IBPS
March 4, 2021 2021-03-06 21:16IBPS
Direction Group The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, or IBPS, is a self-governing organisation. Except for the SBI, it holds recruitment exams for all Public Sector Banks.
It has also provided services related to assessment and testing for different banks across various bank exams over the years.
A board of nominees from various government bodies and banks, including the RBI, Ministry of Finance, IIT Mumbai, NIBM, and IBA, governs the Institute. The same year, a small set of centralised examinations covering all public sector bank recruitment started. In the late 2000s, the entire process was done digitally.
The IBPS regulates the following exams:
- IBPS PO Examination
- IBPS SO Examination
- IBPS Clerk Examination
- IBPS RRB Examination
IBPS Recruitment
The IBPS Recruitment details include information about the IBPS Salary, vacancies, posts, etc.
IBPS recruitment 2020 for different posts is already underway, and the notifications for Probationary Officers, Clerks, and Regional Rural Bank recruitment for 2021 will be issued shortly.
The government has also approved the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET) for SSC, RRB, and IBPS recruitment as per the latest information.
IBPS Vacancies
The IBPS Vacancies are decided by the Public Sector Bank exams’ recruiting body.
In recent years, both the number of vacancies and the number of applications have increased.
Here are the IBPS vacancies for different exams.
IBPS PO
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection announces IBPS PO Vacancies. The IBPS PO vacancies for the 2020 recruitment have been announced, with a total of 1417 positions available.
IBPS SO
Usually, IBPS SO vacancy details are issued for the following positions:
- I.T. Officer (Scale-I)
- Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
- Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)
- Law Officer (Scale I)
- HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I)
- Marketing Officer (Scale I)
IBPS Clerk
The Institute of Banking Staff Selection announced state-wise IBPS Clerk vacancies in the official Notification for Clerk exam on 1st September 2020. For recruitment 2020, there are a total of 2557 vacancies.
IBPS RRB
The IBPS RRB Vacancies are announced in the official RRB Exam Notification.
According to the IBPS Recruiting, the following RRB positions are available:
- Group A- Officers (Scale I, II & III)
- Group B- Office Assistant
IBPS Exam dates
The official IBPS Calendar 2021 will be released soon, and the IBPS Exam dates for the 2021 recruitment.
Exam dates for the IBPS can change from time to time. Candidates should be careful while checking the exam dates for the IBPS exams.
IBPS PO Exam dates
| IBPS PO Exam | IBPS PO Exam dates 2019 | IBPS PO Exam Dates 2020 |
| IBPS PO Preliminary Exam | 12th October 2019 | 3rd October 2020 |
| 13th October 2019 | 10th October 2020 | |
| 19th October 2019 | 11th 0ctober 2020 | |
| 20th October 2019 | ||
| IBPS PO Main Exam | 30th November 2019 | 26th November 2020 |
IBPS SO Exam dates
| IBPS SO Exam | IBPS SO Exam dates 2019 | IBPS SO Exam Dates 2020 (Tentative) |
| IBPS SO Preliminary Exam | 28th December 2019 | 26th December 2020 |
| 29th December 2019 | 27th December 2020 | |
| IBPS SO Main Exam | 25th January 2020 | 30th January 2021 |
IBPS Clerk Exam dates
| IBPS Clerk Exam | IBPS Clerk Exam dates 2019 | IBPS Clerk Exam Dates 2020 |
| IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam | 7th December 2019 | 5th December 2020 |
| 8th December 2019 | 12th December 2020 | |
| 14th December 2019 | 13th December 2020 | |
| 15th December 2019 | ||
| IBPS Clerk Main Exam | 19th January 2020 | 24th January 2021 |
IBPS RRB Exam dates
| IBPS RRB Exam | IBPS RRB Posts | IBPS RRB Exam dates 2019 | IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2020 |
| IBPS RRB Preliminary Exam | Officer Scale I and Office Assistants | 3rd August 2019 | 12th September 2020
13th September 2020 19th September 2020 20th September 2020 26th September 2020 |
| 4th August 2019 | |||
| 11th August 2019 | |||
| 17th August 2019 | |||
| 18th August 2019 | |||
| 25th August 2019 | |||
| IBPS RRB Single Exam | Officers Scale II & III | 22nd September 2019 | 18th October 2020 |
| IBPS RRB Main Exam | Officer Scale I
Office Assistants |
22nd September 2019
29th September 2019 |
24th January 2021 |
IBPS Notification
IBPS Notifications for various bank examinations are issued by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. IBPS Notifications are usually released a few months prior to the bank exam.
The following are the various important aspects of the IBPS Notification:
- IBPS Registration
- IBPS Admit Card
- IBPS Exam Pattern
- IBPS Cut-off
- IBPS Exam Centre
IBPS Eligibility
Before filing any forms for IBPS exams, candidates should have a clear idea about the requirements like age limit, nationality, education qualification, etc. The eligibility criteria for various exams are provided below.
IBPS PO Eligibility
| Eligibility | Criteria |
| Age Limit | Maximum- 30 years
Minimum- 20 years |
| Nationality |
|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university |
IBPS SO Eligibility
| Eligibility | Criteria |
| Age Limit | Maximum- 30 years
Minimum- 20 years |
| Nationality |
|
| Educational Qualification | Degree from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies |
IBPS Clerk Eligibility
| Eligibility | Criteria |
| Age Limit | Maximum- 28 years
Minimum- 20 years |
| Nationality |
|
| Educational Qualification | Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India
or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government |
IBPS RRB Eligibility
| Eligibility | Criteria |
| Age Limit | Officer Scale- III (Senior Manager)– 21 years – 40 years
Officer Scale-II (Manager)- 21 years – 32 years Officer Scale- I (Assistant Manager)- 18 years – 30 years Office Assistant (Multipurpose)– 18 years – 28 years |
| Nationality |
|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University |
IBPS Exam Pattern
For a few exams, the IBPS Exam Pattern has recently been updated. The IBPS Exam Pattern provides a complete picture of the exam based on the candidates’ expectations.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO exam process is divided into following stages:
- IBPS PO Prelims
- IBPS PO Mains
- IBPS PO Interview
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern
Here is the IBPS PO Exam Pattern for the Prelims exam .
| IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern – Section | Number of Questions | Marks Allotted | Time Allotted |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern
| IBPS PO Mains Pattern- Paper | Section | Number of Questions | Marks Allotted | Time Allotted |
| Objective Test | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 mins |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 mins | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 mins | |
| General Awareness, Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 mins | |
| Descriptive Test | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 mins |
IBPS PO Interview
All who clear the Bank PO Mains exam are entitled to an IBPS interview. According to the IBPS PO Exam pattern, the interview carries 100 marks.
To be considered for the merit list, candidates must score at least 40 marks in the interview, regardless of their total exam score.
Candidates from the weaker sections of society are granted a 5-mark concession in the IBPS PO Interview, according to the IBPS PO Exam pattern.
IBPS SO Exam Pattern
IBPS SO Exam consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination (Professional Knowledge Test)
- Interview
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern
The IBPS SO Exam Pattern for the Prelims Exam is as follows:
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 40 mins |
| Reasoning | 50 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry(For Law and Rajbhasha) | 50 | 40 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude( For IBPS SO I.T officer, Agriculture, HR/Personnel and Marketing) | 50 | 40 mins |
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern
The IBPS SO Exam Pattern for the Mains exam is as follows:
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge(Objective for Law, I.T, HR, Marketing, Agriculture) | 60 | 45 mins |
| Professional Knowledge(Objective for Rajbhasha) | 60 | 30 mins |
| Professional Knowledge(Descriptive for Rajbhasha) | 30 mins |
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern
The IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern gives all important information related to the tentative topics, marking scheme and duration.
The IBPS Clerk Exam is conducted in two stages:
- IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination
- Clerical Main Examination
The IBPS Exam Pattern for the clerk prelims exam is as follows:
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
| English | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
The IBPS Exam Pattern for the Clerk Mains Exam is as follows:
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 mins |
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern
The IBPS RRB Exam Pattern is different from the other exams conducted by the IBPS. The IBPS RRB Exam Pattern varies according to the positions and post scale.
IBPS Syllabus
IBPS PO Syllabus
The IBPS PO syllabus for the Prelims exam consists of:
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
The IBPS PO syllabus for the Mains exam comprises of the following topics:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- English Language
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
IBPS SO Syllabus
The IBPS SO syllabus for the Prelims exam consists of:
- English Language
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness, Economy and Banking Knowledge
The IBPS SO syllabus for the Mains exam consists of the following topics:
- Professional Knowledge (Objective for Law, I.T, HR, Marketing, Agriculture)
- Professional Knowledge (Objective for Rajbhasha)
- Professional Knowledge (Descriptive for Rajbhasha)
IBPS Clerk Syllabus
The IBPS Syllabus for the Clerk Prelims consists of the following topics:
- English Language
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
The IBPS Syllabus for the Clerk Mains consists of the following topic:
- General And Financial Awareness
- General English
- Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude
IBPS RRB Syllabus
The IBPS RRB Syllabus includes the following topics:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Hindi Language
- Computer Knowledge
- General Awareness
- Financial Awareness
IBPS Registration
For all of its exams, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has a standard registration process.
The Institute generates and sends the Registration login ID and password via email once IBPS registration is completed.
About IBPS
IBPS stands for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The IBPS regulates a variety of bank exams to recruit applicants for positions in public sector banks.
While banks such as State Bank of India and Reserve Bank of India conduct their own exams, such as the SBI PO exam and RBI Grade B exam, the Institute develops the software and methodology that they use.
Candidates can visit the IBPS official website (www.ibps.in) for IBPS updates and mock tests. It supports them to become familiar with the examination pattern as well as the software environment in operation. Also, it hosts the webpages of exam application for the time the application window is open.
Furthermore, the official website and notifications state that being allowed to take the exam does not ensure eligibility. As a result, before applying for an IBPS exam, aspirants should ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements.
The IBPS exams open the door to a rewarding banking career as well as the opportunity to serve the public.
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