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The IBPS PO notifications 2022 will contain all the details about the exam and it is expected to be released in the month of July or August. Check here for the latest updates related to the IBPS PO exam.

• IBPS Calendar has been released officially. Check out the important dates centering on the examination. 

The concerned authorities of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will be releasing the IBPS PO notification 2022 on the official website. The notification PDF will comprise all the essential information about the exam such as the vacancies, eligibility criteria, apply online process and the other parameters of the exam. 

The candidates who wish to land the aspired job profile and obtain the desired results must be well acquainted with all the details contained in the IBPS PO notification to frame an accurate strategy according to that and excel in the exam. 

According to the dates released on the official website the IBPS PO prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 15th, 16th and 22nd October 2022. The mains exam will be conducted on 26th November 2022. The IBPS PO notification is expected to be released in July or August, it will accompany all the details that the candidates must be aware of before applying for the exam. 

The candidates will be able to download the IBPS PO notification 2022 by moving to the official site. You can also download the IBPS PO notification PDF by clicking on the direct link to be furnished here as it is made available officially. 

IBPS PO Notification PDF 2022 

IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) exam is conducted yearly for the last 10 years by the Institute of Banking Personnel. Several PO vacancies are released for leading banks across the country.

IBPS is a recruitment body that conducts examinations to recruit young graduates in public sector banks of India. IBPS PO is a 3 stage examination process that involves prelims, mains, and interviews. The final selection will be based on marks obtained in the mains & interview round.

The Probationary Officer recruited under IBPS PO recruitment 2022 will be dealing with customer services, customer complaints, supervising the clerical work, loan process, and more designated at various branches across the country.

NRA CET for IBPS PO Exam 2022

NRA will be the conducting body for CET( Common Eligibility Test). The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) has just received a go-ahead from the union cabinet. The CET shall be a common exam for all Group B and C banking exams (only Tier 1/Prelims). THE CET IBPS shall only replace the IBPS PO Prelims Exam and the CET score will remain valid for 3 years. 

Students must read all the details about the NRA CET 2022 and understand the changes in the exam selection procedure.

NRA CET (Common Eligibility Test) Complete Detail

The IBPS PO is the acronym of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. It recruits the candidates for the post of Probationary Officers. The candidates are required to undergo a probation period of 2 years. They are required to take up managerial tasks, supervise the tasks of the clerks, and do the documentation in the loan processing. They work for the development of the bank. They are designated as Assistant Managers and are also known as Scale-1 Officers. 

IBPS PO 2022 Exam Notification Highlights

The candidates aspiring to take up the desired job profile must be completely conversant with all the parameters of the examination. The candidates need to steer through the provided table to get the complete details of the IBPS PO exam 2022 and get a glimpse of all the essential information. 

With the help of IBPS PO exam dates, it will be easy for you to strategize your preparation and execute accordingly. Thus, below you will find all important dates such as to admit card, tentative IBPS PO exam date, and more regarding the exam. 

IBPS PO Exam Date 2022-2023

The IBPS PO exam dates are released along with the notifications PDF, however, the candidates can check the exam dates through the calendar released officially. The candidates can mark the IBPS PO exam dates and the list of other important dates will be updated as it is made available officially. As per the IBPS Calendar 2022-2023, check out the latest IBPS PO 2022-2023 exam schedule mentioned in the tabular data below: -

The eligible and enthusiastic candidates must fill in the IBPS PO apply online form 2022 to be able to take the exam. It is highly essential for the candidates to fill in accurate and authentic details in the IBPS PO application form and submit it successfully. They need to modify the required documents in accordance with the prescribed specifications. It is highly advised for the candidates to fill in the IBPS PO 2022 application form well in advance to avoid any hassle at the last moment. 

The IBPS PO notification 2022 will accompany the apply online specifications and will elucidate the entire steps following the same the candidates will be able to successfully fill in the application form. The dates centering on the apply online form will be disclosed along with the IBPS PO notifications, the applicants must keep checking the page for receiving the latest notifications. The candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling in the IBPS PO application forms.  

How to apply online for IBPS PO 2022?

The candidates must be well versed in the steps to successfully submit the IBPS PO apply online. It is highly recommended to them to follow the below-mentioned steps carefully and check the form before finally submitting it. 

• Visit ibps.in - First, you have to click on the official website of IBPS or you can click on the link shared just above for the official website of IBPS.
• Click on the IBPS PO Recruitment 2022 notification - A new tab asking to fill up your details will be opened up.
• Filling application - You are then required to fill up all the details as per your official documents i.e. according to your educational certificate. Before submitting the page, do cross-check all your details mentioned on the form before submitting it.
• Upload your photograph & signature - Once you are done with filling up all the details, upload your recent photograph in the dimension of (4.5cm × 3.5cm) and scanned the signature image.
• Click on the link for new registration - After submitting all the details, you have to click on the link for new registration, which you will find on the second after clicking on the link of the recruitment.
• Password and registration no. will be generated - Your registration number and password will be generated and will be sent to your registered mail ID. So, make sure that you mention a valid E-mail ID in the application form.
• Application fee - At last, when you are done with all the steps above, submit the application fees according to your category.
• Save the copy - When your application has been submitted, don’t forget to take a printout of the application form as it will be required in the future.

IBPS PO Apply Online Link 2022(N/A)

IBPS PO Application Fee

Different categories have to pay different amounts of application fees at the end of the application form. These application fees will only be accepted online through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking,
IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets. The IBPS PO application fee for each category are as follows:

Note: - The bank charges for online payment of application fees will be borne by the candidates.

IBPS PO Bank Preference 2022

The candidates can check the list of the banks participating in the IBPS PO recruitment process, in cumulative 17 banks will be participating. It is essential for the candidates to get a detailed approach to the participating banks to set preferences. 

To help you fill the right bank preference we have prepared the most preferred banks for the IBPS PO. Read the complete information to avoid any confusion.

IBPS PO Pre-Exam Training 2022

Every year bank arranges a pre-exam training session for SC/ST/Religious Minorities as commended by the government of India. This training will be allowed at certain centers for the candidates through IBPS. Below is the list of training centers available by IBPS. This training can only be available by the candidates who applied for it at the time of filling out the IBPS PO application form.

Candidates applying for IBPS PO 2022 exam need to fulfill IBPS PO exam eligibility criteria at 3 different levels which are Nationality, Age-based eligibility, and Educational Qualification. Failing to fulfill any of these IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria will lead to the cancellation of the candidature. Below you can check out the detailed IBPS PO eligibility criteria 2022 as per official norms stated by IBPS:

1. Nationality/Citizenship:

A candidate must be either of the following to match the IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2022 exam.

• Citizen of India or
• The subject of Nepal or
• The subject of Bhutan or
• Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 to settle in India permanently or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia) Zaire, and Vietnam came to settle in India permanently. Also, he/she should have received the certificate of eligibility issued by the government of India.

2. Age Limit:

As per the norms of IBPS PO eligibility age limit

• The minimum age of the candidate should be 20 years and
• The maximum age of the candidate should not be more than 30 years as of 01.10.2021.
• Also, the upper age limit is relaxed for some of the categories which are as follows:

3. Education Qualification:

• A candidate must possess a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India as of 10.11.2022 or
• Any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
• There is no minimum IBPS PO eligibility percentage in the graduation criteria to apply for the IBPS PO exam.
• IBPS PO eligibility for final year students is to get their results published before September 2022.

The IBPS PO vacancies 2022 will be released along with the notification PDF, the vacancies determine the cut off and the chances of the candidates get selected. The candidates can check the IBPS PO vacancies of the previous year to calculate and estimate the cut off for this year. The accurate knowledge of the cut off will assist the candidates in formulating and devising an accurate and apt strategy. 

You can steer through the IBPS PO vacancies, and get the bank-wise and category-wise vacancies elaborated here. This will assist the candidates in analyzing the competition ad the difficulty level of the exam. 

IBPS PO Previous Year Vacancies

Last year IBPS PO vacancies were increased by 2100 in Canara Bank and 250 in the Bank of Maharashtra. New Total IBPS PO vacancies 2020 is 3517. Formerly, a total of 1167 IBPS PO vacancies 2020 was released along with the IBPS PO 2020 official notification. You can go through the detailed bank-wise PO vacancies for different categories released under IBPS PO 2020 recruitment below, this will help you to judge the overall competition of the exam:

IBPS PO Salary 2022

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection offers a lucrative salary structure to Probationary Officers. Along with a fascinating salary package they are also entitled to numerous allowances and benefits. The knowledge about the IBPS PO salary fuels passion amongst the candidates. 

• The basic pay for IBPS PO is Rs. 23700/-.
• Apart from this, Probationers are also entitled to various perks including Annual increment, Dearness Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, etc.
• To know more about the details of IBPS PO emoluments, go through the salary structure of IBPS PO here.
• Below is the Wage revision for bank employees under the 11th bipartite settlement the help of which you can determine the IBPS PO salary in hand:

IBPS PO Job Profile

The accurate and apt knowledge about the IBPS PO job profile will assist the candidates in analyzing whether they are an impeccable fit for the job. It is highly essential for the candidates to be wholly cognizant of the upcoming roles and responsibilities if they get recruited as the Probationary Officer in the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. You can navigate through the under-mentioned points to gain complete knowledge of the IBPS PO job profile, and analyze the roles and responsibilities. 

• After selection as Probationary Officer, candidates are placed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
• They need to undergo a probation period of 1 year.
• During this probation period, candidates undergo various training to learn practical aspects of banking.
• The IBPS PO job profile is a multitasking job, it includes customer service, Supervision of Clerical work, loan processing, etc.
• There are several other job responsibilities of IBPS PO, thus to know more about them, go through the detailed post on the job profile of IBPS PO.

Promotion and Career Growth

The Probationary Officers are offered a myriad of opportunities for career growth. They can get promoted to the level of Chairman and Managing Director. The hierarchy of the promotion level has been laid below, the list will assist you in analyzing the potential for career growth in this sector. 

• PO
• Manager
• Senior Manager
• Chief Manager
• Assistant General Manager
• Deputy General Manager
• General Manager
• Executive Director
• Chairman and Managing Director

The candidates have to pave their way through all the stages of the IBPS PO selection process to land the aspired job profile. It is highly essential for the candidates to be conversant with all the complete details of all the stages of the IBPS PO selection process, to get the desired position. 

The applicants need to prepare well and make an accurate strategy to outperform in all the stages of the IBPS PO selection process and grab the desired post.  You need to make your way through three major stages, Prelims, Mains, and Interview stage to land the aspired job.

The prelims stage is qualifying in nature, the candidates need to get qualified in this stage to proceed further. The marks obtained by the candidates in the Mains stage will contribute to the final selection. The IBPS PO selection process involves the following stages to be cracked to be a probationary officer –

• CET IBPS /Preliminary Exam: - The preliminary exam is of qualifying in nature, marks of prelims won't be added for the final selection. Only you have to secure minimum qualifying marks in each subject to be qualified for the next stage of selection.
  Now, the Prelims Exam will be replaced by NRA CET Exam, which is a common examination for all non-gazetted posts (Group B and C) for banking.

• Mains Exam: - If you can score the minimum & the overall cut off in this stage, then only you will be called for the last stage of selection. Marks of this stage will be considered for the final selection.
• Interview: - Interview is a face-to-face round, where you will be asked questions directly by the panel members and will be shortlisted for the final selection accordingly.
• For more details, you can go through our post, selection procedure of IBPS PO.

It is essential for the candidates to be well conversant with the IBPS PO exam pattern, to excel in the exam. The exam pattern holds enormous importance for the aspirants, as it provides a crystal clear picture of the exam and the questions carrying the maximum weightage. 

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

Get the detailed IBPS PO exam pattern for the prelims exam and get the detailed pattern mentioned here. Note the important subjects mentioned here and the marks carried by each subject. Also, note the sectional time limit and devise an effective strategy accordingly. 

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2022

The candidates who will be able to get shortlisted in the prelims exam will be able to proceed to the mains exam. The IBPS PO mains exam pattern has been illustrated here. The candidates can check out the number of questions to be asked from each section. Also, note down the sectional time limit. 

Descriptive Test Pattern

The descriptive test pattern for the IBPS PO mains exam includes two sections that are letter writing and essay writing. The questions carry 25 marks and the candidates need to solve them in the stipulated time period of 30 minutes. The descriptive test for IBPS PO Mains includes two sections, these will carry a total of 25 marks under 30 minutes to attempt:

1. Letter Writing: You can ask to write a formal, semi-formal, or informal letter based on general topics, current affairs & banking awareness.

2. Essay Writing: Essay writing is a long article that can be asked on any random topic, especially on the topics related to current affairs/issues, or the issues that are bringing everybody’s attention lately. Take a look at the 15 most expected essay topics for IBPS PO Descriptive Paper for your self-study.

Now that you have the latest exam pattern and syllabus of IBPS PO, you can make prepare a study blueprint accordingly.

The candidates must be conversant with the IBPS PO syllabus to outperform and excel in the upcoming exams. You can look into the topics illustrated herewith to get the complete details about the essential topics of the IBPS PO syllabus, get the subject-wise elucidated syllabus here. 

The complete knowledge of the IBPS PO syllabus presents a clear view of the exam and assists the candidates in formulating an effective strategy accordingly. Segregate your strengths and weaknesses, and also prioritize the essential topics of the syllabus while drafting the study plan. 

IBPS PO Syllabus (Prelims + Mains)

Read here the full Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for IBPS PO

IBPS PO admit card will be issued separately for prelims, mains, and interviews. The IBPS PO admit cards are made available to download, 15 days before the exam date and can be downloaded through the official website of IBPS.

Here we have provided you the direct link to download the IBPS PO admit card for every stage as released. To download the hall ticket for the IBPS PO exam, you need your registration number and password to log in to the page. Make sure to download soon and don't wait for the last date.

Steps To Download IBPS PO Interview Admit Card 2022

The candidates can look into the steps to download the IBPS PO admit cards 2022, to successfully avail themselves of the hall ticket. The candidates can also get access to the hall ticket by clicking on the IBPS PO admit card download direct link. Take a look at the under-noted steps to gain complete knowledge about the IBPS PO admit card download process. Applicants need to follow the listed steps to download the Admit Cards without any hassle:

• Go to the official website of IBPS.
• Click on the link shown on the home page for the admit card.
• Enter your registration number & password to log in to the page.
• Now, enter Captcha & click on the submit button.
• A new page showing your IBPS PO admit card will appear.
• Download & save a copy of the admit card.

The IBPS PO cut off is the minimum marks to be obtained by the candidates to be able to proceed to the next level of the selection process. The IBPS PO cut off of this year will be released by the concerned authorities after the successful conduction of the exam. 

The candidates can check the IBPS PO previous year cut off to analyze the trend and mark the changes introduced in the subsequent years. Navigate through the list of the IBPS PO previous year cut off lists of mains and prelims section-wise cut off. 

IBPS PO Mains Section-wise Cut off 2021

IBPS PO Prelims Section-wise Cut off 2021

IBPS PO Prelims Category-wise Cut Off 2021

Below you can check out the IBPS PO cut off category-wise as well as IBPS PO cut off state-wise and prepare wisely for IBPS PO 2021 exam:

IBPS PO Prelims Section-wise Cut off 2020

IBPS PO Prelims Category-wise Cut Off 2020

IBPS PO Mains Section-wise Cut off 2020

IBPS PO Mains Section-wise Cut off 2020

IBPS PO Final Cut off 2020

The IBPS PO preparation tips have been formulated by the experts to assist the candidates in preparing effectively and efficiently for the exams. Preparation directly influences the performance of the candidates in the exam, so it is of prime importance for them to prepare effectively.

The candidates can navigate through the below-mentioned points to be able to formulate an effective strategy and plan of action to attempt the exam. The IBPS PO preparation tips 2022 will aid the candidates in outperforming and excelling in the exam. 

• Get conversant with the syllabus and exam pattern. 
• Practice the previous year question papers to analyze the sectional difficulty level. 
• Keep tracking the preparation level by attempting numerous IBPS PO mock tests. 
• The candidates must keep practicing the questions and brushing up on the core concepts. 
• You must keep on revising the already learned concepts of the syllabus. 
• Make an accurate study plan in accordance with the essential topics of the syllabus and your strengths and weaknesses. 
• Handpick the best IBPS PO study material to be able to prepare efficiently and excel in the exam. 

IBPS PO Books 2022

It is exceedingly essential for the candidates to pick the best IBPS PO books and draft an accurate study plan. The worthy books are an asset for the candidates, as it helps them to build on the foundations and brush up on the core concepts. IBPS PO books are an important resource to cover the syllabus deeply and practice in a better manner. Take a look at the list of all the essential books along with the authors mentioned here in the table. 

Best Books To Prepare for IBPS PO exam

Preparing with a proper study plan is completely useless until you have a worthy set of books. IBPS PO books 2022 is an important resource to cover the syllabus deeply and practice in a better manner. Below you will find the complete list of IBPS PO books along with their authors. Also, these are the best books for IBPS PO exam preparation recommended by the experts.

IBPS PO Question Papers

IBPS PO question papers assist the candidates in getting a crystal clear picture of the syllabus and the exam pattern. The candidates must solve the IBPS PO question papers in the stipulated time frame to maximize their chances. You will be able to get acquainted with the essential segments of the syllabus, and the topics carrying the maximum weightage. This will also help you in framing an appropriate strategy for the exam, and formulating an effective plan of action to solve the question papers. 

Check also: English Language Previous Year Papers for IBPS PO

IBPS PO Mock Test Series 2022

The IBPS mock test series will assist the candidates in assessing and tracking their preparation level. The candidates can solve numerous mock test series to practice for the exams effectively and evaluate progress.

• Attempting IBPS PO mock tests is a crucial step to analyze your progress for the examination.
• You can identify your strong and weak areas of different sections once you start attempting IBPS PO mock tests online.
• To ace the mains exam, we suggest you go through the IBPS PO test series online, & get 1st mock test completely free.

IBPS PO Online Coaching

• Learning from experienced mentors and practicing several questions is the only way to get success in the IBPS PO exam.
• Thus, IBPS PO Online Coaching at BYJU'S Exam Prep brings you all the amenities required to crack the IBPS RRB exam under one roof.
• Here you can learn from a wide range of expert faculty, practice thousands of questions, PDFs for revision, live doubt sessions, and much more.

IBPS PO Success Stories

The IBPS PO success stories will assist the candidates in fuelling their preparation and motivating them. The dedicated efforts, perseverance, and consistency of the toppers will aid the candidates in realizing their potential and working hard to achieve their dreams. 

IBPS PO Result 2022

The IBPS PO result will be declared by the concerned authorities of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection after the successful conduction of the exam. The candidates who will be able to perform exceptionally well in the exam will see their names on the merit list. The result of each phase of the selection process, such as prelims, and mains are declared separately. The candidates need to perform well in all the phases to be able to advance to the next level of the selection process.  

• The result for IBPS PO is announced officially on the official website of IBPS. 
• The result for each phase was disclosed separately by IBPS.
• We have updated the direct link to check the IBPS PO mains result 2021 above.
• To qualify for each round, candidates need to secure a minimum cut off.
• Candidates successfully cracking the mains and interview exam could see their names in the final list.

Steps to Download IBPS PO Scorecard

The candidates must be well versed in all the steps to download the IBPS PO result to download the pdf successfully. We have listed the steps to download the result pdf underneath, take a look at all the steps mentioned here.

• Visit the official website of IBPS.
• You will find the result link displayed, on the home page itself.
• Click on that link.
• Enter your registration number & password to log in.
• Click on the submit button.
• Your IBPS PO scorecard will appear on the screen.
• Download & save a copy of the same for future use.

IBPS PO Interview & Provisional Allotment

The candidates must not forget to carry these documents along with them at the time of the interview. You can take a look at the checklist of all the essential documents, and keep them ready before the interview round. 

• The interview round carries a total of 100 marks and the minimum qualifying score is 40 (35 for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
• Only the candidates securing the minimum qualifying marks in IBPS PO mains will be eligible for the interview round.
• This is the final stage of the selection & carries 20% weightage in the final result.
• In this round, the officials examine, a candidate's personality & communication skills.
• To grab a seat, candidates need to score sufficiently high to make it to the merit list & to be considered for subsequent provisional allotment.

Documents required at the time of Interview

• Print of IBPS PO Interview Call Letter.
• A copy of the IBPS PO 2022 online application form.
• Proof of Date of Birth.
• Original ID proof, caste certificates, educational certificates.

Participating Banks

Here is the list of all the banks that participate in the recruitment process to fulfill the manpower requirements at their firms. They recruit the Probationary Officers who are designated as Assistant Managers and Scale-1 Officers. Check the entire list of the participating banks.