Banking and insurance | as of 2026-05-31
IBPS PO eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Public sector bank probationary officer recruitment through prelims, mains, and interview.
Eligibility at a glance
| Relaxations | IBPS category relaxations apply as listed in the CRP notification. |
|---|
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Preliminary examination
- Main examination
- Personality test or interview
Mode: Online examinations plus interview stage. Marks: Notice-defined.. Duration: Notice-defined.
Selection flow
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
- Provisional allotment
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- Reasoning
- Quantitative aptitude
- English
- Data analysis
- Banking and economy awareness
- Descriptive English
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO | Graduate | See notice | Yes | Online |
| IBPS Clerk | Graduate | See notice | No | Online |
| SBI PO | Graduate | See advertisement | Yes | Online plus interview |
| IBPS RRB | Graduate or post-specific | 18-40 post-wise | Yes | Online |
| LIC AAO | Graduate | 21-30 | Yes | Online plus interview |
| SBI Clerk | Graduate | See advertisement | No | Online |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Relaxations | IBPS PO/MT official page | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | IBPS PO/MT registration portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | IBPS PO/MT official page | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | IBPS PO/MT registration portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | IBPS PO/MT official page | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | IBPS PO/MT registration portal | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | IBPS PO/MT official page | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Does IBPS PO include an interview?
Yes. The CRP PO/MT flow includes prelims, mains, and interview or personality test before allotment.
Where should the current IBPS PO age limit be checked?
Use the current CRP PO/MT notification on the IBPS website.