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IBPS PO
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — Probationary Officer / Management Trainee
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS PO is the common recruitment exam for Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) posts across 11 public-sector banks including Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, and others. It is one of the most competitive banking exams with lakhs of applicants each year.
3
Stages
400
Total Marks
20–30
Age Range
Exam Pattern
1Preliminary Examination
2Main Examination
3Interview
1
Preliminary Examination
60 minutes (20 min per section)Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total: 100 marks0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
2
Main Examination
3 hours (+ 30 min for descriptive)Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total: 200 marks0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
| General Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 |
3
Interview
~20–30 minutesIn-person interview by bank panel
Total: 100 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Interview (banking knowledge, GD, personality) | — | 100 |
Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude & Data InterpretationReasoning Ability (Verbal & Non-verbal)English Language & ComprehensionGeneral Awareness & Banking KnowledgeComputer AptitudeCurrent Affairs (last 6 months)
Eligibility
Education
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
Age Limit
20–30 years
5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC; 10 years for PwD; 5 years for ex-servicemen
Attempts
No official cap; must be within age limit
Nationality
Indian
Cutoff Trends
2024
| Category | Stage | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|
| General | Prelims | 62.5 |
| OBC | Prelims | 58 |
| SC | Prelims | 52.5 |
| ST | Prelims | 48 |
2023
| Category | Stage | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|
| General | Prelims | 60.75 |
| OBC | Prelims | 57.5 |
| SC | Prelims | 51 |
2022
| Category | Stage | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|
| General | Prelims | 63 |
| OBC | Prelims | 59.25 |
Important Notes
- ●Sectional cutoffs apply at Prelims — you must clear each section independently, not just the overall score.
- ●Final merit is calculated as 80% weightage to Mains + 20% to Interview scores.
- ●Mains also includes a descriptive paper (Letter + Essay, 25 marks, 30 min) that is evaluated only for candidates who clear the objective cutoff.