Bank Exam Details
Renowned as The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), this autonomous body conducts examinations for all the Public Sector banks apart from the SBI. The exams are for PO, SO, Clerk and RRB.
Bank Exams Eligibility
| Exam |
Age Limit |
Educational Qualification |
| IBPS PO |
Minimum- 20 years
Maximum- 30 years
|
Bachelor’s Degree from a Recognised University |
| IBPS SO |
Maximum- 30 years
Minimum- 20 years
|
Degree from a University/ Institution/ Board recognized by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies. |
| IBPS Clerk Age Limit |
Minimum- 20 years
Maximum- 28 years
|
Graduation in any discipline from a government recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the central government. |
| IBPS RRB Age Limit |
Officer Scale- I (Assistant Manager)- 18 years – 30 years
Officer Scale-II (Manager)- 21 years – 32 years
Officer Scale- III (Senior Manager)– 21 years – 40 years
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)– 18 years – 28 years
|
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University. |
IBPS PO Exam Pattern
The exam pattern is divided into three stages:
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Sections |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
| English Language |
30 |
30 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35
|
Mains Exam Pattern
| Mains |
Section
|
No. of Questions |
Marks |
| Objective |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
English Language
Data Analysis & Interpretation
General Awareness, Economy & Banking Awareness
|
45
35
35
40
|
60
40
60
40
|
| Descriptive Test |
English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) |
2 |
25
|
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Interview Process
Candidates who clear the Mains exam are eligible to appear for the interview process and they have to secure a minimum 40 marks, irrespective of their scores in Mains. Candidates belonging to the weaker section get a concession of 5 marks in the interview process.
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern
- IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination
- Clerical Main Examination
Preliminary Examination
| Section |
No. Questions |
Marks |
| English |
30 |
30 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
IBPS Clerk Main Exam Pattern
|
Section
|
No. of Questions |
Max Marks |
| General/Financial Awareness |
50 |
50 |
| General English |
40 |
40 |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
