IBPS PO
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Probationary Officer recruitment for participating public sector banks.
Overview
IBPS PO/MT selects Probationary Officers and Management Trainees for participating public sector banks through a common recruitment process.
Preliminary (online) → Main (online, objective plus descriptive) → Interview. Final merit uses Main and Interview scores.
How to apply
Apply online on the IBPS portal. Fee is lower for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Vacancies: Vacancies are announced per cycle.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Age limit usually 20 to 30 years with category relaxation.
Check my eligibilityStages and exam pattern
1. Prelims
100 questions · 100 marks · 60 minutes · +1 / −0.25 marking
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
2. Mains
155 questions · 200 marks · 180 minutes · +1 / −0.25 marking
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 |
| General, Economy and Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
Includes a descriptive paper (30 minutes, 25 marks).
3. Interview
Personal interview, weighted with Main scores.
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.
Syllabus
English Language
About 25% of the paper
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Spotting
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- One-Word Substitution
- Active and Passive Voice
- Spelling
Quantitative Aptitude
About 25% of the paper
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance
- Simplification
- Time and Work
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Number System
- Mensuration
- Simple Interest
Reasoning Ability
About 25% of the paper
- Number Series
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism
- Analogy
- Odd One Out
- Ranking and Order
- Calendar and Clock
Data Interpretation
About 10% of the paper
- Table-based DI
Banking Awareness
About 10% of the paper
- Banking Basics
- Payment Systems
- RBI and Monetary Policy
Computer Awareness
About 5% of the paper
- Computer Fundamentals
- Internet and Security
Topic list reflects what PrepYantra currently covers with practice. The official syllabus may include more.
Latest notification
Previous-year cut-offs
Verified cut-off tables will appear here after they are added from official result notices.
Salary and career growth
Scale I starting basic pay is around ₹48,480 (with increments), plus allowances. Gross pay varies by city.
Preparation strategy
- Prelims is a speed test. Practise sectionals against the clock: English 20 minutes, Quant 20, Reasoning 20.
- Build the Mains base early: data interpretation, puzzles and banking awareness.
- Read a business newspaper daily from month one.
Practice and test series
All 5 tests →FAQ
Is there sectional timing?
Yes, Prelims has a separate time limit for each section.
Is the interview compulsory?
Yes. Final selection combines Main and Interview marks.
Related exams
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.