The IBPS PO Exam syllabus is the same as it was before. Every year, many people try to become Probationary Officers in public sector banks. Because of this, the exam is getting harder.
This article will help you prepare for the IBPS PO exam. It explains what you need to study (the syllabus) and how the exam is set up. This information will help you create a good study plan. You’ll find details about both the preliminary and main exams.
IBPS Probationary Officer Exam Syllabus Overview
| Recruitment Agency | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | Bank PO (Probationary Officers/Management Trainees) |
| Exam Structure | Prelims: 100 Marks Mains: 200 Marks Descriptive Test: 25 Marks Interview: 100 marks |
| Negative Marking | Deduction of 1 mark for each wrong answer |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO exam starts with a preliminary test. This test is used to choose candidates for the next round. It has three parts and takes 60 minutes. There are 100 questions to answer, and each question has multiple choices. To move forward, you need to get a certain score in each part of the test. See the table below for the minimum passing scores.
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
IBPS Probationary Officer Main Exam Scheme
The IBPS PO Main Exam is the second part of the exam. It has two parts: descriptive and objective questions. People who passed the first part of the exam can take the Main Exam. There are some new things in the Main Exam.
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer (Section A and B) | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 60 mins |
| English Language (Section A and B) | 35 | 40 | English only | 40 mins |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation (Section A and B) | 35 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 mins |
| General, Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | English & Hindi | 35 mins |
| Total | 155 | 200 | – | 180 mins |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 mins |
| Total | 157 | 225 | – | 3 hours 30 mins |
New Inductions in IBPS PO Main Exam
Following fresh inductions are introduced in the IBPS PO mains examination. Check the list below:
Changes to the SBI PO and IBPS Exams
- New Descriptive Test: The exam now includes a 30-minute writing test with an essay and a letter. It’s worth 25 marks.
- Penalty for Wrong Answers: You’ll lose 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the objective tests.
- Longer Exam Time: The objective test is now 3 hours long, with an extra 30 minutes for the writing test.
- Sections Divided: Reasoning, English, and Data Analysis sections are now split into two parts (A and B). All questions are mandatory, but some are worth more points than others.
- Computer Questions Moved: Computer questions are now part of the Reasoning section.
IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
The quantitative aptitude syllabus covers a wide range of topics. It starts with basic things like simplifying expressions, calculating averages, and finding percentages. Then, it moves on to more difficult things like mixtures and ratios, and interpreting data. It also covers measurement, geometry, quadratic equations, and interest calculations. Other topics include age-related problems, profit and loss, number series, velocity, distance, time, work-time relationships, number system, data adequacy, linear equations, permutation and combination, and probability. This gives you a strong foundation in quantitative aptitude.
