IBPS PO — IBPS Probationary Officer
Conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Overview
IBPS PO is the common recruitment process for Probationary Officer posts across participating public sector banks in India.
Eligibility
A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university is required. Age limit is 20–30 years with relaxations.
Exam Pattern
Prelims (English, quantitative aptitude, reasoning), Mains (with descriptive English), followed by interview.
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IBPS PO — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the eligibility for IBPS PO?▾
A bachelor's degree in any discipline. The age limit is generally 20–30 years with standard category relaxations.
What is the IBPS PO exam pattern?▾
Three stages — a Preliminary exam (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning), a Mains exam, and an Interview. Both written stages have sectional timing and negative marking.
Which banks participate in IBPS PO?▾
Most public-sector banks participate in the IBPS PO common recruitment; SBI conducts its own separate PO exam.
What is the salary of an IBPS PO?▾
A Probationary Officer's basic pay starts around ₹41,960 with DA, HRA and other allowances, plus fast career growth into officer scales.