IBPS PO 2023 Exam

IBPS PO Recruitment Notification

Every year, millions of collegians try to get into the doors of multiple banking jobs as workforce. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) releases vacancies for PO every year and the IBPS PO 2023 recruitment notification is expected to be released around August. The IBPS PO 2023 prelims examination will be held on September 23, 30, and October 01, 2023, and IBPS PO Mains 2023 will be conducted on November 05, 2023. 
Here are the participants for IBPS PO 2023 recruitment process:

- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Bank of India 
- Bank of Baroda 
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Indian Bank 
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Canara Bank 
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
We have complete details of the IBPS PO recruitment notification down below. Read them carefully and keep up with your preparation and stay motivated! Remember that every step you take towards your goal counts. You are capable of achieving anything you set your mind to. Let's go!

IBPS PO 2023 Notification

IBPS PO notification consists of all the details related to the exam like exam pattern, eligibility, total number of vacancies, documents required for online application, and many more. The IBPS PO recruitment notification for the year 2023 has been released with 3049 vacancies this year. The number of vacancies was quite good last time and thus candidates must try to stay ahead of their competitors. Here we are mentioning all the details related to the notification below:

IBPS PO 20223 Exam: Overview

IBPS PO Important Dates

Though the IBPS PO 2023 recruitment notification has not been released.To get you an idea we are providing you the details on the basis of last year's notification. Here are the details related to important dates that will give you an idea as to how to effectively start your preparation plan. 

IBPS PO 2023 Vacancy 

The total number of vacancies this year is 3049. Vacancy details are mentioned in the table below:

Previous Year's Vacancies

The total number of vacancies for the year 2022 was 6615. So the Aspirants can expect the number of vacancies around last year's number of openings. 

IBPS PO Previous Year Vacancies 2021

IBPS has released the PO exam 2021 notification announcing a total of 4,135 vacancies for POs to be filled in 11 nationalized banks. IBPS PO 2021 Prelims exam was held on the 4th & 12th December & IBPS PO 2021 Mains exam was conducted in January 2022. The selection process encompasses 3 stages, namely, Prelims, Mains & an interview (slated to be held in February/March 2022). The total number of vacancies that were declared in 2018-19 for the position of IBPS PO was 4252, for the year 2019-20, the number of vacancies announced was 4336, and for the year 2020-21, the number of vacancies announced for the position of IBPS PO was 3517 (all new). The vacancies have not been announced yet for the year 2023 & we will update the number of vacancies once the official notification is released. 

IBPS PO 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who are to appear for IBPS PO 2023 must check the eligibility criteria with respect to 3 parameters i.e. age, nationality, and educational qualification. IBPS PO 2023 notification has not been released yet. The minimum tentative educational qualification required to be considered eligible for appearing in the IBPS PO 2023 exam is as follows: 

Age As on (01.08.2023)

Minimum: 20 years and Maximum: 30 years

Educational Qualifications

The minimum tentative educational qualification required to be considered eligible for appearing in the IBPS PO 2023 exam is a degree or graduation in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. All the educational qualifications mentioned should be from a University/ Institution/ Board recognized by Govt. Of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the final result should have been declared.

The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.

The brief description of IBPS  PO 2023 Eligibility Criteria is as follows:

IBPS PO 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Education Qualification

• The eligibility criteria for the IBPS PO exam is a graduation degree like a BA, BCom, BSc, or B.Tech from a University recognized by the Government of India.
• The candidate must have passed the qualifying exam by or before August 2023.
• The educational qualification proving document needs to be submitted at the time of the interview.
• Candidates can calculate the percentage by dividing the total marks obtained in all the subjects in all semesters/years by the aggregate maximum marks in all the subjects multiplied by 100.
• Candidates have to convert the CGPA / OGPA into a percentage.

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria: Nationality Criteria

• Citizen of India
• Subject of Nepal 
• Subject of Bhutan
• Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, or Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India

IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

IBPS PO 2023 Minimum age limit is 20 years and the Maximum age limit is 30 years. 

IBPS PO 2023 Age relaxation:

As per government, there is an age relaxation for the specific category-wise candidates.

IBPS PO 2023 Selection Procedure

The selection process for IBPS PO 2022 recruitments saw no changes. There is a chance that in the year 2023, the selection process for the IBPS PO exam remains the same. It consists of three stages:

1. Prelims Exam
2. Mains Exam
3. Interviews

The whole recruitment process will be wrapped up in February/March 2024 & the results will be declared soon afterward.

IBPS PO 2023 Prelims Exam Pattern

Candidates will have to clear the Prelims or first Phase of the IBPS PO exam 2023, in order to reach the Mains exam. The preliminary exam is a 1-hour exam, divided by 20 minutes for each section, which will be conducted in online mode. It has 3 sections which invite a total of 100 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The structure of the Prelims Exam which will be conducted online, is as follows:

Note: 

• A negative Marking of 0.25 per incorrect answer is applicable.
• Aspirants need to clear the Overall & Sectional Cut-offs to qualify for the Mains exam 
• Marks of Prelims will be considered only for the Mains Exam and not in the final selection.

Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. An adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.

IBPS PO 2023 Mains Exam Pattern

The IBPO PO Mains exam will also be conducted online. It will have 5 sections with a total score of 200 + 25 marks and a total duration of 180 + 30 minutes. The candidates who will clear both the IBPS PO preliminary and IBPS PO mains examinations will become eligible for the interview process.

Note:

• A negative Marking of 0.25 per incorrect answer is applicable.
• Aspirants need to clear the Overall & Sectional Cut-offs to qualify for the Mains exam 
• Marks obtained in the Mains exam only will be considered for shortlisting for Interview and for Final Merit List.
• Descriptive Paper of the English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) may be evaluated by an automated scoring mechanism for identifying features related to writing proficiency. This scoring mechanism is duly validated and evaluates the test taker's proficiency in writing in the English Language in an objective manner as the mechanism does not have any in-built biases for evaluating responses.

IBPS PO 2023 Interview

Candidates who clear IBPS PO Mains will be called for the interview which will be conducted by the Participating Organisations and will carry a maximum of 100 marks. The minimum qualifying mark in the interview is 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates). The interview is about 15-20 minutes long, where the panel members ask questions related to the candidates, the banking sector, current affairs, general awareness, etc. The candidates will have to carry all the required documents to the interview. Interviews will be conducted at selected centers. The center, address of the venue, time & date of the Interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the call letter. Candidates are required to download their interview call letters from the official IBPS website. The IBPS PO 2023 final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the mains examination and interview. The final score is calculated by IBPS with weightage of marks given to the main examination and interview in the ratio of 80:20 respectively. Candidates should qualify both in the Online Main Exam and interview and be sufficiently high in merit to be shortlisted for the subsequent provisional allotment process. All the related details will be made available subsequently on the official IBPS website.

Documents required to apply Online for IBPS PO 2023

A valid mobile number and email ID must be required at the time of applying online for the IBPS PO 2023 exam. The following documents are required with specific sizes and dimensions while applying online for IBPS PO 2023:

IBPS PO 2023 Application Fee:

The Application fee for IBPS PO 2023 are as follows:

To complete the Online application process, candidates have to pay by using Debit Cards (RuPay / Visa / MasterCard / Maestro), Credit Cards, Cash Cards / Mobile Wallets, IMPS, and Internet Banking.

IBPS PO 2023 Syllabus

Below are the listed topics that need to be compulsorily prepared for the upcoming IBPS PO 2023 exam. 

• Solve IBPS PO Previous year's question paper to observe the questions asked in the previous years.
• Also, attempt IBPS PO Mock Tests to get to know your preparation level. And follow our fully researched & result-oriented Mock Tests Series to clear the exam on the very first attempt.

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Pre Exam Training for IBPS PO 2023

Important Points for Pre-Exam Training For IBPS P 2023 are as follows:

• As per the guidelines of the Government of India, the participating banks arrange pre-examination training for SC/ST/Religious Minority Community candidates at certain centres. 
• The main aim to provide these sessions is to educate weaker section candidates who can't avail coaching and make them aware of the recruitment process of the exam, exam pattern, syllabus and basic tips tricks and time management tips, etc. 
• This pre-exam training is free of cost. 
• IBPS PO pre-exam training is usually conducted five days before the exam and the dates are announced on the IBPS official website.

IBPS PO 2023 exam training centre are as follows:

IBPS PO 2023 Admit Card

For the IBPS PO exam 2023, it is expected that the Admit Card will be made available to the candidates between 10 to 15 days before each examination. The Admit Card will be issued for all the three examinations of the recruitment process, namely: 

• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam
• Interview

IBPS PO 2023 Admit Card: Important dates

How to Download IBPS PO 2023 Admit Card?

For the IBPS PO exam 2023, it is expected that the Admit Card will be made available to the candidates between 10 to 15 days before each examination. The Admit Card will be issued for all three examinations of the recruitment process, namely: 

• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam
• Interview

IBPS PO Previous Year Cut-offs

IBPS PO Cut-off is an extremely useful reference for the preparation and revision as well as for making exam time strategy. Though it's extremely difficult to predict the cut-offs of the upcoming IBPS PO exam, let us take a look at the previous year's cut-offs to get an idea about how much effort a candidate has to put in for the preparation to clear the exam.

Given below are the year-wise and stage-wise IBPS PO previous year cut-off marks to help you prepare a strategy to score maximum marks in the upcoming IBPS PO Exam 2023.

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2020: Category-wise

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2022

IBPS PO Cut off has been released along with the IBPS PO result and IBPS PO score card. This means that the IBPS PO cut-off 2023 will be released along with the IBPS PO result 2023 and IBPS PO 2023 scorecard on April 1, 2023

Maximum and Minimum scores (Combined Scores in Online Main Examination and Interview out of 100) – CRP-PO/MT-XI

IBPS PO Final Cut-off 2022 (Reserved list)

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off 2022

IBPS PO Mains cut off 2022 Category wise

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2022- Section-wise

IBPS PO Prelims Cut Off 2022

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2022- Category-wise

IBPS PO Prelims Cut-Off 2022- Section-wise

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2020

The cut-off for the IBPS PO mains exam was released on 24th February 2021 along with its scorecard. The result for the same was released by IBPS on 18th February 2021. The cut-off table for IBPS PO 2020-21 mains exam is given below.

IBPS PO Mains Cut-Off 2020: Section-wise

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2020

IBPS PO Final Cut-Off 2020-21 was released along with its final result on 1st April 2021. The final cut-off for the IBPS PO exam (Interview + Mains) is given below.

Maximum and Minimum Scores (Combined Scores in Mains Examination and Interview out of 100)

IBPS PO 2019- Prelims Category-wise Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2019- Prelims Cut-offs (Gen)

IBPS PO 2019- Mains Section-wise Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2019- Mains Category-wise Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2019- Final Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2018- Prelims Sectional Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2018- Prelims Overall Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2018- Mains Sectional Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2018- Mains Overall Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2018- Final Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2017- Prelims Overall Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2017- Prelims Sectional Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2017- Mains Overall Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2017- Mains Sectional Cut-offs

IBPS PO 2023- Job Profile & Emoluments

Job Profile of IBPS PO 2023

An IBPS PO wears many hats at the same time. He/she:

• Handles day-to-day banking operations such as opening new accounts, securely handling debit & credit cards, making FDs/ DD/ PO, processing a loan, handling checkbooks, processing NEFT/ RTGS, processing, and the issue of debit/ credit cards, checkbooks, demand drafts, etc.
• Interacts with customers on a daily basis to respond to their queries, to promote products like recurring deposits, fixed deposits, insurance policies, mutual funds, credit cards, loans, etc, to meet targets of lead generation & sales within the deadlines
• Performs clerical activities like handling cash deposits & withdrawals in case of emergencies such as heavy rush or the absence of a teller/clerk
• Takes care of all ATM activities
• Follows the maker & checker system (where the PO is responsible for the verification of all the transactions processed by bank clerks)
• Generates reports of daily operational transactions like deposits, withdrawals, ledger balances, etc.
• Communicates with stakeholders and regulators and maintains track of new developments.

IBPS PO Career Growth or Promotion:

The stages of promotion for an IBPS PO are mentioned as follows:

1. Middle Manager – Middle Management Grade Scale 2
2. Senior Manager – Middle Management Grade Scale 3
3. Chief Manager – Senior Management Grade Scale 4
4. Assistant General Manager – Senior Management Grade Scale 5
5. Deputy General Manager – Top Management Grade Scale 6
6. General Manager – Top Management Grade Scale 7
7. Executive Director
8. Chairman and Managing Director

IBPS PO 2023- Salary

IBPS PO 2023- Salary Structure

IBPS PO 2023 Allowances & Other Perks & Benefits:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Special Allowance
• City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
• Leased Accommodation
• Traveling Allowance
• Medical Aid: Rs 8000/- p.a 
• Newspaper Reimbursement
• New Pension Scheme
• Leave Fare Concessions (LFC)

Conclusion

All the above-mentioned information must have given a fair idea by now as to what all the important details are related to the IBPS PO 2023 exam. Those who want to prepare for the exam this year must start planning accordingly. 

IBPS PO 2023 Section-Wise Preparation Strategy

It is one of the most prominent exams and it involves fierce competition. If you want to clear the upcoming IBPS PO 2023 exam in the first attempt, you need to follow the most result-oriented tips to get the most out of your skills and knowledge. Plus, invest proper time in all the subjects that are part of the exam to maximize your score in every topic.

Here are a few fruitful subject-wise tips and tricks for success in IBPS PO 2023 Exam:

IBPS PO 2023 Preparation Strategy: English Language

• Read Newspapers, magazines, journals, and other press readers. This helps the aspirants improve their grammar and learn new words
• The aspirants who are applying for IBPS PO 2023 must read the editorial section of newspapers such as The Hindu, The Economist, The Indian Express, etc. This helps in improving their English skills as well as General Awareness.
• Aspirants must actively participate in English conversations/Group Discussions. This is one of the best ways to improve language skills. Never hesitate to convey your idea/point of view.
• Try to give PracticeMock IBPS PO Speed test as much as you can. This will boost your time management skills and analyze your strengths and weaknesses for you to ponder upon and guide you to make improvements.

IBPS PO 2023 Preparation Strategy: Quantitative Aptitude

• If you want to improve your Quantitative Aptitude skills, you should know when, where, and how to apply math tricks and shortcuts. This is one of the easiest ways by which a candidate can solve mathematical problems in the upcoming IBPS PO 2023 exam.
• You should revise the basic concepts and formulas regularly. This will help you to apply the correct methods and avoid mistakes.
• Practicing mock tests and previous year's papers will help you understand the IBPS PO 2023 exam pattern, syllabus, difficulty level, and types of questions.

IBPS PO 2023 Preparation Strategy: Reasoning Ability

• IBPS PO 2023 Reasoning Ability is one of the weighty sections for IBPS PO 2023 which can help you improve your overall score. IBPS PO 2023 reasoning ability covers Blood relation, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Direction tests, Syllogisms, Inequalities, and Coding-decoding. Therefore, candidates must focus on these topics. 
• Do not stick to one question, if you can't solve or answer it. Instead, skip it and move on to the next question.
• Decode word-puzzles. Word problems require a high level of focus, so read the question carefully.
• If you're gearing up to appear for the upcoming IBPS PO 2023 exam, you must attempt PracticeMock's latest mock tests and analyze your speed and preparation. 

IBPS PO 2023 Preparation Strategy: General Awareness

• For candidates applying for IBPS PO 2023, General awareness is one of the scoring sections in the IBPS PO Exam. All you need to do is stay updated.
• Newspaper reading is one of the best as well as the cheapest source or ways to get updated if you want to master the general awareness section for IBPS PO. It provides you with the news of the world. Reading newspapers will also help you build your vocabulary.
• Watch documentaries. Documentary movies are an in-depth and informative resource. Hearing and seeing these real experiences provide an opportunity to understand and connect with the world.
• You can get reliable and trusted sources on the web. There are many websites like Britannica, Encyclopedia, and Wikipedia where you can get the best and most appropriate information. 
• You can also subscribe to various YouTube channels. They can get abundant knowledge from youtube.
• Take the help of the previous year's questions papers and the sample papers and give PracticeMock IBPS PO test series. This will make you well aware of the exam pattern.

IBPS PO 2023 Preparation Strategy: Computer Knowledge

• You must have proper knowledge about the shortcut keys. 
• You must be well-acquainted with the hardware, software, and operating system.
• Candidates must have hands-on/working experience in MS Office like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• You need to prepare security-related information such as antivirus, hacking, and firewall.
• You must know about the importance of LAN, MAN, WAN, and other networks and how it works.
• In addition, revision is an essential step. So, revise as much as you can by attempting the test series of IBPS PO