If you are an aspiring student this post will be your go to source for all information related to the banking exam. Read on and you are ready to go:
About the IBPS Exam
The IBPS Exam or Institute of Banking Personnel Selection exam is a recruitment process that is held by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for selecting personnel for a wide range of public sector banks in India.
The exam consists of three stages where the first one is prelims and the second one is mains followed by the interview. Preparation for the examination typically includes reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language, and general awareness.
| Overall IBPS Exam Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exams Level | National |
| Exams Purpose | Selection of candidates as PO, Clerk and SO for Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks |
| Exams Frequency | Once a year |
| Exams Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
| IBPS PO | |
| Post name | Probationary Officer/Management Trainee |
| Recruitment stages | Preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview |
| Exam Mode | Preliminary and mains exam is conducted online |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: One hour (60 minutes)
Mains: 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Overall IBPS Exam Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exams Level | National |
| Exams Purpose | Selection of candidates as PO, Clerk and SO for Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks |
| Exams Frequency | Once a year |
| Exams Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
| IBPS PO | |
| Post name | Probationary Officer/Management Trainee |
| Recruitment stages | Preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview |
| Exam Mode | Preliminary and mains exam is conducted online |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: One hour (60 minutes)
Mains: 3 hours 30 minutes |
| IBPS Clerk | |
| Post names | Clerks |
| Recruitment stages | Preliminary and Mains exam |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 60 minutes
Mains: 160 minutes |
| IBPS RRB | |
| Post names | Officers Scale I, II & III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
| Recruitment stages | Officers Scale I: Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Officers Scale II and II: Single level exam and Interview Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Prelims and mains |
| Exam Mode | Prelims, Mains, and Single level exams are conducted online |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 45 minutes
Mains: Two hours Single level exam: Two hours |
| IBPS SO | |
| Post names | IT Officer (Scale-I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), and Marketing Officer (Scale I). |
| Recruitment stages | Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interview |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 120 minutes
Mains: 120 minutes |
IBPS Exam Preparation Tips
To succeed in the IBPS Exam you need to be familiar with the complete syllabus. Along with this a strategic approach is required. Here are some tips to help you prepare:
Be Familiar with the Exam Pattern– The first thing that comes into your way is being aware of the pattern of the exam. If you are familiar with the exam pattern you will be able to plan your preparation effectively.
Develop a Study Schedule– One must allocate time for each section of the exam. Creating a study schedule allows equal time for each section of the exam. We recommend you to take a break in between which prevents too much stress.
Strengthen your Basics– Your foundation is important to give you a solid framework. In order to tackle advanced topics you need to work on strengthening your basics.
Practice Regularly– Practice is the key to success especially in IBPS exams. Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests to be familiar with the exam pattern and enhance your speed and accuracy.
Learn Time Management– When you take mock tests keep in mind to complete within the set time frame. Time is important in competitive exams as there is limited time to solve questions. Also learn to prioritize questions based on their difficulty level.
IBPS 2024 Exam Dates
Find a detailed list of all the upcoming IBPS Exams here:
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 24 Aug ’24 –
31 Aug ’24 |
IBPS Clerk 2024 prelims exam |
| 19 Oct ’24 –
20 Oct ’24 |
IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2024 |
| 09 Nov ’24 | IBPS SO prelims exam 2024 |
| 30 Nov ’24 | IBPS PO 2024 Mains Exam |
