IBPS is going to conduct the Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee exams, one of the most awaited exams, in October 2024. The recruitment committee is going to conduct the exam for 11 most popular banks in India. Don’t let any minor mistake ruin your prep done for months. In fact, read this page and get to know about the exam highlights and important instructions.
Starting from highlights, we will cover important dates, eligibility criteria, fee details, the exam pattern, and steps to apply for the exam with sheer clarity. You are advised to go through the official exam notification as well to feel confident about the information, and refer to other informational sources only to seek clarity.
Downloading of Call letter for the main examination
November, 2024
Main Exam
November, 2024
Announcement of results
December 2024/ January
2025
Interview
January/ February 2025
Provisional allotment
April 2025
Eligibility Requirement
Candidates must match the eligibility criteria in order to appear for the exam.
Nationality
A candidate must be either -
(i) a Citizen of India or
(ii) a subject of Nepal or
(iii) a subject of Bhutan or
(iv) a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the the intention of permanently settling in India or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India,
NOTE: A candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age limit:
Minimum age: 20 years
Maximum age: 30 years
Age relaxation is also provided to the candidates belonging to specific categories.
Educational Qualification:
A candidate requires at least a graduation degree from a university recognized by the government of India. Those who graduated recently and don’t possess the certificates must go ahead with their mark sheet for the final semester.
Fee Details
For SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Rs. 175
For all other candidates: Rs. 850
The candidates are allowed to make the payment through online mode only. No other mode will be considered valid.
Mode of Payment
The payment mode is online. You can make payments through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/ UPI, etc.
Exam Pattern
Prelims: The pattern of the prelims is as follows:
Sr.
No
Name of Tests
No. of
Questions
Maximum Marks
Medium of Exam
Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1
English Language
30
30
English
20 minutes
2
Quantitative Aptitude
35
35
English and Hindi
20 minutes
3
Reasoning Ability
35
35
English and Hindi
20 minutes
Total
100
100
60 Minutes
Mains: The pattern of the mains is as follows:
Sr.
No.
Name of Tests
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Medium of Exam
Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1
Reasoning & Computer
Aptitude
45
60
Medium of Exam
60 minutes
2
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
40
40
English & Hindi
35 minutes
3
English Language
35
40
English
40 minutes
4
Data Analysis &
Interpretation
35
60
English & Hindi
45 minutes
TOTAL
155
200
3 hours
5
English Language (Letter
Writing & Essay)
02
25
English
30 minutes
NOTE: Candidates must know that sectional cut-off is required to proceed for the next round. Additionally, negative marking of 0.25 will be marked on every wrong attempted question.
Steps to Apply
Only online mode is available to apply for the exam.
Step 1: Go to the authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in and then, click on the Home Page to open the link “CRP PO/MT”.
Step 2: Click on “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- PROBATIONARY OFFICERS/ MANAGEMENT TRAINEES (CRP-PO/MT-XIV)” to open the online application form.
Step 3: After that, click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and fill the baisc details to get the provisional a Provisional registration number and password.
After logging into your account, Candidates are required to upload their
- Photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- A handwritten declaration
- Certificate as mentioned in clause J (ix) (if applicable)
- Candidates will also be required to capture and upload their live photograph through webcam or mobile phone during the registration process.
Note that there are some conditions that you have to follow to successfully upload these requirements.
Step 4: Once these requirements are uploaded, make payment in the mode defined in the official notification.
Important Instructions
Handle your call letter for the preliminary carefully as you will need in the main exam. Not showing the call letter for the preliminary exam during the main exam will become a reason for disqualification.
Fill in all the details carefully as once the payment is made, you will not be able to edit the important information.
FAQs
Ques 1) Can I upload 7 year old passport-size photograph?
Ans) No, you have to upload a recently clicked passport-size photograph to keep your selection process smooth.
Ques 2) I belong to OBC category within the creamy layer, which category do I need to select?
Ans) OBC candidates with creamy layers have to apply under the category of General.
Ques 3) Are current affairs asked in the IBPS PO exam?
Ans) yes, current affairs are asked in the IBPS PO exam