IBPS PO Bank List 2024: List of Participating Banks - Banking Exams PDF Download

Introduction

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS PO exam annually to recruit Probationary Officers/Management Trainees. Before applying for the exam, it is essential for aspirants to be aware of the list of participating banks under IBPS and the number of vacancies available. This article provides a detailed overview of the participating banks for the IBPS PO exam in 2021.

Participating Banks in IBPS PO 2021

According to IBPS officials, a total of 11 banks will participate in fulfilling the vacancies for the IBPS PO posts this year. The number of participating banks has decreased compared to the previous year due to the merger of 10 Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) banks. In the previous year, there were 17 participating banks.

The Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-X) for 2021-22 aims to recruit a total of 4,799 aspirants in the General category for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees. The following table provides detailed information about the participating banks and the number of vacancies:

Vacancies and Reservation

When the IBPS PO notification is released, all participating banks post their required vacancies on the official website, ibps.in. The shortlisting and final selection of candidates depend on the vacancies posted by the banks. Some seats among the vacant positions are reserved for candidates from SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories.
IBPS PO Vacancies 2021 - Category Wise:

The following table highlights the category-wise vacancies for IBPS PO 2021:

Participating Banks and Allotment

Based on the final vacancies during the financial year and the banks' requirements, the shortlisted candidates will be allotted to one of the eleven participating banks. The final allotment is made considering the guidelines of the reservation policy, administrative convenience, and other factors.

The participating banks for IBPS PO 2021 are as follows:

• Bank of Baroda
• Canara Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank
• UCO Bank
• Bank of India
• Central Bank of India
• Punjab National Bank
• Union Bank of India
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Indian Bank
• Punjab & Sind Bank

Banks in Different Regions

The participating banks are spread across different regions of India. Here are the banks listed according to their respective regions:

Banks in North India States (Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana):

• Punjab National Bank
• Bank of Baroda
• Punjab & Sind Bank
• Canara Bank

Banks in East & North-East India (Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand):

• Bank of India
• Bank of Baroda
• UCO Bank
• Canara Bank
• Union Bank of India

Banks in West & Central India (Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa):

• Bank of Baroda
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Canara Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank

Banks in South India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala):

• Indian Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank
• Canara Bank

Conclusion

As the IBPS PO examination progresses, candidates are preparing themselves for the subsequent rounds, which include Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The bank preference mentioned in this article is based on research and user feedback. For the latest updates on the IBPS PO exam, candidates can refer to the official website.