IBPS Overview

IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) is an autonomous body that conducts recruitment exams for various banking positions in public sector banks in India. Established in 1975, IBPS was created with the aim of providing a standardized and efficient selection process for banking jobs. The IBPS exam are highly competitive and serves as a gateway for candidates aspiring to work in the banking sector; to secure positions such as Probationary Officers (PO), Clerks, Specialist Officers (SO), and Officers in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).

IBPS Exam Key Information and Selection Process

IBPS from time to time announces the Common Recruitment Process for selection as a PO, SO or clerical staff into all the participating Public Sector Banks including for Central Bank of India as well as for participating RRBs for both Assistant and Officer Cadre roles. A detailed notification regarding the Age, Educational Criteria, other qualifications, Bank-wise and State-wise vacancy list, etc. details are at appropriate times published on www.ibps.in in a timely manner.

One who aspires to join Central Bank of India must qualify in the Common Recruitment Process conducted by IBPS across multiple centres located countrywide. Find below the important dates and selection process for the same.

Steps to apply across various roles in the IBPS Exam typically include:
Notification and Application form

The application process begins after the release of notification on the IBPS website. Interested candidates need to fill IBPS application form online for the relevant exam of interest. Eligibility criteria, required documents, fees, etc. details are provided in the notification

How to apply online?
  1. Visit the official website of IBPS
  2. Click the ‘New Registration’ link on the home page
  3. Enter the required details for registration
  4. Registration number and password will be generated
  5. Upload the prescribed documents
  6. Fill in basic details, bank preference, exam centre, work experience, and educational qualification
  7. Preview the application form and correct the details if any
  8. Submit the application form
  9. Pay the application fees
  10. Take printout of fee receipt
Admit Card

Admit card is released separately for prelims, mains and interview (wherever applicable). The admit card for the prelims exam is issued to all the registered candidates. IBPS admit card for the mains exam is issued to candidates qualifying the prelims exam. The call letter for the interview is issued to candidates qualifying the mains exam wherever applicable

Selection Process

IBPS Selection process comprises of 2 or 3 stages depending on the role being applied for and candidate must prepare for all the stages and excel in them to get through. The stages include:

  1. Preliminary Exam
  2. Mains Exam
  3. Interview (wherever applicable)
Result

IBPS result is declared separately for prelims, mains, and provisional allotment. The result is announced online on the official website. Candidates need to login with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of result. For roles where interview stage is not a part of the process, the result is declared just a month after the main exams wherein the merit list and provisional allotment of banks are declared.

Events Important Dates
IBPS PO Notification 2023 Release Date To be announced
IBPS PO Online Application Starting Date To be announced
Last Date for Online Application To be announced
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Date 23, 30 September & 1 October 2023
IBPS PO Mains Exam Date 5 Nov 2023
IBPS PO Interviews To be announced
IBPS PO 2023 Provisional Allotmen To be announced
Criteria Prelims Mains Interview
Marks 100

200+25=225

25 - Letter Writing/Essay

 NA
Subjects
  • English Language (30)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (35)
  • Reasoning Ability (35)
  • English (40)
  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (60)
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation (60)
  • General Knowledge/Economy (40)
  • English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) (25)
 Covers all (100)
Duration 60 minutes 3 hours + 30 minutes Depends on the Interviewer
Important criteria for next round Sectional cut off marks for each subject and qualifying in nature Total Marks obtained for final selection Mains Exam should be cleared.

Note – 0.25 negative marking is there for each wrong answer in IBPS PO exam.

Events Important Dates
IBPS Clerk Notification 2023 Release Date 27 June 2023
IBPS Clerk Online Application Starting Date 1 July 2023
Last Date for Online Application 21 July 2023
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Date 23, 30 September & 1 October 2023
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Date 7 October 2023
IBPS Clerk 2023 Final Result April 2024
Criteria Prelims Mains
Marks 100
200
Subjects
  • English Language (30)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (35)
  • Reasoning Ability (35)
  • General/Financial Awareness (50)
  • General English (40)
  • Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (60)
  • Quantitative Aptitud(50)
Duration 60 minutes 160 minutes

Note – 0.25 negative marking is there for each wrong answer in IBPS Clerk exam.

Events Important Dates
IBPS SO Notification 2023 Release Date November 2023
IBPS SO Online Application Starting Date To be announced
Last Date for Online Application To be announced
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Date 30, 31 December 2023
IBPS SO Mains Exam Date 28 January 2024
IBPS SO Interviews To be announced
IBPS SO 2023 Final Result To be announced
Criteria Prelims Mains Interview
Marks 125
60
NA
Subjects
  • English Language (25)
  • Reasoning Ability (50)
  • General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry#
  • Quantitative Aptitude (50)
  • Profession Knowledge (Objective)
  • Profession Knowledge (Descriptive)*
 Covers all (100)
Duration 120 minutes 45 minutes (60 minutes for Rajbhasha Adhikari) Depends on the Interviewer

Note – 0.25 negative marking is there for each wrong answer in IBPS SO exam
* For Rajbhasha Adhikari Only
# For Law Officers and Rajbhasha Adhikari