Can IBPS Clerk become PO?
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IBPS Clerk cannot be internally recruited as a Probationary Officer since POs are directly recruited. However, clerks can shift to the officer cadre as TOs (Trainee Officers) or JMGS-1 (Junior Management Grade Officer Scale -1). Candidates are directly recruited as Clerks and Officers, after their respective exams and interviews.
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It is possible for an IBPS Clerk to advance within the bank and pass internal tests to become a Probationary Officer (PO). For clerks who want to advance to the officer cadre, several banks hold internal promotion exams. Clerks are qualified to take these promotion exams after a specific amount of service, typically two to three years. To advance from clerk to PO, one must pass internal written tests, participate in group discussions, and pass bank-conducted interviews. Prior to a clerk being promoted to a PO, certain banks also require completion of particular training courses. Subjects like banking awareness, general knowledge, and a
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IBPS Clerk application form correction window was released on September 2. The last date to correct the details in the application form is September 3. Candidates are allowed to correct and re-submit the modified/ corrected application only once
during the 'Edit Window to Modify/ Correct Application Form'. Data submitted by the candidates in the original application for 'Name', 'Email ID', 'Mobile Number', 'State/UT' field in vacancy, 'State/UT' field in Correspondence address and 'Permanent address', 'Post' and 'Nationality' fields cannot be edited.
IBPS Clerk 2025 prelims admit card was released on September 24, 2025. The Mains admit card will be released in November. Candidates can download their admit cards online only by logging with the required credentials.
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