IBPS PO 2020 notification released for 1,417 vacancies; apply link to be activated on Aug 5

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released IBPS PO 2020 notification on August 4. A total of 1,417 vacancies have been announced for the recruitment exam. The online application link will be activated on August 5. Interested candidates can fill IBPS PO application form till August 26. The prelims exam will be conducted on October 3, 10 and 11, 2020. The mains exam of IBPS PO will be held on November 28, 2020.

Latest Updates:

• IBPS PO 2020 vacancies revised again; still lower than last year

• IBPS PO 2020 application form is available @ibps.in; last date to apply is Aug 26

IBPS PO New Changes

• The number of IBPS PO vacancies dipped by 67% compared to last year
• IBPS PO dates of prelims exam have been revised
• The application fees have been hiked
• New exam day guidelines issued due to COVID-19 pandemic
• The number of participating banks reduced compared to last year

IBPS PO 2020 Dates

The table below contains IBPS PO 2020 dates pertaining to the exam:

Events	Dates
Release of IBPS PO notification	04-Aug-2020
Application form	05-Aug-2020
Last date to apply	26-Aug-2020
Editing of application	26-Aug-2020
Prelims admit card	October 2020
Preliminary exam	03-Oct-2020 10-Oct-2020 11-Oct-2020
Result of preliminary exam	October/ November 2020
Prelims scorecard	October/ November 2020
Mains IBPS PO admit card	November 2020
Mains exam	28-Nov-2020
Mains result	December 2020
Mains scorecard	December 2020
Interview	January / February 2021
Provisional allotment	April 2021

IBPS PO 2020 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the exam.

• The age of candidates, as on August 1, 2020, should be between 20 years and 30 years. Relaxation of upper age limit will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories.
• The educational qualification as August 26, 2020, is graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.

Check here complete details on eligibility

How to apply online for IBPS PO?

The steps to fill the IBPS PO application form are given below:

• Visit the official website of IBPS
• Click the link 'New Registration'
• Enter name, phone number, email id and security code
• Upon successful registration, a provisional registration number and password will be generated
• Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
• Fill basic details, educational qualification & experience and preferences
• Pay the application fees which is Rs 850 General and OBC while it is Rs 175 for SC/ST/PWBD candidates
• Take printout of application form and fee receipt

New exam day guidelines for IBPS PO

• Wearing of masks is compulsory
• Candidates can carry gloves, personal transparent water bottle, hand sanitizer (50 ml) and pen
• Candidate should maintain social distance with one another
• Candidates must have Aarogya Setu App installed on their mobile phones
• Candidate registration will be done through photo capture
• Roll number and lab number will not be displayed outside the exam venue, candidates will be informed regarding these at the entry gate