IBPS PO 2021: Application Form Date(out), Final Result & Cutoff (Out), Eligibility, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card
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Jun 11, 2021
The IBPS PO 2021 dates have not been announced yet. However, the application process is going to start in August 2021. Before this, IBPS PO 2020 Final result was announced on April 1, 2021.
The IBPS PO conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit PO for 15 public sector banks in India. The recruitments will be made of three steps including Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview Process. While preparing for IBPS PO Exam, candidates can follow Kirtan Buhecha’s strategy to ace in 6 months.
Those candidates within 20 and 30 years, and have a graduation degree can apply for the IBPS PO 2021. The Application fees will be INR 600/- for all and sundry including some relaxation for certain categories. Both modes of application form and mode of the examination are online which provides a vast area for the candidates to go for IBPS PO Exams.
Latest Updates:
- June 8, 2021:
- Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Recruitment 2021 of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) In Regional Rural Banks & CRP RRBs X
- Bank Note Press Dewas Recruitment 2021 Apply Online | 135 Vacancies | Last Date 11/06/21
- June 4, 2021: Bank of Maharashtra Generalist Officer Admit Card 2021 Exam Date (OUT), Hall Ticket @ bankofmaharashtra.in
- June 3, 2021: Saraswat Bank Recruitment 2021 for Manager Posts, Apply @saraswatbank.com
- May 31, 2021: Bank Note Press Dewas Recruitment 2021 Apply Online | 135 Vacancies
- May 28, 2021:
- SIDBI Consultant Recruitment 2021: Applications invited for CTO, CTA and DevOps Lead Posts
- State Bank of Sikkim Recruitment 2021: Apply Online for 26 Assistant Manager Posts before 30 June
- May 27, 2021: Saraswat Bank GM/DGM Recruitment 2021
- May 26, 2021:
- IBPS Interview Call Letter released for various IT posts on ibps.in
- APCOB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Recruitment 2021 – 01 Post
- May 25, 2021: IBPS Interview Admit Card 2021 Released for Various IT Posts @ibps.in
- May 21, 2021: MP Apex Bank Officer Result 2021 Out @apexbank.in: Next Round in June
- May 20, 2021: IBPS Calendar 2021: Check tentative dates for RRB, PO, Clerk and SO exams. Read more
- May 19, 2021: NRA CET 2021 Exam: Common Eligibility Test by National Recruitment Agency for SSC/RRB/IBPS Exams, Single Exam for Group B&C Non-Technical Post Govt Jobs
- May 13, 2021:
- Saraswat Bank Result 2021 Out: Download Junior Officer Selection List for Interview at saraswatbank.com
- BCCB Bank Recruitment 2021 for Executive Assistant, Typist, Engineer, and Other Posts, Apply Online at bccb.co.in
- May 12, 2021: Bank Note Press (BNP) online application link for 156 Junior Office Assistant post active from today.
- May 11, 2021: IBPS PO Recruitment exam notification likely to be released in June.
- May 10, 2021: Bank Note Press (BNP) Recruitment will start from May 12 for Various Posts. Read more
- April 28, 2021: NRA Common Eligibility Test will be a single exam for SSC, RRB, IBPS Jobs. Read more
- April 07, 2021: ECGC PO Result 2021 has been declared, Check Details Here
- April 1, 2021: The exam conducting authority released the IBPS PO final result and the cut-off for 2020 on the official website. The candidates can download the result till April 30, 2021. The number of vacancies has also been revised by the IBPS. Check the news.
Highlights of IBPS PO 2021
| Exam Name | Recruitment of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in Participating Organisations (CRP PO/MT-X) |
| Commonly known as | IBPS PO |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Annually |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Stages of recruitment | Prelims, Mains and Interview |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: One hour (60 minutes) Mains: 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose | To select candidates for the post of Probationary Officers |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 1800 222 366, 1800 103 4566 |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in/ |
IBPS PO 2021 Latest updates and Important Dates
The exam conducting authority has not released the IBPS PO 2021 exam dates yet. However, the IBPS PO Preliminary exam 2021 is expected to start on October 9, 2021. To know more about the important exam dates of the IBPS PO 2021 exam dates, check the following table:
| IBPS PO Exam | IBPS PO Exam Date 2021 (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card | September/ October 2021 |
| IBPS PO Preliminary Exam | October 09, 2021 |
| October 10, 2021 | |
| October 16, 2021 | |
| October 17, 2021 | |
| IBPS PO Prelims Result | October 2021 |
| IBPS PO Mains Admit Card | November 2021 |
| IBPS PO Main Exam | November 27, 2021 |
| IBPS PO Main Result | December 2021 |
| IBPS PO Final Result | February/March 2022 |
The application fees of the IBPS PO Application form are INR 600/- in general. But there is relaxation among the caste categories and PwD candidates. This is a two-stage examination known as IBPS PO preliminary and IBPS PO Main, followed by an Interview session through which the final selection is made and recruited for banking sectors throughout India. Candidates who are will to appear in the IBPS PO examinations have to meet the eligibility criteria that have been declared by the IBPS itself. Those who do not meet will be unable to fill the Application Form of IBPS PO even.
IBPS PO Vacancies
IBPS PO 2020-21 Vacancies and Reserved Seats
The Institute has not announced the vacancies for 2021. However, we have provided the details about the 2020 vacancies. The final result of this recruitment cycle was published in April 2021.
| Name of the Bank | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Bank of India | 1466 |
| Punjab and Sind Bank | 233 |
| UCO Bank | 350 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 250 |
| Canara Bank | 2100 |
| Punjab National Bank | 400 |
| Total | 4799 |
IBPS PO 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Now, if we talk about the eligibility criteria of the IBPS PO Exam, we must know that there is a multi-level of criteria with relaxations for special categories. The candidates must meet the declared eligibility of Nationality, age limit, and educational qualification. These are the minimum eligibility criteria for filling up the Application Form of the IBPS PO Examination.
Nationality
Candidates who are willing to appear in the IBPS PO exam must meet any of the following lists:
- Citizen of Our Nation
- Citizen of Nepal
- Citizen of Bhutan
- Tibetan refugees who have come to India to seek a settlement before January 1, 1962.
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from either Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zaire, or Zambia with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The minimum age for any candidate to attempt the IBPS PO Exam is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years. This age limit is calculated according to the date of August 1, 2020. Though the IBPS has declared a certain limit for all and sundry, there is some relaxation which is of great interest.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| General Candidates | 0 years |
| Scheduled Caste | 5 years |
| Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes- Non -Creamy Layer (OBS - NCL) | 3 years |
| Persons with Disability | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers (including Emergency Commissioned Officers, and Short Service Commissioned Officers) who served more than 5 years and resigned on the conclusion of the assigned project. | 5 years |
| Persons ordinarily domiciled in the J&K from January 1st,1980 to December 31, 1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification that is required to fill up the Application Form of IBPS PO can be any of the enlisted categories:
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Candidate must have a Graduation Degree or any Degree equivalent to Graduation for a university that has been recognized by the State/Central Government of India. The degree must be before August 2020, or to be precise, before the Application Form fill-up date.
IBPS 2021 Application Process
The application forms will be released on the official website in August tentatively. All the candidates who are willing to appear for IBPS PO must keep an eye out on the official website.
How to register for IBPS PO 2021?
- Go to the home page of the official website https://ibps.in/
- Click on “Click Here for New Registration”
- Enter Email ID and Other basic details.
- A provisional registration number and password will be sent on the registered Email ID and Mobile number.
Documents Uploading
Applicants need a few documents to upload to complete the Application procedure. A scanned copy of enlisted documents is needed to be uploaded:
| Documents | Dimensions (pixels) | File Size (KB) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 200 x 230 | 20- 50 | JPG /JPEG |
| signature | 140 x 60 | 10-20 | JPG /JPEG |
| Left Thumb Impression | 240 x 240 | 20 - 50 | JPG /JPEG |
| Hand Written Declaration | 800 x 400 | 50 - 100 | JPG /JPEG |
- Signature should not be in Capital letters.
- Keep the necessary details handy.
- The email id should be valid. Otherwise one cannot get the password.
- The call letter of examination and other information will b send in the Email id.
- The candidates who do not have any email id must create a new one before filling up the Application form.
- Hand Written Declaration: Text- “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required”.
- Fill up the personal, academic details, and communication details correctly.
- Choose the exam center as per your facility and check the form.
- Then “Save and Next” and preview it.
- Finally, click on the “final button’ to submit the Application Form of IBPS PO and move to the payment part.
Application Fees
The applicants can the fees of the Application Form via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, and Mobile Wallets. Once the fees are paid, there is no chance of getting the refunds. At the end of the payment procedure, do take out a print copy for future use.
The application fee varies as per candidate’s category:
· For General /EWs/OBC, the fees will be INR 600/-
· For SC/ST/PWD, there is relaxation in fees. It will be INR 100/-
Cautions:
There will be no other chance of correcting the Application Form of IBPS PO once it the submitted and the payment procedure has been completed. Those who wish to make some changes must reapply, make a fresh start, and make a fresh payment for the new application.
IBPS PO 2021 Admit Card
The details that have been entered during filling up the Application Form, should be correct because errors can cause issues in the Admit Card of IBPS PO Exam.
- Admit card will be available nearly 10 to 7 days before the examination date as per the declaration of the IBPS.
- IBPS PO Admit Card 2021 for the Prelims exam will tentatively be released in September 2021.
- The date of the IBPS PO Main Admit Card has not been declared officially. But it can be assumed that it will be issued from November 2021, tentatively.
To Download to Admit, Follow these steps.
- Visit the website of IBPS.
- Click on the “IBPS PO 2020 Admit Card” to download.
- Verify the details and have a hard copy of it.
- At the time of entering in the examination hall, the print out copy of the Admit card and photo-identity proof in original and xerox copy will be required.
Examination Centers of IBPS PO 2021
Throughout India, there are several examination centers for IBPS PO. Candidates get to choose their examination centre as per their choice or requirements. Almost all the states of India have examination centers which is a privilege for the candidates that they don’t have to travel far to appear in the Examination. But not all the examination Centers are in the same locations.
IBPS PO 2021 Syllabus
The syllabus of IBPS PO is quite vast. Here is a list of topics that should be covered to crack the exam:
| Subject | Topics |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification, Number Series, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage & Averages, Profit & Loss, Mixtures & Allegations, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Work & Time, Time & Distance, Sequence & Series, Quadratic Equation, Permutation & Combination |
| Reasoning Ability | Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Alphanumeric Series, Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test, Data sufficiency, Puzzle, Logical Reasoning |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks, Error Spotting, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles |
| General Awareness | Banking & Financial Awareness, Current Affairs. Static GK |
| Computer knowledge | Fundamentals of Computer, History of Computer, Internet MS Office, Input-Output devices, Computer Shortcuts |
Check Here IBPS PO 2020 Syllabus
IBPS PO 2021 Examination Patterns and Durations
IBPS PO 2021 exam is online and objective type though both the Exams IBPS PO Preliminary and Main are different from each other. The Negative marking for giving a wrong answer is also applicable.
IBPS PO 2020 Preliminary
- In the case of IBPS PO Preliminary, the exam is conducted in online mode.
- Here 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer and the questions unattended, will not affect the scores.
- Candidates must qualify for the preliminary examination to appear in IBPS PO Main.
| Name of Sections | Number of Question | Maximum Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 | English | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | English and Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | Bilingual | 1 hour |
IBPS PO 2021 Main Exam Pattern
- IBPS PO 2021 Main Exam is a bit different from preliminary.
- There are both objective and descriptive papers in the IBPS PO Main examination.
- The descriptive paper will be examined only when the objective paper is qualified.
| Topic | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium | duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 35 | 40 | English | 40 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | English and Hindi | 45 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes | |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 40 | 60 minutes | |
| Total | 155 | 200 | Bilingual | 3 Hours |
| English Language (Letter Writing and Essay) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |
IBPS PO 2021 Results and Cutoffs
The results of IBPS PO 2021 for written exams will be issued on the official website. The expected cut-off will be followed soon. Here we have provided IBPS PO 2020 cut-offs for the students to have an idea about the expected cut-off.
IBPS PO 2020 Prelims Cutoff (Overall)
| Category | Cutoff of IBPS PO |
|---|---|
| General | 58.75 |
| OBC | 58.50 |
| SC | 51.00 |
| ST | 43.50 |
| EWS | 57.75 |
| HI | 19.75 |
| OC | 46.00 |
| VI | 54.25 |
| ID | 21.75 |
Pre-examination Training of IBPS PO 2021
IBPS organizes a Pre-examination training for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority Caste only. IBPS PO interview and Provisional period. Among 61 cities of India, candidates can participate in this training program.
- There will be no need of applying any Application form for this Pre-Examination Training.
- Candidates willing to join this training must have the pre-examination training call letter.
- Candidates can find the training call letter on the official website and click on the “Download Call Letter for PO/MT – IX”.
- Enter the required data as per the instruction, the Pre-Exam training Admit Card will be on the Screen. One can have multiple printout copies for the future.
IBPS PO 2021 Interview and Provisional Period
The candidate who has qualified for the mains is called for a face-to-face interview. The minimum qualifying mark is 40%. There is a relaxation for the SC/SC/OBC/PwD candidates. For these enlisted categories, the minimum mark is 35% marks. The interview round usually runs 15 to 20 minutes where the board members ask questions related to personal life, academic life, work experience, banking field, Economic affairs as well as current affairs. To be precise, one has to prepare their communication skills and boost up their confidence. After all, through their interview round, the Interviewers will choose the best among the bests. The ratio of Main Examination and Interview is 80: 20.
However, the merit list will be prepared based on the score obtained in Main Exam and Interview. The candidate will be selected for provisional allotment to one of the participating banks/ organizations according to vacancies available. Check Here IBPS PO Pre-exam training
IBPS PO Salary Structure and Other Allowances
This examination not only provides a one-way ticket to success if anyone can crack it. The candidates who are applying for IBPS PO must be interested in salary structure and salary perks. The following chart shows the improvements in salary throughout their life:
| Basic Salary | New Joiners | INR 23700 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | After 7 years | Rs 30560 |
| Basic Pay | After 2 more years | Rs. 32850 |
| Basic Pay | After 7 more years | Rs. 42020 |
Other Allowance: There are several allowances other than basic salary: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Special Allowance, and City Compensatory Allowance.
| Allowances | Percentage of allowances |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | 40% of the Basic Pay |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 7% or 8% or 9% of Basic Pay |
| Special Allowance | 7.75 % of Basic Pay |
| City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) | 4% or 3% or 0% depending on the job location |
Other Benefits and Perks
- Leased Accommodation: The bank provides accommodation/quarters as per the location. In such cases, the HRA is not provided. The amount goes directly to the owner of the accommodation.
- Travelling Allowance: The bank also provides Travelling Allowance. Otherwise, the expenses on petrol are reimbursed.
- Medical Allowances
- Newspaper Reimbursement
- New Pension Scheme
IBPS PO 2021 Recruiting Banks
There are more than 15 banks that are recruiting candidates for their banking posts and services. Each bank does not offer the same number of vacancies either does not have the same kinds of reservations of vacancies. Here is a table that can give an estimate to the candidates about the vacancies:
| Name of the recruiting Bank | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allahabad Bank | 203 | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 |
| Andhra Bank | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Bank of Baroda | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Bank of India | 583 | 158 | 58 | 11 | 89 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 143 | 52 | 26 | 94 | 35 |
| Canara Bank | 203 | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 |
| Central Bank of India | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Corporation Bank | 62 | 22 | 11 | 40 | 15 |
| Indian Bank | 201 | 73 | 37 | 133 | 49 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Oriental Bank of Commerce | 122 | 48 | 22 | 79 | 29 |
| Punjab National Bank | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Syndicate Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| UCO Bank | 261 | 53 | 18 | 118 | 50 |
| Union Bank of India | 253 | 114 | 53 | 159 | 65 |
| Union Bank of India | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 2031 | 670 | 229 | 904 | 432 |
There are excellent opportunities for PwD candidates. There are several slots of vacancies for the PwD candidates who dreamed to be a Banker
| Name of the recruiting Bank | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allahabad Bank | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Andhra Bank | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Bank of Baroda | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Bank of India | 6 | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Canara Bank | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Central Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Corporation Bank | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Indian Bank | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oriental Bank of Commerce | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Punjab National Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Syndicate Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| UCO Bank | 47 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| Union Bank of India | 12 | 12 | 15 | 6 |
| United Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Number of VACANCIES | 88 | 56 | 46 | 57 |
This three-stage examination is a path to be a banker. Candidates who will be selected through an interview will be joining any of the banking sectors mentioned earlier as per the vacancies. The salary pers and structure is quite tempting but this procedure is also challenging. One more thing to say, every candidate will be willing to be a service person in IBPS, make up your mind for challenges, and go for it.
IBPS PO 2021 FAQs
Question: How many times is the IBPS PO Exam conducted every year?
Ans. The IBPS PO is conducted once a year.
Question: If one scores less than 60% in Graduation or equivalent degree, will he/she be eligible to attempt IBPS PO?
Ans. Yes. Candidates who have scored less than 60 % in their Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent degree are eligible for this exam
Question: Students who have given the final exam yet the results must be published, will they be eligible for IBPS PO 2021?
Ans. No, such candidates are not eligible to attempt because the student must bear a valid mark sheet or any kind of certificate that ensures their Educational eligibility.
Question: How many attempts can a person give?
Ans. For IBPS PO examination, a person can have Unlimited attempts until his/her age limit crosses.
Question: What books we should follow for IBPS PO?
Ans. Though these websites which are offering such tests and course would be very much helpful, there are few recommended books:
- The Complete Success Package – Bank PO Recruitment Examination by Arihant Publications
- Comprehensive Guide for IBPS by Disha Publications
- Target IBPS PO by Disha Publications
- Bank PO Solved Papers for PO & MT by Kiran Publications
- Quantitative Aptitude Test For Bank PO by N K Singh
- Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
- English Language by Wren & Martin
- Objective Computer Knowledge & Literacy by Kiran Publications
Ques. Is the IBPS PO exam Bilingual?
Ans. All tests are bilingual, i.e. available in both English and Hindi
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.