Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the national level IBPS PO/MT examination to select candidates for the posts of Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT) in various participating banks in India. The participating banks are---Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank.

Important Dates

Following are the important dates for IBPS PO/MT CRP XIII :

Download Notifications PDF

Download Notifications PDF

Selection Process

The selection process of IBPS PO/MT comprises

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Document Verification

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification    A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.    

Age Limit  The age limit is 20 to 30 years.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

Main Examination

Syllabus  

The syllabus for IBPS PO/MT exam is as follows

For Preliminary Examination

• English Language     Reading, Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Paragraph Completion, Cloze Test, Multiple Meaning/Error, Miscellaneous, Synonyms and Antonyms, Tense, Active & passive, Substitution, Adjectives, Idioms & Phrases, Preposition, Articles
• Quantitative Aptitude      Number System, Time and Work, Percentage, Simple Interest, Simplification, Approximation, Profit and Loss, Average, Data Interpretation, Decimal Fractions, Age Problems, HCF and LCM, Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Compound Interest, Partnership 
• Reasoning Ability      Alphanumeric Series, Ranking, Direction, Coded, Inequality, Puzzle, Syllogism, Data sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation, Input Output, Coding Decoding, Tabulation, Alphabet Test

For Main Examination

• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude     Syllogism, Verbal Reasoning, Input Output, Double lineup, Linear Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation, Scheduling, Circular Seating Arrangement , Ordering & Ranking, Coding & Decoding, Direction & Distance, Data Sufficiency, Internet, Keyboard shortcuts, Microsoft office, Memory, Computer Hardware, Computer Abbreviation, Operating system, Computer Fundamentals, Computer Software, Networking, Technologies  
• General/Economy/Banking Awareness       Financial Awareness, General knowledge, Current Affairs, Static Awareness, Basic Economy
• English Language      Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Editing, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, Fill in the blanks
• Data Analysis & Interpretation      Average, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Mensuration, Geometry, Simplification, Quadratic equation, Age, Number Series, Profit & Loss, Interest, Speed, distance & time, Linear equation, Permutation & Combination, Mixture & Allegation, Probability

Exam Analysis

For Preliminary Examination (Based on previous exam)

For Main Examination (Based on previous exam)

Admit Card

The candidates need to follow the steps given below to download IBPS PO Admit Card : 

• Browse the official website of IBPS @ibps.in
• Click on “CRP-PO/MT” and a new page appears on your screen.
• Now click on “Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee”.
• A new page appears, Click on “Online Exam Call Letter for IBPS PO/MTs”
• Enter your Registration No / Roll No and Password / DOB and fill the captcha code to download your admit card
• The admit card is displayed on the screen. Download your IBPS PO Admit Card.
• Save the admit card and take a printout for future reference.

Result

To check the IBPS PO exam result, follow the below-mentioned steps : 

• Visit the official IBPS website at (www.ibps.in).
• Click on the link "CRP PO/MT" on the home page.
• Click on the link "Result" for the respective stage of the exam you have appeared for (prelims, mains, or final result).
• Enter your registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.
• Click on the submit button.
• The result will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and take a printout of the result for future reference.

Cut Off

For Prelims (Based on previous exam)

For Main (Based on previous exam)

Answer Key

Some steps to download the answer key are given below:

• Go to the IBPS official website (www.ibps.in)
• Then the Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection Official Home Page is displayed on the screen.
• On that home page, click on the PO/MT option.
• Another page opens on the screen.
• Then click on the Recruitment process of PO/MT
• Next, Find the IBPS PO Answer Key link.
• Open the link.
• Now you can check the IBPS PO Answer Key according to your set-wise and Exam Date-wise Question paper and notice the answers.

Preparation Tips

• Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus    Before starting the preparation, understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. This will help you to create a study plan and prepare strategically.
• Make a Study Plan     Make a study plan that includes a daily schedule of topics to be covered, revision time, and mock test practice. Stick to the plan and allocate time for each section as per your strengths and weaknesses.
• Focus on Basics     Focus on building strong basic concepts and fundamentals of each topic. Once you have a clear understanding of the concepts, move on to advanced level questions.
• Practice Regularly      Practice regularly to enhance your speed and accuracy. Solve previous year's question papers, mock tests, and online quizzes to get an idea of the exam pattern and difficulty level.
• Revise Regularly    Revise regularly to keep the concepts fresh in your mind. Create notes of important formulas, shortcuts, and strategies that will help you during the exam.
• Improve your English Language Skills     Work on improving your English language skills by reading newspapers, magazines, and books. Watch English news channels, and listen to English podcasts and radio programs to improve your listening and speaking skills.
• Prepare Short and Long Notes       Making short and long notes of all the sections will help you memorize them. Short GK events, dates, names, and Quant formulas, charts, and tables should be written down to help you revise properly. Noting down all Reasoning steps while solving questions is also a good last-minute preparation tip. Make notes from the IBPS PO Practice Set to remember information throughout your IBPS PO prelims preparation strategy.
• Stay Updated      Stay updated with the latest news and developments related to banking, finance, and economy, as this will help you in the General Awareness section of the exam.
• Seek Guidance      Seek guidance from mentors, seniors, or coaching institutes to clarify your doubts and get expert advice on exam preparation strategies.

Apply Online

To apply online for IBPS PO Exam, you can follow the steps given below: 

• Visit the official website of IBPS at (www.ibps.in.)
• Click on the link "CRP PO/MT" and select the appropriate option for IBPS PO.
• Click on the option "Click here to apply online for CRP- PO/MT" or a similar option.
• Fill in the basic registration form by entering your name, contact details, and email address. Upon successful registration, you will receive a registration number and password on your registered email and phone number.
• Log in using the registration number and password received in the email or SMS.
• Fill in the detailed application form by entering your personal and educational details, upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
• Pay the application fee through online mode using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• Once the payment is successful, take a printout of the application form and the e-receipt of the payment for future reference.

FAQs

What minimum marks must a candidate attain to qualify the IBPS PO prelims exam?

Every year, IBPS releases the IBPS prelims cut off based on the performance of candidates across the country and the number of vacancies released. This cut off varies from year to year. Thus, a candidate needs to attain the minimum cut off marks as announced by IBPS to qualify the prelims examination.

What is the application fee for IBPS PO UR category candidates?

The application fee for the UR category candidates is INR 850.

How to change the exam centre mentioned on the admit card?

Once the exam centre has been allotted it cannot be changed. 

Is the IBPS PO exam pattern different from the IBPS Clerk exam pattern?

Yes, there is a slight difference between the IBPS clerk and PO exam pattern. There is no descriptive paper in the IBPS clerk mains exam and also there is no Interview phase in the selection process. 

What is the IBPS PO exam?

The IBPS PO exam is conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the various participating Public Sector Banks under IBPS. It is one of the most respectable job profiles in the banking sector.