The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will conduct the CRP preliminary examination for the recruitment of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT) in various participating banks across India. This annual process is designed to fill vacancies in banks for the upcoming financial year, and for the year 2024, the examination will be conducted online. A total of 11 participating banks are involved in this recruitment process.
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to take place on October 19 and 20, 2024, followed by the Main Examination on November 30, 2024. Candidates who have registered for the CRP-PO-XIV can download their IBPS PO admit cards from the official website. The admit cards are expected to be released by the end of the first week of October 2024.
Successful candidates from the prelims and mains exam will be called for interviews in January/February 2025, with provisional allotment to participating banks scheduled for April 2025.
IBPS PO Admit Card 2024
| Name of the Department | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer/Management Trainees |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 4455 |
| Exam Type | Recruitment |
| Prelims Exam Date | 19 and 20 October 2024 |
| Prelims Exam Mode | Online |
| Admit Card Status | To be released |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
The recruitment process began with online registration, which was open from August 1, 2024, to August 28, 2024. Candidates were required to fill out their applications and submit the necessary fees during this period.
IBPS Probationary Officer Selection Procedure
The selection process for IBPS PO/MT-XIV includes three stages. The final selection is based on the combined scores of the Main Examination and the Interview, with respective weightages of 80% and 20%
- Prelims Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Provisional Allotment: Candidates who clear the Main Examination will be called for an interview. The interview will be conducted by the participating banks, where candidates will be evaluated on various parameters.
IBPS Examination Schedule
The IBPS PO (CRP-PO-XIV) Preliminary Examination is scheduled for October 19 and 20, 2024, and candidates who clear this round will be eligible for the Main Examination on November 30, 2024. The results for the preliminary exam will be announced in October/November 2024, while the main exam results are expected in December 2024 or January 2025.
Probationary Officer Paper Pattern and Exam Scheme
Prelims Exam
- The Preliminary Examination will have a total duration of 60 minutes and a maximum of 100 marks.
- It consists of three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
- There is a negative marking scheme where 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer
| Section | Total no. of Questions | Total marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Main Exam
- The Main Examination will have a duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes, with a total of 225 marks, including both objective and descriptive sections.
- It covers various topics such as Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General Awareness, Data Analysis, and English Language.
- There is a negative marking scheme, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective test.
| Name of Tests (NOT BY SEQUENCE | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allotted for each test (Separately timed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 157 | 225 | 03 Hours and 30 minutes |
Details of Admit Card
The admit card is an essential document that must be carried to the examination center. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Candidates are advised to verify all the information on the admit card and report any discrepancies to IBPS immediately. Make sure to carry a valid photo ID proof along with the admit card to the examination center.
How to download the IBPS PO Admit Card 2024?
Downloading the admit card is a straightforward process, but candidates must ensure they follow the steps correctly to avoid any issues. It is crucial to keep the registration number and password handy to log in and download the admit card. Once downloaded, candidates should take a clear printout of the admit card and keep it safe until the recruitment process is completed.
- Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in
- Click on the link “Download IBPS PO (CRP-PO-XIV) Admit Card 2024”.
- Enter your registration number and password or date of birth.
- Click on the “Submit” button.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download and take a printout of the admit card.