IBPS PO Exam Date 2024: Crucial Dates for Aspiring Probationary Officers

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is gearing up to conduct the Probationary Officer (PO) exam for participating Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in 2024. The notification for the IBPS PO exam is expected to be released in mid-August 2024, followed by the registration process, which will commence in the same month and conclude in September 2024. The final result is expected to be announced on April 1, 2024, as per previous trends.

IBPS PO Exam Schedule: A Breakdown of the Key Dates

The IBPS PO exam consists of two stages - Preliminary and Mains - followed by an interview. The exam dates are as follows:

• IBPS PO Prelims Exam Date 2024 (Tier I): October 19 and 20, 2024, with four shifts in two days.
• IBPS PO Mains Exam Date 2024 (Tier II): November 30, 2024, with the exact date to be released with the information handout and admit card.
• IBPS PO Interview Date 2024 (Tier III): Expected in February 2025, where a panel of experienced bankers and experts will assess the candidates’ overall personality, communication skills, subject knowledge, and suitability for the role of PO in the banking sector.

IBPS PO Exam Shift Timing: A Guide for Candidates

The IBPS PO Preliminary exam will be conducted in four shifts, with the following timings:

• Shift 1: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
• Shift 2: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Shift 3: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Shift 4: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The IBPS PO Mains exam shift timings will depend on the number of appearing candidates, but the timings for two shifts are as follows:

• Shift 1: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Shift 2: 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

IBPS PO Exam Pattern: What to Expect

The IBPS PO Preliminary exam will consist of three sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language, with a total duration of 60 minutes. There will be a negative marking of 1/4 for each wrong answer.

The IBPS PO Mains exam will also have a negative marking of 1/4 for each wrong answer. The exam pattern is as follows:

• Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
• Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
• English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes
• Overall: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes

Stay tuned for further updates on the IBPS PO exam, and get ready to take the first step towards a successful career as a Probationary Officer in a government bank.