhs of applicants vying for a position with thousands of openings. The exam has a high level of competition.
Which is better SBI PO or IBPS PO?
The most significant advantage of the IBPS PO is that it serves as a selection process for most Indian banks, whereas the SBI PO is solely regarded for the State Bank of India.
What is SBI clerk salary?
Salary for SBI Clerk Basic: Rs.19900/-
Which bank exam is easy?
The IBPS RRB – Regional Rural Bank exams are the most straightforward of all the banking exams.
What is age limit for IBPS PO?
The IBPS PO exam has a minimum age requirement of 20 years and a maximum age requirement of 30 years.
Is there any attempt limit for IBPS?
You are free to try as many times as you want.
Does 12th marks matter in bank po?
For the Bank Exams, there is no percentage criterion, and 10th and 12th-grade grades are not taken into account.
What qualification is required for bank clerk?
Before applying for the clerk cadre, the candidate must meet the minimum qualification level of a degree.