The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced a recruitment drive for 4,455 positions of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees across various banks. Interested candidates can apply through the official IBPS website. The application period starts today and ends on August 21. The preliminary exam is scheduled for October 19 and 20, with the main exam set for November 30. Interviews will be conducted in January/February 2025.
Application Fees:
- General, OBC, and EWS Categories: Rs 850
- SC, ST, and PWD Categories: Rs 175
Age Limit:
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years old as of August 1, 2024. Age relaxation will be provided as per applicable rules.
Bank-wise Vacancy Details:
- Bank of India (BOI): 885 posts
- Canara Bank: 750 posts
- Central Bank of India (CBI): 2,000 posts
- Indian Overseas Bank: 260 posts
- Punjab National Bank: 200 posts
- Punjab & Sind Bank: 360 posts
Selection Process:
- Preliminary Written Exam
- Mains Written Exam
- Interview
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Educational Qualification (as of August 21, 2024):
Candidates must have a degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification.
Exam Structure:
Preliminary Examination (Objective Test): 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
Mains Examination:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 questions, 60 marks
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 questions, 40 marks
- English Language: 35 questions, 40 marks
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 questions, 60 marks
- English Language (Letter Writing & Essay): 2 questions, 25 marks
The English Language Descriptive Paper, which includes letter writing and essay tasks, may be assessed using an automated scoring system to ensure objective evaluation without bias.
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Penalty for Incorrect Answers:
A penalty of one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the Objective Tests. No penalty is applied for unanswered questions.
Documents Required for Examination:
- A valid call letter for the exam date and session.
- For the main exam, bring the authenticated/stamped call letter from the preliminary exam and an authenticated/stamped copy of the ID proof.
- An original photo ID (as specified) with the same name as on the call letter/application form.
Candidates should arrive early at their examination centers to complete formalities such as verification, document collection, login, and receiving instructions.