Have you qualified in IBPS PO prelims? Then its time to get ready for the IBPS PO mains 2017 that is scheduled on November 26.The IBPS PO mains admit card is also available, which candidates can download from the official website, ibps.in.But if you are looking to know the competition, we tell you how many candidates will appear for IBPS PO mains and the study materials to prepare.
The IBPS PO recruitment 2017 started with the preliminary exam on October 7, 8, 14 & 15 for which the results were announced recently.The IBPS PO cutoffs were on expected lines due to increased demand among bank jobs aspirants.
IBPS PO Mains 2017: Download your Admit Cards
Since the preliminary exams are released, the second stage of selection process is the main examination that is scheduled on November 26.It is important to qualify in the mains inorder to qualify for the final interview process.
Candidates can start downloading their main exam call letters from the ibps official website here click here for main exam admit cards
How Many Will Appear for IBPS PO Mains 2017?
According to IBPS PO notification, 3562 officer vacancies are to be filled during the year 2018 -19 in govt banks.See below for bank-wise breakup of available posts:
According to the IBPS recruitment process, selections are to happen in the following stages:
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Qualify in Prelims & get shortlisted for Mains exam
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Qualify in Mains & get chosen for Personal interview
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Qualify in Interview & get appointed as PO
Every year, approximately, 8 – 10 lakh candidates appear for the IBPS PO prelims and IBPS fixes cutoffs in such a way they shortlist in the ratio of 1:20 (20 times the no. of vacancies) normally.
Going by that formula, 3562 x 20 = 71, 240
So approximately 70,000 – 75,000 candidates may have qualified in IBPS PO 2017 prelims to appear for the main examinations, that are to be held on November 26.
IBPS PO Mains: Recommended Books & Courses
With the IBPS PO 2017 main examination just round the corner, here are some of the top books and study materials that we recommend.
* Click here to buy IBPS PO Exam Guide for Rs.321: A complete guide to prepare for the IBPS PO 2017 prelims and mains exam lessons on chapters & topics covered in the bank po exam syllabus.Also has previous year solved papers.
* IBPS PO Online Mock Tests for Rs.499: It has 20 mock tests along with solutions & explanations in latest pattern.