BANK EXAMS FAQ’S

How to choose bank preferences while filling the application form?

The candidates should select the bank preference they would like to and then further based
on total marks scored in IBPS exam and interview, candidates will be automatically allotted
to banks. They have to join that particular organization only.
The candidates should be aware of the fact that a bank officer is transferable and could be
posted anywhere in India in a duration of 5 years. So, there is no such guarantee for a
candidate to get the job in his/her region/ area/ state/ city for long. But as mentioned above
the more chances of allotment would be in the high density of branches area where the
headquarters of the bank is located.
So, the preference could be made for the bank whose branches are more in his/ her state.
By doing so the chances of getting the job as per their requirement might increase. So, this
is basically the preference based on the area/ region/ city/ state of your own choice.
What is the post that the candidate will land after clearing the bank exams?
The selected candidate gets a post of Probationary officer in the scale of Junior
Management Scale - 1. Upon completion of the Probationary period & satisfactory
performance in the probation period you will be posted as an Assistant manager of a
branch.

Bank Probationary officer (PO) in the first 1–2 years you have to do Multi-tasking, as a PO
you have to work in various departments. departments like- deposit, loans, Pensions,
payments & check clearances.

What is the eligibility criterion for IBPS PO 2018?

(A) Age Limit: 20 years to 30 years.

(B)Essential Academic Qualifications: The eligibility criteria for the IBPS CWE PO exam
is Graduation Degree in any of the streams such as BA, B. Com, BSc, B.Tech, etc., from a
University recognized by the Government of India. The percentage of marks obtained in
Graduation should be mentioned at the time of registration for the IBPS Bank-PO
examination.
Computer Literacy: Knowledge of computer operation is a must as IBPS PO exam is
conducted online.

4. I am 1 Month less than 20 years old, am I eligible to apply for IBPS PO 2018?

Sorry, you are not eligible to apply for this exam because the minimum age required is 20
years and the maximum age is 30 years.

5. I am just crossed 1 month from 30 years old, am I eligible to apply for IBPS PO 2018?

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If you belong to any reserved category only then you are eligible to apply for the exam by
looking at the age relaxation criteria otherwise sorry you are not eligible.

6. How many attempts are there for IBPS PO 2018?

There are not numbers of attempt for IBPS PO. As we all know that, this year SBI PO 2018
has category wise number of attempts, But IBPS PO has not attempt restriction in 2018
notification.

7. What is the Selection Process for IBPS PO 2018?

The selection process for IBPS PO 2018 is divided into three phases:

• Phase I: Prelims Examination

• Phase II: Mains Examination

• Phase III: Interview & Group Discussion

8. What is the exam pattern of IBPS PO Prelims online examination 2018?

The pattern of IBPS PO Prelims online examination in 2018 has changed with the sectional
time limit as followed by SBI PO 2018.

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: It consists of a paper of objective type (multiple choice

questions) and carries 100 questions(max. 100 marks) with sectional time limit. This is a
screening test only to qualify for the next step and its marks will not be counted for
determining their final order of merit. There will be

The scheme of this test is given below in a table

S.no Test name Max. questions Max. marks Time duration

1 Reasoning 35 35 20 Minutes
2 Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 Minutes
3 English Language 30 30 20 Minutes
Total 100 100

9. What is the exam pattern of IBPS PO Mains online examination 2018?

Phase – II: Main Examination:

S.no Test name Max. Max. Time

questions marks duration
1 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 minutes

2
 2 General/ Economy/ Banking 40 40 35 minutes
Awareness
3 English Language 35 40 40 minutes
4 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 40 45 minutes
Total 155 200 3 hours
5 English Language (Letter Writing & 2 25 30 minutes
Essay)

10. What is the application Fee for IBPS PO 2018?

Application Fees:

S. No. Category Total

1. SC/ST/PWD/XS 100/- (Intimation Charges only)
2. General and OBC 600/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

11. Is there any age relaxation in IBPS PO 2018?

Relaxation of Upper age limit:

Sr. Category Age relaxation

No.
1. Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe 5 Years
2. Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years
3. Persons With Disabilities (PWD) PWD (SC/ST)-1
Years PWD (OBC)-
13 Years PWD
(Gen)- 10 Years
4. Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency 5 Years
Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/Short Service Commissioned
Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service
and have been released on completion of assignment
(including those whose assignment is due to be completed
within one year from the last date of receipt of application)
otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of
misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to
military service or invalidment.
5. Persons Ordinarily domiciled of the state of Jammu & Kashmir 5 Years
during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989