IBPS PO 2021 – Find the details of IBPS PO 2021 Notification, Syllabus, Apply online link, and more here. IBPS PO 2021 Notification has been announced on 19th October 2021. The link IBPS PO apply online for IBPS PO 2021 will be activated from 07th Aug 2021. The exam of IBPS PO 2021 will be conducted at various locations across India. The applicant can select the exam city as per their preference from the IBPS PO 2021 online application list. Apply in advance for IBPS PO online application. Other eligibility details, exam dates, and other information are following below.
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Eligibility Criteria |
Application Fee |
Selection Process |
Exam Pattern |
Syllabus |
Exam Date |
Admit Card & Result |
IBPS PO Mock Test Series
IBPS PO 2021 Official Notification:
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection organizing the exam for Probationary Officer post. IBPS is a gateway to recruiting various banking jobs. IBPS has announced recruitment notification to enroll various candidates in all Public-Sector Banks. Applicants of IBPS PO 2021 are requested to apply online. From the year 2011 IBPS has introduced a Common Written Examination (CWE) to recruit Clerk, PO and SO jobs.
Check IBPS PO 2021 Notification
Qualified candidates are invited to register for IBPS PO 2021 online application activates from 20th October 2021. The final date to submit the online application get ends on 10th November 2021. The IBPS PO Apply online link will be available on an official webpage at ibps.in. The selection of IBPS PO will be under for 3-tiered selection process. The phase of selection will be through Preliminary and Main Exams followed by Interviews. Qualified candidates only will move forward to the next stage of IBPS PO. The final of shortlisted candidates will be based on Mains and Interview scores.
IBPS PO 2021 Exam Dates:
Here you can find the important events of IBPS PO exam date, Online registration Starting/Ending Date, Online Payment dates, and more. This list is more important to follow and track the current updates of IBPS PO 2021.
| Event | Tentative Dates |
| IBPS PO 2021 Registration Starts | 20-10-2021 |
| The Final Date to Submit the Online Application | 10-11-2021 |
| On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates | 10-11-2021 |
| The download of call letters for Pre- Exam Training ● | November 2021 |
| Conduct of Pre-Exam Training ● | November/December 2021 |
| The download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary | November/December 2021 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | 04-12-2021 and 11-12-2021 |
| Result of Online exam – Preliminary | December 2021/January 2022 |
| Prelims Scorecard Download Date | December 2021/January 2022 |
| Prelims Cut Off Released | December 2021/January 2022 |
| The download of the Call Letter for the Online exam – Main | December 2021/January 2022 |
| Online Examination – Main | January 2022 |
| Declaration of Result – Main | January/February 2022 |
| The download of call letters for the interview | February 2022 |
| Conduct of interview | February/March 2022 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2022 |
IBPS PO 2021 Vacancy:
Last year IBPS PO 2021 notification was released with 4300+ vacancies. This year too we have expected around 4500+ vacancies. There are 20 Lakh candidates are appearing for the IBPS PO examination. So the exam will be tougher. Start your preparation according to the current IBPS PO Vacancy. IBPS PO Vacancy Break up available category-wise. Check the vacancy chart according to your category and apply for IBPS PO 2021 Recruitment.
IBPS PO 2021 Application Fee:
Application Fees/ Intimation Charges Payable from 20-10-2021 to 10-11-2021 (Online payment), both dates inclusive, shall be as follows
- Rs. 150/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates
- Rs. 850/- for all others
IBPS PO 2021 Exam Centre:
IBPS PO exam notification released will be an online-based exam and conducting across the nation. There are numerous centers according to the candidate’s preference that will be allotted to the aspirants.
IBPS PO 2021 Selection Process:
The selection of the candidate for the IBPS PO/MT vacancy will be based on Common Written Examination (CWE). There is the level of the selection process takes to clear IBPS PO. That is preliminary, mains and interview. The aspirant should qualify each phase to enroll as IBPS PO 2021. Here you can find detailed information on the IBPS PO Selection process.
Preliminary Examination
Based on the cut-off mark and requirement the candidates will be shortlisted on the Prelims examination. The exam will be online based. Only the applicant who qualifies on IBPS Prelims will be selected to appear on Mains Examination.
Mains Examination
Candidates clear sectional as well as an overall cut-off for IBPS PO examination. A score of mains will be considered in the final selection of IBPS PO. The main exam will be tougher than prelims only the qualified candidates are eligible to appear for an interview.
Interview
Once the candidates are shortlisted from IBPS PO Mains you will be called to appear for an interview. The final score will be a combination of Mains and Interview scores. The interview will be organized by IBPS and coordinated by the Nodal Bank in each State/ UT
Final Result
IBPS PO final level of selection will be based on Mains and interview scores. To qualify for each section will be must to enroll for the IBPS PO examination.
IBPS PO 2021 Exam Pattern & Selection Procedure
The notification of IBPS PO contains various information such as exam pattern, syllabus, exam date, marks distribution, and more. Read the notification carefully to get aware of the entire process of the IBPS PO Exam. Time management is more essential for all exams. Start your preparation familiar with the syllabus and nature of question papers asked before. A candidate must appear for the Prelims exam first and selected candidates will appear for Mains Exam. The score of the Preliminary Exam will not be taken into consideration for the final allotment. The final selection will be based on the Mains Exam and Interview Process.
IBPS PO 2021 Prelims Exam Pattern
The preliminary examination of IBPS PO 2021 will be consists of 100 Mark with 3 subjects included that are Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language. It will be an objective type and the time duration will be 1 hour. Here in the below tabular column, you can find detailed information on New Exam Pattern. There is a negative marking in the IBPS PO pre-exam and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Questions Type: Objective Test
- No. of Questions:100
- Total Time Allocated:1 Hours
- Negative Mark: ¼ of the Mark will be reduced
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | |
IBPS PO 2021 Mains Exam Pattern
In IBPS PO Mains has 5 sections (4+1), which means 4 sections in objective type and one is descriptive type examination. The candidates should qualify for the prelims and mains examination to move forward to the clear Interview process.
- Main Examination consists of
- Objective Tests for 200 marks
- Descriptive Test for 25 marks.
- The time duration of the exam will be 3 hours for the Objective type and 30 minutes for the descriptive type.
- 1/4 of the marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
| S.No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4 | General Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 Hours | |
| Descriptive Writing Test | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes | |
IBPS PO Interview
After the successful completion of the mains examination, qualified candidates will be called to face an interview in person. Interview holding 100 Marks and the candidates should score 40% of marks to qualify.
IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria:
One of the most notable things is the eligibility criteria. IBPS PO announced certain eligibility norms for applicants who wish to apply for Probationary Officers posts. The candidates satisfying eligibility criteria can apply for the IBPS PO post.
Educational Qualification:
The candidate should have any graduation degree in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government to apply for IBPS PO examination with working knowledge of computer system is necessary.
Note: The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate while registering online.
Language Proficiency: Verbal and written proficiency in the official language of the State/UT is desirable. The candidate must be able to read, write and speak the language.
Age Eligibility:
The applicant age between 20 to 30 years will be considered as eligible to apply for the IBPS PO exam.
- Minimum Age – 20 years
- Maximum Age – 30 years
Age Relaxation:
The IBPS PO authorities have given certain age relaxation for the applicant. Age Relaxation is common in recruiting bodies. Now it will be applicable for SBI Clerk Exam as per the Govt. norms. Category wise age relaxation of candidates as per the government rules as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Army personnel) | 5 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women | 9 years |
| Persons with Domicile of Jammu &Kashmir during the period of 1-1-1980 to 31-12-1989 | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Retrenched from service(for MP state Only) | 5 years |
IBPS PO 2021 Syllabus:
The questions that will be asked can be from any of the following mentioned topics. So go through the syllabus thoroughly which will give you a proper idea of the expected questions from each of the sections.
Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Data Interpretation
- Quadratic Equations
- Number Series
- Approximation and Simplification
- Data Sufficiency
- Profit and Loss
- SI& CI
- Problem on Ages
- Work and Time
- Speed Distance and Time
- Probability
- Mensuration
- Permutation and Combination
- Average
- Ratio and Proportion
- Partnership
- Boats and Stream
- Problems on Trains
- Mixture and Allegation
- Pipes and Cisterns
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangements
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relation
- Syllogism
- Order and Ranking
- Coding-Decoding
- Machine Input-Output
- Inequalities
- Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series
- Data Sufficiency
- Logical Reasoning (Passage Inference, Statement, and Assumption, Conclusion, Argument)
Detailed IBPS PO Syllabus
English Language
- Reading Comprehension,
- Cloze Test
- Fillers
- Sentence Errors
- Vocabulary based questions
- Sentence Improvement
- Jumbled Paragraph
- Paragraph Based Questions (Paragraph Fillers, Paragraph Conclusion, Paragraph /Sentences Restatement, Paragraph Inference)
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
- Banking & Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Static GK
- Important Ministry Affairs (Schemes, Policies, MoUs, etc.)
Computer Aptitude
- History and Generation of Computers
- Computer Memory
- MS Office Suite and Shortcut keys
- Computer Hardware and I/O Devices
- Basics of DBMS
- Computer Software
- Operating System
- Computer Languages
- Number System and Conversions
- Computer Network and Internet
- Introduction to Computer Organization
- Computer and Network Security
Previous Year Cut off for IBPS PO
Final – IBPS PO Cut Off 2017
| Category | Maximum Score | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 53.20 | 38.56 |
| ST | 54.74 | 33.73 |
| OBC | 57.18 | 43.02 |
| UR | 65.58 | 47.04 |
| HI | 45.42 | 25.07 |
| OC | 51.11 | 38.53 |
| VI | 74.14 | 45.88 |
| ID | 44.38 | 28.87 |
Mains – IBPS PO Cut Off 2017
| Category | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| GEN | 82.00 |
| OBC | 75.63 |
| SC | 62.50 |
| ST | 42.25 |
| VH | 77.87 |
| ID | 55.00 |
| HI | 47.75 |
| OC | 59.63 |
IBPS PO Cut Off 2017 – Mains (Section Wise )
| Sections | Maximum Marks | Cut-Off Marks (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) | General |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 60 | 7.50 | 10.25 |
| General Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 8.25 | 11.25 |
| English Language | 40 | 3.25 | 5.75 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 60 | 10.75 | 14.00 |
| English Language (Descriptive) | 25 | 8.75 | 10.00 |
IBPS PO Prelims Cut off 2017 – General Category
| Subjects | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Score | 30 | 35 | 35 | 100 |
| Cutoff Score | 05.00 | 07.75 | 10.00 | 42.75 |
IBPS PO Prelims Cut off 2017 – Category – Wise
| Category | Cut off |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 36.00 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 28.50 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 42.25 |
| General (Gen) | 42.75 |
| Hearing Impaired | 15.75 |
| Orthopaedically Challenged | 28.75 |
| Visually Impaired | 23.25 |
| Intellectual Disability | 17.75 |
