IBPS PO 2023: Notification, Application Form, Result (Mains Out)

IBPS PO 2023: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) extended the last date to apply online for IBPS CRP PO/MT-XIII recruitment. Based on that, aspirants could apply until August 28, 2023. IBPS conducts the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) exam to hire eligible candidates in different public sector banks in India. It issued a short window advertisement for PO/Management Trainees (MTs) regarding CRP PO/MT-XIII for 2024-25 vacancies. IBPS also conducted Mains on November 6, 2023, to hire worthy candidates for PO and MT posts.

*Steps to attempt mock tests are mentioned below in this article.

Latest Updates:
— IBPS has declared IBPS Online Mains exam result status on January 30, 2024, at ibps.in. Aspirants who took the test will be able to check the status of their IBPS PO Mains scorecard in February 2024

A link to apply for the IBPS PO 2023 exam was available from August 1 to August 28, 2023. The PO Prelims exam was held on September 23 and 30, 2023, whereas the IBPS PO Mains exam was held on November 5, 2023. Read this article for complete details related to the IBPS Probationary Officer 2023 exam.

Practice Subject Wise Chapters 2023 from IBPS PO

IBPS PO Notification 2023

IBPS released the detailed IBPS PO notification 2023 PDF on July 31, 2023, for hiring Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees (MT) in various public sector banks. However, IBPS Probationary Officer 2023 (CRP-XII PO/MT) exam dates have been announced along with IBPS Calendar 2023. Click on the below link to download the official notification in PDF format:

• IBPS PO 2023 Notification (Official)- Download PDF

IBPS PO 2023 Exam Summary

The highlights of the IBPS Probationary Officer test are mentioned below:

How to Take IBPS PO Mock Test?

Access the unlimited IBPS PO mock test from Embibe and improve your preparation level. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to take the IBPS Probationary Officer Prelims mock test series:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., Embibe.
• 2nd Step: Use your mobile number/email to log in.
• 3rd Step: Select your Goal as ‘Banking’ under the Government Job section.
• 4th Step: Click Next and select ‘IBPS PO Prelims‘.
• 5th Step: Click Next and select your preferred language.
• 6th Step: Once done, click the mock test links to take the TEST.

IBPS PO Participating Banks

Here is the list of participating banks:

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

IBPS PO Exam Date 2023

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IBPS PO Vacancies 2023

Let us look at the IBPS Probationary Officer 2023 openings:

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IBPS PO 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who want to become IBPS Probationary Officers can check their eligibility criteria here. Check out all the detailed information below:

Nationality

The aspirants applying for the Probationary Officer exam should meet the criteria below:

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.
• Candidates must be subject to Bhutan or Nepal.
• Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, can apply for the exam for permanent settlement in the country.
• Candidates belong to Indian origin (PIO) who have migrated from Pakistan, Vietnam, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries like Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya, Zaire, Ganda, and Ethiopia intention of permanent settlement in India can appear for the exam.

Educational Qualifications

• Aspirants applying for the Probationary Officer exam should have a BA, BSc, B.Com, B.Tech, or similar graduation degree from a recognised university. Candidates must obtain the graduation degree on or before the date mentioned in the application form. 
• Applicants must have basic computer skills as the exam will be conducted online.
• Candidates from a particular state must have written and verbal knowledge of the local language.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 20 years and 30 years old to appear for the PO exam. However, age relaxation is available for different categories according to the rules of the Government of India. The details are listed below:

IBPS PO Application Process 2023

The candidates interested in applying for the IBPS Probationary Officer 2023 exam are advised to follow these simple steps mentioned below:

• Visit the official website ibps.in and click on the application link.
• After that, press the ‘Click Here for New Registration’ button.
• Next, enter your Email ID and other required credentials.
• Now, you will receive a registration number and a password on your registered Email ID and mobile Number.
• Next, you have to log in by entering the received Email ID and password.
• Fill in all the required details and upload all the necessary documents, including your image, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
• After that, you have to make the payment online.
• Before clicking the ‘Submit’ button, you must check all the details again.

Now your registration is done. Take the printout of their application form for future reference.

IBPS PO Application Fee 2023

The PO application fee varies from category to category. Candidates can use their debit card, net banking, or credit card to pay. Please note that the payment will not be refunded once it is made.

IBPS PO Selection Process 2023

The candidate will be appointed as PO depending on their performance. The exam is divided into three different stages.

• Prelims
• Mains
• Interview 

IBPS PO Admit Card 2023

IBPS PO Admit Card is one of the most crucial documents for entering the examination hall. The candidates are not permitted to take the exam without this vital document. IBPS released the admit card for the Prelims examination on September 14, 2023. However, no admit card was sent directly to the candidate’s address via post.

• Visit the official website ibps.in. 
• Click on the admit card link.
• Enter your Roll Number or Registration Number.
• Next, enter your Password or Date of Birth.
• Don’t forget to enter the CAPTCHA accurately.
• Click on the ‘Submit‘ button and download your admit card.

IBPS PO Pre-Exam Centres

IBPS Probationary Officer offers pre-examination training, and a separate call letter is issued to all those candidates appearing for this particular training. The list of the centres is available below:

IBPS PO Exam Centres 2023

Check the IBPS PO 2023 exam centres below. We will update it accordingly on this page if there is any change.

IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2023

Check the IBPS PO 2023 exam pattern below:

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern

• The IBPS PO Prelims exam asks a total of 100 questions. 
• The duration of this example is 60 minutes.
• Only multiple-choice questions are asked.
• 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
• IBPS PO Prelims exam is qualifying.

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern

After qualifying for the IBPS PO Prelims exam, candidates must appear for the IBPS PO Mains exam. 

• The difficulty level of this exam is a bit higher, and the number of questions and the exam duration will be more. 
• The negative marking for each incorrect answer is 0.25.
• A separate English language paper (descriptive) is asked in this exam.
• This separate English language paper holds 25 marks, and the duration to complete the paper is 30 minutes.

IBPS PO 2023 Interview Process

• The interview was the final stage of the IBPS PO exam.
• Candidates who qualify for the IBPS PO mains exam with good marks will finally appear for the interview process.
• The interview process holds 100 marks.
• Candidates must score at least 40% (SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates) to clear the interview process.
• The time duration of the IBPS PO interview session is 15 to 20 minutes.
• The candidates will be asked questions about the Economy, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Banking Sector.
• IBPS calculates the final mark for the PO exam by adding the Mains exam score and Interview score in an 80:20 ratio.

After selection, the candidates will be allotted to different banks depending on their marks and preferences.

IBPS PO Syllabus 2023

Bank Probationary Officer Exam 2023 tests the Logical and General knowledge of the candidate. This is why an extensive range of topics is covered in the IBPS PO syllabus. The topics cover Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude English and General Awareness sections. The detailed topics are described below:

IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus

IBPS PO Mains Syllabus

The IBPS PO Mains Exam comprises 5 sections: Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative, Aptitude, General Awareness, and Computer Aptitude.

• View IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2023

IBPS PO Result 2023

After each phase of the examination is over, IBPS announces the results. The candidate’s online Main examination and Interview scores will be listed in descending order to create the final merit state- and category-specific lists. Candidates on the merit list and fit the number of openings will be considered for appointments pending medical fitness.

• Check IBPS PO Exam Result (Out for Prelims)

IBPS PO Salary and Allowances 2023 (Revised)

For any candidate, salary holds the maximum importance as the candidates get attracted to the IBPS PO exam for its high perks, bonuses and benefits. That is why the salary increment parks and every other crucial piece of information are listed below:

IBPS PO Cut-off 2023

The minimum marks to qualify for a particular exam are the cut-off marks. The candidates must score the cut-off to get shortlisted and appear for the next exam stage.

• Each stage of this exam, including Prelim, Main, and Interview, holds different cut-offs. However, candidates must score high for the final selection.
• The IBPS decides the cut-off mark. It depends on the question level, the number of candidates appearing for the exam and the number of vacancies.
• The final appointment will be made based on the IBPS PO Mains score and the interview score obtained by a candidate.
• Keep in mind that the Mains exam score will not be shared with you if you get shortlisted for the interview. After adding your Interview and Mains score for the final selection, it will be revealed.

How to Prepare for IBPS PO Exam 2023?

Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for the bank probationary officer exam to recruit in different public sector banks. IBPS PO has become one of the most crucial government exams. Candidates must try hard to crack this exam as the competition is huge.

• First, the candidates must remember the syllabus by heart. According to the syllabus, make a list of all the crucial topics appearing in the exam.
• Next, you have to find out your strong and weak areas. Start preparing by checking out your strong areas, as it will boost your confidence. Then devote your time to other crucial areas.
• Don’t forget to create a checklist depending on the topics while studying. Divide your time according to the topics daily.
• The next step is checking out all the IBPS PO previous year’s question papers to understand the trend and the exam pattern.
• Try to learn all the short tricks of quantitative aptitude to complete your task on time.
• It will help if you read the Hindu or the Indian Express newspaper. Especially don’t miss the editorial section for English. Basic grammatical knowledge is crucial to qualify for the exam.
• You have to practice the Reasoning section daily by following short tricks. Set your time and complete it within 20 minutes.
• If you want to appear for the IBPS PO 2023 mock tests, you can download the Embibe app. IBPS PO mock tests and previous year’s questions will boost your IBPS PO preparation.
• Don’t lose your confidence and hope.

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IBPS Probationary Officer 2023 FAQs

Candidates can check the commonly asked questions related to the IBPS Probationary Officer 2023 below:

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