IBPS has released its recruitment notification for the IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) post. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the examination on the month of October. The examination process is based on the Preliminary Exam, Main exam, and the Interview. The selected candidate’s provisional allotment will be released on the month of April 2020.
Q: When will IBPS conduct the PO Examination?
A: Tentative Dates for Preliminary Exam: 12.10.2019 & 19.10.2019 and Main Exam: 30.11.2019.
Q: How many vacancies have been released?
A: Overall vacancies for PO is – 4336 (the vacancy may also increase).
Q: What is the essential qualification for the IBPS PO Exam?
A: A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Q: What is the age criterion to apply?
A: Minimum: 20 years and Maximum: 30 years.
Q: What is the age relaxation for SC/ ST candidates?
A: Age relaxation for SC/ ST candidates is 5 years.
Q: What is the Application fee?
A: Rs. 100/- for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates and all others has to pay Rs. 600/-.
Q: When will the online applications start?
A: Starting date of Registration: 07th August 2019.
Q: When is the closing date of online Application?
A: Online Applications ends on: 28th August 2019.
Q: When will admit card be released for the preliminary exam?
A: Tentatively in October 2019 the prelims admit cards will be released.
Q: When will admit card be released for the Main exam?
A: Tentatively in the month of November 2019 the mains admit cards will be released.
Q: When will the provisional allotments be made?
A: The provisional allotments will be made tentatively on April 2019.
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Q: How many Bank Organizations are participating in IBPS PO recruitment?
A: From among 20 banks in this year only 6 banks are participating.
Q: What is the previous year cut-off for preliminary examination?
A:
| Name of the Subject | General | SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD |
| English | 5.00 | 2.75 |
| Reasoning Ability | 10.00 | 6.75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 7.75 | 4.75 |
Overall Cut-off for Preliminary Exam
| Name of the Category | Cut-off (out of 100) |
| General | 42.75 |
| OBC | 42.25 |
| SC | 36.00 |
| ST | 28.50 |
| HI | 15.75 |
| OC | 28.75 |
| VI | 23.25 |
| ID | 17.75 |
Q: What is the previous year cut-off for Main examination?
A:
| Name of the Subject | General | SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD |
| Reasoning Ability | 5.25 | 3.25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 12.50 | 10.75 |
| General Awareness | 10.75 | 8.00 |
| English Language | 4.75 | 2.25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 6.50 | 5.00 |
Overall Cut-off for Main Exam
| Name of the Category | Cut-off (out of 225) |
| General | 82.00 |
| OBC | 75.63 |
| SC | 62.50 |
| ST | 42.25 |
| HI | 47.75 |
| OC | 59.63 |
| VI | 77.87 |
| ID | 55.00 |
Q: Is there sectional timing for preliminary examination?
A: Yes, each section is separately timed.
Q: What is the structure of the preliminary exam?
A:
| Name of the tests | No. of Questions | Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Q: What is the exam pattern for Mains examination?
A:
| Objective type | Name of the test | No. of Questions | Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Duration |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 60 Minutes | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | English & Hindi | 35 minutes | |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | English | 40 minutes | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes | |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours | ||
| Descriptive type | Letter Writing & Essay Writing | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |
Q: What are the requisites to be scanned uploaded?
A: Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and a handwritten declaration.
Q: What is the text for the handwritten declaration?
A: “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
Q: In what size does the photograph has to be scanned?
A: 4.5 cm X 3.5 cm
