IBPS PO MT
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Overview
IBPS PO/MT OR Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer / Management Trainee is a national level exam conducted by IBPS to select the candidates to the post of Probationary officers in different public sector banks in India. There are two exams for this post, preliminary and mains, after which there is an interview process. Candidates must have a graduate degree to apply for this examination.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer | 20 - 30 Years | 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. |
Age Relaxation for Different Categories
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC - Non-Creamy layer | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM),(ECO),(SSCO) | 05 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of online application. |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO consists of 3 phases (preliminary, mains and interview) and the candidates must qualify each of them to proceed to the next phase. Mentioned below are the important steps of the IBPS PO Recruitment Process.
Preliminary Examination
Candidates have to qualify in each of the three three tests of preliminary examination by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.
| Subjects | Number Of Questions | Number Of Marks | Negative Marking | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 0.25 | 20 Min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 0.25 | 20 Min |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 20 Min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 0.25 | 60 Min |
Main Examination
Descriptive Paper of English Language (Letter writing & Essay) evaluated by an automated scoring mechanism for identifying features related to writing proficiency. This scoring mechanism is duly validated and evaluates test takers proficiency in writing in English Language in an objective manner as the mechanism does not have any in-built biases for evaluating responses.
| Subjects | Number Of Questions | Number Of Marks | Negative Marking | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 0.25 | 60 Min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 0.25 | 40 Min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 0.25 | 45 Min |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 0.25 | 35 Min |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 Hours | |
English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | NA | 30 min |
Interview
Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Online Main examination for CRP- PO/MT will subsequently be called for an Interview to be conducted by the Participating Banks and coordinated by the Nodal Bank in each State/ UT with the help of IBPS. Interviews will be conducted at select centers. The center, address of the venue,time & date of Interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the call letter.
Syllabus
Prelims syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification |
| Sequence & Series | |
| Permutation & Combination | |
| Probability | |
| Number System | |
| Ratio & Proportion | |
| Percentage | |
| Data Interpretation | |
| Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere etc. | |
| Time & Distance | |
| Surds & Indices | |
| Time & Work | |
| Simple Interest & Compound Interest | |
| Mixtures & Alligations | |
| Profit & Loss | |
| Reasoning Ability | Logical Reasoning |
| Alphanumeric Series | |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | |
| Data Sufficiency | |
| Coded Inequalities | |
| Seating Arrangement | |
| Puzzle | |
| Tabulation | |
| Syllogism | |
| Blood Relations | |
| Coding-Decoding | |
| Input-Output | |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension |
| Cloze Test | |
| Para jumbles | |
| word usage | |
| word-swap | |
| Fill in the blanks | |
| Paragraph Completion | |
| One word Substitution | |
| Error Detection and Error spotting | |
| Miscellaneous |
Mains syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification |
| Percentage | |
| Average | |
| Mixture and Allegations | |
| Ratio and Percentage | |
| Data Interpretation | |
| Mensuration and Geometry | |
| Quadratic Equation | |
| Interest | |
| Problems of Ages | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Number Series | |
| Speed, Distance and Time | |
| Time and Work | |
| Number System | |
| Data Sufficiency | |
| Linear Equation | |
| Permutation and Combination | |
| Probability | |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs |
| Financial Awareness | |
| Static Awareness | |
| General Knowledge | |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Syllabus | Verbal Reasoning |
| Syllogism | |
| Circular Seating | |
| Arrangement | |
| Code Inequalities | |
| Linear Seating Arrangement | |
| Double Lineup | |
| Scheduling | |
| Input-Output | |
| Blood Relations | |
| Directions and Distances | |
| Ordering and Ranking | |
| Data Sufficiency | |
| Coding and Decoding | |
| Internet | |
| Memory | |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | |
| Computer Abbreviations | |
| Microsoft Office | |
| Computer Hardware & Software | |
| Networking | |
| Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies | |
| Operating System | |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension |
| Vocabulary | |
| Grammar | |
| One word Substitution | |
| Verbal Ability |
Registration Process
- Visit the website https://www.ibps.in/ and click on the Home Page to open the link “CRP PO/MT” and then click on the option “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP PROBATIONARY OFFICERS/ MANAGEMENT TRAINEES” to open the On-Line Application Form Candidates will have click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION”
- Read the basic instructions carefully and fill the form. For documents, candidates need to have their Aadhar Number ready for identification proof.
- After registration, an online application is to be filled and submitted.
Next, candidates need to pay the Application Fee which is different for each category, Fee/Intimation charges once paid will not be refined on any account nor will they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Others | 850/- INR (inclusive of GST) |
| SC/ST/PWD | 175/- INR (inclusive of GST) |
Final submission of the form is to be done and the application process is completed.
Previous Year Cut Offs
Maximum and Minimum scores (combined scores in Online Main Examination and Interview out of 100). The candidate has to score more than the cut off marks to qualify for the final selection. Go through the year wise and stage wise cut off and prepare a strategy to crack the upcoming IBPS PO exam. Candidates can check the cut off of the year 2022.
| Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | OC | VI | HI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Scores | 57.62 | 51.16 | 48.98 | 47.09 | 49.24 | 43.73 | 47.60 | 52.76 | 45.76 |
| Minimum Scores | 43.47 | 41.38 | 38.02 | 36.24 | 41.76 | 24.11 | 35.73 | 37.82 | 22.80 |