IBPS PO Exam
IBPS PO Exam
The common exam for Probationary Officer posts in public sector banks. Open to graduates.
Who can apply
- A graduate in any subject from a recognised university.
- Age: usually 20 to 30 years, with relaxations for reserved categories. Check the notification.
- You apply once on the IBPS website, and then you list the banks you want.
The stages
- Preliminary: online, 100 marks in 60 minutes. English, quantitative aptitude and reasoning.
- Main: an objective test plus a descriptive paper on letter and essay writing.
- Interview: 100 marks. The final merit comes from the Main exam and the interview.
How to prepare
- Learn the Preliminary pattern and practise speed, since time is short.
- Prepare banking and economy current affairs for the Main exam.
- Practise a short essay and a letter every week for the descriptive paper.
- Take timed mock tests and review every wrong answer.
Official website
This is general guidance and can change each year. The official notification always decides who can apply and how. Never pay anyone to "guarantee" a government job.