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IBPS PO 2024 Exam - Application form (Released), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Admit card

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IBPS PO Result Date : 21 Nov' 2024 - 28 Nov' 2024
Updated on 25th November, 2024 by Team Careers360

About IBPS PO 2024

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection IBPS PO 2024 mains admit card has been released online on November 23, 2024 at ibps.in. The IBPS PO mains exam 2024 will be held on November 30, 2024. Earlier, the IBPS PO 2024 result for prelims exam was released on November 21, 2024. The IBPS PO 2024 prelims exam was conducted on October 19, 20, 2024. The IBPS PO prelims admit card 2024 was released on October 11, 2024 on the official website, ibps.in. 

The IBPS PO application form apply link 2024 was deactivated on August 28, 2024. The IBPS PO application form 2024 was released on August 1, 2024. The IBPS PO 2024 application form was released in online mode. Interested candidates can go through the IBPS PO eligibility criteria and make sure that they are qualified to write the IBPS PO exam.

IBPS conducts the IBPS PO exam to recruit candidates for Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees in participating banks. IBPS PO is conducted in three phases - prelims, mains and interviews. Only candidates who are graduates between 20 to 30 years of age of the recruitment year are eligible to apply for IBPS PO/MT. On the basis of the marks secured in the preliminary exam, candidates will be selected for the main examination. 

The authority will also use the equi-percentile method to normalize the marks secured by candidates in different sessions of the exam. Candidates shortlisted in the IBPS PO mains exam will be called for an interview organized by participating banks and Nodal banks in the State/UTs. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks secured in the mains and interviews.

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IBPS PO 2024 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Examination for Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees
Short Exam Name
IBPS PO
Conducting Body
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Languages
English +1 more
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 850
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
online +1 more
Exam Duration
Preliminary Exam:1 Hour +1 more
No Of Seats
3049

IBPS PO Important Dates

IBPS PO Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Examination for Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees (session 2024)

01 Aug' 2024 - 01 Aug' 2024 . Online
Advertisement Date
01 Aug' 2024 - 28 Aug' 2024 . Online
Application Date
01 Aug' 2024 - 28 Aug' 2024 . Online
Application Correction Date

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IBPS PO Preliminary Exam (session 2024)

21 Nov' 2024 - 28 Nov' 2024 . OnlineOn Going
Result Date
19 Oct' 2024 - 20 Oct' 2024 . Online
Exam Date
Prelims
11 Oct' 2024 - 20 Oct' 2024 . Online
Admit Card Date
Prelims

IBPS PO Mains Exam (session 2024)

30 Nov' 2024 - 30 Nov' 2024 . Online
Exam Date
23 Nov' 2024 - 30 Nov' 2024 . OnlineOn Going
Admit Card Date

The authorities declared the IBPS PO 2024 result for prelims online on November 21, 2024 on the official website. To check the IBPS PO result 2024, candidates have to use their registration number and date of birth/password. Based on the marks obtained in the IBPS PO mains, the authority shortlist the candidates for the interview round. The final merit list is also prepared on the basis of mains and interview marks.

On the basis of the preliminary exam, candidates are selected for the mains exam. The authority releases the scorecard for the same. Along with scorecard, the cutoff marks are also released. Candidates must note that preliminary marks are not used while preparing the final merit list and shortlisting candidates for interview.

The authorities will declare the IBPS PO 2024 result for mains exam online on the official website. Candidates can check their result by entering their registration number and password in the login window. The authority uses equip-percentile method to calculate the marks obtained by candidates in the exam is held on various shifts. 

Procedure to check IBPS PO Result/Scorecard

  • On the login page, enter the registration number and date of birth/password

  • The result will be displayed on the screen

  • Download the scorecard/result and take printouts for future reference

The eligibility criteria of IBPS PO are prescribed by the conducting authority, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection in the official notification. All the candidates must make sure that they meet the eligibility requirement before applying for the IBPS PO.

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Nationality: Candidates belonging to Indian nationals or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee who came in India before January 1, 1964 to settle permanently in India or  Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Zambia, United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia Uganda, and Vietnam to permanently in India.

IBPS PO 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Age Limit: To apply for IBPS PO, candidates must be minimum 20 years and maximum of 30 years of the recruitment year. 

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Relaxation: Candidates belonging to SC/ST/ Other Backward Classes/ PwD candidates/Ex-servicemen/ domiciled candidates in Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989/persons who were affected during 1984 riots will be given age relaxation as per their category. Check age relaxation for reserved categories below:

  • SC/ST – 5 years
  • Other backward classes – 5 years
  • PWD categories – 10 years
  • Ex-Servicemen – 10 years
  • Domiciled candidates in Jammu & Kashmir during January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989 – 5 years
  • Persons who were affected during the 1984 riots – 5 years

IBPS PO 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Educational Level Qualifications – Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University by the Government of India or equivalent recognized by the Central Govt. can apply for IBPS PO.

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection closed the IBPS PO 2024 application form on August 28, 2024. The conducting authority had released IBPS PO application form on August 1, 2024. Before filling up the IBPS PO 2024 application form candidates had to make sure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria as prescribed by IBPS. 

The application fees for General and other categories was Rs. 850 and Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PH candidates. Before filling up the IBPS PO application form candidates had to keep the following details ready

  • An active email ID, 
  • Contact details
  • Bank details for payment
  • Scanned photograph with the size between 20 kb to 50 kb
  • Scanned left-hand thumb impression 
  • Scanned signature with the size between 10 kb to 20 kb
  • A handwritten declaration as prescribed

Steps to fill IBPS PO application form:

Step 1: Registration

Step 2: Uploading of photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration

Step 3: Filling up the basic details

Step 4: Previewing the application form

Step 5: Payment of application fees

Step 6: Printout of the application form

IBPS PO Application modes: Debit cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards/mobile wallets.

Documents Required at Exam IBPS PO 2024

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Examination for Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees 2024

  • Admit card
  • PAN card
  • Passport
  • Permanent driving licence
  • Voter’s card
  • Bank passbook with photograph
  • Photo identity proof issued by a Gazzetted Officer
  • People’s representative along with a photograph
  • Identity card issued by a recognised college/university
  • Aadhar/ E-aadhar card with a photograph
  • Employee ID

IBPS PO 2024 Exam Centers

StateCity
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh
Chirala
Chittoor
Eluru
Guntur
Nellore
Vizianagaram
Tirupati
Rajahmundry
Visakhapatnam
Vijayawada
Kadapa
Kakinada
Kurnool
Ongole
Srikakulam
Arunachal Pradesh
Naharlagun
Assam
Dibrugarh
Guwahati
Jorhat
Silchar
Tezpur
Bihar
Arrah
Aurangabad
Bhagalpur
Darbhanga
Gaya
Muzaffarpur
Patna
Purnea
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Punjab
Mohali
Amritsar
Fatehgarh Sahib
Jalandhar
Ludhiana
Pathankot
Patiala
Sangrur
Chhattisgarh
Bhilai
Bilaspur
Raipur
Gujarat
Surat
Jamnagar
Ahmedabad
Anand
Gandhinagar
Himatnagar
Mehsana
Rajkot
Vadodara
Delhi
New Delhi
Delhi
Haryana
Faridabad
Gurugram
Ambala
Kurukshetra
Panipat
Yamuna Nagar
Hisar
Uttar Pradesh
Ghaziabad
Greater Noida
Kannauj
Allahabad
Kanpur
Lucknow
Meerut
Varanasi
Goa
Panaji
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Himachal Pradesh
Bilaspur
Hamirpur
Kangra
Kullu
Mandi
Shimla
Solan
Una
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu
Samba
Srinagar
Jharkhand
Bokaro Steel City
Dhanbad
Hazaribagh
Jamshedpur
Ranchi
Karnataka
Bangalore
Belgaum
Bidar
Davanagere
Dharwad
Gulbarga
Hassan
Hubli
Mandya
Mangalore
Mysore
Shimoga
Udupi
Kerala
Alappuzha
Kochi
Kollam
Kottayam
Kozhikode
Malappuram
Palakkad
Thiruvananthapuram
Thrissur
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Gwalior
Indore
Jabalpur
Sagar
Satna
Ujjain
Maharashtra
Amravati
Aurangabad
Chandrapur
Dhule
Jalgaon
Kolhapur
Latur
Mumbai
Thane
Navi Mumbai
Nagpur
Nanded
Nashik
Pune
Ratnagiri
Solapur
Manipur
Imphal
Meghalaya
Shillong
Mizoram
Aizawl
Nagaland
Kohima
Odisha
Balasore
Berhampur
Bhubaneshwar
Cuttack
Dhenkanal
Rourkela
Sambalpur
Puducherry
Puducherry
Rajasthan
Ajmer
Alwar
Bikaner
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Kota
Sikar
Udaipur
Sikkim
Gangtok
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Coimbatore
Erode
Madurai
Nagercoil
Salem
Thanjavur
Tiruchirappalli
Tirunelveli
Vellore
Virudhunagar
Telangana
Hyderabad
Karimnagar
Khammam
Warangal
Tripura
Agartala
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
West Bengal
Asansol
Kolkata
Kalyani
Siliguri

The prelims exam pattern of IBPS PO includes sections, a total number of questions, marks distribution, the medium of the examination, duration of each paper. Candidates can check below the exam pattern for both prelims exam:

IBPS PO Preliminary Examination                                                                               

ParticularsDetails

Exam Mode

Online

Sections

Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language

Total number of questions

100

Section-wise questions

Reasoning Ability – 35

Quantitative Aptitude – 35

English Language - 30

Total marks

100

Medium of the exam

English and Hindi

Duration

1 hour


IBPS PO Mains Examination 2024                                                                                            

ParticularsDetails

Exam Mode

Online

Sections        

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation        

Total number of questions  

157        

Section-wise questions        

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude– 45           

General/Economy/Banking Awareness -40

English Language – 35          

Data Analysis & Interpretation – 35

Descriptive  Exam: 

Letter Writing & Essay(English language) - 2

Total marks        

225        

Medium of the exam        

English and Hindi        

Duration        

3 hours 30 minutes        

 The IBPS PO mains exam is conducted in two phases, online exam followed by a descriptive test which has 2 questions from letter writing & essay. The written test will be of 25 marks and candidates have to appear for this otherwise they will not be considered for the selection process.

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IBPS PO 2024 Syllabus

IBPS PO 2024 Preliminary Exam 2024

IBPS PO 2024 Mains Exam 2024

The IBPS mock test will be available on the official website few days before the exam. Candidates can visit the official website and take the mock test of IBPS PO for the better understanding of exam pattern. The IBPS PO mock test is designed similar to the actual exam.

Be thorough with the Syllabus - Segregate the syllabus according to your convenience. It can be topic wise or section-wise for each of the subjects.

Know the exam pattern -  After going through the syllabus, candidates must go through the exam pattern of IBPS PO to know the duration of the exam, sectional division of the question papers, division of marks and number of questions, etc.

Best books for IBPS PO - To start your preparation, you must know what are the best books for IBPS PO exam. 

Prepare a timetable - It is always important to make a proper timetable first and then start your preparation accordingly. After collecting all the best books, and knowing the syllabus and exam pattern, segregate time keeping in mind the syllabus and ensuring that it is completed within time and you can get enough time for revision.

Start with the basics - It is imperative to understand the basics of each topic to obtain better marks in the examination. As the exam is held in three stages – prelims, mains and interview. Start with prelims syllabus first and then gradually move towards mains. If the basics are strong and clear, then each stage of the exam will be far easier and compelling. 

Current affairs Preparation: Candidates who feel difficulty while preparing current affairs for the exam can check Current Affairs. This article will give boost to candidates in making of preparation strategy for the exam.

Study Regularly - Almost all bank exams need regular study. Divide time wisely for all the sections. Study at least three to four hours on a daily basis so that you do not get stress on the peak time of the entrance test.

Update Yourself - For any bank exam, it is essential to stay updated on Current Affairs and develop it as your core skills. Reading newspapers daily, current affairs books or online e-books, watching channels on the news and general awareness can make your scores higher in the General Awareness section.

Practice sample papers - Along with current affairs, get a hold on the sample papers and previous years question papers of IBPS PO to regularly work on your weak areas. Also, practice mock test to get proper knowledge of the online examination and increase your accuracy and speed by attempting maximum questions on the exam day. 

Revise and make notes regularly - It is an integral part to make notes on each topic and revise regularly and make your concepts clear on a daily basis to avoid last minute confusion.

Do not take any new topics in the last week of preparation - It is better to study those subjects which need to be reworked.

Be focused, confident and include stress busters - Confidence while preparing for an exam is the most important. There might be hurdles and obstructions in your way of preparation. But all you need to be is confident. Do not stress with any negative feeling. To stress out, do meditation, taking short breaks or walks in a park or garden, watch your favourite series or movie etc. This will help you relax and increase your confidence to appear in the examination.

IBPS has issued the IBPS PO admit card 2024 for mains exam on November 23, 2024 for prelims exam on October 11, 2024 at ibps.in. To download the admit card of IBPS PO 2024, candidates have to enter their registration number and date of birth/password in the login window. Only those candidates who qualify in IBPS PO prelims examination can download the mains admit card.

The IBPS PO admit card carries details about exam venue, date and time of the exam, candidate’s name, registration number, password, space for photograph and signature etc. Along with the admit card, candidates had to carry any one of the photo identity proof to appear in the examination 

Before downloading, candidates have to ensure to check all details mentioned on it were correct. If any discrepancies occurred, candidates are supposed to contact the officials immediately. The authority does not send any hard copy of the admit card to candidates through email ID/post.

Steps to download IBPS PO Admit Card 2024:

  • Log in the online window to download admit card

  • Enter registration number and date of birth/password

  • Admit card will be displayed on the screen

  • Download and take two to three photocopies of the admit card.

The IBPS PO 2024 exam analysis will be released online after the conclusion of exam. The IBPS PO exam analysis is completely based on the inputs given by students. With the help of IBPS PO exam analysis, it is easy to understand the difficulty level of the questions paper, the number of good attempts, the expected cut off of IBPS PO and all other important aspects.

IBPS PO exam analysis 2024

This IBPS PO 2024 prelims exam analysis is purely based on the data given by the candidates who appeared in the prelims exam today. So, it may differ from one person to another person. 

IBPS PO 2024 exam analysis 

Sections

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

English

To be updated

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Reasoning Ability

To be updated

To be updated

Quantitative Aptitude

To be updated

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Overall

To be updated

To be updated

IBPS will announce the IBPS PO cut off marks at ibps.in. The cut off for IBPS PO exam is released separately for mains and interviews along with the result. The IBPS PO cut off is the minimum marks that the candidates need to score to qualify each stage of the examination. 

In each stage of the exam, candidates have to score overall cut off marks as well as subject wise and category wise IBPS PO cutoff scores. Only those candidates who secure equal to or more than the decided IBPS PO cutoff will be declared qualified for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Documents Required at IBPS PO 2024 counselling

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Common Written Examination for Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees 2024

  • Interview call letter
  • Printout of IBPS PO application form
  • Birth certificate
  • Prescribed photo identity proof
  • No objection certificate for candidates working in government offices/public sector undertakings
  • Ex-serviceman candidates have to produce a copy of the Service or discharge book has to produce a copy of the service or Discharge book along with pension payment order and documentary proof
  • Experience certificates, if any
  • Disability certificate in the prescribed format issued by the District Medical Board in case of PWD candidates
  • Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility
  • Mark-sheets or certificates for graduation or equivalent qualification in proper document from Board /University
  • SC/ST/OBC category candidates have to produce caste certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format a by Government of India

IBPS does the selection of candidates for the post of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in three stages – prelims, mains and interview. The candidates must qualify the IBPS PO prelims exam first to proceed to the next stage of the selection procedure. Candidates who qualify mains exam will be called to participate in the Common Interview conducted by participating organisations and coordinated by the Nodal Banks in each State/UT with the help of IBPS. 

IBPS PO selection procedure includes the following steps:

  • Filling up online IBPS PO application form
  • Appearing in Prelims and Mains online examination
  • Interview round and Document Verification
  • Provisional Allotment
  • Issuance of Appointment

IBPS PO application form – The first stage of the selection process is filling and submitting the online application form within the prescribed dates. The application form is available online only. 

Prelims and Mains examination – All registered candidates, have to appear in the preliminary exam. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the marks obtained in prelims exam. Only those candidates who will score more than or equal to the prelims cutoff will be selected for mains. 

IBPS PO mains exam will be held for all the candidates who have qualified prelims exam. Candidates who have shortlisted in the mains exam will be called for the interview. Only marks secured in mains exam will be calculated for shortlisting candidates for the interview round. 

 Interview round and document verification – Shortlisted candidates in mains exam, will be called for Interview round to be organised by Nodal Banks in each State. The interview centre address, date and time for the Interview will be mentioned in the call letter. Candidates have to carry all the original documents as prescribed along with the call letter to the centre for verification of documents. Marks allotted for Interview are 100. The ratio of online mains exam and interview round will be 80:20.

Provisional Allotment – On the basis of the vacancies, candidates will be provisionally allotted to the participating banks of IBPS. 

Issuance of appointment letter – The appointment letter will be issued to the candidates after verification of document and completing all the formalities.

General Information

Contacts

18001034566 , 1800222366

Relevant Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is IBPS PO easy to crack?

The IBPS PO exam is widely recognized as one of the toughest examinations in India.

2. Is IBPS PO a permanent job?
Yes, IBPS Clerk, PO, SO and IBPS RRB Clerk, Officer Scale 1, 2 & 3 are the permanent jobs.

3. Which is better, IBPS PO or SBI PO?

Compared to other IBPS banks, SBI PO career is bigger and faster.

4. Do bank POs get houses or accommodation?

Probationary officers can take a house on lease or rent a property on a monthly rental basis. The bank pays all the rent.

5. How many vacancies are in IBPS PO?

 In 2023, a total of 3049 vacancies were announced.

6. Is bank PO a good job for female?
 Bank PO can be an excellent career choice for women due to the equal opportunities, job security, work-life balance, career growth prospects, and empowerment it offers.

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Questions related to IBPS PO

Have a question related to IBPS PO ?

Hello,


Yes, you can apply for IBPS PO/Clerk/SSC CGL exams even if you cleared your backlog in graduation. However, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, including the passing percentage and degree completion requirements. Clearing backlogs doesn't typically create issues, but:


· Check the exam notification for specific guidelines on backlog clearance.

· Verify your degree is recognized by the relevant authorities.

· Ensure your final year results are declared before the exam or interview dates.

· Be prepared to provide proof of backlog clearance and degree completion during document verification.


hope this helps,

Thank you

Hello aspirant,

You must review the syllabus in order to prepare for IBPS PO since it will inform you of the key points and topics you should focus on for each segment. Once you are familiar with the material, you must make sure you are familiar with the exam format. Create a good regimen after that and stick to it.

For more information you can visit our site by clicking on the link given below.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ibps-po-2024

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Hope this information helps you.

Hello aspirant,

yes, you can apply for IBPS PO exam.

IBPS PO eligibility criteria for PWD category - According to the government of india norms, people with benchmark disability are eligible for reservation under section -34 of "The Rights of person with disabilities act ,2016" and the categories of disabilities eligible for reservation as per the act are mentioned below-

1.Deaf and hard of hearing.

2.Blindness and low vision.

3.Mental illness, autism, specific learning disability, intellectual disability and locomotor disability which includes palsy ,dwarfism, muscular dystrophy and acid attack victims.

4.People having benchmark disabilities will be assigned with the reserved vacancies as per the "Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016".

hope this will help you.

Hello!

The age of candidates wishing to appear in SBI/IBPS PO should be between 21 to 30 years as of April 1, 2022. For example, for SBI/IBPS PO, the official advertisement said that candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2000 and not earlier than 02.04.1991. However, there is also a provision for age relaxation for certain categories of aspirants which are as follows-

  • SC/ST- 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)- 3 years
  • PWD (SC/ ST)- 15 years
  • PWD (OBC)- 13 years
  • PWD (Gen/ EWS)- 10 years
  • Ex-servicemen- 5 years
  • Candidates who are domiciled in Kashmir division of the state of J&K between 1 January 1980 and 31 December 1989- 5 years

If you belong to the UR/General category, then you're not eligible for SBI/IBPS PO 2023 exam.

Hope this helps!

Hello aspirant,

The maximum limit setup for ibps po or SBI po exams is 30. years , so you are eligible to give exam.

However, candidates from the reserved category are given the following age relaxations on the upper age restriction, which varies by category:

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC-NCL: 3 years
  • SC/ST (PWD); 15 years
  • PWD OBC: 13 years
  • PWD General: 10 years
  • Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/Short, Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs),
  • Ordinarily domiciled candidates from J&K, from the period January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989: 5 years.

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Hope this information helps you.

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