Is there any waiting list or reserve list for candidates in the final selection for the IBPS PO Exam?

Yes, there is a waiting list or reserve list for candidates in the final selection for the IBPS PO Exam. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the PO (Probationary Officer) Exam annually to recruit candidates for the position of Probationary Officer in various public sector banks in India. The exam consists of three stages - Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview.

Final Selection Process
The final selection of candidates for the post of PO is done based on their performance in the Main Exam and Interview. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Exam are not considered for the final selection. The ratio of vacancies to candidates called for the interview is generally 1:3.

Wait List/Reserve List
After the completion of the interview process, a final merit list is prepared based on the combined scores of the Main Exam and Interview. The candidates who secure a place in the merit list are provisionally allotted to the participating banks as per their preferences and merit rank.

In addition to the provisional allotment list, IBPS also maintains a waitlist or reserve list. This list includes candidates who were not initially allotted a bank but may be considered for future vacancies that may arise during the validity period of the reserve list. The validity period is generally one year from the date of the provisional allotment.

Utilization of the Waitlist
If any of the candidates from the provisional allotment list do not join the bank or resign from the position, vacancies are created. In such cases, candidates from the waitlist are considered for the vacant positions based on their merit rank. The number of candidates in the waitlist is generally equal to the number of vacancies.

Selection from the Waitlist
If a candidate is selected from the waitlist, they are intimated by IBPS through the registered email and contact details provided during the application process. The selected candidate will be required to fulfill the necessary formalities and join the respective bank within the specified time.

It is important to note that the selection from the waitlist is subject to the availability of vacancies and fulfillment of eligibility criteria. The waitlist does not guarantee a final selection but provides an opportunity for deserving candidates who were initially not allotted a bank.

Overall, the waitlist or reserve list for candidates in the final selection for the IBPS PO Exam provides a chance for candidates to secure a position even after the completion of the initial allotment process, subject to vacancies and eligibility criteria.