The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts an online examination to recruit Probationary Officers for multiple public sector banks operating in the country. IBPS PO notification with prelims & mains exam dates has been released on its official website to fill vacancies for the 2022 exam cycle.
IBPS PO eligibility criteria are certain parameters in terms of age and educational qualification. The age limit of candidates for IBPS PO is between 20 and 30 years. The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is Graduation.
A candidate applying for IBPS CRP/Bank PO Examination must be one of the following:1. Citizen of India2. Subject of Nepal or Bhutan3. Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement4. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India Candidates belonging to the category 2, 3, 4 must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt of India in their favour.
Candidates should be between 20 and 30 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to the following categories.
The eligibility criteria for the IBPS CRP exam is graduation degree (BA, BCom, BSc, BTech etc) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India. Any such candidate who has received equivalent qualification which is recognized by the Central Government is also eligible to apply for this exam.
The candidates must be in possession of a valid marksheet/ degree certificate that certifies that they are a graduate on the day they register for this exam, and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while registering for the IBPS PO.
Computer Literacy
Working knowledge of computer systems is necessary for the job as well as to give the IBPS PO exam which is conducted in online mode.
Language Proficiency
Verbal and written proficiency in the official language of the State/UT is desirable. The candidate must be able to read, write and speak the language.
Candidates who do not fall under the existing scheme of reservations given to SC, ST, OBC and whose family income is below Rs. 8 lakh are eligible for EWS benefits
The income shall include income from all sources, i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
The family that possesses the following assets is not included under this category:
• 5 acres of Agricultural Land and above
• Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above
• Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities
• Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities
IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria for PWDAs per the Government of India norms, persons with benchmark disabilities are eligible for reservation under section 34 of ‘The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016’The categories of disabilities eligible to avail reservation under the Act are as follows:
• Deaf and hard of hearing
• Blindness and low vision
• Intellectual disability, autism, mental illness, and specific learning disability
• locomotor disability including leprosy cured, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy, and acid attack victims People with benchmark disabilities will be allocated the reserved vacancies as prescribed in the ‘The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016' and as per vacancies reported to IBPS by participating banks.
Guidelines for PWD using Scribe
The visually impaired candidates and whose writing speed are adversely affected permanently for any reason can use scribe at their own cost. Such candidates are provided a compensatory time of 20 minutes.
Guidelines for Locomotor Disability
Candidates with 40 per cent locomotor disability and cerebral palsy are given a compensatory time of 20 minutes/hr.
Guidelines for Locomotor Disability
The Visually Impaired candidates suffering from 40 per cent or more disability may opt to view the contents of the question paper in magnified font and will be eligible for compensatory time of 20 min/hr otherwise advised.
Guidelines for Intellectual Disability
Candidates are provided a compensatory time of 20 min/hr of the exam only if they have then 40 per cent Intellectually Disability (mentally ill, Autistic or have Specific Learning Disability) irrespective of availing the Scribe services.