This time there will be more vacancies than last year because last year many candidates in second list didn't join. Average number of candidates who don't join is 20%.
I have explained this process with the help of following diagram.
If you see the above flowchart deeply, it states that selection ratio is 3:4, which is really high. Candidates who scored 75+ need just passing marks in the interview and candidates with 70+ marks and have a good profile, consistent academic performance and work experience in a good company also need just passing marks in interview.
All of you don't be pessimist, just 10-15% candidates scored more than 80 and there is high rate of absenteeism among these candidates and further large number of these candidates don't join because they have many other better opportunities in their pocket. I have seen many teachers and people preparing for civil services appears for bank exams just to have exam experience. There is no way that these people will join. I am also one of them and I know at least a dozen of people who are not going to join.
Best of luck and start your interview preparations. Read How to prepare for IBPS interview and Frequently asked questions in IBPS interviews.
