The IBPS or Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is a national level examination and this exam is held once a year. In 11 public sector banks, the IBPS conducted a Common Recruitment Process (CRP) to recruit applicants for Probationary Officer (PO)/ Management Trainee (MT). Applicants who meet t...(Read More)
The IBPS or Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is a national level examination and this exam is held once a year. In 11 public sector banks, the IBPS conducted a Common Recruitment Process (CRP) to recruit applicants for Probationary Officer (PO)/ Management Trainee (MT). Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for IBPS PO & MT by using the official website. For the IBPS PO & MT exam, applicants should be between the ages of 20 and 30 years. The IBPS PO & MT examination is divided into two sections - preliminary examination, and mains examination and followed by the interview process. Candidates who passed these criteria of this examination will be considered for the IBPS PO/MT positions. The preliminary exam syllabus of the IBPS PO & MT contains English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. The mains exam syllabus of the IBPS PO & MT includes English, Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. Aspirants must pay Rs. 850 for GEN/OBC/Other candidates and Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PWD candidates. On the below of this page, you will find more information on the IBPS PO & MT such as exam syllabus, vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, important links and dates, how to apply for exams, and other details.
Subject | Qns. | Marks |
---|---|---|
English Language | 30 | 30 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (As on 21.08.2024):
A Bachelor's degree or Graduation in any discipline or any equivalent qualification from a recognised university by the approved Indian government or central government.The candidate must have a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate confirming that he or she is a graduate and the percentage of marks obtained in graduation on the day of registration.
Age limit (as on 01/08/2024):
The age limit of the applicants should be from 20 years to 30 years.
* A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2004 (both dates inclusive).*
The following are the permissible upper age limit relaxations and category-codes for claiming age relaxation:
Code No | Category | Age-relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
01 | SC/ ST | 5 years |
02 | OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
03 | Persons With Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
04 | Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines. | 5 years |
05 | Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Scheme of IBPS PO & MT Selection Procedure:
The procedure of recruitment will be divided into three phases:
• Preliminary Examination
• Mains Examination
• Interview
IBPS PO & MT : Preliminary Examination:
Part | Name of Tests | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allotted for each test (Separately timed) |
I | English Language | 30 | 100 | 20 minutes |
II | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 minutes | |
III | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 minutes | |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes/ 1 hour |
Important Note:
I. The questions on the papers will be of the objective type.
II. The questions will be written in both Hindi and English.
III. There will be a 1/4 marks deduction for each incorrect answer.
IV. Candidates must qualify in each of the three examinations by achieving IBPS-determined cut-off marks.
IBPS PO & MT : Mains Examination:
Name of Tests | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allotted for each test (Separately timed) | |
I | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
II | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
III | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
IV | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
Total | 155 | 200 | 180 minutes/ 03 hours | |
English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 02 | 25 | 30 minutes |
Important Note:
I. The questions on the papers will be of the objective type.
II. The questions will be written in both Hindi and English.
III. There will be a 1/4 marks deduction for each incorrect answer.
** An automated scoring mechanism for recognizing features associated with writing proficiency can be used to evaluate a descriptive paper of English (Letter writing & Essay). This scoring mechanism has been well-validated, and it assesses test takers' ability to write in English in an objective manner, as it contains no biases for judging responses.**
Interview:
CRP-PO/MT-XI interviews will be conducted by Participating Banks and organised by the Nodal Bank in each State/UT with the assistance of IBPS. The shortlisted candidates will be informed of the centre, address of the venue, time and date of the interview in the call letter.
• The total number of marks allotted for the interview is 100.
• The minimum qualifying marks in the interview will be 40 percent for general candidates (35 percent for OBC/SC/ST/PWBD candidates).
• The weightage (ratio) of the Online Main Examination and also the interview will be 80:20.
The candidates' combined final score will be determined based on their performance in the CRP- PO/MT-XI Online Main Examination and Interview.
Provisional Allotment:
The vacancies listed in this advertisement are indicative only. The provisional allotment will be made based on the final vacancies provided by the Participating Banks. Indicative vacancies should not be claimed as final for provisional allotment. There is no way to update the information that the candidate has already entered into the online application form.
Syllabus for IBPS PO/MT : Preliminary Examination:
(A) English
• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Fill in the Blanks
• Para Jumbles
• Spotting Errors
• Antonyms/Synonyms
• Miscellaneous
• Paragraph Completion
• Vocabulary
• Sentence Improvement
• Tenses Rules
(B) Quantitative Aptitude
• Number System
• Number Series
• Simplification
• Geometry
• Profit & Loss
• LCM and HCF
• Ratio and Proportion
• Partnership
• Problem Based on Ages
• Mixed Proportion and Unitary Method
• Problem Based on Distribution
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Work and Time
• Speed Time and Distance
• Permutation and Combination
• Probability
• Mensuration
• Data Interpretation
(C) Reasoning Ability
• Logical Reasoning
• Alphanumeric Series
• Alphabet Test
• Data Sufficiency
• Coded Inequalities
• Seating Arrangement
• Puzzle
• Tabulation
• Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Input Output
• Ranking & Order
• Directions
Syllabus for IBPS PO/MT : Mains Examination
(A) Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
(A-I) Reasoning
• Analogy
• Classification
• Word formation
• Statement and conclusions
• Statement and assumptions
• Syllogism
• Passage and conclusions
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Input/output, Assertion, and reasoning
• Series Test
• Alphabet test
• Number, Ranking, and time sequence
• Direction sense Test
• Decision-making test
• Figure series
• Sitting Arrangement
• Series test
• Analogy
• Odd figure out
• Miscellaneous
(A-II) Computer Knowledge
• Windows operating system basics
• Basics of Hardware and software
• Internet terms and services
• Basic Functionalities of MS-Office
• Networking and communication
• Database basics
• Basics of Hacking, Security Tools and Viruses
• History of computers
(B) General/Economic/Banking Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Important Places
• Books and Authors
• Awards
• National & International Events
• Financial Awareness
• Banking Awareness
• Headquarters
• Important Days
• Static Awareness
• Prime Minister Schemes
• Banking Terminologies Knowledge
• Principles of Insurance
(C) General English
• Reading Comprehension
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Spelling
• Jumbled Sentences
• Spotting Errors
• Phrases and idioms
• Direct and Indirect speech
• Active/ Passive voice
• Close Passages
• Passage completion
(D) Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Tabular Graph
• Simplification/Approximation
• Pie Chart
• Line Graph
• Bar Graph
• Radar Graph Case-let
• Missing Case Data Interpretation
• Data Sufficiency
• Probability
• Let it Case Data Interpretation
• Permutation and Combination
• Data Interpretation
• Number Series
• Percentages, etc
Fee Payable by Candidates for IBPS PO/MT 2024 Exam:
Candidates can apply online only and no other mode of application will be accepted.
Application Fees/ Intimation Charges [Online payment from 01.08.2024 to 21.08.2024, both dates inclusive] shall be as follows:
- Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Rs. 850 /- (inclusive of GST) for all others.
Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/ intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate.
Mode of Payment:
Candidates can make the payment of requisite fees/ intimation charges through the ONLINE mode only. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro),Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/ UPI by providing information as asked on the screen.
For further information on how to fill out the online application form, see the instructions below.
Documents needed to complete the application:
Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to-
• Photograph and signature scanned
• Required valid email address
• Left Thumb Impression (LTI)
• A proclamation was written by hand
• Bank account information for online transactions, etc.
Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
If Candidate Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Take the daily Quiz available subject wise and topic wise and revise for the upcoming exam