IBPS PO 2020 - Prelims Scorecard (OUT), Mains Exam Date, Selection Process

IBPS PO 2020 - Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the scorecard of IBPS PO for the prelims stage. Earlier, IBPS announced the IBPS PO prelims result 2020 on its official website on January 14. The IBPS PO mains exam is scheduled on February 2, 2021. Earlier, IBPS had reopened the window for filling the IBPS application form 2020 on October 28 and the last date for registering for additional prelims exam was November 11. The IBPS PO 2020 additional prelims exam will be conducted on January 5 and 6, 2021. Earlier, the authorities had issued the IBPS PO 2020 admit card in online mode on September 22 and candidates could download it till October 11, 2020. Pre-Examination Training may be arranged by the Nodal Banks/ Participating Organisations to a limited number of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes/ Minority Communities IBPS PO exam is held in three stages - prelims, mains, and interviews. IBPS PO 2020 exam for prelims was held in online mode at various centers in 195 cities while mains exam will be held across 72 cities across the country. Candidates qualifying in both prelims and mains exam of IBPS PO. IBPS PO 2020 exam for the prelims stage was held on October 3, 10 and 11 while the mains exam is to be held on February 2, 2021. Candidates securing marks equal to or more than the cut off of IBPS PO 2020 prelims exam will have to take the mains exam while the mains qualified candidates will be called for interview after which the final result will be announced. The final merit list of IBPS PO 2020 will be announced on the basis of marks secured by the candidates in the mains and interview.
Latest Update: IBPS PO 2020 scorecard available now. Check now IBPS PO 2020 prelims result here.

IBPS had closed the window to print the application form on September 10. The last date to submit application form and fee payment was August 26, 2020. IBPS has increased the number of vacancies on August 6. Previously IBPS has announced 1167 vacancies which is now increased to 3517. The application process started from August 5, 2020. The last date to fill the application form was August 26, 2020. Graduates between 20 to 30 years of age could fill the application form of IBPS PO 2020 within the allotted time frame. IBPS PO 2020 exam will be held for the recruitment of Probationary Officers for 1417 vacancies at 11 participatory organizations. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, for the safety of the candidates, PET during this period may not be held.

IBPS PO 2020 Overview

IBPS PO 2020 Important Dates

IBPS PO 2020 Exam Dates

IBPS PO Result 2020

The authorities have announced the result of IBPS PO prelims in online mode on January 14. Candidates can download the result by using their registration/roll number and date of birth/password. Only those candidates will be considered qualified who will secure marks equal to or more than the cut off scores. The final result of IBPS PO is announced on the basis of the marks secured by the candidates in the mains exam and their interview round.

How to check your IBPS PO 2020 Result

1. Go to the IBPS PO result link (link will be available as and when the result is announced).

2. Enter your registration number/login ID and date of Birth/Password.

3. The result will be displayed on the screen.

4. Print and save the result for future reference.

What’s New in IBPS PO 2020

• The application fee of IBPS PO has been increased this year from Rs. 600/- to Rs. 800/- for general category while reserved category candidates have to pay Rs. 175/- which was Rs. 100/- previously.

• Due to COVID-19 outbreak, pre exam training for reserved category candidates may not be held this year.

• There is a slight decrease in the number of vacancies. As compared to 4336 vacancies last year, IBPS has announced only 1417 vacancies this year for the recruitment.

• Candidates need to report at the exam centre strictly as per the timings mentioned in the admit card. Applicants without sanitizer, face mask and gloves will not be permitted to take the exam.

IBPS PO Application Form 2020

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria could fill the application form of IBPS PO 2020 form for additional prelims from October 28 to November 11 in online mode. The application form comprises registration, filling details, uploading image and signature, payment of application fee etc.

How to fill IBPS PO 2020 Application Form

To fill the application form of IBPS PO, candidates need to follow the steps below.

• Go to the official website of IBPS at www.ibps.in

• Click on “CRP PO/MT” notification link

• A new page appears on the screen

• Click on the new registration option to register

• Fill in the required details and click on the submit button

• Provisional registration number and password will be generated and the same is sent on the registered email ID and mobile number.

• Login using the credentials

• Fill the required details in the application form

Along with filling the details, candidates must also pay the application fee in online mode within the allotted time frame

IBPS PO Application 2020 Fee

Candidates must pay an application fee of Rs 600 for the general category while for SC/ST/PWD candidates, the application fee id Rs. 100. Candidates must pay the application fee in online mode.

IBPS PO Application Fee Details

IBPS PO Admit Card 2020

All those candidates who filled the application form successfully were issued the admit card of IBPS PO Prelims exam in online mode. Candidates can download IBPS PO admit card by using registration/roll number and date of birth/password. The admit card of IBPS PO contain details like the name of the candidates, roll number, registration number, date and time of the test, exam centre details, etc. Candidates must bring the admit card to the exam centre on the day of the test along with one of the prescribed valid photo ID proofs - Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport. It must be remembered that no candidates will be allowed to appear for the test without the admit card and ID proof.

How to download IBPS PO Admit Card 2020

1. Go to the official website of IBPS -ibps.in

2. Click on ‘IBPS PO Prelims admit card.

3. The link takes you to the login window.

4. Enter registration/roll number and date of birth/password.

5. IBPS PO admit card 2020 for prelims exam is displayed on the screen.

6. Download the admit card and take at least two printouts.

Candidates must carry the admit card of IBPS PO 2020 to the exam centre on the day of exam. Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry one of the prescribed photo ID proofs - Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, PAN Card.

IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2020

The examination authority prescribed the exam pattern of IBPS PO to help candidates understand the structure of all the stages of the examination. By going through the IBPS PO exam pattern, candidates will know the mode of exam, duration of the exam, sectional division of the question papers, division of marks and number of questions that are asked etc. Candidates must go through the exam pattern of IBPS PO before they start off with their preparation. To know more, go through IBPS PO exam pattern 2020 written below:

Phases of IBPS PO 2020 exam

• Prelims

• Mains

• Interview

IBPS PO 2020 Exam Pattern– Preliminary Examination

IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2020 – Mains Examination

IBPS PO 2020 Syllabus

IBPS prescribes IBPS PO 2020 syllabus so that candidates know topics and subject one should study for the exam includes all the topics from which the questions are asked in the examination. The questions will be asked from sections – Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General/Financial Awareness, and Computer Aptitude. It is imperative that the candidates check the syllabus of IBPS PO 2020 in order to prepare well for the exam.

Syllabus of IBPS PO 2020 Mains Examination

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2020

The examination authority determines the eligibility criteria of IBPS PO 2020 on the basis of nationality, age and education qualification. Before filling the application form, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of IBPS PO. The table below contains the of IBPS PO 2020 eligibility criteria:

IBPS PO Eligibility 2020

However, the authority has provided certain age relaxations to the candidates belonging to the reserved category which can range from 3 years to 10 years.

IBPS PO 2020 Exam Centres

Candidate can select their preferred exam centre while filling the application form. Exam centres of IBPS PO are the venues where the exam is conducted. IBPS PO 2020 prelims exam will be conducted in 195 cities while the mains exam will be held across 72 cities across the country. The details related to the allotment of the exam centre are intimated to the candidates through the admit card. To get the complete list of IBPS PO exam centres 2020, go through the table below

IBPS PO Exam Centres 2020 (States/UTs)

IBPS PO 2020 Interview Round

Candidates qualifying in the mains exam will have to further appear for the Interview round. The interview will be conducted for 15 to 20 minutes and will carry weightage of 100 marks. The questions from the topics related to the banking sector, general awareness, current affairs, etc.

IBPS PO 2020 Cutoff

IBPS determines the cut off of IBPS PO for each stage – Prelims, Mains and Interview category wise. Candidates have to secure sectional as well as overall IBPS PO cut off to qualify each stage of the recruitment process. IBPS PO cut off 2020 of each stage is released sometime after the result. Candidates who will score higher marks in the mains examination, single online exam and interview will be placed at higher ranks in IBPS PO merit list and amongst those having high ranks will be allotted to any of the participating banks. The table below contains the cut off of IBPS PO for the previous year for both prelims and mains.

IBPS PO 2019 Prelims Cut Off - Category-wise

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2019 - Category-wise

IBPS PO Cut off 2018 - Sectional (Mains)

IBPS PO Cut off 2018 - Overall (Mains)

IBPS PO 2020 Participating Organisations

There are 20 participating organizations in IBPS PO exam. These are banks and other organisations that recruit the candidates who qualify the IBPS PO exam, at the post of Probationary Officers and Management Trainees. Given below is a list of the 20 participating organisations of IBPS PO 2019.

IBPS PO Participating Organisations

IBPS PO 2020 Selection Process

As per the notification, the selection process of IBPS PO consists of three phases - prelims, Mains and Interview. Candidates have to qualify in each stage of IBPS PO selection procedure to become a Probationary Officers. Candidates securing qualifying marks in IBPS PO 2020 prelims will be shortlisted to appear for the mains exam. Candidates qualifying the mains examination will further have to appear in interviews and group exercises.

IBPS PO Selection Procedure – Phases

Candidates can check details of the IBPS PO selection procedure given below.

• IBPS PO phase I - Preliminary examination

• IBPS PO phase II - Mains examination

• IBPS PO phase III - Interview

• Declaration of the final merit list

IBPS PO 2020 Prelims - It is the first stage in the selection process of the exam. Candidates issued with the prelims admit card can only appear for the prelims stage. It is qualifying in nature and marks secure in this exam is not evaluated for preparing the final merit list.

Mains exam of IBPS PO 2020 - Candidates qualifying in the prelims exam will have to appear for the mains exam. To appear in the mains exam, candidates will be issued the admit card for mains without which candidate will not be able to take the test. The mains exam is the most important stage in the selection process of IBPS PO since the marks obtained in this stage will be considered while preparing the final merit list.

IBPS PO Interview - All those who will qualify in the mains exam will have to appear for the interview round. Qualified candidates are issued the interview call letter wherein they will find the venue and time of interview. The marks obtained in the interview will also be added along with the mains exam marks to prepare the final merit list.

IBPS PO 2020 Exam Day Guidelines

• Candidates are required to report at the exam venue strictly as per the time slot mentioned in the admit card.

• Candidate should not share any of their personal belonging/material with anyone

• Applicants must maintain safe social distance with one another.

• Candidate should stand in the row as per the instructions provided at venue

• Applicants must carry a face mask, hand gloves, personal transparent water bottle, personal hand sanitizer, simple pen and exam related documents.

• Candidate must have Aarogya Setu App installed in the mobile phone

• Any candidate having temperature more than 99.14 Fahrenheit will not be allowed to take the exam.

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