The 11th edition of the IBPS PO exam will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) soon. The exam is conducted to recruit personnel in 11 public sector banks. As per the official notification, the preliminary stage of the IBPS PO exam is expected to be held on 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th October 2021. The mains is scheduled for November. Each year approx. 8 lack candidates apply for the exam. The out of which around 5 lack candidates appear for the exam. As per data of 2020 total 4.75 lakh candidates had appeared for the exam. This space will cover the IBPS PO Exam in detail including important dates, details related to IBPS, notification, eligibility, syllabus, and other details.
IBPS PO Exam
Banking jobs are the most sought-after careers in India. The banking industry comprises private and public banks. The recruitment into public sector banks at the Probationary Officers/Management Trainee (PO/MT) is the mandate of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). IBPS caters to the needs of 11 public sectors banks. The IBPS PO exam is conducted in three stages- Preliminary, mains, and interview. The candidates once selected have a lucrative and rewarding career. The various banks under which they can be recruited are:
1. Punjab National Bank
2. Union Bank of India
3. Bank of India
4. Indian Bank
5. Canara Bank
6. Indian Overseas Bank
7. Central Bank of India
8. UCO Bank
9. Bank of Baroda
10. Punjab & Sind Bank
11.Bank of Maharashtra
IBPS PO Important Details
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Exam Name
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IBPS PO
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Purpose of Exam
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Recruitment of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in Participating Organizations
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Conducting Body
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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
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Exam Level
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National
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Exam Frequency
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Once a year
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Exam Mode
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Online – Objective type
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Number of vacancies(2020)
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4977
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Stages of Exam
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Prelims, Mains and Interview
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Exam Duration
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Prelims-One hour (60 minutes)
Mains-3 hours 30 minutes
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Language
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English
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Official Website
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https://www.ibps.in/
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IBPS PO Notification 2021
IBPS Recruitment notification for the year 2021 is expected to be released soon. The notification will contain details related to vacancy, eligibility, exam pattern etc. The expected vacancy for the year 2021 are around 3500. The application process will commence in online mode once the notification for the exam is out.
IBPS PO Exam Date
The exam dates are released by IBPS on: 03.02.2021, in the official exam calendar. The dates for the preliminary exam are 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th October 2021, while the mains is scheduled for 27 th of November 2021. The important dates for the exam are:
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IBPS PO Events
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Date
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Notification
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August 2021
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On-line Registration Process
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August 2021
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Preliminary Exam Date
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9th, 10th, 16th & 17th October 2021
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Preliminary Result
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November 2021
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Mains Admit Card
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November 2021
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Mains Exam Date
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27th November 2021
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Mains Result
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December 2021
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Interview to Commence from
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January 2022
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Provisional Allotment
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1st April 2022
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IBPS PO Vacancy Details
Each year approx. 8 lack candidates apply for the exam. The out of which around 5 lack candidates appear for the exam. The vacancies for the exam are declared in the official notification. The Vacancies for IBPS PO 2021 are expected to be around 3500. The candidates can check the previous year's vacancy here.
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Exam
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Vacancy
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IBPS PO 2020-21
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3517
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IBPS PO 2019-20
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4336
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BPS PO 2018-19
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4252
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IBPS PO Application Process
IBPS PO 2021 registration process will begin once the recruitment notification is out. As per the guidelines, the candidates must use Internet Explorer 8 and above, Mozilla FireFox 3.0 and above, Google Chrome 3.0 and above for a smooth application process. The application process is completely online, the candidates should ensure they have the following things ready beforehand.
- A valid Email Id
- Photograph and Signature scanned in the prescribed size
- Debit/credit card details for online transaction
IBPS PO Application Fee
The interested candidates are required to deposit a fee after the completion of the application process. Without the application fee, the candidate’s application is not accepted by IBPS. The fee is taken to manage expenditure incurred in conducting the exam, it also serves the purpose of deterring nonserious aspirants to apply for the exam. The fee needed to be paid is as follows:
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Category
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Application Fee
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SC/ST/PWD
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Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only)
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General and Others
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Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)
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IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2021
The official notification contains details on eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria is based on nationality, age limit, educational qualification etc. There are various relaxations as per the official rules. The eligibility is mentioned below.
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Nationality
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Must be a citizen of India
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Age limit
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21 to 30 years
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Educational Qualification
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Graduation form a recognized University.
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IBPS Recruitment Process
The recruitment process begins with the official notification. The next stage is the application process. The candidates whose application is accepted receive an online admit card for the 1 st stage of 3 stage recruitment process. The recruitment process consists of a Preliminary Stage, followed by the mains exam and interview process. The candidates have to qualify the previous stage to reach the next. The finally selected candidates after the interview round are given provisional recruitment by the IBPS.
The stages are as follows:
IBPS Preliminary Examination:
An adequate number of candidates in each category are shortlisted by IBPS depending upon the number of vacancies and facilities for the main exam. The result of prelims is declared within a month of the prelims. The examination pattern for prelims is as follows:
- The total duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- There are three sections in the exam.
- The sections are Math, Reasoning, and English.
- Each section has a fixed time.
- There is a penalty for the wrong answers.
The exam pattern and marking scheme is illustrated below.
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S.No.
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Name of Tests(Objective
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No. of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Duration
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1
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English Language
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30
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30
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20 minutes
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2
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Numerical Ability
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35
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35
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20 minutes
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3
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Reasoning Ability
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35
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35
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20 minutes
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It is important to note that besides the overall cut off there is a sectional cut off too. Candidates must score at least 10 marks in each section in order to be eligible for the mains exam.
IBPS PO Mains Examination
The candidates who are successful in the preliminary stage have to appear for the mains exam. The mains exam is essential for getting a call for an interview round. The final merit list is made based on the score in the mains exam. The details of the mains exam pattern are as follows.
- The exam has 5 sections in total.
- The duration of the exam is 1 Hour 20 minutes.
- The sections are to be attempted infixed time.
- There is a penalty for wrong answers.
- Like the preliminary stage, there is a sectional cut-off.
- There is a subjective section for essay writing as well.
The exam breakup is as follows:
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S.No.
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Name of Tests(Objective
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No. of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Duration
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1
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Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
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45
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60
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60 minutes
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2
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English Language
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35
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40
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40 minutes
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3
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Data Analysis & Interpretation
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35
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60
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45 minutes
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4
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General Economy & Banking Awareness
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40
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40
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35 minutes
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Total
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155
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200
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3 Hours
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5
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English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)
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2
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25
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30 minutes
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Candidates must qualify the sectional as well as an overall cutoff in the main exam to be eligible for an interview.
IBPS PO Interview
The interview will be conducted by the participating banks and their nodal branches. The candidates 3 times the vacancy are called for the exam.
IBPS Final Result:
The mains and the interview round are considered for the final result. The candidates are given various ranks as per their performance in the examination. The results are declared on the official website of IBPS.
IBPS Provisional Allotment
The provisional allotment of the qualified candidate is released on the official website. The IBPS Banks are allotted based on candidates' preferences which are made at the time of online application.
IBPS PO Syllabus
The syllabus as per the sections is discussed below:
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IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus – Detailed
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IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
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IBPS PO Reasoning Syllabus
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IBPS PO English Syllabus
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Simplification/ Approximation
Profit & Loss
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Alphanumeric Series
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Reading Comprehension
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Mixtures & Alligations
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Logical Reasoning
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Fill in the blanks
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Permutation, Combination & Probability
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Data Sufficiency
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Cloze Test
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Work & Time
Sequence & Series
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Ranking & Order
Directions
Alphabet Test
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Para jumbles
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Simple Interest & Compound Interest
Surds & Indices
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Seating Arrangement
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Vocabulary
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Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
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Coded Inequalities
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Paragraph Completion
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Time & Distance
Number Systems
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Puzzle
Coding-Decoding
Tabulation
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Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting
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Data Interpretation
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Syllogism
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Sentence Completion
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Ratio & Proportion
Percentage
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Blood Relations
Input-Output
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Tenses Rules
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IBPS PO Mains Syllabus (topic-wise)
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Data Analysis & Interpretation
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Reasoning
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General/Economy/Banking Awareness
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English Language
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Tabular Graph
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Syllogism
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Current Affairs
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Reading Comprehension
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Line Graph
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Verbal Reasoning
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Financial Awareness
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Grammar
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Bar Graph
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Circular Seating Arrangement
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General Knowledge
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Verbal Ability
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Charts & Tables
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Linear Seating Arrangement
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Static Awareness
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Vocabulary
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Missing Case DI
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Double Lineup
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Banking Terminologies Knowledge
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Sentence Improvement
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Radar Graph Caselet
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Scheduling
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Banking Awareness
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Word Association
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Probability
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Blood Relations, Critical Reasoning
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Principles of Insurance
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Para Jumbles
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Data Sufficiency
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Input-Output, Analytical, and Decision Making
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Error Spotting
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Let it Case DI
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Directions and Distances
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Cloze Test
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Permutation and Combination
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Ordering and Ranking, Code Inequalities
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Fill in the blanks
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Pie Charts
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Data Sufficiency
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Coding-Decoding, Course of Action
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IBPS PO – FAQ
Q1. What is the exam date for IBPS PO exam?
A1. The exam date for IBPS PO exam is 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th October 2021.
Q2. What is the age limit for IBPS PO exam?
A2. The age limit for IBPS PO exam is 20 to 30 years.
Q3. When IBPS PO 2021 notification will be released?
A3 .IBPS PO 2021 notification is expected to be released in August by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
Q4. Is there any probation period for IBPS PO?
A4. Yes, candidates selected to the post of IBPS PO will be on probation for two years.
