IBPS PO 2022: Important Dates, Eligibility, Registration Process, and Exam Pattern | IBPS PO Mock Test Series 2024 & Past Year Papers - Bank Exams PDF Download

Introduction

• Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officers or IBPS PO exam is conducted every year for recruitment to the post of Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT) in 11 Public Sector Banks in India. IBPS CRP PO/MT exam comprises the preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview. In 2020-21, a total of 6.78 lakh candidates had registered for the exam, out of this, 4.75 lakh candidates had appeared. 
• The job in banking industry is one of the most sought-after career options in the country. The post of Probationary Officers/Management Trainee (PO/MT) in the public sector banks in India are in huge demand because of career growth and lucrative salary.

IBPS PO 2022 Highlights

IBPS PO 2022 Important Dates

IBPS PO 2022 Application Form

IBPS PO application form 2022 was released on August 2. Interested candidates could fill the application form online till August 22. 

How to fill IBPS PO Online Form?
The steps to fill IBPS PO online form are given below: 

• Visit the official website of IBPS 
• Go to the 'IBPS PO 2022 Advertisement' 
• Register for the exam first by clicking 'New Registration' tab 
• Fill in the required details to register 
• Registration ID and password are generated 
• Upload scanned photograph and signature 
• Fill the basic details, personal details, educational qualification, enter details of computer certification courses, select the languages known, enter preferences of banks, etc 
• Preview the application form 
• Upload left thumb impression and handwritten declaration 
• Pay the application fees 
• Submit IBPS PO application form

IBPS PO Application Fee

IBPS PO 2022 Eligibility

IBPS PO eligibility criteria are certain parameters in terms of age and educational qualification. The age limit of candidates for IBPS PO is between 20 and 30 years. The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is Graduation. 

Nationality 

A candidate applying for IBPS CRP/Bank PO Examination must be one of the following:

1. Citizen of India
2. Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
3. Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
4. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India 

Candidates belonging to the category 2, 3, 4 must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt of India in their favour.

IBPS PO Age Limit as on August 1, 2022

Candidates should be between 20 and 30 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to the following categories:

IBPS PO Qualification As on August 22, 2022

• The eligibility criteria for the IBPS CRP exam is graduation degree (BA, BCom, BSc, BTech etc) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India. Any such candidate who has received equivalent qualification which is recognized by the Central Government is also eligible to apply for this exam. 
• The candidates must be in possession of a valid marksheet/ degree certificate that certifies that they are a graduate on the day they register for this exam, and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while registering for the IBPS PO. 
• Computer Literacy: Working knowledge of computer systems is necessary for the job as well as to give the IBPS PO exam which is conducted in online mode. 
• Language Proficiency: Verbal and written proficiency in the official language of the State/UT is desirable. The candidate must be able to read, write and speak the language.

IBPS PO 2022 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

According to IBPS PO exam pattern, the preliminary exam comprises three sections. The total marks for the test are 100. The mains exam of IBPS PO is conducted for the shortlisted candidates of the prelims exam. The mains exam comprises objective and descriptive-type questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 225. There is negative marking for wrong answers, one-fourth of marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers.
The structure of IBPS PO prelims, mains exams, and interview are given below:

IBPS PO Interview

• Shortlisted candidates of the mains exam are called for the interview, which is conducted by the participating organizations and coordinated by the nodal bank. 
• The interview carries 100 marks. In the interview, candidates are asked questions based on the Banking Sector, Current Affairs, General Awareness, etc. 
• The minimum qualifying mark in the interview is 40 per cent (35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).

Penalty for Wrong Answers

• 0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate in both IBPS PO 2022 Preliminary Exam and IBPS PO 2022 Mains Exam. There will be no deduction of marks for a question left blank/unattempted by a candidate.
  

IBPS PO 2022 Syllabus

For Prelims

For Mains

IBPS PO 2022 Exam Admit Card

IBPS PO admit card 2022 will be released online separately for prelims, mains and interview. To download the admit card, candidates need to login with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The admit card will not be sent to candidates by post. IBPS PO admit card is an important document without which candidates will not be given entry to the exam hall.

IBPS PO 2022 Exam Result

IBPS PO result 2022 for all the phases (prelims, mains and final allotment) will be declared online. To check the result, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The result will display the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The scorecard is released few days after the declaration of result.

Frequently Asked Questions related to IBPS PO

Question 1: When IBPS PO application form 2022 will be released?

IBPS PO application form 2022 was released on August 2. The last date to apply online for the exam was August 22.

Question 2: What is IBPS PO salary?

Upon joining as Probationary Officers, candidates are entitled to a basic salary of INR 36,000. Besides, candidates are also entitled to different perks and allowances.

Question 3: Is it possible to crack IBPS PO exam on the first attempt?

Yes, it is possible to crack the IBPS PO exam on the first attempt. Candidates need to prepare for the exam dedicatedly.

Question 4: How many vacancies were announced for IBPS PO 2022 exam?

A total of 6932 vacancies will be filled through IBPS PO recruitment.

Question 5: Is there any probation period for IBPS PO?

Yes, candidates selected for the post of IBPS PO will be on probation for two years.

Question 6: Does IBPS PO Prelims have negative marking?

Yes, IBPS PO Prelims has a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer.