IBPS
IBPS Probationary Officer (IBPS PO)
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Complete Exam Guide
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Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern, Interview, Career Growth & More
Eligibility
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age generally 20–30 years as per the official notification
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per rules
- Indian citizenship / eligible nationality criteria apply
- Computer literacy and working knowledge of banking basics are useful
- Final eligibility must be checked from the latest IBPS PO notification
Salary, Perks &
Career Growth
- Basic pay generally starts around ₹48,480 + allowances
- DA, HRA, CCA and other bank-wise benefits
- Medical benefits, leave benefits and retirement benefits
- Posting in participating public sector banks
- Excellent growth from officer cadre to senior managerial roles
Career Path
PO /
Management Trainee
Management Trainee
→
Assistant
Manager
Manager
→
Branch
Manager
Manager
→
Senior
Manager
Manager
→
Scale IV+
Growth
Growth
Exam Pattern
Prelims (Objective)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Mains (Objective + Descriptive)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 min |
| Descriptive Test: Essay & Letter Writing | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
| Total | 157 | 225 | 3 Hr 30 Min |
ⓘ Negative marking applies in objective tests. Prelims marks are qualifying in nature.
Selection Process &
Why IBPS PO?
Prelims
→
Mains
→
Interview
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Final Allotment
Entry into Public Sector Banks
Get opportunity in participating nationalised banks.
Officer-Level Career
Start directly in the officer/management trainee cadre.
All-India Opportunity
Work across regions and branches with wide banking exposure.
Promotion Potential
Good career growth through internal promotion channels.
Dynamic Banking Profile
Credit, operations, customer handling, branch management and more.
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