IBPS Exam 2021: Except for SBI, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous organisation that organises recruitment exams for all Public Sector Banks (PSBs). The institute has provided assessment and testing services for numerous banks through various bank exams over the years.
IBPS Exam Latest Updates:
August 24, 2021: The result for the CRP RRB IX Officer Scale I position has been announced by the Institute.
June 25, 2021: For the different exams conducted by IBPS, a total of 50 lakh application forms have been received. In comparison to 2019-20, the number is lower.
June 8, 2021: The IBPS RRB 2021 notification was issued to fill a total of 10,403 positions. The application was available till June 28th.
The institute was founded in 1984 and is managed by a board of nominations from various government agencies and banks, including the RBI, Ministry of Finance, NIBM, IBA, etc. Employees for PSBs at various levels, such as Probationary Officers, Clerks, and Specialist Officers, are recruited through IBPS exams. The numerous IBPS exams in India were mentioned in this article.
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IBPS Recruitment Exams in India |
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IBPS RRB (Officers Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
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List of Participating Banks in IBPS Exam 2021
Every year, 19 Public Sector Banks compete in the IBPS Exam to recruit qualified candidates for the positions of PO, Clerk, and SO. The following are the banks:
- Andhra Bank
- Allahabad Bank
- Bank of India
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Corporation Bank
- Dena Bank
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Oriental Bank of Commerce
- Punjab and Sind Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Syndicate Bank
- UCO Bank
- United Bank of India
- Union Bank of India
- Vijaya Bank
IBPS Exam 2021 | Highlights
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Overall IBPS Exam Highlights |
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Conducting Body |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
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Exams Level |
National |
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Exams Purpose |
Selection of candidates as PO, Clerk and SO for Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks |
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Exams Frequency |
Once a year |
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Exams Language |
English and Hindi |
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Official Website |
ibps.in |
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IBPS PO |
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Post name |
Probationary Officer/Management Trainee |
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Number of vacancies |
The vacancies for 2021 are yet to be announced. In 2020, a total of 3,517 vacancies were announced. |
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Recruitment stages |
Preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview |
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Exam Mode |
Preliminary and mains exam is conducted online |
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Exam Duration |
Prelims: One hour (60 minutes) Mains: 3 hours 30 minutes |
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IBPS Clerk |
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Post names |
Clerks |
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Number of vacancies |
The vacancies for 2021 are yet to be announced. In 2020, a total of 2,557 vacancies were announced. |
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Recruitment stages |
Preliminary and Mains exam |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
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Exam Duration |
Prelims: 60 minutes Mains: 160 minutes |
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IBPS RRB |
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Post names |
Officers Scale I, II & III and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) |
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Number of vacancies |
A total of 10,403 vacancies have been announced |
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Recruitment stages |
Officers Scale I: Prelims, Mains and Interview Officers Scale II and II: Single level exam and Interview Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Prelims and mains |
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Exam Mode |
Prelims, Mains and Single level exam are conducted online |
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Exam Duration |
Prelims: 45 minutes Mains: Two hours Single level exam: Two hours |
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IBPS SO |
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Post names |
IT Officer (Scale-I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I), Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I), Law Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I), and Marketing Officer (Scale I). |
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Number of vacancies |
The vacancies for 2021 will be announced along with the notification. In 2020, a total of 647 vacancies were announced. |
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Recruitment stages |
Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interview |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
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Exam Duration |
Prelims: 120 minutes Mains: 120 minutes |
IBPS Exam Dates 2021
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has published the IBPS exam dates for 2021. Exam dates for IBPS prelims and mains are listed in the table below.
IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2021
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| Officers Scale I |
Prelims exam: 01-Aug-2021, 07-Aug-2021, 08-Aug-2021, 14-Aug-2021, and 21-Aug-2021 (Tentative) Mains exam: 25-Sept-2021 (Tentative) |
| Office Assistant |
Prelims exam: 01-Aug-2021, 07-Aug-2021, 08-Aug-2021, 14-Aug-2021, and 21-Aug-2021 (Tentative) Mains exam: 03-Oct-2021 (Tentative) |
| Officers Scale II and III | Single level exam: 25-Sept-2021 (Tentative) |
- Check here to know more on IBPS RRB Dates
IBPS PO Exam Dates 2021
| IBPS PO Events | IBPS PO Exam Dates |
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Preliminary exam |
09-Oct-2021 |
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Main Examination |
27-Nov-2021 |
- Check here the complete IBPS PO Exam Schedule
IBPS Clerk Exam Dates 2021
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IBPS Clerk Events |
IBPS Clerk Exam Dates |
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Preliminary exam |
28-Aug-2021 |
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Main Examination |
31-Oct-2021 |
- Check here complete IBPS Clerk Important Dates
IBPS SO Dates 2021
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Preliminary exam |
18-Dec-2021 |
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Main Examination |
30-Jan-2022 |
- Check here complete IBPS SO Dates
IBPS Eligibility Criteria 2021
The following are the eligibility requirements for several exams.
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Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline Age limit: 20 to 30 years |
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Educational Qualification: Graduation Age limit: 20 to 28 years |
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Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (Vary as per the posts) |
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Age Limit: 20 to 30 years Educational Qualification: Graduation (Vary as per posts) |
IBPS Recruitment Process 2021
The complete recruitment process of IBPS is discussed below:
Step 1: IBPS Registration
This is the first phase in the hiring process. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements must register for the various exams offered by IBPS. The application fee for general and OBC applicants is Rs 850, while it is Rs 175 for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Only online payments are allowed for the application fee. Candidates can learn more about the application process for various IBPS exams by clicking on the links below:
Step 2: IBPS Admit Card
IBPS publishes various admit cards for different posts and stages of the exam on its website. Candidates can get their admit cards by logging in with their registration number, roll number, and date of birth or password on the official website.
Step 3: IBPS Exam
Candidates must appear in the IBPS exam according to the instructions on the admit card. The exam is administered in numerous shifts around the country in various cities.
- Prelims, Mains, and Interview are the three stages of the IBPS PO Exam.
- The IBPS RRB exam has three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and a single online exam, as well as an interview.
- Prelims, Mains, and Personal Interview are the three stages of the IBPS SO exam.
- The IBPS Clerk exam is organized into two sections: Prelims and Mains.
Step 4: IBPS Result
The result is published on the official website. IBPS results are released in stages and for different posts. By logging in with the proper credentials, you can access the result. Candidates who pass the preliminary exam are invited to take the mains exam. Candidates who pass the mains exam will be invited to an interview (specific to the posts).
IBPS Exams: Registered vs Appeared
The table below shows the number of candidates who registered and took part in IBPS’s various exams.
| Exams | Registered (In Lakh) | Appeared (In Lakh) |
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| IBPS PO | 8.25 | 5.76 |
| IBPS RRB |
Office Assistant: 7.13 Officers: 5.39 |
Office Assistant: 4.89 Officers: 4.09 |
| IBPS Clerk | 9.91 | 6.65 |
| IBPS SO | 1.6 | 1.23 |
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IBPS Exam FAQs
Are there any IBPS 2021 exam notifications available?
On June 7, the IBPS 2021 notification was announced for the recruitment of Officers Scale I, II, III, and Office Assistants (Multipurpose).
How many times are IBPS Exams held?
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts exams once a year (IBPS).
Who conducts IBPS exam interviews?
With the help of IBPS, participating organizations conduct interviews for various IBPS tests, which are organized by the nodal bank in each State/UT.
Does the letter of appointment issued by IBPS?
IBPS does not give certificates of appointment to candidates selected through the IBPS PO, Clerk, RRB, or SO examinations. Candidates are given the same opportunity by the participating banks.
Is there any negative marking in IBPS exams?
In the IBPS exams, there is negative grading. A penalty of 1/4 mark is deducted for each incorrect response.
Is there any capping in the number of attempts in various IBPS exams?
No, there is no limit on how many times you can take the IBPS examinations.