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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officers
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officers
Seat Allotment Date On30th Mar - 1st Apr 2024

IBPS PO 2023: Result (Soon), Paper Analysis, Dates, Syllabus, Books, Selection Process

IBPS PO result for mains exam is set to be released on the official website at ibps.in. The exam was successfully conducted on November 5, 2023.
IBPS PO 2023

IBPS PO 2023

IBPS PO Mains result 2023 can be released anytime soon at ibps.in. Candidates who appeared for the IBPS PO mains exam 2023 can expect the result to be released by the end of November 2023 or the first week of December 2023. Students who pass the exam will be called for the Personal Interview round. To appear for the interview round, candidates have to clear the IBPS PO Mains cutoff 2023. The expected cutoff for IBPS PO mains for the general category student is 80-85 marks.

IBPS PO mains exam was successfully conducted on November 5, 2023. The interview date will also be announced soon on the official website. 

Also Read: IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2023

IBPS PO Mains Exam 2023 Analysis 

IBPS PO Mains exam 2023 concluded on November 05, 2023. According to media reports, the difficulty level of the question paper for the IBPS PO Mains exam 2023 was between 'easy to moderate'. 

IBPS PO 2023: The IBPS PO exam is a yearly government test for those who want to become Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in Public Sector Banks. It happens in three steps: prelims, mains, and an interview. In 2023, the prelims exam is scheduled on September 23, 30, and October 01. The mains exam is on November 5. Interviews might start around February 2024, but the exact date has not been announced yet. The provisional allotment will be done based on the candidate's performance in the mains and the interview round.

Recruited candidates start working in different IBPS PO participating banks, including Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, etc- once they have cleared all rounds of the selection process. For the unversed, only 11 public sector banks participate in the IBPS PO recruitment process. In order to be recruited, aspirants must start effective IBPS PO 2023 Preparation.

IBPS PO is a national-level examination where candidates get the option to choose from English or Hindi while giving the paper, and the exam is conducted online. Since banking jobs are considered a highly reputed profession, 4.37 lakh students appeared for the IBPS PO exam for the year 2021-22. 

Check: IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2023

IBPS PO Participating Banks

Candidates are selected for the post of POs/MTs at public sector banks through the IBPS exam. 11 banks are in the IBPS PO bank list. Recruited applicants will be assigned to one of the following IBPS PO participating banks-

Punjab & Sind Bank Indian Bank
Union Bank of India Bank of Maharashtra
Central Bank of India  Punjab National Bank
Bank of India UCO Bank 
Indian Overseas Bank Canara Bank
Bank of Baroda -

IBPS PO Important Dates 2023

Candidates can refer to these tentative dates if they are planning to appear for IBPS PO 2023:

Events

Date

IBPS PO Notification 2023

July 31, 2023

IBPS PO Registration Starts

August 1, 2023

IBPS PO Registration Ends

August 28, 2023

IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card

September 2023

IBPS PO 2023 Preliminary Exam Date

September 23, September 30, and October 01, 2023

IBPS PO Prelims Result 2023

Last week of October 2023

IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2023

November 2023

IBPS PO Mains Exam Date 2023

5th November 2023

IBPS PO Mains Result 2023

December 2023 

IBPS PO Interview Call Letter

January/February 2024

IBPS PO 2023 Provisional Allotment

April 2024

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2023

In order to appear for the exam, the candidate must fulfil the eligibility criteria given by the exam conducting body. Some requirements that are asked of the candidates include:

Education Qualification

Candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in any course or subject from a recognized university in India.

Further, candidates should also note that they do not require any minimum percentage of marks to be eligible for the IBPS PO exam. 

10th and 12th marks are also not considered for bank examinations. 

Nationality 

Candidates have to be a Citizen of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Tibetan Refugees who entered India before 1st January 1962 with wanting to permanently settle in India, or a person of Indian origin having migrated from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, etc are also eligible to appear for the exam. However, they should come with the intention of settling in India permanently. 

Age Limit

The candidate should be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 30 years of age. Further, the candidate should not be born earlier than 2/8/1993 and not later than 1/8/2023.

Check detailed requirements here: IBPS PO Eligibility 2023

IBPS PO Notification 2023

IBPS PO Notification 2023 has been released on the official website. With the release of the notification, the application process started on August 01, 2023. The last date to apply was extended to 28th August 2023. The notification consists of details about the process of recruitment of IBPS PO in a total of 11 public sector banks. As per the official notification, the exam dates have already been announced. The IBPS PO Prelims exam 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on September 23, September 30, and October 01, 2023.

IBPS PO Application Form 2023

The IBPS PO Registration was extended, and applicants could apply for the exam until 28th August 2023. Further, the official link to apply online was activated on the official website. Candidates were asked to fill in details according to their documents and certificates. They were also required to submit their scanned photograph and signature. Note that there will be a single registration process for every round of the exam.

IBPS PO Apply Online Direct Link 2023

IBPS PO Registration Date 2023

Check the table below to know the IBPS PO 2023 Registration dates-

Events Dates
Commencement of IBPS PO Registration 01/08/2023
Last Date to Apply 21/08/2023
Last Date for Editing Application Details 21/08/2023
Last date for Printing the Application 05/09/2023
Online Fee Payment 01/08/2023 to 21/08/2023

 

 

 

 

 

IBPS PO Fee Structure 2023

Once the application has been submitted, a registration number and password for every registered candidate will be given in specific emails. Students can then log in through this for information or queries. Candidates who belong to the general/OBC category have to pay an application fee of INR 850, whereas SC/ST/PWD candidates have to submit INR 175 as the application fee.

IBPS PO Vacancy 2023

The IBPS PO 2023 notification PDF includes the announcement of 3049 vacancies for Probationary Officer posts across 11 participating banks. The IBPS has provided a detailed table of vacancies categorized by banks. Among the banks, the Central Bank of India has the highest number of vacancies, with 2000 positions available. The vacancies will help in determining the IBPS PO Cut-Off.

Check the table below to know the bank-wise IBPS PO Vacancy 2023-

IBPS PO Vacancy 2023
Participating Banks SC ST OBC EWS General Total
Bank of Maharashtra NR NR NR NR NR NR
Bank of Baroda 33 16 60 22 93 224
Bank of India NR NR NR NR NR NR
Canara Bank 75 37 135 50 203 500
Central Bank of India 300 150 540 200 810 2000
Indian Bank NR NR NR NR NR NR
Indian Overseas Bank NR NR NR NR NR NR
Punjab National Bank 30 15 54 20 81 200
Punjab & Sind Bank 24 16 40 08 37 125
UCO Bank NR NR NR NR NR NR
Union Bank of India NR NR NR NR NR NR
Total 462 234 829 300 1224 3049

Note: This figure is bound to change with time as other participating banks release their vacancies.

IBPS PO Admit Card 2023

IBPS releases independent admit cards for IBPS PO prelims, mains, and interviews.

IBPS PO admit card has various significant details about the candidate, the date of the exam, the location of the exam, the exam time, and exam guidelines. Hence, it is an important document. Candidates are denied entry to the centre if they fail to carry their admit cards to the venue. The admit card is released on the official website of IBPS, and from there, candidates can download and print their admit cards. 

Important Dates Regarding Admit Card

Event

Dates

Prelims Admit Card

September 2023

Prelims Exam

23rd, 30th September, 1st October 2023

Mains Admit Card

November 2023

Mains Exam

5th November 2023

It is advisable to check the details on the admit card. Students should check all the details on the admit card including - name, exam name, and other information. By any chance, if the admit card contains incorrect information, then one can contact the authorities in order to make the appropriate changes.

IBPS PO Selection Process 2023

Recruitment for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees is done every year through a Common Recruitment Process (CRP), also called the IBPS PO examination. This started in 2012, and this year will be the 13th time it will be conducted. Candidates are selected on the basis of three important rounds, and the candidate must qualify for each round to get to the next one. These important phases are: 

Preliminary Examination

The first phase of the process is the Preliminary exam which candidates are required to clear in order to reach the next round. 

Mains Examination

Mains is the second phase where candidates need to obtain an appropriate score so that they can step into another phase of the examination.

Interview

Participating Organizations coordinated by the Nodal Bank in each State/ UT with the help of IBPS will conduct interviews for the shortlisted candidates, and as this will be the final round, candidates will be selected on the basis of how they perform in this round. 

IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2023

The exam is conducted in three phases, including Prelims, Mains and an Interview. Consequently, the first phase (Prelims) consists of three sections. Candidates who will qualify for the prelims will further be eligible to sit for the IBPS PO mains exam. The second phase is more elaborated and consists of descriptive and objective-type questions. 

IBPS PO Prelims Pattern

Sections

Total Questions 

Duration

Quantitative Aptitude

35

20

Reasoning Ability

35

20

English Language

30

20

Total

100

60

Each correct question carries a +1 mark whereas, 0.25 marks will be deducted for the question answered incorrectly.

IBPS PO Mains Pattern

Section

Marks

Questions

Duration

English Language

40

35

40 Minutes

Data Analysis and Interpretation

60

35

60 Minutes

General Awareness Related to Economy and Banking

40

40

35 Minutes

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude

60

45

60 Minutes

Essay and Letter Writing

25

2

30 Minutes

Total

225

157

3 Hours 30 Minutes

One-fourth of the marks are deducted for the wrongly selected answers. 

IBPS PO Interview Pattern

Candidates who will clear the mains stage will then appear for the personal interview round. IBPS PO interview is often conducted by the nodal bank and participatory organizations. The interview session goes on for 15-20 minutes and is of 100 marks. This phase does not have a limited syllabus, although the questions can revolve around the banking sector, things about yourself, current, and general awareness. 

IBPS PO Syllabus 2023

The IBPS PO syllabus is a combination of a wide range of questions from different fields. The Prelims section is divided into three sections, consisting of  Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. 

Sections

Topics

Reasoning Ability

Input and Output, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Order and Ranking, Tabulation, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Direction, Verbal Reasoning, Inequalities, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism

Quantitative Aptitude

Mensuration, Average, Profit and Loss, Probability, Mixtures & Alligations, Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Relations, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Number Systems Quadratic Equation, Work Time & Energy, Approximation, Sequence & Series

English Language 

Para jumbles, Spotting Errors, Sentence Correction and Sentence Improvement, Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Para or Sentence Completion, Miscellaneous, Cloze Test

IBPS PO Salary 2023

As PO is a desirable job role, the salary is what draws people to it. The initial pay for a public bank PO is 52,000 to 55,000, with timely incentives and benefits like allowances, special allowances, HRA, and other perks. This is expected to increase with time according to the promotion of candidates.

Check the detailed salary structure here: IBPS PO Salary

IBPS PO Results 2023

The result will be announced after the completion of all the phases of the examination. The result is announced on the official website of IBPS. To check the result, candidates have to register on the website with the given password and registration number.

A final merit list is released both state and category-wise. The list is often prepared in descending order in terms of the marks that have been obtained by the selected candidates. These candidates have to undergo a medical fitness appointment before they are allotted seats in different public banks. 

Check: IBPS PO Result 2023

IBPS PO Cut-Off

The cut-off for the IBPS PO examination 2023 is yet to release, it will only be announced after the exam has been successfully conducted. The cut-off will be different for every section and category. Candidates who will score equal to or more than the released cut-off for IBPS PO prelims will then be selected for the Mains exam. Take a look at the cut-off for the year 2021 here:

IBPS PO Cut Off 2021

Category

Cut Off

OBC

50.5

ST

38

SC

44.50

General

50.5

EWS

50.5

HI

20.75

ID

20.75

VI

37

OC

42

IBPS PO Books 2023

In order to prepare for the IBPS PO exam in the best way possible, students are advised to refer the expert-recommended books available in the market. Lakhs of people prepare for the same test with limited time in hand. Hence, to stand out and make the most out of the provided time, it is advisable to find study material that actually helps. Books and other such materials are also categorized section-wise. 

IBPS PO English Language Books

  • Descriptive General English by S P Bakshi and Richa Sharma
  • Word Power Made Easy by Normal Lewis
  • English Grammar & Composition by Wren and Martin
  • Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Rani Sinha, Mcgraw Hill Education Publication

IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude Books

  • Teach Yourself Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma
  • Rapid Quantitative Aptitude with Shortcuts & Tricks by Disha Publication
  • Quantitative Aptitude Book by Wiley’s Publication
  • Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examination The Pearson Guide
  • Quantitative Aptitude by Disha Experts
  • Data Interpretation magical books series by BSC Publication
  • Data interpretation by Arun Sharma
  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma

IBPS PO Reasoning Books

  •  Modern Approach Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by BS Sijwali
  • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
  • Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
  • Logical Reasoning by K Kundan
  • A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal by B S Sijwali

IBPS PO Preparation 2023

Lakhs of students appear for the same exam, making the competition level extremely difficult. Therefore, it is important to stand out from the others to clear the examination. The candidate’s preparation should be productive and systematic, keeping the latest exam pattern and IBPS PO books in mind. Thus, it is extremely important to study from suitable study material. Meanwhile, some candidates opt for coaching classes to prepare for the IBPS PO exam. However, those classes can cause a huge hole in a student's pocket. If you are someone who is planning to cover the syllabus on your own, here are a few tips:

  • Candidates should go through the previous year's IBPS questions so that they have an idea of what to expect in the IBPS PO 2022 examination
  • It is advisable to solve as many mock tests and past papers as possible
  • Watch lecture videos online and if possible, join an online test series
  • Make a schedule and divide time for self-study
  • Have a proper routine wherein you are getting proper sleep and also exercising for better productivity
  • Be consistent with your exam preparation

IBPS PO Center 2023

The exam is conducted all over the country at various locations, and candidates can mention their preference for the centre while filling out the application form. It is advisable to choose a centre that is closest to the candidate’s place of residence, in order to cut down on time travelling. If the preferred centre is not available, IBPS may allot an exam centre other than the choices made by a candidate. 

IBPS is the only authority that has the power of adding or removing an exam centre. As a consequence, candidates cannot request a change if they have already submitted the application form with their preference for the exam centre. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will IBPS PO be conducted in 2023?

The examination will be conducted in three rounds which are Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. For the year 2023, the prelims exam will be held on the 23rd, 30th of September, and 1st of October. Mains will be conducted on 5th November. The last round, which is the interview, will be conducted by January/February 2024.

What is the age limit to be eligible for the IBPS PO exam?

The exam conducting body has defined a lower and an upper age limit to be eligible for IBPS PO. Applicants need to be a minimum of 20 years of age and a maximum of 30 to attempt the exam.

What is the purpose of the IBPS PO exam?

The IBPS PO exam is held annually to recruit candidates for the role of Probationary officer in Public sector banks. Interested applicants must register for the test.

Can students in school give IBPS PO?

No, completing graduation from an accredited university is mandatory to be eligible for the IBPS PO exam. Hence students in school cannot give the test.

How can one register for the IBPS PO exam?

To register for the exam, candidates are required to go to the official website and provide their personal and educational details while filling up the application form. Once the form is completed and the registration fee is paid, the process will be completed.

What is the highest salary of bank PO?

The highest salary for a Bank Probationary Officer (PO) in India was around Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month. However, please note that salary structures and increments can vary between different banks and may change over time.

Where can applicants find the detailed IBPS PO Syllabus 2023?

The important topics for each section of the exam can be found in the notification released by the exam conducting body. Candidates may also check this for details: IBPS PO Syllabus

What is the last date for IBPS PO 2023?

The last date to apply for the exam was extended to 28th August 2023, after which the application process was concluded. 

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