Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for IBPS PO Recruitment Exam 2019
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Updated on: September 25th, 2023

IBPS PO Frequently asked Questions: IBPS has released the official notification for the post of probationary officers with 1417 vacancies. IBPS PO 2020 exam is one of the most important banking recruitment exams that every aspirant waits for.
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IBPS PO Frequently asked QUestions: IBPS has released the official notification for the post of probationary officers with 1417 vacancies. IBPS PO 2020 exam is one of the most important banking recruitment exams that every aspirant waits for.
As the notification is out, many aspirants have any questions regarding the application procedure, eligibility criteria, selection procedures, exam pattern, syllabus and other related information about the exam. So, we created a list of IBPS PO FAQs 2020 to answer such queries.
In this article, We are sharing frequently asked questions (FAQs) to clear all your doubts regarding IBPS PO/MT Recruitment Exam 2020.
IBPS PO Exam FAQs 2020
1. When is the application process is starting and what was the last date of online registration of IBPS PO 2020 Exam?
Answer: Below is the important dates for IBPS PO IX 2019 online registration:
Sr.No. |
Event |
Dates |
1. |
Commencement of Online Registration |
05th August 2019 |
2. |
Closing date of Online Application |
26th August 2019 |
2. What are the exam dates for IBPS PO Prelims Examination?
Answer: IBPS PO Prelims Exam tentative dates are 3rd, 10th and 11th October 2020.
3. What are the dates for IBPS PO Main Examination?
Answer: IBPS PO Mains Exam will be conducted on 28th November 2020.
4. What is the total number of vacancies for IBPS PO/MT X 2020 Exam?
Answer: This year, the notification for IBPS PO/MT 2020 vacancies has been declared for a total of 1417 posts.
Category Name |
Total Vacancies |
General |
690 |
EWS |
142 |
OBC |
300 |
SC |
196 |
ST |
89 |
Total |
1417 |
Note: Many banks have not reported the number vacancies. so, the number of vacancies may increase in the due course.
Check IBPS PO 2020 – Bank Wise Vacancies
5. What are the Important Exam dates for IBPS PO/MT X 2020 Exam?
Answer: Below is the important Exam Dates for IBPS PO/MT 2020 Exam:
Activity |
Tentative Dates |
On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates |
05.08.2020 to 26.08.2020 |
Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online) |
05.08.2020 to 26.08.2020 |
Download of call letters for Pre- Exam Training |
September 2020 |
Conduct of Pre-Exam Training |
21.09.2020 to 26.09.2020 |
Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary |
October 2020 |
Online Examination – Preliminary |
03.10.2020, 10.10.2020 and 11.10.2020 |
Result of Online exam – Preliminary |
October/ November 2020 |
Download of Call letter for Online exam – Main |
November 2020 |
Online Examination – Main |
28.11.2020 |
Declaration of Result – Main |
December 2020 |
Download of call letters for interview |
January 2021 |
Conduct of interview |
January / February 2021 |
Provisional Allotment |
April 2021 |
6. What are the criteria of age limit for IBPS PO/MT X 2020 Exam?
Answer: The age of the candidate will be calculated as on 01st August 2020.
Category |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
General |
20 years (Not After 01-08-2000)* |
30 years (Not before 02-08-1990)* |
*Both dates inclusive
Relaxation in upper age limit has been provided to the following categories –
Sr. No. | Category | Age relaxation |
1 | SC/ST | 5 years |
2 | OBC | 3 years |
3 | Persons With Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
4 | Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment. | 5 years |
5 | Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
7. What is the educational qualification required to be eligible for IBPS PO/MT X 2020 Exam?
Answer: Following are the required educational qualification for the IBPS PO 2020 Exam:
- An aspirant who wants to appear for the IBPS PO/MT X Eligibility Criteria should have a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the GOI or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
- The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
8. Are candidates who are appearing in the final year of their degree eligible for IBPS PO 2020 exam?
Answer: If you are a final year student in graduation then the final result should have been declared on or before 26.08.2020. Proper document from Board / University for having declared the result on or before 26.08.2020 has to be submitted at the time of interview.
9. What is the application fees for IBPS PO/MT X 2020 Exam?
Answer: Below is the detail of the IBPS PO 2020 Application Fee for different categories:
Category |
Application Fees |
SC/ ST/ PWBD |
Rs. 175/- |
All others |
Rs. 850/- |
10. What is the selection procedure of IBPS PO/MT IX 2019 Exam?
Answer: The recruitment procedure of IBPS PO/MT IX 2019 Exam consists of three steps:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
- Interview
11. Are there any changes in the exam pattern of IBPS PO/MT X 2020 Exam?
Answer: No, the pattern for Prelims in IBPS PO/MT X 2020 Exam has not been changed.
Sr. No. |
Name of Tests |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Medium of Exam |
Time Allotted to Each Section |
1. |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
English |
20 Minutes |
2. |
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
English & Hindi |
20 Minutes |
3. |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
English & Hindi |
20 Minutes |
100 |
100 |
60 Minutes |
There are no changes in IBPS PO Mains 2020 as compared to the previous year. Check below the Mains Exam Pattern for IBPS PO 2020 Exam –
Sr. No. |
Name of Tests |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Medium of Exam |
Time Allotted to Each Section |
1. |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
45 |
60 |
English & Hindi |
60 Minutes |
2. |
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness |
40 |
40 |
English & Hindi |
35 Minutes |
3. |
English Language |
35 |
40 |
English |
40 Minutes |
4. |
Data Analysis & Interpretation |
35 |
60 |
English & Hindi |
45 Minutes |
|
Total |
155 |
200 |
|
3 Hours |
5. |
English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) |
2 |
25 |
English |
30 Minutes |
Read the all about the IBPS PO Exam Pattern and Syllabus
12. Will there be any sectional Cut off for IBPS PO 2020 Exam?
Answer: Yes, there is sectional and overall cut off in both Prelims as well as Mains Examination level. A candidate has to qualify both the cut-offs in order to secure the seat for the next phase of the exam.
For any IBPS PO/MT recruitment 2020 related information, you can drop your queries below in the comment section.
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