The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous body in India that conducts recruitment exams for public sector banks.

It plays a vital role in helping government banks hire skilled and qualified candidates for various positions such as Probationary Officers (PO), Clerks, Specialist Officers (SO), and Regional Rural Bank (RRB) Officers.

IBPS ensures that the entire recruitment process — from application to final selection — is fair, transparent, and technology-driven.

History & Establishment

IBPS was set up in 1975 as the Personnel Selection Services (PSS).

Later in 1984, it became an independent organization known as the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

Since then, it has been conducting exams for nationalized banks, regional rural banks, insurance companies, and some financial institutions.

IBPS works under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Main Objective of IBPS

The main goal of IBPS is to create a standardized, scientific, and efficient recruitment process for public sector banks.
Its objectives include:

• Conducting competitive exams for various banking posts.
• Ensuring a merit-based and corruption-free selection system.
• Using modern technology, such as online testing and biometric verification, for accuracy.
• Providing banks with well-qualified employees through a unified recruitment system.

Major Exams Conducted by IBPS

Note: The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts its own separate exams and does not participate in IBPS recruitment.

How IBPS Conducts Exams

IBPS follows a step-by-step transparent process to recruit candidates:

1. Online Application

Candidates apply online through the official website — www.ibps.in.
They fill out the form, upload documents, and pay fees online.

2. Admit Card

After successful registration, IBPS releases admit cards online for each stage of the exam.

3. Examination

Most IBPS exams are conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
Depending on the post, the exam has multiple stages — Prelims, Mains, and Interview (for officer-level posts).

4. Result & Provisional Allotment

Results are published on the official website.
Based on marks and merit, candidates are provisionally allotted to different participating banks.

IBPS Selection Process Overview

Public Sector Banks Participating in IBPS Recruitment (as of 2025)

Note

• State Bank of India (SBI) is not part of IBPS recruitment; it conducts its own exams (SBI PO, SBI Clerk, SBI SO).
• Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are recruited separately through IBPS RRB exams.

Conclusion

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is one of the most trusted and important recruiting bodies in India’s financial sector.

It provides millions of aspirants every year with an equal chance to join the banking industry through a transparent and merit-based system.

IBPS not only simplifies recruitment for banks but also helps shape India’s next generation of banking professionals.