Dear Aspirants,
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification regarding the CWE PO/MT-VII online examination (Preliminary and Main). The online examination (Preliminary and Main) for the next Common Recruitment Process for selection of personnel for Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee posts in the Participating Organisations is tentatively scheduled in October / November 2017.
IMPORTANT DATES
Activity
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Date
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On-line registration (Modification, Online Payment) by candidates
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16th-Aug-2017 to 5th-Sep-2017
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IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Date
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7th, 8th, 14th & 15th October 2017
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IBPS PO Mains Exam Date
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26th November 2017
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Declaration of IBPS PO Mains Exam Result
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December 2017
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Declaration and download of IBPS PO Interview Call Letter
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January 2018
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Date of IBPS PO Interview
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January / February 2018
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Allotment of Provisional Posting
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April 2018
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Nationality: A Citizen of India or , a subject of Nepal or , a subject of Bhutan or a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
2. Age : Above 20 years - Below 30 years (As on 05-09-2017)
Relaxation of Upper age limit :
Sr. No. Category Age relaxation
1 Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe 5 years
2 Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
3 Persons With Benchmark Disabilities as defined under
“The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” 10 years
3. Educational Qualification:(As on 05-09-2017)
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
Application Fee: Rs. 100/- for SCST/PWD candidates.
Rs. 600/- for all others
Mode of Payment : Candidates can make the payment of requisite fees/intimation charges through the ONLINE mode only.
Recruitment Process :
I. CWE Online Examination
II. Common Interview
Number of participating Banks: 20
Category : SC ST OBC UR TOTAL
No. of Vacancy : 578 258 961 1738 3562
NEW PATTERN
IBPS in its recent PO Notification has introduced a new pattern more aligned with the pattern of SBI PO.However, the examination pattern for the preliminary exam is still the same.It is quite apparent that IBPS PO is now giving special weightage to the English Language subject. With the developing economy and digital world, IBPS now.looks forward for students who are good at writing skills and for the same from this year onwards it has introduced descriptive paper of English as well. This year IBPS will also conduct a descriptive test of English Language (Letter and Essay Writing) along with the mains exam. Reasoning and Computer sections are clubbed and there are changes in the name of subjects as well as the number of questions and weightage of each section. Aspirants should brace up for this new challenge with a proper strategy at hand.We at Mahendras will help you with that proper strategy to clear the exams
WHATS NEW IN IBPS CWE PO/MT-VII
1. New exam pattern similar to SBI PO Examination.
2. In Mains we have Data Interpretation & Analysis instead of Quantitative Aptitude.
3. Separate computer Section of 20 Marks in Mains now removed and clubbed with Reasoning.
4. Number of Questions changed and Differential Marking introduced like SBI i.e. 155 Questions and 200 Marks.
5. Total Time increased from 2 Hr 20 Min to 3 Hrs.
6. Sectional Timing also changed if compared to last year.
7. Descriptive section has also been added.
IBPS PO 2017 EXAM PATTERN
IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Pattern
Sr. No.
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Subjects
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No. of questions
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Marks
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Time
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1
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Quantitative Aptitude
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35
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35
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1 hour total
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2
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English Language
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30
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30
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3
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Reasoning Ability
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35
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35
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4
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Total
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100
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100
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Sr. No.
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Name of test
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No. of Questions
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Max. Marks
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Medium of Examination
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Time Allotted
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1
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Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
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45
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60
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English & Hindi
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60 minutes
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2
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English Language
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35
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40
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English only
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40 minutes
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3
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Data Analysis and Interpretation
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35
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60
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English & Hindi
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45 minutes
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4
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General Awareness, Economy & Banking Awareness
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40
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40
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English & Hindi
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35 minutes
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Total
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155
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200
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180 minutes
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English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)
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2
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25
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English
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30 minutes
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EXAM DATES
1. IBPS PO Preliminary Exam
2. IBPS PO Mains Exam
IBPS PO Exam 2017-18.
Following are the dates according to notification:
Note: All participants who will successfully register himself / herself in PO VII firstly have to fight with (Preliminary) Pre exam and Shortlist candidates in Pre examination will be called for Mains Exam and then further shortlist candidates called for a Common Interview to be conducted by the Participating Organisations and co-ordinated by the Nodal Bank. Marks scored in mains exam will be decided for short listing for interview.
EXAM SYLLABUS :
Sr. No.
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Activity
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Dates
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1
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Conduct of Online Examination - Preliminary
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7th, 8th, 14th and 15th
October 2017 |
2
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Conduct of Online Examination – Main
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26th November 2017
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3
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Declaration of Final Result
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1st April 2018
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Note: All participants who will successfully register himself / herself in PO VII firstly have to fight with (Preliminary) Pre exam and Shortlist candidates in Pre examination will be called for Mains Exam and then further shortlist candidates called for a Common Interview to be conducted by the Participating Organisations and co-ordinated by the Nodal Bank. Marks scored in mains exam will be decided for short listing for interview.
EXAM SYLLABUS :
Reasoning Ability :
Reasoning section is a basic part of IBPS PO. Reasoning Section contains 35 marks in Pre Exam and More than 40 marks in mains exam . Basically, it requires regular practice from your side to easily handle the asked questions. Reasoning Syllabus is divided into two parts verbal reasoning and logical reasoning questions. Check details about the verbal reasoning And Logical reasoning given below.
Verbal Reasoning
Alphabetical Order
order and Ranking
Coding and Decoding
Direction and Distance
Blood Relation
Sitting arrangement
Puzzle
Syllogism
Inequality
Decision Making
Data Sufficiency
Machine Input
Logical Reasoning
Assumption
Argument
Cause and Effect
Course Of Action
Drawing Inference
Advance Logical Reasoning
Computer Aptitude
Computer section is also one of the easiest sections amongst all the sections which is scheduled for the Mains examination. Here you require some basic knowledge of computer section; Computer section covers mainly these topics –
History and Generation of Computers
Introduction to Computer Organisation
Hardware
Software
MS Office
Malicious Code
Database
Networking
Internet
Founders
SHORTCUT KEYS & Abbreviations
Latest Technologies
Quantitative Aptitude | Data Analysis and Interpretation
IBPS PO Pre Exam 2017 Syllabus Total 35 Questions
1. Approximations
2. Missing number series
3. Inequality
4. Word problems
Percentage, profit and loss, CI, Ratio, partnership, speed time and distance, boat and stream, Probability, Mensuration, time and work, pipe and cistern
5. Data interpretations
IBPS PO Mains Exam 2017 Syllabus Total 35 Questions
1. Data Interpretations
2. Comparison inequality
3. Word problems questions
Percentage, profit, and loss, CI, Ratio, partnership, speed time and distance, boat and stream, Probability, Mensuration, time and work, pipe and cistern.
English Language:
It is quite apparent that IBPS PO is now giving special weightage to the English Language subject. With the developing economy and digital world, IBPS now looks forward for students who are good at writing skills and for the same from this year onwards it has introduced descriptive paper of English as well. If we see the current notification the time allotted to English language subject in proportion to the questions has also changed as earlier it was 40 minutes for 40 questions but now it is 40 minutes for 35 questions. So all, pull up your socks and get ready for IBPS PO examination.
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Sentence Rearrangement
Fillers
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Misspelt
Para Completion
Vocabulary(Synonyms, Antonyms)
General Economics and Banking Awareness
Banking Awareness
RBI and Monetary Policy
NPA and Basel Norms
NABARD and PSL
Money and Capital Market
Public Finance(Budget)
Banking Terminology
Reasoning section is a basic part of IBPS PO. Reasoning Section contains 35 marks in Pre Exam and More than 40 marks in mains exam . Basically, it requires regular practice from your side to easily handle the asked questions. Reasoning Syllabus is divided into two parts verbal reasoning and logical reasoning questions. Check details about the verbal reasoning And Logical reasoning given below.
Verbal Reasoning
Alphabetical Order
order and Ranking
Coding and Decoding
Direction and Distance
Blood Relation
Sitting arrangement
Puzzle
Syllogism
Inequality
Decision Making
Data Sufficiency
Machine Input
Logical Reasoning
Assumption
Argument
Cause and Effect
Course Of Action
Drawing Inference
Advance Logical Reasoning
Computer Aptitude
Computer section is also one of the easiest sections amongst all the sections which is scheduled for the Mains examination. Here you require some basic knowledge of computer section; Computer section covers mainly these topics –
History and Generation of Computers
Introduction to Computer Organisation
Hardware
Software
MS Office
Malicious Code
Database
Networking
Internet
Founders
SHORTCUT KEYS & Abbreviations
Latest Technologies
Quantitative Aptitude | Data Analysis and Interpretation
IBPS PO Pre Exam 2017 Syllabus Total 35 Questions
1. Approximations
2. Missing number series
3. Inequality
4. Word problems
Percentage, profit and loss, CI, Ratio, partnership, speed time and distance, boat and stream, Probability, Mensuration, time and work, pipe and cistern
5. Data interpretations
IBPS PO Mains Exam 2017 Syllabus Total 35 Questions
1. Data Interpretations
2. Comparison inequality
3. Word problems questions
Percentage, profit, and loss, CI, Ratio, partnership, speed time and distance, boat and stream, Probability, Mensuration, time and work, pipe and cistern.
English Language:
It is quite apparent that IBPS PO is now giving special weightage to the English Language subject. With the developing economy and digital world, IBPS now looks forward for students who are good at writing skills and for the same from this year onwards it has introduced descriptive paper of English as well. If we see the current notification the time allotted to English language subject in proportion to the questions has also changed as earlier it was 40 minutes for 40 questions but now it is 40 minutes for 35 questions. So all, pull up your socks and get ready for IBPS PO examination.
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Sentence Rearrangement
Fillers
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Misspelt
Para Completion
Vocabulary(Synonyms, Antonyms)
General Economics and Banking Awareness
Banking Awareness
RBI and Monetary Policy
NPA and Basel Norms
NABARD and PSL
Money and Capital Market
Public Finance(Budget)
Banking Terminology
Static
Dams and Rivers
Airports
Currency & Capital
National Park & Wildlife Sanctuaries
Headquarters of International & National Organisations
Stadiums
Folk Dances & Festivals
Current Affairs:
Appointments
Obituaries
Sports News
Awards
National & International News
IBPS PO CUT OFF 2016 :
PRELIMS
Details of Online Preliminary Examination Scores
Mains Exam
Final Cut-Off
Provisional Allotment
IBPS PO Previous Year Cut-Off
Dams and Rivers
Airports
Currency & Capital
National Park & Wildlife Sanctuaries
Headquarters of International & National Organisations
Stadiums
Folk Dances & Festivals
Current Affairs:
Appointments
Obituaries
Sports News
Awards
National & International News
IBPS PO CUT OFF 2016 :
PRELIMS
Details of Online Preliminary Examination Scores
English Language
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Reasoning Ability
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Maximum Score
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30
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35
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35
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Cutoff Score required for provisional shortlisting for main Examination GENERAL
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07.00
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08.50
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08.25
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Mains Exam
Sr. Number
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Name Of The Test
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Maximum Marks
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Cut Off (SC/ST/OBC/PWD
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General
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1
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Reasoning Ability
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50
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03.25
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05.25
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2
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English Language
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40
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02.25
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04.75
|
3
|
General Awareness
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40
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08.00
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10.75
|
4
|
Computer Awareness
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20
|
05.00
|
06.50
|
5
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
50
|
10.75
|
12.50
|
Category
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Cut Offs On Total (Out Of 200)
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Scheduled Caste (SC)
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41.75
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Scheduled Tribe (ST)
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31.50
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Other Backward Classes (OBC)
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52.50
|
General (Gen)
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52.50
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Hearing Impaired (HI)
|
37.00
|
Orthopedically Challenged
|
34.00
|
Visually Impaired (VI)
|
37.50
|
Final Cut-Off
Provisional Allotment
Category
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SC
|
ST
|
OBC
|
UR
|
OC
|
VI
|
HI
|
Maximum Score
|
46.30
|
45.10
|
50.20
|
57.40
|
52.70
|
55.20
|
40.50
|
Minimum Score
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33.70 10/09 /91
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28.60 30/06 /92
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37.00 06/06 /95
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39.90 28/08 /93
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31.40 12/12 /90
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33.10 01/04 /86
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25.40 22/12 /86
|
IBPS PO Previous Year Cut-Off
Serial No.
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IBPS
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SC
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ST
|
OBC
|
UR
|
OC
|
VI
|
HI
|
1
|
IBPS CWE PO 2 - 2012
|
55.84
|
47.36
|
58.32
|
62.12
|
45.20
|
42.84
|
55.88
|
2
|
IBPS CWE PO 3 - 2013
|
34.20
|
26.20
|
36.80
|
42.20
|
33.20
|
19.60
|
21.40
|
3
|
IBPS CWE PO 4 - 2014
|
42.20
|
36.40
|
45.60
|
49.60
|
39.60
|
34.80
|
24.40
|
4
|
IBPS CWE PO 5 - 2015
|
41.40
|
36.20
|
41.70
|
49.90
|
37.90
|
37.20
|
22.10
|
