IBPS PO 2021: Exam Dates, Notification, Syllabus, Pattern And Vacancies
Updated on 05 Feb 2021 by Dinesh Lohiya
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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:
Activity
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Exam Dates
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IBPS PO Notification Release
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August 2021 (Expected) |
Online Application Start
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September 2021 (Expected) |
Online Application End
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September 2021 (Expected) |
IBPS PO Pre Exam Admit Card Release | October 2021 (Expected) |
IBPS PO Pre Exam Date | October 09,2021 October 10, 2021 October 16, 2021 October 17,2021 |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Date | November 27, 2021 |
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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).
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Available Posts: 3517 Vacant Posts (Updated)
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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:
Bank Name | Vacancies |
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Bank of India
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To be Notified
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Punjab & Sind Bank
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To be Notified
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UCO Bank
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To be Notified
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Bank of Maharashtra
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To be Notified
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Canara Bank | To be Notified |
Total | To be Notified |
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
Category
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Age Relaxation
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Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)
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5 years
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Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer)
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3 years
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Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
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10 years
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Ex-Servicemen (Army personnel)
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5 years
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Widows/Divorced Women
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9 years
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Persons with Domicile of Jammu &Kashmir during the period of 1-1-1980 to 31-12-1989
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5 years
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Persons affected by 1984 riots
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5 years
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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:
S.No.
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Section Name
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Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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1
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English Language
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30
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30
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60 Minutes
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2
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Numerical Ability
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35
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35
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3
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Reasoning Ability
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35
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35
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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:
S.No
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Subjects (Objective)
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Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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1
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Reasoning and Computer
Aptitude |
45
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60
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60 minutes
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2
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General/Economy/Banking
Awareness |
40
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40
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35 minutes
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3
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English Language
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35
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40
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40 minutes
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4
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Data Analysis & Interpretation
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35
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60
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45 minutes
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Total
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155
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200
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180 minutes
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English Language(Letter
Writing & Essay) |
2
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25
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30 minutes
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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
This comprises of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.
Reasoning Ability
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Quantitative Aptitude
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English Language
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Logical Reasoning
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Simplification
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Reading Comprehension
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Alphanumeric Series
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Profit & Loss
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Cloze Test
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Ranking/Direction/
Alphabet Test |
Mixtures &Alligations
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Para jumbles
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Data Sufficiency
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Simple Interest & Compound Interest &
Surds & Indices |
Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting
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Coded Inequalities
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Work & Time
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Fill in the blanks
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Seating-Arrangement
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Time & Distance
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Miscellaneous
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Puzzle
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Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
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Paragraph Completion
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Tabulation
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Data Interpretation
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Syllogism
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Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
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Blood Relations
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Number Systems
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Input-Output
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Sequence & Series
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Coding-Decoding
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Permutation, Combination, Probability
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IBPS PO Mains Exam Syllabus 2021
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus | General Awareness Syllabus | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Syllabus | English Language Syllabus | |
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Simplification | Financial Awareness | Verbal Reasoning | Internet | Reading Comprehension |
Average | Current Affairs | Syllogism | Memory | Vocabulary |
Percentage | General Knowledge | Circular Seating Arrangement | Keyboard Shortcuts | Grammar |
Ratio and Percentage | Linear Seating Arrangement | Computer Abbreviation | Verbal Ability | |
Data Interpretation | Double Lineup | Microsoft Office | ||
Mensuration and Geometry | Scheduling | Computer Hardware | ||
Quadratic Equation | Input-Output | Computer Software | ||
Interest | Blood Relations | Operating System | ||
Problems of Ages | Directions and Distances | Networking | ||
Profit and Loss | Ordering and Ranking | Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies | ||
Number Series | Data Sufficiency | |||
Speed, Distance and Time | Coding and Decoding | |||
Time and Work | Code Inequalities | |||
Number System | ||||
Data Sufficiency | ||||
Linear Equation | ||||
Permutation and Combination | ||||
And Probability | ||||
Mixture and Allegations |
IBPS Probationary Officers (PO) Pre-Exam Training 2020
As per our expectation, The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will hold pre-exam training from September. It has also released the call letters for Probationary Officer (PO)/management trainees CWE PO/MT-VII. One can download from the official website of IBPS
There will be a pre-exam training at various test centers across the country which will be held from September to October.
Who can attend Pre-examination training and how?
Pre-examination training is arranged by the Nodal Banks or Participating organizations for a limited number of aspirants who belong to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes/Minority Communities at select centers. Expenses such as traveling, boarding, lodging, etc have to be borne by the aspirants who are attending this training.
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
Sr. No.
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Category
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Application Fee
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1
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SC/ST/PWD
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Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only)
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2
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General and Others
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Rs. 800/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)
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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
IBPS PO 2021 Pre Admit CardCandidates who have applied for IBPS PO 2021 recruitment can download the ADMIT CARD for pre exam which is scheduled to be held on 9,10,16 and 17 Oct 2021. Candidates must visit the official website of IBPS or click on the direct link provided below to download the admit card.
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 Result Out!!!
IBPS PO Prelims Result 2020-2021
Click here to view your combined result for mains exam and interviewIBPS PO Prelims Result 2020-2021 will be declared in the month of January 2021 which will be available at the IBPS official website. Those who will qualify IBPS PO Prelims exam can access their result in the following steps:
Steps to access the result of IBPS PO Prelims 2020-21
- Click on the link mentioned below to check the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2020-21 Exam.
- You will reach the window showing the form to be filled in to reach the result. Fill the form by entering the required details such as roll number and date of birth to check the status of your result.
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.
Click here for IBPS PO (PRE) 2020 Exam Analysis 3 October Shift-1
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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
Sections | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
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Reasoning Aptitude | 19-23 | Easy to Moderate |
English Language | 17-21 | Easy to Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | 16-18 | Moderate |
Total Marks: 100 | 52-62 | Moderate |
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.
Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | 15 | Moderate |
Coding-Decoding | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
Direction sense | 3 | Moderate |
Inequality | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
Alphabet | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
Comparison Based Questions | 2 | Moderate |
Miscellaneous | 4 | Moderate |
Total | 35 | Moderate |
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
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
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Data Interpretation (Line Graph, Bar Graph) | 11 | Moderate |
Quadratic Equation | 6 | Easy-Moderate |
Wrong Number Series | 6 | Moderate |
Miscellaneous (Profit and Loss, SI & CI, etc) | 12 | Moderate |
Total | 35 | Moderate |
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
Category
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SC
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ST
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OBC
|
EWS
|
UR
|
OC
|
VI
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HI
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ID
|
Max. Scores
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47.07
|
50.80
|
50.22
|
48.98
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60.58
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46.38
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53.16
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42.33
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42.04
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Mini. Scores
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36.02
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33.24
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40.27
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40.82
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44.44
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36.00
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42.18
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26.36
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28.80
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IBPS PO 2019-20 Mains category wise cut-off marks are given below is the
Sno
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Category
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Marks (Out of 225)
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1
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General
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71.25
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2
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SC
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55.63
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3
|
ST
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38.13
|
4
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OBC
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70.25
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5
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EWS
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65.88
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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.
Category | Cut Off Marks |
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General | 59.75 |
OBC | 59.75 |
SC | 53.50 |
ST | 46.25 |
EWS | 59.75 |
HI | 21.25 |
OC | 44.50 |
VI | 52.25 |
ID | 20.75 |
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
Category | SC | ST | OBC | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
Maximum Scores |
55.34 | 47.33 | 53.02 | 63.91 | 34.69 | 50.69 | 56.11 | 43.69 |
Minimum Scores | 35.78 | 31.60 | 40.29 | 43.87 | 25.16 | 31.36 | 42.09 | 20.36 |
IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2018-19
IBPS has released IBPS PO 2018-19 Mains Cut-Off Marks.The Section-wise & Category-wise cut off for IBPS PO 2018-19 Mains Exam are mentioned below:
IBPS PO 2018-19 Mains Cut-Off: Subject-wise
Serial No. | Subject | Maximum Marks | Cut Off (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) | Cut Off (General) |
1. | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 60 | 7.50 | 10.25 |
2. | English Language | 40 | 7.50 | 11.25 |
3. | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 60 | 2.25 | 4.50 |
4. | General Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
5. | English Language (Descriptive) | 25 | 8.75 | 10.00 |
IBPS PO 2018 Mains Cut-Off: Category-wise
Category | Cut Off Marks |
GENERAL | 74.50 |
OBC | 68.38 |
SC | 56.38 |
ST | 35.75 |
HI | 42.63 |
OC | 53.25 |
VI | 66.88 |
ID | 37.00 |
IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Cut-Off
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Board (IBPS) has released IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Cut-Off Marks. The Section-wise & Category-wise cut off for IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Exam are mentioned below:IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Cut-Off: Category-wise
Category | Cut Off Marks |
General | 56.75 |
OBC | 55.50 |
SC | 49.25 |
ST | 41.75 |
IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Cut-Off Score For General Category
Subjects | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | Total |
Maximum Score | 30 | 35 | 35 | 100 |
Cutoff Score | 08.75 | 07.75 | 9.00 | 56.75 |
IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2017
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Board has finally released IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2017. The cut-off will enable candidates to compare their scores with the selected candidates and get a fair idea of the minimum qualifying marks required to get the appointment letter from IBPS.Category | Maximum Score | Minimum Score |
SC | 53.20 | 38.56 |
ST | 54.74 | 33.73 |
OBC | 57.18 | 43.02 |
UR | 65.58 | 47.04 |
HI | 45.42 | 25.07 |
OC | 51.11 | 38.53 |
VI | 74.14 | 45.88 |
ID | 44.38 | 28.87 |
IBPS PO 2017 Mains Cut Off:
IBPS has released IBPS PO 2017 Mains Cut Off and Score Card. Candidates can check their score & IBPS PO Cut-Off by clicking on the link below. To get a clear idea of the IBPS PO Mains Cut Off, let’s have a look at the Cut-Off mentioned below:
Following are the category-wise cut off of IBPS PO Mains 2017
Category | Cut-Off |
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GEN | 82.00 |
OBC | 75.63 |
SC | 62.50 |
ST | 42.25 |
VH | 77.87 |
ID | 55.00 |
HI | 47.75 |
OC | 59.63 |
Following are the section-wise/test-wise cut off of IBPS PO Mains 2017
Serial Number | Sections | Maximum Marks | Cut-Off Marks (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) | General |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 60 | 7.50 | 10.25 |
2. | General Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 8.25 | 11.25 |
3. | English Language | 40 | 3.25 | 5.75 |
4. | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 60 | 10.75 | 14.00 |
5. | English Language (Descriptive) | 25 | 8.75 | 10.00 |
IBPS PO 2017 Prelims Cut Off:
Cutoff Score For General Category
Subjects | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | Total |
Maximum Score | 30 | 35 | 35 | 100 |
Cutoff Score | 05.00 | 07.75 | 10.00 | 42.75 |
Category-wise Cut-Off (2017 Prelims)
Category | Cut off |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 36.00 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 28.50 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 42.25 |
General (Gen) | 42.75 |
Hearing Impaired | 15.75 |
Orthopaedically Challenged | 28.75 |
Visually Impaired | 23.25 |
Intellectual Disability | 17.75 |
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:
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A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
AGE ELIGIBILITY:
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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).
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