IBPS PO 2020 Notification, Eligibility,Vacancies & Exam Dates

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS PO Bank Exam which recruits for numerous bank jobs. Landing a job in a public sector banks is sought after by Lakhs of aspirants. The IBPS PO Recruitment fills vacancies for SBI, Associate Banks of SBI, RBI, NABARD, SIDBI, LIC, Insurance companies & other Banks. Public Sector Banking is a very attractive career opportunity for candidates across the country. More than 20 Lakhs aspirants appear for this exam every year. Working in the Public Sector banking industry comes with a very good salary, extra perks, job security, fast-growth & a healthy work-life balance. 

Latest: IBPS released the IBPS PO Final Result 2020 on 20th May 2020. A combined result for Mains Exam and Interview has been released. Check the Result PDF and know if you have qualified or not.

• As the Interview stage is concluded, check the IBPS PO Cut Off released on 20th May 2020 to know if you are shortlisted for the next stage.
• The IBPS PO Notification for Recruitment 2019 Released on 2nd August 2019. 
• Through this recruitment, a total of 4336 IBPS PO Vacancies will be filled. Know the category-wise vacancy list.

IBPS PO Notification 2020

IBPS PO 2020 Notification

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will recruit for 4336 vacancies across various banks. IBPS PO Recruitment will be done in 3 stages. Candidates are expected to clear all 3 stages to be appointed with IBPS. This popular exam attracts Lakhs of aspirants every year. More than 20 Lakh hopeful aspirants appear for the IBPS Bank PO Test. The IBPS PO Notification was released in the month of August 2019. The IBPS PO Notification is an official document released by the exam officials to inform candidates about the application process and other exam details. Candidates are advised to go through the complete IBPS PO Exam 2020 notification and then proceed with the application process. 

Read IBPS PO Recruitment 2020 Notification PDF

Participating Banks in IBPS PO Recruitment 2020

The table shows the list of IBPS PO Participating Banks. After the final selection, candidates will be appointed to the following banks.

IBPS PO Exam Dates 2020-21

Check out the below table for knowing next year's exam schedule. The exam dates tabulated below are as per the IBPS Exam calendar released.

IBPS PO Exam Dates 2019-20

The following table displays all important dates for the IBPS PO 2019 Exam

IBPS PO Vacancy 2020

The IBPS PO 2019 Vacancy is 4336. The below-mentioned table shows the vacancy breakdown for banks all across the country. 

IBPS PO Application Form 2020

The IBPS PO 2019 Application form will be active from 7th August 2019 on the official website IBPS PO Apply Online Link will be available on the official website. Candidates should fill the IBPS form before 28th August 2019.

What are the Steps to Apply Online for IBPS PO Exam 2019?

• Candidates can apply online through the IBPS PO Application Form 2019.
• Click on new registration.
• A new page will open after clicking on new registration.
• Enter all personal details.
• Click on register now.
• Upload photograph and signature in the next step.
• Upload the scanned copy of your photograph and signature.
• Proceed to pay the registration fee.

Application Fee for IBPS Bank PO Exam 2020

On the release of IBPS PO Notification 2019, candidates will be able to apply online. The following table displays the IBPS PO Application Fee-

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2020

Institute of Banking Personnel is about to commence the IBPS PO Recruitment 2019. Read through the Eligibility parameters for the exam.

• Graduation Degree: Candidates should have a graduation degree in any discipline from a government recognized university. 
• Computer Literacy: Basic knowledge of computers is a necessary thing. Hopeful aspirants should have a working knowledge of computer systems. 
• Local Language Proficiency: Candidate is expected to be able to read, write & speak the language of the State/Union Territory. 

Age Limit to Apply for the IBPS Bank PO Exam

• The minimum age limit to apply for the exam is 20 years.
• The maximum age limit to apply is 30 years.

Age Relaxation is applicable as per the following table -

*Know all aspects of the IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria. 

IBPS PO Salary 2020

Once the IBPS PO Recruitment is finished, the appointed probationary officers will enjoy many perks, allowances & growth opportunities. 

• The starting In-hand IBPS PO Salary for PO is Rs 37,360 to Rs 38,700. 
• Once the selection process is complete, candidates are appointed in different public banks across the country, allowances & perks vary from bank to bank.
• Wage revision for Bank employees is due from November 2017 in accordance with the 11th Bipartite settlement. Once it is implemented, employees will receive a hike of 15% and more.

IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2020

It is essential to understand the structure of the IBPS CWE (Common Written Examination). As the IBPS Bank PO Exam is conducted in 3 Stages, we will take you through the IBPS PO Exam Pattern for all 3 stages.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2019

• Prelims Exam Duration- The exam is conducted for 60 Minutes. 
• IBPS Bank PO Negative Marking- For each incorrect answer there is a markdown of 0.25 marks.
• Sectional Cut Off- Candidates must clear the sectional cut off in the preliminary exam to be eligible for Mains CWE.

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2020

Here is the detailed exam pattern as per the latest IBPS Bank PO 2020 Notification.

• Mains Exam Duration- 3 Hours & 30 minutes. 
• IBPS Bank PO Negative Marking- For each incorrect answer there is a markdown of 0.25 marks.
• The English Language Descriptive paper will also be conducted in the Mains Examination which will require the students to write Letter & Essay. 

IBPS PO Interview Process 2020

Candidates who clear the Mains Exam are called for a face to face interview session with Banking officials. IBPS conducts the interview to test candidates on their presentation, knowledge about Banking, Current Affairs & more. 

• The Interview session generally lasts for 15-20 minutes.
• The candidate is graded out of 100 marks. 
• Qualifying marks for the IBPS Bank PO Interview is 40% ( General Candidate)
• Qualifying Marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates is 35%. 

The Final Selection is made on the basis of the score achieved in Mains Exam + Interview. Weight of both Mains & Interview in the final calculation is based on a ratio of 80:20 respectively. 

IBPS PO Syllabus 2020

The Syllabus for both Prelims & Mains exam differs slightly. Aspirants who are hoping to apply for the IBPS Exam this year are advised to start their preparation & not miss out on any of the topics mentioned below.  Download the Detailed IBPS PO Syllabus for Prelims & Mains. Check out the syllabus as per the latest IBPS Bank PO 2020 Notification.

IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus 2020

The Prelims exam tests candidates in Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude & English Language. Go through the important topics in the Prelims exam-

Important Topics for Logical Reasoning

• Puzzles- Floor Based or Circular.
• Seating Arrangement
• Analogy
• Coding-Decoding
• Series

Important Topics for Quantitative Aptitude 

Practice is the key to success in this section. Go through the following topics thoroughly. 

• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Speed, Distance & Time
• Simplification, Age Problems
• Ratio & Proportion

Important Topics for English Section

Most questions in the English section are asked from the following topics-

• Reading Comprehension
• Error Detection
• Fill in the Blanks
• Cloze Test 

IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2020

For the convenience of the preparing candidates, we have mentioned the critical & important topics that are frequently asked in the CWE (Common Written Examination). 

Important Topics for Reasoning and Computer Knowledge

The below-mentioned topics are recurring in every Bank PO Exam. With practice, they can be very scoring-

• Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Internet
• Computer Networking
• Hardware & Software

 Important Topics for General Awareness Tier 1

Candidates must prepare these topics thoroughly-

• Financial Knowledge
• Current Affairs (India + World with a focus on financial news).
• Financial Institutions
• Read the Newspaper regularly, keep tabs of the current affairs & Financial News in the country & across the globe.

Important Topics for Quantitative Aptitude 

Go through the important topics of the Quantitative Aptitude section 

• Simplification
• Data Interpretation
• Profit Loss & Discounts
• Speed, Distance & Time
• SI/CI

Important Topics for English Section

Crucial English section topics-

• Reading Comprehension
• Letter/Essay Writing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary

IBPS PO Pre-Exam Training 2020

The Participating banks with the IBPS Bank PO Exam conduct Pre-Examination Training for SC/ST/ Religious Minority Community aspirants across the country. This training is mandatory as per the Government of India. The goal behind this training is to provide equal opportunity for all & ensure diversity in the IBPS PO Recruitment. 

• Candidates are helped with the major topics & common mistakes in the exam. 
• Students are educated about Exam Strategies, tips & tricks to crack the paper.
• The training is provided by professionals with the aim to uplift the communities. 
• Training is provided across the country. 

The Pre Exam Training is conducted in North, East, West & South India. This table provides a list of all IBPS Pre-Exam Training centers as per the latest IBPS PO Recruitment 2020 Notification.

IBPS PO Preparation Tips 2020

While preparing for the Bank PO exam, refer to the important IBPS PO Preparation Tips. Follow these points to Crack the IBPS Probationary Officer exam 

• Practice the Quantitative/Numerical Ability section as much as possible.
• Attempt as many mock tests as possible to prepare for Reasoning & Quantitative aptitude.
• Read the newspaper every day, it will improve grammar, vocabulary & will keep you updated with the current affairs. 
• Learn all Banking Terms, Important Government Schemes on capital & money market. The trick is to revise the Banking awareness & Financial terms regularly. 

Best Books for IBPS PO 2020

Candidates hoping to crack the IBPS Bank PO Exam can start their preparation with our handpicked selection of 7 IBPS PO Best Books-

• Comprehensive Guide to IBPS by DISHA Publications.
• The Complete Success Package- Bank PO Recruitment Examination by Arihant Publications. 
• Objective Computer Knowledge & Literacy by Kiran Publication
• Quantitative Aptitude Test for Bank PO by N K Singh by Upkar Publication
• English Language by Wren & Martin
• Bank PO Solved papers for PO & MT – Kiran Publication
• General Awareness category – Mahindra Financial and Banking Awareness

IBPS PO Mock Test 2020

We have covered the section-wise IBPS PO Preparation Tips above. Let us have a look at a very useful resource for IBPS PO exam preparation: Mock Tests.

• Candidates should attempt to go through as many Mock Tests as possible.
• Mock tests will help candidates in getting acquainted with the exam pattern.
• It helps in figuring out the Strong & Weak sections.
• Preparing candidates can focus on their weaknesses & focus on improving it.

Practice the below mentioned Mock Tests

IBPS PO Admit Card 2020

The Official IBPS Notification has mentioned the admit card dates for Prelims & Mains. The following table displays the important IBPS PO Hall Ticket 2019 Dates 

• The download of the IBPS PO Admit Card for the Mains Exam will commence 10 days prior to the exam date. 
• IBPS PO Mains Admit Card is expected to be released on 17th November 2019. 
• The Call Letter for Prelims, Mains & Interview will be released separately. 
• IBPS Admit card will have all the details of the exam center, exam date, shift timings & exam instructions. 
• Candidates will need to carry the print out for IBPS PO Mains Hall Ticket to the exam center. 

IBPS PO Result 2020

The IBPS PO Result is declared on the official IBPS website. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection declares the result in 3 stages. 

The IBPS PO 2019 Result Dates have been announced with the Official IBPS PO 2019 Notification. 

• The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, candidates who clear the IBPS Prelims Result will be eligible for the Mains Exam. 
• IBPS PO Result marks scored in the Mains examination are considered in the final selection.

Expected IBPS PO Cut Off 2020

The Cut Off for Prelims exam will be out in November 2019. By studying the previous year's Cut off's & understanding the cut off trends, we have come up with the expected IBPS PO Cut Off 2019-20.

*Sectional Cut Off– Candidates must clear the sectional cut off in the Prelims exam to be eligible for Mains CWE (Common Written Examination).

*Know more about the Expected Prelims Sectional Cut Off & the Previous year IBPS PO Cut Off and trends. 

IBPS PO Selection Process 2020