IBPS PO 2023 Exam Date |
IBPS PO 2023 Events | Date |
IBPS PO 2023 Online Registration Process Starts | 1st August 2023 |
Online Registration Process Ends for IBPS PO 2023 Exam | 28th August 2023 |
IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card release date | 14th September 2023 |
IBPS PO Exam Date for Prelims | 23rd, 30th September and 01st October 2023 |
IBPS PO Pre Result | 18th October 2023 |
IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2023 | October 2023 |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Date 2023 | 05th November 2023 |
IBPS PO Interview Call Letter 2023 | To be notified |
Conduct of Interview | To be notified |
IBPS PO 2023 Provisional Allotment | To be notified |
IBPS PO 2023 Exam Overview
The IBPS exam is held only once a year. It is a national level exam through which candidates are selected for the post of PO or Management Trainees in the 11 participating public sector banks. Before we get to discuss the major details of the IBPS PO exam, let us get you acquainted with its overview in the table below.
IBPS PO Exam Overview |
IBPS PO Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
Exam Name | IBPS PO 2023 |
Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
Exam Level | National level |
Frequency of the exam | Once a year |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Fees | Rs. 850 for the General and OBC categories Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PWBD candidates |
Stages of Exam | Prelims, Mains Interview |
Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
No. of Participating Banks | 11 public sector banks |
Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS PO Notification 2023 PDF Download
IBPS PO 2023 notification has been officially released on 1st August on the IBPS website. The notification has details regarding the IBPS PO exam eligibility criteria, vacancy, selection process, application process, exam centre, application fee, and more. The link to download the latest IBPS PO notification PDF has been shared below here.
IBPS PO 2023 Vacancy
The IBPS PO vacancy has been notified by IBPS along with the notification. A total of 3049 vacancies have been released for the 11 participating banks. Central Bank of India has released the maximum number of vacancies for IBPS PO, which is 2000. Check the following table to know the category wise IBPS PO vacancy 2023 for the participating banks.
IBPS PO Vacancy 2023 |
Participating Banks | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
Bank of Maharashtra | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Bank of Baroda | 33 | 16 | 60 | 22 | 93 | 224 |
Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Canara Bank | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
Central Bank of India | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 |
Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Indian Overseas Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Punjab National Bank | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
Punjab & Sind Bank | 24 | 16 | 40 | 08 | 37 | 125 |
UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Total | 462 | 234 | 829 | 300 | 1224 | 3049 |
IBPS PO Admit Card 2023
Get the direct link to download the IBPS Admit Card 2023 here. The admit card serves as an important document for any candidate who will be appearing for the IBPS PO exam 2023 for Prelims. The call letter consists of the important details related to the exam such as exam date, exam timing, reporting time, candidate's details etc. Candidates must carry only the print out copy of the IBPS PO admit card. Candidates should also carry an original ID proof and a photocopy of the same with the their passport-size photograph.
IBPS PO 2023 Application Form
Candidates can apply for the IBPS PO 2023 exam online mode only by visiting the IBPS website. The steps to fill the IBPS PO application form are as follows:
- Visit the official website of IBPS
- Click on Apply for CRP PO/MT 20223
- Enter your Credentials – Personal, Academic & Communication information
- Upload Documents – Photograph & Signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit & save the confirmation page
IBPS PO 2023 Application Fee
It is mandatory for every candidate to pay the application fee as per their category to successfully submit their IBPS PO application form. The IBPS PO application fee is as follows:
Category of Candidates | Application Fee for IBPS PO Exam |
SC/ST/PWD | Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only) |
General and Others | Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
IBPS PO 2023 Eligibility Criteria - Age Limit, Qualification
The IBPS PO eligibility criteria consist of fulfilling the age limit, educational qualification, and nationality. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria for IBPS PO exam will be disqualified from the appointment.
Nationality/Citizenship for IBPS PO Exam
A candidate must be either:
(i) a Citizen of India or
(ii) a subject of Nepal or
(iii) a subject of Bhutan or
(iv) a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently
settling in India or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Additionally, candidates belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above should have a certificate of eligibility that has been issued by the Government of India.
IBPS PO Age Limit
The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years, as on October 1, 2021. Check the upper age relaxation for different categories:
Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
Person with Disabilities | 10 years |
Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers, Persons domiciled in J&K from January 1980 to December 1989 | 5 years |
Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
IBPS PO Educational Qualification
A graduation degree is required in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Candidates in their final year of graduation are not eligible to fill the application form.
Participating Banks in IBPS PO 2023 Recruitment
The following is a list of the banks that take part in the IBPS PO recruitment process.
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Canara Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Central Bank of India
- UCO Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- Bank of Maharashtra
IBPS PO 2023 Selection Process
The IBPS PO selection process is a three-phased process involving – Prelims, Mains & Interview. Candidates who qualify in the Prelims exam shall be called for the IBPS PO Mains exam. Finally, candidates who clear both Prelims and Mains will be called for the IBPS PO Interview. The selection of candidates for the post of IBPS PO or MT will be done on the basis of their performance in the Mains exam and Interview round.
IBPS PO 2023 Exam Pattern
IBPS PO exam pattern is divided into prelims, mains and interview. In order to get acquainted with the questions, it is advisable to practice the IBPS PO previous year question paper. The stage-wise structure of IBPS PO exam is given below here.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern
IBPS PO prelims exam comprises three sections - Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language. There is a sectional timing of 20 minutes for each section. Thus, the entire IBPS PO Prelims exam is for a duration of 1 Hour. There is also a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer by the candidate. The IBPS PO Prelims exam pattern is as follows:
Sections | Total questions | Total marks | Duration (In minutes) |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2023
IBPS PO Mains exam pattern consists of both objective and descriptive questions. The objective apper for IBPS PO are Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, and Data Analysis & Interpretation. On the other hand, the desccriptie paper shall be the English Language paper that will be a Letter Writing and Essay paper. The total duration of the IBPS PO exam is 3 hours 30 minutes and total marks is 225.
Section | Total questions | Allotted Time | Total marks |
English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 |
Data Interpretation and Analysis | 35 | 45 | 60 |
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 |
General Awareness | 40 | 35 | 40 |
Total | 155 | 180 | 200 |
English (Essay and Letter Writing) | 2 | 30 minutes | 25 |
Grand Total | 157 | 3 hours 30 minutes | 225 |
IBPS PO Interview
The last stage of the IBPS PO exam is the interview that is for 100 marks. Only those candidates are eligible to appear for the interview who qualify the Mains exam. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 40% and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates.
IBPS PO 2023 Syllabus
IBPS PO syllabus is similar to other bank exams such as SBI PO, RBI Grade B, etc. The syllabus is divided for Prelims and Mains exam. The important topics that are covered in the IBPS PO syllabus are as follows:
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Syllabus 2023
The IBPS PO Prelims syllabus consists of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The major topics covered in these subjects are as follows:
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Syllabus Topics |
Reasoning | Quantitative Aptitude | English Language |
Logical Reasoning | Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
Alphanumeric Series | Profit & Loss | Cloze Test |
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Mixtures &Allegations | Para jumbles |
Data Sufficiency | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting |
Coded Inequalities | Work & Time | Fill in the blanks |
Seating Arrangement | Time & Distance | Miscellaneous |
Puzzle | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Paragraph Completion |
Tabulation | Data Interpretation | |
Syllogism | Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | |
Blood Relations | Number Systems | |
Input-Output | Sequence & Series | |
Coding-Decoding | Permutation, Combination &Probability | |
IBPS PO Cut Off
IBPS releases the IBPS PO cut off on its website for each stage of the exam. There is a category wise cut off, overall cut off and section wise cut off marks in the exam. We have shared the IBPS PO 2022 cut off for Prelims in the following table.
IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2022: Category-wise
IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2022 (Category-wise) |
Category | Cut-Off Marks |
GEN | 49.75 |
SC | 46.75 |
ST | 40.75 |
OBC | 49.75 |
EWS | 49.75 |
HI | 17.50 |
OC | 32.75 |
VI | 24.75 |
ID | 19.75 |
IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2022 - Section-wise
IBPS PO Prelims Sectional Cut-Off 2022 |
Subjects | English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
Maximum Score | 30 | 35 | 35 |
Cut Off Score UR/EWS | 09.75 | 08.75 | 09.25 |
Cut Off Score SC/ST/PWBD | 06.50 | 05.50 | 05.00 |
Cut Off Score OBC | 06.50 | 05.50 | 05.00 |