The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts recruitment exams for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India, excluding SBI. Popular exams include IBPS PO (Probationary Officer), IBPS Clerk, IBPS RRB (Officers & Office Assistants), and IBPS SO (Specialist Officer). These exams are gateways to secure stable and prestigious careers in the banking sector.
Application Fee
(Varies slightly by exam, general range below)
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹600/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹100/-
- Mode of Payment: Online only (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI).
Age Limit
(Varies by exam, general range)
- IBPS PO / Clerk: 20 to 30 years
- IBPS RRB (Officer Scale-I): 18 to 30 years
- IBPS RRB (Office Assistant): 18 to 28 years
- IBPS SO (Specialist Officer): 20 to 30 years
Relaxations:
- OBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwBD: +10 years
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen or eligible categories as per IBPS notification.
- Educational Qualification:
- IBPS PO/Clerk: Graduation in any discipline.
- IBPS SO: Graduation/Postgraduation in specific fields (IT, Law, Agriculture, Marketing, HR, Finance).
- IBPS RRB: Graduate in any discipline; for some posts (like Specialist/Officer Scale-II), professional qualifications required.
- Other Requirements: Computer literacy is mandatory for Clerk and PO roles.
Steps to Check IBPS Result
- Visit the official IBPS website: https://www.ibps.in
- Click on the CWE / Recruitment section for the specific exam (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB).
- Select Result / Scorecard link.
- Enter Registration/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Download and print your result/scorecard.
FAQs
Q1. What are the stages of IBPS exams?
👉 PO & Clerk: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview (only for PO).
SO: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview.
RRB: Prelims, Mains, Interview (depending on post).
Q2. Is there a limit on attempts?
👉 No fixed attempt limit; only age eligibility applies.
Q3. What is the exam pattern for IBPS PO/Clerk?
👉 Prelims: English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning.
Mains: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge (varies slightly by post).
Q4. Can final year students apply?
👉 No, candidates must have a valid graduation degree before applying.
Q5. Is there negative marking in IBPS exams?
👉 Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.