The IBPS PO Eligibility comprises certain criterias and parameters which the candidates must meet. The IBPS PO eligibility was declared on the website of IBPS through official notification. The candidates must be between the age group of 20 to 30 years of age. There will be an age relaxation criteria for the reserved category candidates in the upper age limit. In addition to this, they must possess a passing certificate of Class 12th and a bachelor’s degree. Some work experience in the banking or finance sector is also mandatory. They must be Indian Nationals also. The candidates who meet the IBPS PO eligibility parameters, only they will be able to apply for the post of Institute of Banking Personnel Selection PO. Learn more about the same from the article and keep checking the official notification.
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IBPS PO Eligibility 2024
The candidates must fulfill all the minimal requirements in order to be eligible to apply for the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection PO Exam. You must meet certain requirements regarding age and education level. In addition, they must be Indian citizens and have the required identity certificates. The Exam will not be open to applications from candidates who do not match the eligibility conditions. There can be further requirements for language proficiency in Hindi, English, or any other state-relevant vernacular language. The recruitment will be done on the basis of selection process criteria & only those candidates will be able to apply for the post who will meet the eligibility parameters. Read the article to learn more.
IBPS PO Age Limit
The aspiring candidates must be between the age group of 20 to 30 years of age in order to be eligible for the post of Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officers. They must not exceed the age limit by 30 years of age. Apart from this candidates belonging to the reserved categories will receive an age relaxation in the upper age limit.
Age Relaxation
The candidates belonging to the reserved categories will receive an age relaxation in the age limit criteria. The candidates will receive age relaxation depending on different factors. Refer to the table below to know more details for the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection PO age relaxation criteria.
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
| SC / ST (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) | 5 years |
| OBC (Other Backward Class-Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwD (Person with disabilities) | 10 years |
| Ex-Serviceman, Commission Officer | 5 years |
| People affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
IBPS PO Educational Qualification
The candidates must be a graduate from a recognized institute/university. It must be associated with the government to be eligible for the post. Apart from this, if there will be any changes or additional requirements, we will update here.
Here’s a table that organizes the information for different officer posts and their educational qualifications and post-qualification experiences:
| Post | Educational Qualification | Post Qualification Experience |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Preference to candidates with specific degrees (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy), proficiency in the local language, working knowledge of Computer. | None |
| Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Minimum 50% marks, preference to candidates with specific degrees (Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics, and Accountancy). | Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution |
| Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) | Information Technology Officer: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. | Minimum 50% marks, specific certification (Certificate in ASP, PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP, etc) with one year of experience in the relevant field |
| Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. | One year as a Chartered Accountant. |
| Law Officer: | Degree in Law or its equivalent. Minimum 50% marks, | two years as an advocate or Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for at least two years. |
| Treasury Manager: | Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution. | One Year (in the relevant field). |
| Marketing Officer: | MBA in Marketing from a recognized university. | One Year (in the relevant field). |
| Agricultural Officer: | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry/ Forestry/ Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture from a recognized university or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. | Two Years (in the relevant field). |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to candidates having a Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics and Accountancy. | Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Officer in a Bank or Financial Institution. |
IBPS PO Nationality
The candidates must be citizens of India in order to be eligible for the post. Apart from that, they must be able to provide the valid document proofs to support their claims. they can be:
- A subject of Bhutan or Nepal or,
- A Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before 1st January 1962 to settle in the country permanently or,
- An Indian person who has come over from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Ethiopia, Zaire, or Vietnam to settle in India on a permanent note.
The point to note is, the Indian Government must issue the particular candidate with an eligibility certificate. They need not to be a domicile of any particular state to be eligible for the post. The candidates from all over the country are invited to apply for the post. This will be applicable if they meet all the IBPS PO eligibility parameters as well.
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