Career Guidance
Cell informs that Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has
finally released IBPS PO 2018 Official Notification. A
total of 4102 vacancies have been declared for the IBPS PO 2018
Exam. IBPS PO Preliminary Exam is scheduled on 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st
October 2018. The Mains Exam for IBPS PO 2018 Exam will be conducted on 18th
November 2018. IBPS PO CWE is conducted every year to select eligible
candidates to the post of Probationary officer by Institute of Banking
Personnel Selection Board.
IBPS PO 2018 Notification
The IBPS PO 2018 notification has
now been finally released by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Board.
The recruitment process is for selecting candidates for the post of
Probationary Officers in different Public Sector Banks. Selected Candidates
through IBPS PO 2018 exam can be posted anywhere in India.
IBPS PO 2018 Exam Dates
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Activity
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Dates
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IBPS PO Notification released
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9th August 2018
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On-line registration
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14th August to 4th September 2018
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Payment of Application Fees
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14th August to 4th September 2018
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Download Pre-Exam Training Call Letter
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September 2018
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Conduct of Pre-Exam Training
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1st October to 7th October
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Download IBPS PO Prelims Call Letter
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October 2018
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IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Date
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13th, 14th, 20th and 21st October 2018
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IBPS PO Prelims Result
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October/November 2018
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Release of Mains Admit Card
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November 2018
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IBPS PO Mains Exam Date
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18th November 2018
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Declaration of IBPS PO Mains Exam Result
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December 2018
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Declaration and download of IBPS PO
Interview Call Letter
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January 2019
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Date of IBPS PO Interview
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January/February 2019
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Allotment of Provisional Posting
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April 2019
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IBPS PO 2018 Vacancy
A
total of 4102 vacancies are declared for IBPS PO 2018 Exam.
These vacancies are distributed among the participating banks in the IBPS PO
2018 Exam. More than 20 lac candidates appear for IBPS PO Exam every year. As
the vacancy has increased as compared to last year, the candidates have a better
chance to score a position in the Government & Public Sector Bank this
year.
IBPS PO Exam Centre 2018
The Exam Centres for IBPS PO 2018 will
be allotted after the registration process is complete. Candidates are given
the option to select the exam center of their choice while filling in the
application form. However, if there is non-availability of seats at preferred
venues, IBPS may allot an exam center other than the choices made by the
candidate.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2018
The recruitment process to select Probationary Officer
and Management Trainees through IBPS PO 2018 is done in three phases: Online
Preliminary Exam, Online Mains Exam and Interview. A candidate must qualify
each of them to proceed to the next phase.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2018
The IBPS PO exam is
going to be conducted in three phases: preliminary
examination, mains examination and the Interview Process.
The Preliminary Exam has
to be completed within a time frame of 1 hour. It is conducted in online mode
in three sections namely Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language.
Candidates must clear the cut-off in all 3 sections to
qualify for the IBPS PO Main exam.
A candidate has to clear both preliminary and mains
examination to be eligible for the interview process.
IBPS PO 2018 Preliminary Exam Pattern:
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Sr.No.
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Name of the Test
|
No.
of Questions
|
Maximum Marks
|
Duration
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1
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English Language
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30
|
30
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20 minutes
|
|
2
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
35
|
35
|
20 minutes
|
|
3
|
Reasoning Ability
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35
|
35
|
20 minutes
|
|
Total
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100
|
100
|
IBPS PO
2018 Mains Exam Pattern:
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Sr.No.
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Name of the Test
|
No. of Questions
|
Maximum Marks
|
Duration
|
|
1
|
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
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45
|
60
|
60 minutes
|
|
2
|
English Language
|
35
|
40
|
40 minutes
|
|
3
|
Data Analysis & Interpretation
|
35
|
60
|
45 minutes
|
|
4
|
General Economy & Banking Awareness
|
40
|
40
|
35 minutes
|
|
Total
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155
|
200
|
180 minutes
|
|
|
5
|
English Language
(Letter Writing & Essay)
|
2
|
25
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30 minutes
|
Major changes are noticed in IBPS PO Mains Exam 2018.
Let’s have a look at all the changes one by one.
·
The
IBPS PO Main exam has 4 sections with a total score of 200 marks that has to be
completed within a time frame of 180 minutes.
·
The
number of questions asked in IBPS PO Mains 2018 has been reduced from 200 to
155.
·
IBPS
has introduced a descriptive paper in its mains exam for selection of
candidates to the post of Probationary officer.
·
The
time duration for completing the multiple sections has also been altered for
Prelims Exam. Now each section in the prelims exam needs to be completed in 20
minutes.
·
There
will be no particular section for Computer Applications. Reasoning section has
been teamed up with Computer Aptitude section that will comprise of 45 questions
carrying a total of 60 marks that needs to be completed within 60 minutes.
IBPS PO Syllabus 2018
The IBPS PO syllabus is almost same for
Preliminary phase and Mains Exam. A candidate needs to be well versed in
Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Awareness and
General Awareness to scale high in this exam.
IBPS PO Eligibility
Criteria
A candidate is required to hold a minimum of Bachelor’s
degree in any discipline from a recognized university in order to be eligible
for IBPS PO 2018 exam. He/She must be on minimum 20 years of age to apply for
this exam.
IBPS PO 2018 Application
Fee
A candidate is required to pay Rs. 600/- (General
and OBC) as their application fee for IBPS PO 2018 exam. The same
amount is narrowed down to Rs. 100/- for candidates belonging to
SC/ST/PWD category.
IBPS PO Admit Card 2018
IBPS PO Admit Card for
Prelims Exam 2018 will be released soon by IBPS. All candidates can download
the Prelims Admit Card after it has been released by IBPS from the link
mentioned below:
IBPS PO Result 2018
The result for IBPS PO 2018 will be declared separately
for Prelims, Mains & Interview Process. The result will be declared after
every stage of examination been conducted under IBPS PO Recruitment Process
2018. Candidates can get details on the upcoming IBPS PO Result 2018 by
clicking on the link mentioned below.
The main thing to notice here is that a cumulative score
of the preliminary exam, mains exam and the interview is considered to prepare
the final merit list of selected students. The merit list is prepared in the
descending order of the marks obtained by candidates.
IBPS PO Cut Off 2018
The cut off for IBPS PO 2018 Exam
will be released after the result for each stage of examination has been
released. candidates can check their cut-off and score card by clciking on the
link mentioned below.
Category Wise cut-off
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Category
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Cut-Off Marks
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General
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82.00
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OBC
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75.63
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SC
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62.50
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ST
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42.25
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IBPS PO Preparation
To score high in IBPS PO 2018 Exam, it is really
necessary for each and every candidate to look into the latest exam pattern and
the change in syllabus so that IBPS preparation can be done
accordingly.
How to Prepare for Each
Topic
Every section asked in IBPS PO 2018 Exam has its
importance and weightage. So it’s really necessary for the candidates to
prepare for each section separately and with extra care keeping in mind their
strengths and weaknesses. This will help them to make less error in the exam
and score more.
Quantitative Aptitude: If you know all
the basics and formulae related to each chapter, then this section is a piece
of cake for you. To score high in this section, you need to get your basics
right. Practice questions on regular basis to increase you speed in this
section. You can fetch marks really easily in this section if you solve more
questions accurately in less time. Questions asked in this section are mostly
direct and formulae based.
Important topics that are frequently asked in this
section are: Time and Distance, Work and Time, Data Interpretation,
Percentages, Ratio and Proportions, Alligations.
Reasoning: This is a tricky section, hence prepare
accordingly. Time management and accuracy is really necessary in this section.
This section can turn out to be a game changer for you if you score really well
in this section as the questions asked in Reasoning are really challenging and
surprising.
Important topics to keep in mind while preparing for this
section are: Logical Reasoning, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Verbal
Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle etc.
English Language: This section has
both easy as well as tricky sections. Questions are asked almost from each
topics but the frequency of question might differ. It’s really necessary for
the candidate to know which topic holds maximum marks and prepare accordingly.
Important topics to keep in mind while preparing for this
section are: Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks,
paragraph completion.
General Awareness: This is one
section that is asked without any implication of flashy and mind boggling
questions. You are required to be aware of all the Current Affairs and
Financial Awareness to scale high in this section.
Computer Aptitude: Very basic
questions are asked in this section. Being an important section of the Mains
Exam, it is necessary to prepare really well for this section. Candidates can
expect expect questions from Computer Hardware and Software, History, Basic
Terminologies, Operating System and Networking.
IBPS PO Recruitment 2018
IBPS PO 2018
Recruitment Process is going to be
conducted to select candidates for the post of probationary officer (PO)
and Management Trainee (MT) through IBPS PO 2018 Exam. IBPS
PO 2018 selection process consists of three phases of examination:
·
preliminary
exam
·
mains
exam
·
Interview
Process.
A candidate needs
to qualify all the phases in order to get the appointment letter by
IBPS. Mentioned below is a detailed description of each phase of examination:
IBPS PO 2018
Preliminary Exam: The Preliminary
Exam of IBPS PO 2018 is an online mode of examination. An
adequate number of candidates are selected after this examination to meet up
the requirements of Online Mains Examination.
IBPS PO 2018 Mains
Examination: The Mains Exam
of IBPS PO 2018 is also an online mode of exam. It is
necessary to score well in this exam as the cumulative score of Mains exam and
the Interview Process is considered for making the merit list of candidates.
IBPS PO 2018 Interview
Process: Interview
process for IBPS PO 2018 Exam will be conducted by the participating
organizations and coordinated by nodal Banks in each State/Union
Territory with the help of IBPS.
It
is mandatory for every candidate to check IBPS PO Syllabus 2018 to prepare
effectively for all the three phases of IBPS PO 2018 Examination.
After all the three
phases of IBPS PO 2018 Exam is being conducted, a final merit list will
be deduced based on the candidate’s performance in Main’s Exam and the
Interview Process.
Provisional Allotment: The provisional allotment of the
candidates through IBPS PO 2018 exam will be released on the official
website. The banks participating in IBPS PO exam are allotted to
candidates based on their preferences which are made at the time of online
application.
The joining dates and
other important documents will be intimidated to the selected candidates by the
preferred participating banks. More details will be available once IBPS PO 2018 Notification is released.
IBPS
PO Prelims Syllabus 2018:
The preliminary
examination of IBPS PO exam 2018 comprises of Reasoning
Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language.
Let’s have a look at
the IBPS PO 2018 Preliminary Exam Pattern before looking at the Syllabus:
|
Sr. No.
|
Subjects
|
No. of questions
|
Marks
|
Time
|
|
1
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
35
|
35
|
1 hour
total |
|
2
|
English Language
|
30
|
30
|
|
|
3
|
Reasoning Ability
|
35
|
35
|
|
|
4
|
Total
|
100
|
100
|
The complete detail of heading and sub-heading
of the sections asked in Preliminary Exam of IBPS PO 2018 exam is discussed
below:
|
Reasoning
|
Quantitative Ability
|
English Language
|
|
Logical Reasoning
|
Simplification
|
Reading Comprehension
|
|
Alphanumeric Series
|
Profit & Loss
|
Cloze Test
|
|
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
|
Mixtures & Alligations
|
Para jumbles
|
|
Data Sufficiency
|
Simple Interest & Compound
Interest & Surds & Indices
|
Miscellaneous
|
|
Coded Inequalities
|
Work & Time
|
Fill in the blanks
|
|
Seating Arrangement
|
Time & Distance
|
Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
|
|
Puzzle
|
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone,
Sphere
|
Paragraph Completion
|
|
Tabulation
|
Data Interpretation
|
|
|
Syllogism
|
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
|
|
|
Blood Relations
|
Number Systems
|
|
|
Input Output
|
Sequence & Series
|
|
|
Coding Decoding
|
Permutation, Combination
&Probability
|
IBPS PO Mains syllabus 2018:
The Mains Examination
of IBPS PO exam 2018 comprises of 4 + 1(Descriptive Paper) sections: Reasoning
& Computer Aptitude, English Language, Quantitative, Aptitude & General
Awareness. Recently, IBPS has introduced a descriptive paper in its
mains exam for selection of candidates to the post of Probationary officer.
The complete syllabus is discussed below:
Let’s have a look at the IBPS PO 2018 Mains
Exam Pattern before looking at the Syllabus:
|
Sr.No.
|
Name of the Test
|
No. of Questions
|
Maximum Marks
|
Duration
|
|
1
|
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
|
45
|
60
|
60 minutes
|
|
2
|
English Language
|
35
|
40
|
40 minutes
|
|
3
|
Data Analysis & Interpretation
|
35
|
60
|
45 minutes
|
|
4
|
General Economy & Banking
Awareness
|
40
|
40
|
35 minutes
|
|
Total
|
155
|
200
|
180 minutes
|
|
|
5
|
English Language (Letter Writing
& Essay)
|
2
|
25
|
30 minutes
|
The complete syllabus is discussed below:
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
|
English Language
|
General Awareness
|
|
|
Simplification
|
Verbal Reasoning
|
Internet
|
Reading Comprehension
|
Financial Awareness
|
|
Average
|
Syllogism
|
Memory
|
Grammar
|
Current Affairs
|
|
Percentage
|
Circular Seating Arrangement
|
Keyboard Shortcuts
|
Vocabulary
|
General Knowledge
|
|
Ratio and Percentage
|
Linear Seating Arrangement
|
Computer Abbreviation
|
Verbal Ability
|
|
|
Data Interpretation
|
Double Lineup
|
Microsoft Office
|
|
|
|
Mensuration and Geometry
|
Scheduling
|
Computer Hardware
|
|
|
|
Quadratic Equation
|
Input Output
|
Computer Software
|
|
|
|
Interest
|
Blood Relations
|
Operating System
|
|
|
|
Problems of Ages
|
Directions and Distances
|
Networking
|
|
|
|
Profit and Loss
|
Ordering and Ranking
|
Computer Fundamentals
/Terminologies
|
|
|
|
Number Series
|
Data Sufficiency
|
|
|
|
|
Speed, Distance and Time
|
Coding and Decoding
|
|
|
|
|
Time and Work
|
Code Inequalities
|
|
|
|
|
Number System
|
|
|
|
|
|
Data Sufficiency
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Equation
|
|
|
|
|
|
Permutation and Combination
And Probability |
|
|
|
|
|
Mixture and Allegations
|
|
|
|
|
Apart from the
preliminary exam and the mains exam, an interview process is also conducted for
candidates who have qualified the first two phases of IBPS PO 2018 exam.
The final merit list
is prepared on the basis of marks obtained by a candidate in his mains exam and
his interview process.
Major changes are
noticed in IBPS PO Mains Exam 2018. Let’s have a look at all the changes one by
one.
· The IBPS PO Main exam has 4 sections with a total score of 200
marks that has to be completed within a time frame of 180 minutes.
·
The number of questions asked in IBPS PO Mains 2018 has been
reduced to 155.
·
IBPS has introduced a descriptive paper in its mains exam for
selection of candidates to the post of Probationary officer.
·
The time duration for completing the multiple sections has also
been altered. The number of questions as well as the maximum marks of each
section has also been altered.
·
There will be no particular section for Computer Applications.
Reasoning section has been teamed up with Computer Aptitude section that will
comprise of 45 questions carrying a total of 60 marks that needs to be
completed within 60 minutes.
The age limit of minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years
old as on 01/08/2018 is the eligibility for IBPS PO exam.
This means candidates who are born earlier than
02/08/1988 or later than 01/08/1998 do not pass the eligibility criteria for
IBPS PO 2018 (subject to age relaxation). Both these dates are inclusive for
age calculation.
Candidates appearing for IBPS PO 2018 may seek age
relaxation based on following -
Category Age
relaxation
SC/ ST (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) 5 years
OBC (Other Backward Classes –Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
PwD (Persons With Disabilities) 10 years
Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency
Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs).
These candidates must have rendered at least 5 years of military service and
have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose
assignment is due to be completed within an 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 5 years
Persons actually domiciled in the J & K during the
period from January 01, 1980 to December 31, 1989. 5 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years
Candidates who request for relaxation in age limit must
produce relevant certificates in original as well as Xerox when called for
Interview or at any stage of recruitment as required by IBPS.
IBPS PO Eligibility 2018 Academic Qualification
IBPS PO Degree Requirement
As on 05.09.2018, candidate must possess graduation
degree in any discipline/stream from a Government of India recognized
university or,
They must have any equivalent qualification, recognized by
the Central Government to appear in IBPS PO 2018.
IBPS PO Educational Qualification
A valid mark sheet or degree certificate must be present
with the student certifying that he/she is a graduate as on the day prescribed
by IBPS.
The date mentioned on the mark sheet/provisional
certificate, issued by the University will be considered as the date of passing
the eligibility examination.
The final result of candidates should have been declared
on or before 05/09/2017.
Students will have to submit relevant documents,
certifying the declaration of result on or before 05/09/2017 at the time of
Interview.
IBPS PO Educational Eligibility Criteria
If any university provides a web-based certificate or the
result is posted online then a candidate will be required to submit relevant
original document or certificate signed by an appropriate college/ university
authority.
By clearly mentioning the date of passing from the
Institute, and will have to be presented at the time of interview, otherwise
the eligibility criteria will not be met.
IBPS PO Eligibility Percentage
In case any university/college awards CGPA/OGPA,
candidates are required to convert it into a percentage (nearest to 2 decimal
places) and mention it in the application form.
Percentage fraction in scores will be ignored, i.e. if a
student has secured 59.99% marks, it will be treated as less than 60%.
Percentage Calculation under Educational Qualification
Criteria
The percent marks will be calculated by dividing the
total marks that the student has obtained in all the semester (s)/ year (s) by
the aggregate maximum marks (in all the subjects, irrespective of honours/
optional/ additional optional subject if any) and then multiplied by 100.
This will be applicable for those Universities also where
Class / Grade is decided on basis of Honours marks only.
In cases where CGPA / OGPA is awarded by the institute,
the same should be converted into percentage and mentioned in the online
application. At the time of the interview, the candidate will have to produce a
certificate issued by the appropriate authority stating the norms of the
University regarding the conversion of grade into percentage and the percentage
of marks scored by the candidate in terms of norms.
IBPS PO Eligibility 2018 For PwD Category
Under section 34 of “The Rights of Persons with
Disabilities Act, 2016”, persons with benchmark disabilities are eligible for
Reservation. The reserved categories of disabilities mentioned under this Act
are namely:
Blindness and low vision;
Deaf and hard of hearing;
locomotor disability including cerebral palsy. leprosy
cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy;
Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning
disability and mental illness;
Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses
(a) to (d) including deaf-blindness in the posts identified for each
disabilities:
Note: Definition of the above specified disabilities will
be as per “THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016”. The allocation
of reserved vacancies for the persons with benchmark disabilities will be as
prescribed in the “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” and as
per vacancies reported to IBPS by Participating Organisations.
IBPS PO Eligibility 2018 – Disabilities using a Scribe
There are specific guidelines for PwD candidates using a
scribe. These candidates must adhere to the guidelines both at the time of
applying and on the day of examination. The facility for scribe during online
examination is available only for visually impaired candidates or candidates
whose writing ability is hampered permanently due to any reason. The candidates
have to bear the cost of scribe themselves.
The following rules and regulations would apply for the
use of scribe.
Candidates will have to arrange their own scribe at their
own expense.
Scribe could be from any academic stream.
The candidate as well as the scribe, are required to
submit a valid undertaking confirming that the scribe meets all the required
eligibility criteria for a scribe. In case it so happens that he/she does not
fulfill any laid down eligibility criteria or has hidden/distorted any facts
then the candidature for that applicant would be cancelled, irrespective of the
result.
Candidates using scribe would be eligible for a
compensatory time of 20 minutes or otherwise advised for every hour of
examination.
Scribe arranged by the candidate must not be candidate
taking theIBPS Exam (CWE PO/MT-VI). In case of any violation, candidature of
both the candidate and the scribe would be cancelled. Candidates have to
carefully mention the request for scribe in the online Application form. No
requests for the same would not be entertained at later stages.
Candidates must bring along the Scribe declaration form
by IBPS to the exam center.
Candidates registered for compensatory time would be only
allowed such concession as the compensatory time given to candidates would be
system based, it would not be possible for the test conducting agency to
provide such concessions if the candidate is not registered for the same. Thus,
candidates not registered for the same will not be allowed any time concession.
Guidelines for candidates with locomotor disability and
cerebral palsy
The compensatory time of 20 minutes every hour or
otherwise advised would be allowed for candidates with locomotor disability and
cerebral palsy.
The dominant (writing) extremity is affected to the
extent of slowing down the performance of function (at least 40% disability).
Guidelines for Visually Impaired Candidates
Visually Impaired candidates (who suffer from not less
than 40% of disability) may opt to view the contents of the test in magnified
font and all such candidates will be eligible for compensatory time of 20
minutes for every hour or otherwise advised of examination.
The facility of viewing the contents of the test in
magnifying font will not be available to Visually Impaired candidates who use
the services of a Scribe for the examination.
These guidelines are subject to change in terms of GOI
guidelines/ clarifications, if any, from time to time.
IBPS PO Application Form 2018
IBPS PO Registration can be done via online mode. To
apply online, candidates can register at ibps.in.
INR 600 for all others
Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of
application fees will have to be borne by candidate.
Please click the link below for detailed notification
