IBPS PO 2022 Recruitment notification will be released online on the official website. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is a recruitment body, which conducts IBPS PO exams for selecting eligible candidates in all Public Sector Banks including NABARD, SIDBI, State Bank of India and its associate banks, Reserve Bank of India, etc. The recruitment notification for the selection of the candidates for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee will be published online on the official website. The recruitment process will consist of three steps including Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview Process, etc. The application form will be submitted through online mode only.
Aspirants who are willing to join the banking sector as Probationary Officer can fill the application form for IBPS PO 2022 exam. The crucial information about the IBPS PO exam including eligibility criteria, the application process, syllabus, exam pattern, preparation tips, and selection process, etc. have been provided here in this article below.
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IBPS PO 2022 Notification
- The competent authority will publish the notification for IBPS PO Recruitment 2022 on its official website.
- IBPS PO 2022 application form will be available online probably in the month of July 2022. The eligible candidates must apply before the last date.
- Candidates are suggested to obtain the official advertisement and read all the details carefully.
- More information regarding the IBPS PO Recruitment 2022 will be updated from time to time.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2022: An Overview
The aspirants can check here for an overview of the IBPS PO exam. Check the details below:
| Exam Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection-Probationary Officers (IBPS PO) Exam 2022 |
| Regulating Authority | IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) |
| Level of the Exam | All India Level |
| Academic Qualification | Graduation |
| Age limit | Minimum-20 Years and Maximum-30 Years |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Application form availability | August 2022 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Exam Date | October 2022 |
| Duration of Exam | Preliminary- 1 Hour, Mains- 3.30 Hours |
| PO Salary | Rs.37,360-Rs.38,700/- |
IBPS PO Exam 2022: Important Dates
The candidates can check here the exam schedule of the IBPS PO 2022 Recruitment process. We recommended the aspirants to apply as per the prescribed schedule as mentioned below:
| Exam Event | Dates (Tentative) |
| Official notification will be released | July 2022 |
| An online application form will start | July 2022 |
| The cut-off date to apply | August 2022 |
| Pre-exam training dates | September 2022 |
| IBPS PO 2022 Admit Card for Pre-exam | September 2022 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | October 2022 |
| Result for Pre-exam | October 2022 |
| Admit card for Main Exam | November 2022 |
| Main Exam date | November 2022 |
| IBPS PO 2022 Mains Result | December 2022 |
| Call letter for Interview | January/February 2023 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2023 |
Note: The IBPS PO 2022 examination schedule mentioned in the above chart is tentative. The actual dates will be updated as and when the official notification will release.
IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria
The aspirants are recommended to check eligibility criteria details before submitting the application form. Check IBPS PO eligibility criteria details below:
Nationality
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- A subject of Bhutan/Nepal or a Tibetan refugee (one who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with an intention to settle here permanently) can apply.
- An Indian origin person who is migrated from Burma, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania or Zambia with an intention to settle here permanently can also apply.
Note- The candidates belonging to points (b) & (c) should have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Academic Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognized university
- Candidates should possess a mark sheet/degree certificate in support of their eligibility.
Age Limit
- The age of the applicants must be within 20 years to 30 years as of 1st August 2022.
- Date of birth written on High School (10th) certificate will be considered for calculation of age criteria.
- Age relaxation will be provided to those who belong to the reserved category. The relaxation will be as per the following criteria:
| Category of Candidates | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 05 Years |
| OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes-Non Creamy Layer) | 03 Years |
| Candidates with Benchmark disabilities | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service. | 05 Years |
| Candidates of J&K domiciled in the State during the period of 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 05 Years |
|
Persons affected by the 1984 riots |
05 Years |
IBPS PO 2022 Application Form
- Candidates, who are meeting the eligibility requirements for IBPS PO 2022 examination, should fill out the online application form.
- The application form will be available on IBPS’s official website i.e. htttp://www.ibps.in/.
- The application can be made via online mode only.
- The candidate should own a valid e-mail ID for correspondence.
- Before applying online, scan the passport size photograph and signature for uploading with an application form.
- All the details should be filled in carefully and correctly.
Note: To avoid the last hour rush, apply well within the stipulated time frame and do not wait for the last date.
Application Fee
For making IBPS PO 2022 online application, candidates need to pay the application fee. The application fee of Rs.600/- is required to pay. However, the candidates of the SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen category have to pay only Rs.100/- as an application fee. Payment can be made through NET Banking, Debit Card/Credit Card.
Participant Banks
The candidates can check here the name of participant banks in the recruitment process of the IBPS PO exam:
| Andhra Bank | Allahabad Bank |
| Bank of India | Bank of Maharashtra |
| Bank of Baroda | Central Bank of India |
| Corporation Bank | Dena Bank |
| Canara Bank | IDBI Bank |
| Indian Overseas Bank | Indian Bank |
| Oriental Bank of Commerce | Punjab & Sind Bank |
| Punjab National Bank | Syndicate Bank |
| Union Bank of India | UCO Bank |
| United Bank of India | Vijaya Bank |
Exam Pattern
The Selection Board will organize the Preliminary Examination for IBPS PO 2022. Qualified candidates for the preliminary exam will be called for Main Exam. The medium of the exam will be bilingual i.e. Hindi and English. Shortlisted candidates on the basis of pre-exam, will have to appear in Main Exam. The exam pattern for both Preliminary and Main exams is as under:
Preliminary Examination
| S. No. | Paper Section | Number of Questions | Max Marks | Duration of Exam |
| 1. | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
1.00 hours |
| 2. | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| 3. | English Language | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
Main Examination
| S. No. | Paper Section | Number of Questions | Max Marks | Duration of Exam |
| 1. | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 2.20 hours |
| 2. | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | |
| 3. | General Awareness
(with Banking reference) |
40 | 40 | |
| 4. | English Language | 40 | 40 | |
| 5. | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | ||
Note:
- A penalty for the wrong answer will be imposed and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong attempt.
- The IBPS has the power to change or modify the examination pattern. Candidates are required to check the official website from time to time for updates and information.
IBPS PO Syllabus
The candidates must obtain the official advertisement and go through the IBPS PO 2022 syllabus and read the complete syllabus very carefully. The IBPS PO exam consists of questions from the subjects like General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and English. Each subject covers various topics hence applicants have to practice hard. It is very important to prepare as per the prescribed syllabus to score good marks in the exam. The subject wise important topics with regard to IBPS PO Syllabus are given below:
General Awareness
Banking & Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, Static GK, Sports, Famous Author and Books, Famous Events, Computer knowledge such as History of Computer, Fundamentals of Computer, Internet MS Office, Computer Shortcuts, Input-Output devices, etc.
Quantitative Aptitude
Profit & Loss, Percentage & Averages, Work & Time, Simplification, Mixtures & Allegations, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Distance, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Sequence & Series, Quadratic Equation, Permutation & Combination etc.
Reasoning Ability
Number and Letter Series, Logical Sequence, Patterns, Blood Relations, Problem Based on Shapes, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Puzzles, etc.
English Language
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Jumbled Sentence, Sentence Correction, etc.
IBPS PO Preparation Tips
The candidates must go through the prescribed IBPS PO syllabus and examination pattern in order to make a preparation strategy. Candidates must know that without having a proper study plan, it would be tough to crack the exam. Check the following preparation tips and follow the same:
- The applicants must be conversant with the selection process of the IBPS PO Exam.
- Prepare yourself for the Preliminary, Main, and Interview process as per the selection process.
- Obtain IBPS PO 2022 official information bulletin from the website and read all the information carefully.
- Check the complete syllabus ad exam pattern details carefully.
- Now prepare a study timetable as per the subject or syllabus.
- Try to assign sufficient time to each subject/section of the prescribed syllabus.
- Check previous year’s question papers also and solve the same to know the difficulty level of the exam.
- You can prepare notes of the important topics for revising the same.
- Candidates can purchase IBPS PO Books from the market for preparation for the exam.
- Regular practice is important to qualify for the exam hence, follow the study timetable and never skip the study.
- Also, take care of your health as it is also an important aspect for better preparation.
- Stay calm during the practice and ensure that no important topics are left untouched.
- Remember, there is no shortcut to qualifying for the exam hence, put all possible efforts to qualify for the exam.
IBPS PO Recruitment Scheme
All the aspirants should know the selection procedure for the IBPS PO exam. Candidates have to go through three stages for final selection. These stages are:
- First Stage: Preliminary Exam i.e. Written Exam
- Second Stage: Main Exam i.e also a Written Exam
- Third Stage: Personal Interview
IBPS PO 2022 Admit Card
Before the IBPS PO 2022 examination, the Selection Board will issue the admit card to eligible candidates. The candidates can avail the admit card from the official website only. The hard copy of admit card will not be sent to any individual by post. The admit card will contain information regarding the exam centre and exam date. To appear in the examination, the candidate must carry admit card along with photo identity proof.
IBPS PO 2022 Result
The IBPS PO result 2022 for the written exam will be declared and uploaded on the official website at the appropriate time. Qualified candidates of the Preliminary Exam, will have to appear in the Main Exam. The successful candidates will be called to attend the interview. Accordingly, the result will be announced after an overall assessment of the exam.
IBPS PO Cut-off Score
The candidates have to secure minimum marks in every section of the paper. The cut-off marks for IBPS PO 2022 will be set by IBPS on the basis of vacancies available. Those who obtain the qualified marks in each section of the Preliminary Exam will be invited to appear in IBPS PO Main Exam. Shortlisted candidates on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Exam will have to go through the interview process. Accordingly, the final merit list will be disclosed.
Selection Process and Provisional Allotment
The examination will be completed in three stages i.e. Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. The candidate who will qualify for all these three stages will be selected. However, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of the score obtained in the Main Exam and Interview. The candidate will be selected for provisional allotment to one of the participating banks/organizations according to the vacancies available.
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