IBPS PO 2021: Exam Dates, Notification, Syllabus, Pattern And Vacancies

IBPS has released an official notification for the post of IBPS PO 2021 on its official website @ ibps.in. The candidates can check the exam dates, eligibility criteria, age limit, and more from the IBPS PO 2021 Notification provided soon. IBPS PO 2021 Notification released on 04 August 2021 (expected) with 1500+ Vacancies. The online application form is available from 5-08-2021 to 26-08-2021(expected).

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection holds the IBPS PO Bank Exam every year which is a doorway to the most preferred bank jobs. IBPS shortlists deserving candidates for the post of PO and clerk for various nationalized banks listed under it. IBPS started holding CWE to recruit IBPS PO and clerk for various banks. The registration is done online. IBPS PO 2021 Exam notification is out and the registration for the same will start from August 2020. IBPS CWE IX Prelims Exam 2020 will be conducted on 09,10 &16 and 17 October 2020.

IBPS Exam Calendar 2021-22

The Institute of Banking & Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the exam calendar for this year. The candidates were also eagerly waiting for the same. Now they can check all the exam dates in this newly released IBPS exam calendar 2021-22.

Click here to Download IBPS Exam Calendar 2020-21 PDF

IBPS PO 2021 Notification

Candidates who are interested to fill IBPS PO EXAM 2021 can go through the official notification for IBPS PO 2021` on its official website or on the link given above.

IBPS PO 2021 Important Dates:

The important dates for IBPS PO/MT CWE VII 2021 are as follows:

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About IBPS

Every year the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection holds the IBPS PO Bank Exam to select Probationary Officers in Public Sector banks. IBPS offers recruitment services to all Public-Sector Banks, SBI, Associate Banks of SBI, RBI, NABARD, SIDBI, LIC & Insurance companies and regular member Banks of the IBPS society.

IBPS started the Common Written Examination (CWE) in the year 2011 to recruit officers and clerks in Public Sector Banks. It accepts online application through its official website for registration of the examination.

IBPS PO Vacancies 2021

Every year more than 20 lakh aspirants appear for the IBPS Bank PO examination. The official notification of IBPS PO 2020 is released in 04-Aug-2020. The Online Registration for IBPS PO 2020 will start from 05-Aug- 2020 to 26-Aug-2020. There are 1167 Vacant Posts vacancies for the post of probationary officer and management trainees (MT).

• Available Posts: 3517 Vacant Posts (Updated)

• Names of Vacant Positions: Probationary Officers/Management Trainee (PO/MT)

Participating Banks and Category-wise Vacancies:

IBPS has released a total of 1417 Probationary Officers vacancies in 9 participating banks. Aspirants can check the category-wise vacancies below:

Salary of IBPS PO 2021

In the majority of the public sector banks, the Salary of the PO is more or less the same. The latest revision of Bank PO’s salary as per the 10th Bipartite settlement took place on Nov 2012; nonetheless, the final agreement was signed in May 2015. According to which the revised salary of Bank PO will come into effect from 1st January 2016.

The revised basic pay of PO thus becomes –

23700 - (980 x 7) - 30560 - (1145 x 2) - 32850 - (1310 x 7) – 42020

Here Rs. 23700 is the revised basic pay of Bank PO as applicable on 1st January 2016. Thus the new entrant in a Bank as PO is liable to get Rs. 23,700 as basic pay.
Rs. 980 is the annual increment that a Bank PO will get and it will be applicable for a period of 7 years.

IBPS PO 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

The eligibility criteria for the IBPS CWE PO exam is a Graduation Degree in any of the streams such as BA, B.Com, BSc, B.Tech, etc., from a University recognized by the Government of India. The percentage of marks obtained in Graduation should be mentioned at the time of registration for the IBPS Bank-PO examination.

Computer Literacy: Knowledge of computer operation is a must as the IBPS PO exam is conducted online.

Language Proficiency: Candidates should have verbal and written proficiency in the official language of the State/UT. The candidate should be able to read, write, and speak the language.

Age Eligibility: 20 - 30 Years

Nationality / Citizenship of Applicants:

Candidates applying for IBPS CWE/Bank PO Examination should be one of the following:

1. Citizen of India
2. The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
3. Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
4. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India
Candidates belonging to the category 2, 3, 4 must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt of India in their favor.

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IBPS PO 2021 Exam Pattern

IBPS introduced separate sectional timing for each section in the preliminary exam. The IBPS PO exam (CWE 9) for hiring candidates will be based on an online written exam in two parts: Tier 1 or IBPS Preliminary Exam and Tier 2 or IBPS Mains Exam. This examination is followed by a face-to-face interview process.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern

The IBPS PO preliminary examination is of one-hour duration and is conducted online. It has 3 sections with having 100 questions in total with a maximum score of 100 marks. There is negative marking in IBPS PO pre-exam as 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Candidates must clear the sectional cut-off to qualify for the IBPS PO Main exam. The section-wise details are given below:

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern

The IBPO PO Mains exam is held online, it has 4 sections having a total score of 200 marks of 180 minutes duration and descriptive paper 1 sections having a total score of 25 marks of 30 minutes duration.

The IBPS exam will have 5 sections and the time limit for attempting each of the five sections is different, but the total time duration is 180 minutes for objective and 30 minutes for descriptive. The candidates must attempt the sections in the same order and within the allotted time fixed by the examining body. The candidate can’t leave the existing section before the time allotted. The next section can only be attempted after the current section is completed. There is a negative marking with a deduction of 0.25 marks for every mistake.
The section-wise details are given below:

IBPS PO Syllabus 2021

IBPS exam syllabus is similar to other bank exams except that IBPS issues only the broad subjects, they can be further bifurcated into individual topics, based on the questions that have appeared in the exams over the past few years. The IBPS syllabus is divided into two parts:

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Syllabus 2021

IBPS PO Mains Exam Syllabus 2021

IBPS PO Application Fee

The category wise application fees for the IBPS PO exam are given below. Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee must be paid online. To know more please check the complete guide for IBPS PO Application

IBPS PO Interview

The candidates who have qualified the mains exam will be called for an interview which will carry 100 marks. To qualify for the interview a candidate is required to score 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).

The interview round is conducted for not less than 15-20 minutes. It has a panel of bank officials who will raise questions to the candidates concerned themselves, banking sector, current affairs, general awareness, etc. The candidates must be well-dressed, confident, and carry all required documents to the interview.

The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the main examination and interview. IBPS works out the final score with the weightage of marks given to the main examination and interview in the ratio of 80:20 respectively.

Selection Criteria

Final Score Calculation for IBPS PO Exam

There are certain important points on the basis of which the final score for the IBPS PO exam is calculated:
• Marks scored in the Preliminary Exam (Tier-1) will not be considered in the final score. These are only taken into account to qualify Mains Exam (Tier-2).
• Candidates need to qualify Phase-2 and Interview individually to be eligible for the final worth.
• The ratio of marks between the CWE Main exam and interview for the final merit list will be 80:20 respectively.
• The aggregate of 100 marks is used for the final merit list for each category. Candidates with high merit rank in each category are finally selected.

Penalty for Wrong Answers

A penalty for every incorrect answer will be marked in the Objective Tests of both Preliminary and Mains exams. Every wrong answer will be penalized by deducting 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question. There will be no penalty for leaving a question blank, i.e. in case, no answer is marked by the candidate.

How to download IBPS PO Pre-Exam training call letters

• Visit the official website, ibps.in

• Connect to the link and download call letter (admit card) for PO/MT-VII

• Now, enter your registration number and password in the space given for the purpose.

• Carefully enter the captcha code given thereafter.

• Now login your account where your admit card will appear on the screen

• Download and obtain a printout of the same for future use

Note: The download of call letters for PO/MT-VII can only be done until September 29.

IBPS PO 2021 Admit Card & Call Letter

Click here to download IBPS PO 2021 Pre Admit Card(updated soon)

IBPS PO 2020 Mains Admit Card

Candidates aspiring for IBPS PO Mains i.e those who have qualified IBPS PO PRELIMS 2020 can download the ADMIT CARD from the official website of IBPS.

Click here to download IBPS PO 2020 Mains Admit Card (will be updated soon)

Candidates can download the IBPS PO 2020 admit card from the official website IBPS because a hard copy of the IBPS PO Admit Card will not be sent to the candidate via post. To login on the official website, the candidates will require the following:

• Registration No/Roll No
• Date of Birth/ Password
• The admit card will be made available September 2020 IBPS PO Exam. The admit card or call letter for IBPS PO 2020 will be issued in 3 phases:
• Online Preliminary Examination
• Online Mains Examination
• Interview
• The link to download the admit card will be provided on this page. Candidates are advised to check the details on the admit card before downloading.

IBPS PO Score Card 2020-21

IBPS PO Prelims 2020-21 Scorecard will be released after the results are declared. All candidates who appeared for the IBPS PO Prelims exam can check the PO/MT scorecard details on the official website of IBPS, i.e. ibps.in. Earlier, the IBPS PO prelims exam was conducted on 03, 10 & 11 October 2020 in multiple shifts.

Click here to check IBPS PO Prelims Score card 2020

The IBPS PO exam (CWE) is held online at various centres all over India and the candidates can mention their options at the time of filling in the online application. Though there is non-availability of seats at preferred venues yet IBPS allots an exam centre other than the choices made by a candidate.

IBPS is the only authority to add or remove an exam centre candidates can’t make any request for the change of the exam centre. Any indecent behaviour at the examination centre can lead to the cancellation of the application.

Previous Year Exam Analysis IBPS PO Prelims

IBPS PO (PRE) 2020 Exam Analysis

IBPS PO 2020 Prelims Exam is conducted on 3rd, 10th & 11th October 2020. A lot of candidates appeared for this exam in order to fulfill their dream of joining the prestigious Public Sector Banks. The previous year's analysis of the IBPS Bank PO Prelims Exam help candidates in understanding the topic wise distribution of questions and thier difficulty levels. IBPS PO Pre Exam Analysis for the year 2020 are provided below.

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Click here for IBPS PO (PRE) 2020 Exam Analysis 10 October Shift-1

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IBPS PO Exam Analysis for Prelims 2019

IBPS PO 2019 Prelims Exam has started on 12th October 2019 and it’s time to discuss the most awaited exam analysis and review of IBPS PO Prelims 2019 Exam. A lot of candidates appeared for this exam in order to fulfill their dream of joining the prestigious Public Sector Banks. The previous year's analysis of the IBPS Bank PO Prelims Exam can help in understanding which sections are asked most & what was the exam's level of difficulty last year.

The Overall Good attempts and IBPS PO Prelims Exam Review 2019 has been mentioned in the following table

IBPS PO Exam Analysis for Reasoning

The reasoning section during the 2019 Prelims exam was of Moderate level difficulty.

Most Questions were asked from Puzzles and Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding & Direction Sense.

IBPS PO Exam Analysis for Quantitative/Numerical Ability

This section was of Medium level of difficulty for many students however some students felt it difficult & time-consuming.

Following table displays, the number of questions asked in each section

IBPS PO English Language Analysis

This section was of Easy to Medium Level difficulty. Reading Comprehension & Error detection was the most asked topics in the exam.

Topic	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
Reading Comprehension	7	Easy to Moderate
Error Detection	7	Moderate
Filler	5	Easy to Moderate
Cloze Test	6	Easy to Moderate
Sentence Improvement	5	Easy to Moderate
Total	30	Moderate

IBPS PO Cut off

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2019-20

IBPS PO Cut-Off for 2019-20 Prelims exam has been released with its scorecard & marks on 8th November 2019. All candidates who appeared in the exam are waiting for the result and cut-off can check the cut-off table at IBPS official website https://ibps.in or mention below in this post. IBPS PO Prelims 2019 Cut-Off table is mentioned below.

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2019-20: Category-wise

IBPS PO Cut-Off 2018-19: IBPS PO 2018-19 Mains Exam was conducted on 18th November 2018. The Interview for IBPS PO 2018-19 was held in February 2019. IBPS has released IBPS PO 2018-19 Cut-Off Marks and results on 1st April 2019 on its official website i.e. ibps.in. IBPS PO 2018-19 Final Cut-Off Table and Reserve List Cut-Off Table are mentioned below.

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2018-19: Category-wise

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2018-19

IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Cut-Off

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2017

IBPS PO 2021 Preparation

Candidates must prepare in a systematic manner for the IBPS PO exam. The candidates should be aware of the latest syllabus and exam pattern. The syllabus covers various topics, it is important to choose the right study material so that you can understand the concepts and practices a wide variety of questions as well.

IBPS PO 2021 left everyone worried about the surprising change in the exam pattern. This is the reason we have decided to provide you with the relevant new pattern questions that were asked in last year's banking exams.

New pattern questions are simply the application of concepts in a new form. You just need to practice them a lot so that you don't face issues in IBPS PO 2021. Candidates must go through previous year IBPS questions so that they have an idea of what to expect in IBPS PO 2021.

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IBPS PO 2021 EXAM: FAQ's

IBPS releases IBPS PO 2021 notification every year to give a golden opportunity for those who are aspiring for banking sector jobs. Before one applies for the same, there are some probable queries that one needs to be answered. Here are a few FAQs which will suffice your purpose in deciding wisely before applying for IBPS PO job.

Q1. May I know the exam date of IBPS PO 2020-21 Prelims and Mains Exam?

Ans1. According to the official notification of IBPS PO 2021, Online Preliminary exam for IBPS PO 2021 is scheduled on 9th, 10th and 11th October 2021 while the mains exam is scheduled on 27 November 2021.

Q.2. What is the expected date for the release of the Official Notification of IBPS PO 2020 Exam?

Ans2.Expected Dates for the release of Official Notification will be Notified soon.

Q3. How many vacancies are released every year for IBPS PO?

Ans3. In 2019, the number of posts advertised was 4336 for PO, and this year-2021 vacancy will be notified soon as per the release of notification.

Q4. What qualification is needed for IBPS PO job?

Ans4. A candidate appearing for IBPS PO exam needs a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Q5. When will be the exam for IBPS PO Scheduled?

Ans5. The Online Preliminary exam of IBPS PO 2021 is scheduled to be held on 9th, 10th, 16th, and 17th October 2021 while the mains exam is scheduled to be held on 27th November 2021.

Q6. Is 60% necessary in graduation to become an IBPS PO?

Ans6. No, 60% in graduation is not necessary to appear for IBPS PO exams. Percentage in graduation is not considered in the eligibility criteria for IBPS PO exams.

Q7. Is a B.Tech student eligible for IBPS PO exams?

Ans7. Yes, a B.Tech student is eligible for IBPS PO exam. A candidate only needs to have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Q8. What percentage is required in graduation for the IBPS PO exam?

Ans8. Percentage in graduation is not considered in the eligibility criteria for IBPS PO exams. A candidate only needs to have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Q9. Can a B.Sc graduate apply for IBPS PO exams?

Ans9. Yes, a B.Sc graduate can apply for IBPS exam. To appear in IBPS PO exams, you just need to have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Q10. Can a BA student apply for the IBPS PO exam?

Ans10. Yes, a BA student can apply for the IBPS PO exam. All the candidates having a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University is eligible for bank exam.

Q11. How many attempts are in the IBPS PO?

Ans11. No attempts are counted in the IBPS PO exam. Candidates don’t need to worry about the attempts for the exam. Just prepare for the exam without any tension.

Q12. What is the age limit for IBPS PO exams?

Ans12.

• To apply for IBPS PO exam, a candidate must be 20-30 years of age.
• Age relaxation of 5 years is provided to candidates belonging to SC and ST.
• The candidates of OBC categories are given an age relaxation of 3 years.
• The ex-servicemen and the candidates having Jammu and Kashmir quota are also given an age relaxation of 5 years.

Q13. Is it a bilingual exam?

Ans13. Yes, except the English language test as the other tests are conducted bilingually, i.e. English and Hindi.

Q14. Whether examination has negative marking?

Ans14. Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Q15. What is the selection procedure of IBPS PO?

Ans15. The recruitment procedure of IBPS PO will take place in three steps:

• Preliminary Exam
• Mains Exam (Objective + Subjective)
• Interview

Q16. Will there be any sectional cut off for IBPS PO Exam?

Ans16. Yes, there is sectional and overall cut off in Prelims as well as Mains Examination. A candidate has to qualify both the cut-offs in order to secure the seat for the next phase of the exam.

Q17. Will there be a common interview after the written result?

Ans17. Yes, there will be common interview. The IBPS PO selection process comprises of a personal interview stage.

Q18. What is the cut-off for being recruited?

Ans18. There is no predetermined cutoff for IBPS Probationary Officer. It depends on the presentation of the applicants each year. The final score is calculated on the basis of the performance in the written test and the interview.

Q19. What is the eligibility for IBPS PO?

Ans19.
EDUCATIONAL ELIGIBILITY:

• A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

AGE ELIGIBILITY:

• A candidate must be 21-30 years of age (Age relaxation of 5 years is given to candidates belonging to SC and ST. The candidates belonging to OBC categories are given an age relaxation of 3 years. The ex-servicemen and the candidates holding Jammu and Kashmir quota are also given an age relaxation of 5 years).