IBPS Full Form: Check Pattern, Syllabus, Selection Process & Salary

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection 2024 ( IBPS )

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Anangsha Patra
Deputy Manager – Editorial
Updated on May 20, 2025 13:18 IST

IBPS full form stands for the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. This is an autonomous body entrusted with the responsibility for conducting various IBPS exams for the posts of PO, Clerk, SO, etc. IBPS is responsible for recruitment to public sector banks in India. Besides, the organisation conducts various internal exams for bank promotions. For more details on the IBPS full form, read this article below.

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IBPS Full Form

IBPS Full Form: Many bank aspirants often come up with a query, 'What is IBPS full form?' To address the queries of aspirants, we have come up with this article. IBPS full form stands for the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. It is an autonomous body responsible for conducting recruitment for various public sector banks in India and Regional Rural Banks in India. Recruitment is done for the posts of Probationary Officers, Specialist Officers, and Clerks. Besides, the organisation also conducts internal bank promotion exams. In this article, we have explained about IBPS full form in detail. Read below to get more insights into IBPS full form.

Table of contents
  • What is IBPS?
  • IBPS Full Form
  • Participating Banks under IBPS
  • Exams Conducted by IBPS
  • Recruitment Process of IBPS
  • Responsibilities of a Bank PO
  • Responsibilities of an IBPS Clerk
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What is IBPS?

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, which is self-governing, conducts the IBPS examination and research-based institute giving human plus duty tour probability to the money phase of India. The managing and administering body for IBPS is the RBI, the Finance Ministry of India, and NIBM. Further, there are agents from open banks and insurance agencies who participate in the dynamic procedure and thus on take steps that result in a beneficial and worthy outcome. 

Q:   What is IBPS PO exam pattern?
A:

IBPS PO exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as marking scheme, total marks, time duration, etc. IBPS PO exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims exam, Mainsexam and interview. IBPS PO prelims exam comprises three sections-Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. There are sectional timings in the exam. IBPS PO Mains exam comprises both objective and descriptive-type questions. The total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 225. The duration of the test is 3 hours 10 minutes. The total marks allotted to the interview are 100.

Q:   What is IBPS Clerk exam pattern?
A:

IBPS Clerk exam pattern two parts-prelims and mains. The prelims test comprises three sections and carries 100 marks. The Mains comprises four sections and carries 200 marks. 

 

 

Q:   What is the career growth of IBPS RRB Officers Scale 1?
A:

IBPS RRB Officers Scale 1 is on probation for two years. After its completion, candidates are promoted to Assistant Manager. The career growth of IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 is mentioned below:

  • IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO) 
  • Assistant Manager  
  • Deputy Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • Senior Branch Manager
  • Chief Manager
  • Assistant General Manager
  • Deputy General Manager  
  • General Manager

IBPS Full Form

The Institute of Banking Personal Selections (IBPS) was registered as a Public Trust under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and also registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950. Candidates can check the full form of various terms used in the IBPS Exam Recruitment.

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Abbreviation

Full Form

IBPS

Institute of Banking Personal Selections

PO

Probationary Officer

CRP

Common Recruitment Process

SO

Specialist Officer

RRB

Regional Rural Bank

Participating Banks under IBPS

In the table below, candidates can check the name of banks which make recruitment under several IBPS Exams.

Sr. No.

Bank

1

Allahabad Bank

2

Andhra Bank

3

Bank of Baroda

4

Bank of India

5

Bank of Maharashtra

6

Canara Bank

7

Central Bank of India

8

Corporation Bank

9

Indian Overseas Bank

10

Indian Bank

11

Oriental Bank of Commerce

12

Punjab National Bank

13

Punjab & Sind Bank

14

Syndicate Bank

15

UCO Bank

16

Union Bank of India

17

United Bank of India

Also Read: IBPS Admit Card

Exams Conducted by IBPS

Candidates can check the exams which are conducted by IBPS in the table below.

Exam Name

Feature

IBPS PO Exam

For the recruitment of Probationary Officers and Management Trainees in the participating banks, which are national public sector banks.

IBPS Clerk Exam

To select candidates for the clerical cadre post

IBPS SO Exam

For the recruitment of Specialist Officers, which are Scale-I officers in the national public sector banks.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 Exam

For the recruitment of probationary Officers in Regional Rural Banks, this post is equivalent to another bank PO.

 

IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam

For the recruitment of Office Assistant in Regional Rural Banks, this post is equivalent to Clerk post in National Public Sector Banks.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II and Scale-III Exam

For the recruitment of Scale-II and Scale-III Officers in Regional Rural Banks, here Scale-II and Scale-III are equivalent to the specialist officer and senior managers.

Also Read: IBPS Application Form

Recruitment Process of IBPS

Candidates can check the recruitment process of IBPS below.

Written Examination (Prelims)

The English language, numeric aptitude, and reasoning ability parts of the IBPS Preliminary Exam make the first step of the selection process. Candidates must achieve the required overall and sectional cutoff scores. Each correct answer will lose 0.25 points.

Q:   What is IBPS RRB pattern?
A:

IBPS RRB exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam such as marking scheme, total marks, number of sections, duration of exam, etc.. Before beginning with the preparation, candidates must go through IBPS RRB exam pattern thoroughly. As per IBPS RRB exam pattern, the prelims exam is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1 and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). The total marks allotted to the test are 80. The mains exam of IBPS RRB is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1 and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and carries 200 marks. The single online exam is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 2 & 3 . The Interview carries 100 marks and is conducted for the posts of Officers Scale 1, Officers Scale 2 & 3. There is no  interview for the post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose). 

Q:   What is IBPS Clerk marking scheme?
A:

For correct answer, one mark is awarded. For incorrect answers, 0.25 marks are deducted The score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. 

Q:   Which are the important topics for IBPS Clerk English section?
A:

The English Language section of IBPS Clerk carries questions of high school. Candidates should read newspapers and books. Candidates should read the editorial section of the newspapers to improve their vocabulary.

Written Examination (Mains)

Candidates who passed the preliminary exam can take the main ease into four sections: English Language; Data Analysis and Interpretation; Logical and Computer Awareness; General/Banking; and Economy Awareness. Each incorrect response will result in a 0.25-point deduction for multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Personal Interview

Those who pass the main exam are invited to an in-person interview. The total number of marks is 100; the cutoff for general applicants is 40%; for SC/ST/OBC candidates, it is above 35%.

Final Selection

The primary exam and the personal interview will be considered when choosing the candidates. They will be given a weighting of 80:20, respectively. After the interview, the final merit list will be made public, and candidates will be given the option to join a letter in the bank.

Responsibilities of a Bank PO

  • A Bank PO must complete a two-year preparation probationary period for this section-level position before being hired as an assistant manager.
  • Administrative tasks, such as managing administrative work, are performed by a PO. You may be invited to participate in any type of bank-related activity before the 2-year completion deadline.
  • You will be ready to have practical finance, accounting, marketing, and investing knowledge during the probationary period.
  • You will be posted as an Assistant Bank Manager in any bank office once your probationary period is over. PO must also serve in the capacity of a public relations officer.
  • A bank PO can also issue chequebooks, demand draughts, ATM cards, and other items. 

Responsibilities of an IBPS Clerk

  • The person to ask questions to and who directs the customer in each bank is an Institute of Banking workforce (IBPS) Clerk.
  • They are responsible for the storage and withdrawal of client money.
  • Additionally, upon the consent of trained professionals, they deliver chequebooks.
  • The bank agent provides ESI stamps and money receipts. Nowadays, most bank employees' job responsibilities involve using a computer.
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Anangsha Patra
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