IBPS PO 2024: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, and Latest Updates
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to announce the notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment for 2024 soon. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the IBPS PO exam, including important dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and the latest updates.
Important Dates (Tentative)
While the official notification is awaited, here are the tentative dates based on previous years' trends:
- Notification Release: August 2024
- Online Registration: August - September 2024
- Preliminary Exam: October 2024
- Preliminary Exam Result: October/November 2024
- Main Exam: November 2024
- Main Exam Result: December 2024
- Interview: January/February 2025
- Provisional Allotment: April 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for the IBPS PO exam:
- Nationality: Indian citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan or Tibetan refugee.
- Age Limit: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 30 years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules).
- Educational Qualification: A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
IBPS PO Syllabus 2024
The IBPS PO exam comprises two stages: Preliminary Exam and Main Exam.
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
The Preliminary Exam consists of three sections:
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fillers, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Simplification/Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Number Series, Data Sufficiency.
- Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Inequality, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Direction Sense, Order and Ranking.
Main Exam Syllabus
The Main Exam consists of four sections and an Essay & Letter Writing section:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Computer Knowledge.
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles.
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Probability, Permutation & Combination.
- General Economy & Banking Awareness: Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Economic Policies.
- English (Essay & Letter Writing): Essay and Letter writing on topics of social and economic relevance.
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for both Preliminary and Main exams is detailed below:
Preliminary Exam Pattern
- Mode: Online
- Total Marks: 100
- Total Time: 60 minutes (20 minutes per section)
- Sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability
Main Exam Pattern
- Mode: Online
- Total Marks: 225 (200 + 25 for Essay & Letter Writing)
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes (Descriptive Test for 30 minutes)
- Sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Economy & Banking Awareness, English (Essay & Letter Writing)
Latest Updates
Stay tuned to Sarkari Info for the latest updates regarding the IBPS PO 2024 notification, exam dates, and other important information. Regularly visit the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in) for accurate and updated details.
Note: The information provided here is based on tentative dates and previous years' patterns. Please refer to the official notification for precise details.
