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IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) is going to
conduct IBPS PO 2014 exam for
recruitment of eligible candidates to the post of PO/MT (Probationary Officer/Management
Trainee) in the month of October/November. IBPS, an autonomous organization, conducts
an exam every year, according to a mandate provided by participating banks or
financial institutions. The score of IBPS
PO 2014 will be valid till 31 March, 2016, up to which, qualified
candidates can apply to any interview conducted by any of the participating banks,
if shortlisted by them. Details regarding the qualification, the structure of
the exam and availability of call letters are provided in this article.
IBPS PO 2014 Exam Dates And Schedule
The registration process for this year’s exam is over, and candidates
are eagerly waiting for their call letters to know the schedule for their
written test. In its official notification, the organization has stated that call
letters for the test will be available from 1 October, 2014 and tentative IBPS PO 2014 dates are provided to fall
in October/November. The result of the written test will be declared in the
month of November and the interview will be conducted in the month of January,
2015, followed by provisional allotment in April, 2015.
Educational Qualifications Required
All the candidates, having a graduate degree from an Indian
Government recognized University or any other qualification equivalent to it as
recognized by the Central Government. The candidates need to possess a valid certificate
of degree or a mark-sheet from the University/Board for the result declared not
later than 11 August, 2014.
The structure of the IBPS
PO 2014 exam comprises of a written exam of 2-hour duration worth 200
marks, followed by an interview conducted by any of the participating banks. The
IBPS PO 2014 syllabus for the written
test comprises of five sections, containing a total of 200 objective type questions,
which are as listed below:
1.
Reasoning (50 marks)
2.
Quantitative Aptitude (50 marks)
3.
English Language (40 marks)
4.
General Awareness (particularly related to banking)
(40 marks)
5.
Computer Knowledge (20 marks)
All the parts, as listed above, will be available to all the
candidates in two languages, English & Hindi, except the one for English Language.
Negative Marking:
Marks scored by the candidates are subject to a penalty of 1/4th of
the marks for the question to calculate the final score. However, no penalty is
applicable for questions left unanswered.
Cutoff Score: The
candidates need to qualify in each section of the written test as well as the total
cutoff score to qualify in the test and get shortlisted to appear for an
interview.
Interview Process:
Candidates, who have qualified the written test, will be called for an
interview by the participating banks, as per their requirement, the call
letters for which will be available on the website of the IBPS.
So, these are the details of the schedule and the structure
of the IBPS PO 2014 recruitment
process of candidates to PO/MT posts by IBPS. Visit us regularly to know more
about how to prepare for the written test CWE PO/MT-IV and books recommended
for the same.
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