IBPS PO Prelims 2022

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will conduct the IBPS PO 2022 Exam to recruit eligible candidates for the position of Probationary Officers (PO) in various public sector banks in India. The IBPS CRP PO/MT CRP-XII 2022 is for the recruitment of applicants for the 11 public sector banks. The IBPS PO 2022-23 notification has been released on August 01, 2022, on its official website – ibps.in. 

IBPS PO 2022 Preliminary exam will be held on October 15, 16, and 22, 2022. The IBPS PO Prelims exam will be conducted to choose candidates for vacancies in public sector banks such as NABARD, SIDBI, State Bank of India (SBI), and its associate banks, Reserve Bank of India and others. Go through this article to have complete details on the IBPS PO Prelims 2022 exam.

Practice Subject Wise Chapters 2022 from IBPS PO Prelims

Subjects	Practice Chapters From IBPS PO Prelims
	Practice IBPS PO Prelims Reasoning Ability Chapter-wise Topics
	Practice IBPS PO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude Chapter-wise Topics
	Practice IBPS PO Prelims English Language Chapter-wise Topics

IBPS PO Prelims 2022: Exam Summary

Go through the table mentioned below to have an overview of IBPS PO 2022 exam:

Name of the Exam	IBPS PO 2022 – Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT)
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Name of Post	IBPS Probationary Officers
Participating Organisations	11 Public Sector Banks in India (except SBI)
Total Vacancy	6932
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Online
Number of Stages	1. Prelims 2. Mains 3. Interview
Official Website	ibps.in

Candidates must obtain a clear image of the exam and understand the trends and difficulty levels adopted by IBPS for Prelims and Mains by reading our detailed IBPS PO exam analysis.

Check all the latest updates on the IBPS PO 2022 exam below:

• August 05, 2022: The number of IBPS PO vacancies has been increased from 6432 to 6932.
• August 02, 2022: The online application link for IBPS PO 2022 has been activated. Interested candidates should submit their applications.
• August 01, 2022: The IBPS PO notification 2022 is now available on the official website.
• April 1, 2022: IBPS PO final result 2021 has been officially declared, along with the cutoff marks.

The detailed IBPS PO 2022 Notification PDF has been released by IBPS on August 01, 2022, on the official website – ibps.in, for the recruitment of 6932 Probability Officers (PO) in various public sector banks. 

 

The tentative important dates for IBPS PO/MT CRP XII 2022 have been updated in the table below:

Events	IBPS PO Important Dates 2022
IBPS PO Notification 2022	August 01, 2022
Online Registration Process Starts	August 02, 2022
Online Registration Process Ends	August 22, 2022
IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card	October 2022
IBPS PO 2022 Preliminary Exam Date	October 15, 16 & 22, 2022
IBPS PO Prelims Result	November 2022
IBPS PO Prelims Score Card	November 2022

IBPS has published 6932 Probationary Officer vacancies for FY 2022-22 for 11 participating banks, which have been tabulated below:

IBPS PO Vacancy 2022-23

Participating Banks	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	General	Total
Bank of Baroda	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
Bank of India	80	40	144	53	218	535
Bank of Maharashtra	75	37	135	50	203	500
Canara Bank	375	187	675	250	1013	2500
Central Bank of India	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
Indian Bank	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
Indian Overseas Bank	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR	NR
Punjab National Bank	75	37	135	50	203	500
Punjab & Sind Bank	38	23	66	24	102	253
UCO Bank	82	41	148	55	224	550
Union Bank of India	346	155	573	184	836	2094
Total	1071	520	1876	666	2799	6932

Before applying for the IBPS Probationary Officer exam, candidates should be aware of the job profile and salary of all the posts. 

IBPS PO Salary

The initial in-hand salary of an IBPS Probationary Officer is Rs. 52,000 to 55,000 plus dearness allowances, special allowances, and other benefits. The initial basic pay of a PO is Rs. 36,000 as per the salary revision.

IBPS PO Job Profile

IBPS PO is a well-known position in the banking industry that offers numerous benefits to employees. During their probation period, a Probationary Officer is trained in a variety of operations such as finance, billing, collection, accounting, revenue, investment, and so on. They may also be expected to perform other duties such as         

• Respond to client inquiries
• Maintaining and overseeing branch operations
• Public relations, resolving issues, and consumer complaints
• Customers’ daily transactions
• Processing loan(s) detail
• To attract new customers to the bank branch

A candidate who wishes to take the upcoming IBPS PO Recruitment exam should ensure that they meet the following eligibility requirements:

IBPS PO Nationality 

A candidate must be either –

1. A citizen of India or
2. A subject of Nepal or
3. A subject of Bhutan or
4. A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India or
5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam intending to settle in India permanently.

Note:Candidates in categories 2, 3, and 4 must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India in their favour.

IBPS PO Age Limit (as of August 01, 2022)

The minimum age of the candidate for IBPS PO is 20 years. The upper age limit is 30 years for the unreserved category. There is a relaxation of the upper age limit for reserved candidates. To check age relaxation, read the IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2022 here.

IBPS PO Education Qualification (as on August 22, 2022)

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government. They must have a valid mark sheet or degree certificate to register and declare their graduation grades on the application form.

IBPS PO Computer Literacy

Working knowledge of computer systems is required for the job, as well as to attempt the IBPS PO exam.

IBPS PO Prelims Number of Attempts

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the Bank PO Exam, which means candidates can attempt the exam as many times as they want, provided that they meet the required IBPS PO eligibility criteria.

IBPS PO Prelims Language Proficiency

Candidates will undergo the Language Proficiency Test, where the participating organisations will verify the proficiency of candidates in the local language of the concerned state or the union territory, i.e. applicants should be able to read, write and also speak the concerned local language where they are applying for the post.

The online registration process for the IBPS PO 2022 exam takes place on ibps.in. The registration dates has been declared with the release of the IBPS PO 2022 notification on August 1, 2022. The online registration for IBPS PO 2022 began on August 2, 2022, and concluded on August 22, 2022.

How To Fill IBPS PO Online Application Form?

Candidates can fill in their IBPS PO 2022 application form by following the steps mentioned below:

• Visit the official website of IBPS.
• Navigate to the ‘IBPS PO 2022 Advertisement’ page.
• First, register for the exam by clicking the ‘New Registration’ link.
• To register, provide all the necessary details.
• A registration ID and password will be provided.
• Upload scanned photograph and signature.
• Fill in the basic information, personal details, educational qualifications, computer certification course details, languages known, bank preferences, and so on.
• Review the application form.
• Upload the handwritten declaration and left thumb impression.
• Pay the application fees.
• Submit IBPS PO Application Form.
• Take a printout of the IBPS PO Exam Form for future reference.

IBPS PO Application Fee 

The IBPS PO Online Application Fee for different categories of candidates is tabulated below. The Application Fee for IBPS PO 2022 will have to be paid in online mode only.

Category	Application Fee
SC/ST/PWBD	Rs. 175/-
All other categories	Rs. 850/-

All applicants who successfully apply for the exam will be given the preliminary exam. The list of IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Centre is mentioned below:

State Code	State /UT/ NCR	IBPS PO Prelims Exam Centre
11	Andaman & Nicobar	Port Blair
12	Andhra Pradesh	Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
13	Arunachal Pradesh	Naharlagun
14	Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
15	Bihar	Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
16	Chandigarh	Chandigarh/Mohali
17	Chhattisgarh	Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
18	Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu	Surat, Jamnagar
19	Delhi	Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram
20	Goa	Panaji
21	Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
22	Haryana	Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamuna Nagar
23	Himachal Pradesh	Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una
24	Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
25	Jharkhand	Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
26	Karnataka	Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi
27	Kerala	Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur
28	Ladakh	Leh
29	Lakshadweep	Kavarrati
30	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
31	Maharashtra	Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur
32	Manipur	Imphal
33	Meghalaya	Shillong
34	Mizoram	Aizawl
35	Nagaland	Kohima
36	Odisha	Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
37	Puducherry	Puducherry
38	Punjab	Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala
39	Rajasthan	Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
40	Sikkim	Bardang/ Gangtok
41	Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
42	Telangana	Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
43	Tripura	Agartala
44	Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/ Greater Noida, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Sitapur, Varanasi
45	Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
46	West Bengal	Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri

Before proceeding to the detailed IBPS PO Prelims exam pattern, candidates must go through the IBPS PO Selection Process 2022.

IBPS PO Selection Process

The IBPS PO exam is a three-tier exam, i.e. the selection of Probationary Officers (PO) is conducted in three stages:

• First Stage: IBPS PO Preliminary Exam
• Second Stage: IBPS PO Mains Exam
• Third Stage: Personal Interview

Note – The Prelims and the Mains tests will be held online. However, the personal interview will be held in person.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 

The IBPS PO preliminary exam will be administered online for a total duration of 1 hour. The IBPS PO pre-exam has a negative marking, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates can check the latest exam pattern for IBPS PO Prelims 2022 from the table below:

Sections	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Note: Candidates must complete each of the three sections within the time allotted. They must meet the minimum IBPS PO cut-off marks for each subject (sectional IBPS PO cutoff) and the overall or total qualifying marks to sit for the IBPS PO Main exam (overall IBPS PO cutoff).

Candidates can check the subject-wise IBPS PO syllabus 2022 for the Prelims exam from the following section:

IBPS PO Syllabus 2022 for English Language

The following are the important topics covered in this section:

Reading Comprehension	Phrases and Idioms
Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-verb Agreement, Parts of Speech	Error Spotting
Vocabulary – Antonyms and Synonyms	Fill in the Blanks
Sentence Completion	Para Jumbles
Spell Checks	Cloze Test

IBPS PO Syllabus 2022 for Quantitative Aptitude 

The following are the topics covered in this section:

Number Series	Number System
Simplification	Time and Work
Profit and Loss	Percentage
Time, Speed and Distance	Average
Ratio and Proportion	Pipes and Cisterns
Quadratic Equations	Surds and Indices
Simple and Compound Interest	Probability
Permutation and Combination	Boats and Streams
Mixtures and Allegations	Data Interpretation – Tables, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs.

IBPS PO Syllabus 2022 for Reasoning Ability 

The various topics that are included in this section are:

Syllogism	Directions and Distance
Order and Ranking	Circular and Linear Sitting Arrangements
Classification	Alpha-Numeric Series
Puzzle	Analogy
Blood Relations	Statement and Argument
Assertion and Reasoning	Data Sufficiency
Coding and Decoding	Coded Inequalities

Applicants must refer to the following preparation tips in order to pass with a great score:

1) Understand Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Go through the latest IBPS Probationary Officer Prelims syllabus and exam pattern.

2) Create a Timetable: Once applicants have a good understanding of the IBPS PO Prelims exam structure and syllabus, they should start planning a realistic schedule. Devote only 5-6 hours every day to studying. Allocate more time to weaker sections and chapters.

3) Develop Reading Habits: To remain up to date, read newspapers, magazines, novels, and yearbooks daily. Develop the habit of writing as well because the IBPS PO Prelims exam includes a descriptive English Language section. While reading, candidates should also take notes and jot down important points or events that they come across. 

4) Refer to Best IBPS PO Books: To clear the exam in the first attempt, candidates should refer to the best-recommended books for the IBPS PO Prelims exam.

5) Practice Routinely and Rigorously: PracticingIBPS PO Previous Year Question Papers will assist candidates in understanding the different types of questions that can be asked in the exam.

6) Take IBPS PO Prelims Mock Tests: Taking a mock test on Embibe will help candidates understand the types of questions that will be asked and also help them to enhance their test-taking skills. They can also evaluate the performance and focus on weak areas. 

Take Free IBPS PO Prelims Mock Tests	Take Free IBPS PO Prelims Mock Tests
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Steps to Take Free IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to take the IBPS PO Prelims free mock tests on Embibe:

• 1st Step: Visit the official website – embibe.com.
• 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
• 3rd Step: Select the Goal as ‘Banking’ under the Government Job section.
• 4th Step: Click Next and select ‘IBPS PO Prelims’.
• 5th Step: Click Next and select the preferred language.
• 6th Step: Once done, click on “Test” to take the IBPS PO free mock test.

7) Take Small Notes: Taking small notes for a better comprehension of the concepts is important for better retention of the information candidate learns. It undoubtedly aids them in revising chapters before the exam. 

8) Revise Regularly: Set aside time to revise the chapters and concepts you have already mastered. Otherwise, you will forget everything you have learned before the exam. Be self-assured and revise the stuff you have already learned.

Check out IBPS PO Prelims Study Plan to get a 60-day daily study schedule along with a preparation strategy for IBPS PO Prelims 2022 exam.

The IBPS Prelims admit card will be released two weeks before the scheduled exam day. The call letter is a necessary document for candidates to enter the exam hall. They must bring their IBPS PO Admit Card 2022 as well as a government-issued photo ID to the test hall. 

As the IBPS PO test is conducted online, no official IBPS PO Prelims Answer Key 2022 will be made available. However, candidates who will appear for the Prelims exam will be able to get the unofficial IBPS PO Answer Key 2022, which will be created by experts based on memory-based questions.

IBPS will release the IBPS PO Prelims Result 2022 of Prelims Examination after one to two weeks of the conduction of the exam. Applicants qualifying for the Prelims round will only be allowed to appear in the IBPS PO Mains 2022. They must provide their Roll/Registration Number, Password/Date of Birth in order to download the IBPS PO Prelims 2022 merit list. 

The IBPS PO Prelims 2022 cutoff will be issued on the official website – ibps.in. The IBPS PO Cutoff is the minimum score required in each test stage to advance to the next level. Candidate must and should achieve equal to or above the cutoff marks in order to be a successful IBPS Probationary Officer.

The IBPS PO cutoff is influenced by three factors:

• The total number of students taking the test. 
• The total number of vacancies available in that year. 
• The exam’s difficulty level.

Category-wise IBPS PO Prelims Cutoff 2021

The officials will announce the IBPS PO 2022 Prelims cutoff along with the result. The previous year’s cutoff is mentioned below: 

Category	Cutoff Marks
GEN	50.5
SC	44.50
ST	38
OBC	50.5
EWS	50.5
HI	20.75
OC	42
VI	37
ID	20.75

Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates might have many questions regarding the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2022. Here are a few commonly asked questions and answers:

Q: When will the IBPS PO Prelims 2022 exam be scheduled?

A: The Prelims test will be held on October 15, 16, and 22, 2022, according to the IBPS 2022 exam calendar.

Q: Will the IBPS PO Mock test help candidates in scoring high marks?

A: Yes, taking a practice test will assist applicants in recognising their strong and weak points, improving time management, speed, accuracy, and attempting strategy to get better grades.

Q: What is the syllabus of the IBPS PO Prelims?

A: The English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability are the sections covered in the Prelims syllabus.

Q: When will the admit card for IBPS PO Prelims be released?

A: The IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2022 will be released one or two weeks before the exam.

Q: Is it required to bring any documents to the IBPS PO exam centre?

A: On exam day, candidates must bring their identification and admit card. Aspirants will not be allowed to take the exam if they do not have these.

Q: I submitted more than one IBPS PO application form. What should I do?

A: The IBPS PO examination does not enable candidates to submit multiple forms. If an applicant submits numerous applications, only the most recent one will be considered.

Q: In the IBPS application form, I cannot add my photos and signature. What should I do now?

A: Candidates must upload their photograph and signature in accordance with IBPS guidelines. 

Q: How can I prepare for Bank PO 2022?

A: (a) Take as many practice tests as you can.

(b) Thoroughly solve previous years’ exam papers.

(c) Create a timetable for practising and revising topics regularly.

(d) Take mock tests to help you manage your time better.

(e) Make use of good books and coaching centres for preparation.

Q: What is the total weighted average of the IBPS PO interview?

A: The maximum mark allotted for the IBPS PO Interview is 100 marks.

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