IBPS PO Test Series

The IBPS PO Notification 2024 is now released on the official website of IBPS. Bank jobs in India are in high demand due to their generous salaries and opportunities for advancement. To know more about the vacancy details read the full article.

IBPS PO 2024: Exam Summary

The Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the IBPS PO Notification 2024 with full details on its official website WWW.ibps.in For more details about IBPS PO 2024, go through the below summary table.

IBPS PO 2024: Important Dates

The important dates for IBPS PO/MT CRP XIV 2024 will be updated in the table below as they become available.

IBPS has made the application form available online. To submit the IBPS PO Application fees, candidates must submit the fees online. For SC/ST/PwD candidates the application fees is 175 Rs. whereas for general and OBC Categories is 850 Rs.

Steps to apply for an online application form are as follows:

• Go to IBPS official website and click the 'IBPS PO Apply Online' link.
• Click on the 'New Registration' link.
• To complete the registration, enter basic information.
• Your new registration number and password will be generated.
• Upload your documents like photograph, left thumb impression, signature, and handwritten declaration.
• Fill out the detailed application form.
• Submit the form
• Pay application fees online.

Note: For IBPS PO Exam 2024, the photo size should be from 20kb to 50kb while for the signature, the size should be from 10kb to 20kb.

IBPS PO 2024 Application Fee

The fee structure for the IBPS PO 2024 online application is different for different category. After paying the fee/intimation charges, will not be refunded on any account, nor will they be held in reserve for any future examination or selection. Candidate can pay the fees online.

For more information, see the complete guide to the IBPS PO application fee.

Before applying online, candidates must have knowledge about the eligibility criteria and should be eligible before applying for the exam. To know about the eligibility criteria in detail check out the below information.

IBPS PO Educational Qualification 

• Graduation Degree: To apply for the IBPS CRP Exam, candidate must have graduation degree in any discipline from a university which is recognised by the government of India. Also, a candidate who has a degree which is recognise from central government is also eligible to apply for this exam.
• Computer Literacy: To give the IBPS PO exam, candidates should have computer knowledge which is conducted in online mode.
• Language Proficiency: A candidate should have proper knowledge about the language of the state/UT is necessary.

​​​IBPS PO Nationality

To apply for the IBPS PO exam candidate must be one of following in the below list.

• Citizens of India
• The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Exiles from Tibet who entered India before January 1, 1962, with the aim of staying there permanently.
• PIOs are people of Indian origin who have moved to India permanently from countries like Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam or from East African countries like Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, or Malwai.
• Candidates from 2, 3, and 4 should have a certificate of eligibility granted in their favour by the government of India.

​​​​​IBPS PO Age Limit

The age limit for the IBPS PO exam is shown in the table below.

IBPS PO Age Relaxation

With the help of the following table, candidates can know about the age relaxation in the various categories.

The selection process for the IBPS PO has several stages.

• Preliminary Examination: This is the First stage of the IBPS PO exam and has three subjects: English language, quantitative aptitude and reasoning ability. This test is conducted online and has only objective types of question. Candidates who clear all the subjects are eligible to give the next stage.
• Mains Examination: Candidates who pass the preliminary examination advance to the Mains examination. The Mains exam consists of multiple-choice questions covering Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Economy & Banking Awareness, and a descriptive paper. Essays, letters, and other types of writing are commonly included in descriptive papers.
• Interview: Candidates who pass the Mains examination are invited for an interview. The interview includes a discussion of current events, banking, and economics, among other topics.
• Final Selection: The final selection is based on the candidate's overall performance in the Mains examination and the interview.
  In order to improve their chances of clearing the IBPS PO exam candidates should prepare for each stage of the selection process

 IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2024

The IBPS PO preliminary examination will be conducted online and will last for 1 hour and 20 minutes. There are total numbers of three sections in IBPS PO which contains a total of 100 marks.

The IBPS PO pre exam has a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer. The Candidate must score above the cut off marks in all the three sections if they want to sit in the Mains exam. For more information, check out the below table.

Candidates must qualify for each of the three tests by achieving the minimum cut-off marks determined by IBPS. IBPS will shortlist an adequate number of candidates in each category based on the requirements for the online Mains examination.

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2024

The IBPO PO Mains Exam is also conducted online; it has 5 (4+1) sections with a total score of 200+25 marks and total duration of 180+30 minutes. In the Main exam, there will be a descriptive paper.  The sections must be attempted in the same order and the allotted time as mandated at the time of the exam. A candidate who clears both the preliminary and Mains examinations will be eligible for the interview process.

Penalty for Wrong Answers: There is a negative marking for every wrong answer. It is important to note down that 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

For example, a wrong answer to a question worth one mark will result in a penalty of 0.25 marks. There will be no penalty for leaving a question blank, which means no answer is marked by the candidate.

IBPS PO Interview

After clearing the mains exam, candidates will go for a face-to-face interview in which they have to score at least 40 marks out of 100 to qualify the exam and 35 marks is for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.

The duration of interview round is approx. 15-20 minutes in which panel of bank asked questions related to candidates, banking sector, general awareness, and so on.

The merit list is based on the mains and interview score. IBPS calculates the final score using an 80:20 weightage of marks for the Mains exam and interview.

How to calculate final score for the IBPS PO Exam?

The final score for the IBPS PO exam is calculated with the following factors in mind:

The preliminary exam (Tier-1) marks will not be considered in the final score and will only be used to qualify for the Mains exam (Tier-2).

For final selection, candidates must pass the phase 2 exam and interview round.

The weightage (ratio) of the IBPS PO Mains exam and interview in the final merit list will be 80:20, respectively.

The aggregate score out of 100 is used to determine the final merit list for each category. Candidates with the highest merit rank in each Category are finally chosen.

IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus 2024

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Syllabus: The IBPS PO Preliminary Exam is the primary selection round for the IBPS PO Exam. After clearing the prelims exam, candidates are eligible to give IBPS mains exam. The IBPS PO Preliminary Exam consists of three major sections: reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English language.

IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus 2024

IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2024

IBPS PO Mains Exam Syllabus: The Mains exam is the most important phase of the IBPS PO 2024 Mains Exam. Maximum weight is given to the Mains examination marks in order to select the candidates for the post of PO. The Mains Examination of IBPS PO consists of 4 + 1 sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Quantitative, Aptitude & General Awareness. There is also a descriptive part in IBPS PO mains exam.

IBPS PO Mains Exam Syllabus

To download the IBPS PO admit card for 2024, follow these steps:

• Go to official website of IBPS
• On the home page click in the CRP PO/MTs link.
• After that click on the admit card link.
• Enter your registration number, roll number and password.
• After entering all your details, click on submit or download button.
• View and print your IBPS PO admit card for the exam.

To download the IBPS PO results for the year 2024, typically follow these steps:

• Go to the IBPS official website.
• Go to the Results section and Find the "Result" or "CRP PO/MT" section on the website's home page.
• Click on the IBPS PO Results link.
• To access results, enter your registration number, roll number, password, or date of birth.
• After entering all the necessary details, click the "Submit" or "View Result" button.
• Check your results: View your IBPS PO 2024 exam results. You'll see if you've moved on to the next stage of the selection process or not.
• Download and print the results for your records.

Quantitative Aptitude:

• A Strong foundation in math, algebra, geometry, and statistics is essential.
• Emphasize the importance of practice. Solve a variety of questions from various sources while maintaining speed and accuracy.
• Practice quick estimation and approximation techniques.
• Use shortcuts and tricks only after understanding the core concepts.
• Prioritize data interpretation and sufficiency questions for the Mains exam.

Reasoning Ability:

• Develop your ability to reason logically and solve problems.
• Work on different kinds of reasoning, such as syllogisms, coding-decoding, puzzles, and critical reasoning.
• Acquire and use various strategies, such as Venn diagrams, substitution, and elimination.
• Gain quick thinking and mental flexibility via regular practice.
• Recognize and become an expert in high-scoring subjects like blood relations and seating arrangements.

English Language:

• Develop stronger reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
• To enhance comprehension and fluency, it is recommended to consistently peruse newspapers, magazines, and literature.
• Get comfortable fixing mistakes, finishing sentences, reading passages for comprehension, and writing summaries.
• Study punctuation and essential grammar rules.
• Concentrate on using regular practice to develop a solid command of the English language.

General Awareness:

• Keep up with news on banking and finance, economic policies, significant government initiatives, and current affairs.
• Regularly read periodicals, news websites, and newspapers.
• Use reliable web sources and study guides to gain in-depth understanding.
• Pay attention to static GK about the geography, history, politics, and economy of India.
• Keep in mind that the Mains exam gives a lot of weight to general awareness.

Additional Tips:

• Identify your weak areas by taking regular mock tests and analysing your performance.
• Connect with other candidates by joining study groups or online forums to exchange tactics.
• Maintain a positive attitude, concentrate, and effectively handle test anxiety.
• Keep in mind that the keys to success are a solid foundation, consistent effort, and moral preparation.