The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection(IBPS) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees in participating banks. IBPS has announced the recruitment of 3049 vacancies and the online registration is started from 1st August 2023 to 21st August 2023.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2023-Highlights
Have a look at the highlights for the post of IBPS PO to get an overview:
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection(IBPS)
Post Name
Probationary Officers
Category
Recruitment
Total Vacancies Available
3049
Job Application Mode
Online
Online Application Start Date
1st August 2023
Online Application End Date
21st August 2023
Job Location
India
Official Website
https://www.ibps.in/
Important Dates
The important dates for online registration, online fee payment, preliminary examination, mains examination and results are given below:
Activity
Dates
Online Registration Start Date
1st August 2023
Online Registration Last Date
21st August 2023
Online Fee Payment Start Date
1st August 2023
Online Fee Payment Last Date
21st August 2023
Online Examination – Preliminary
September/ October 2023
Result of Online Exam – Preliminary
October 2023
Online Examination – Main
November 2023
Declaration of Result – Main
December 2023
Conduct of interview
January/February 2024
Eligibility Requirement
The most important part is to know whether you are eligible for the post of IBPS PO or not. So, check the eligibility requirements given below and apply for the exam if you meet the eligibility requirements:
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
The minimum age of the candidate must be 20 and the maximum age must be 30. (Candidates from reserved categories will get age relaxation)
A candidate must have completed graduation in any field from a recognized university or college.
Fee Details
To apply for the IBPS PO exam, candidates need to pay fees. The fee to be paid by the candidates of different categories is given in the table below:
Category
Fees
SC/ST/PwBD Candidates.
Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST)
Candidates from Other Categories
Rs. 850 /- (inclusive of GST)
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for preliminary and mains is given below. This will surely help you make a perfect study plan which will aid in completing every section of the exam:
Preliminary Exam Pattern
Candidates need to appear in the preliminary examination first as it is the first step in getting a job as PO in the bank. The examination will be conducted online. A test of 100 marks will be conducted and 1 hour will be given to complete the exam.
Sr. No.
Name of Tests
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Medium of Exam
Time allotted
1
English Language
30
30
English
20 minutes
2
Quantitative Aptitude
35
35
English and Hindi
20 minutes
3
Reasoning Ability
35
35
English and Hindi
20 minutes
Total
100
100
1 hour
Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates who clear the mains examination need to appear in the mains examination as it is the second step in cracking the IBPS PO exam. This examination will also be conducted in an online mode. The exam will be a total of 200 marks and 3 hours will be given to complete this exam.
Sr. No.
Name of Tests
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Medium of Exam
Time allotted
1
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
45
60
English and Hindi
60 minutes
2
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
40
40
English and Hindi
35 minutes
3
English Language
35
40
English
40 minutes
4
Data Analysis & Interpretation
35
60
English and Hindi
45 minutes
5
English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)
2
25
English
30 minutes
Total
155
200
3 hours
Steps to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the IBPS PO exam from 1st August 2023 to 21st August 2023. The steps to apply for the exam are given below:
Step 1:-Visit the official website of IBPS.
Step 2:- Go to the homepage and click on the link to open the online application form.
Step 3:-Click on the ‘New Registration' link to register your application.
Step 4:-Enter the required information and you will receive a provisional registration number and password on the given number or email.
Step 5:-After that, scan and upload the required documents.
Step 6:-Fill in all the details carefully because once submitted, you cannot change anything.
Step 7:-Once you are done with everything, review the details and click on the submit button.
Step 8:-Pay the fee through your debit card or credit card.