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IBPS PO is one of the most competitive exams in India. More than 8 lakh government job aspirants sit for the IBPS PO exam every year. IBPS has set the Prelims exam date on 23rd - 30th September 2023 & 01st October 2023 and the Mains exam date on 05th November 2023 for the aspiring candidates. There are three stages for a Bank PO selection - Prelims, Mains, and Interview. In order to get selected for the IBPS PO post, these stages must be cleared one by one by the candidates. When preparing for the exam, candidates must know the IBPS PO exam syllabus and pattern. The syllabus helps the candidate to understand the types of topics better. Subjects like IBPS PO Data Interpretation, reasoning ability might take most of your time during preparation but candidates must focus on those topics first that they are weak in. The preparation for the exam is only successful when the candidates are clear with the syllabus. A proper planning and preparations will distinguish candidates away from the crowd. Below IBPS PO syllabus and pattern are given for the government job candidates to prepare.
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS PO exam in three stages. The first stage is the prelims, the second is the mains, and the last stage is Interview. If you are among those candidates who are appearing for IBPS PO exam, then you must be familiar with the latest syllabus and pattern of IBPS PO. The regulatory body will be releasing the IBPS PO application form soon on their official website. Till that time period bank aspirants can go through the IBPS PO pattern and plan their strategy regarding the preparations.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam
Prelims are the main and the entry-level exam to get selected for the IBPS PO job. When a candidate successfully clears the prelims, he will be able to prepare for the mains exam. Prelims consist of three subjects that are the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning. The IBPS PO question paper is out of 100 marks. The time duration to complete the exam is one hour. (60 min) English section is out of 30 marks, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude is out of 35 marks each. The time given to each section is 20 minutes. Here speed plays a mandatory role to attempt the entire paper.
Below is the table of prelims exam for your convenience -
Subjects |
Total Marks |
No. Of Questions |
Time Duration (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 min |
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
20 min |
Logical Reasoning |
35 | 35 | 20 min |
Total |
100 |
100 |
60 min |
IBPS PO Mains Exam
After the candidate has cleared the prelims exam, he can sit for the main exam. Although the pattern and syllabus might be similar for both prelims and mains, the difficulty level will always be more for mains. It consists of four subjects, English Language, Data Interpretation and Analysis, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and, General Awareness. The question paper is out of 200 marks and the time duration is 3 hours. Below is the table of the IBPS PO Main exam for your convenience.
Subjects |
Total Marks |
No. Of Questions |
Time Duration (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
English Language |
40 |
35 |
40 min |
Data Interpretation & Analysis |
60 |
35 |
45 min |
General Awareness |
40 | 40 | 35 min |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
60 | 45 | 60 min |
English (Essay/Letter Writing) |
25 |
2 | 30 min |
Total |
200 |
155 |
3 hours |
IBPS PO prelim exam consists of three subjects that are English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning. The topics covered in these subjects are as follows -
English Language
Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
Although the topics of prelims and mains are almost similar the standard of questions will vary. The main exam consists of four subjects, English Language, Data Interpretation and Analysis, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and, General Awareness. The topics covered for these subjects are as follows -
English Language
Data Interpretation and Analysis
Reasoning Ability
General Awareness
The third and the last stage is the IBPS PO Interview, where the candidates who have cleared both prelims and mains have to give an interview round to get selected for the IBPS PO post. The interview round is out of 100 marks, where a minimum of 40 is required to qualify. For OBC/SC/ST/PWD candidates, 35 is the minimum to qualify. Candidates have to face an interview in front of a panel of bank officials. Those shortlisted for the interview round are informed about their interview, through the interview call letter.
The IBPS PO question paper is a multiple choice question paper (MCQs). The candidate should take care that negative marking is there for every wrong answer. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are taken away as a negative marking. If there are any questions unattempted, no marks will be deducted. Prelims exams are out of 100 marks whereas the mains exam is out of 200.
When preparing for the exam, candidates must know the IBPS PO exam syllabus and pattern. There are three stages for an IBPS PO selection - Prelims, Mains, and Interview. In order to get selected for the IBPS PO post, these stages must be cleared one by one by the candidates. Prelims consist of three subjects that are the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning. The IBPS PO question paper is out of 100 marks. IBPS PO mains consists of four subjects, English Language, Data Interpretation and Analysis, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and General Awareness. The question paper is out of 200 marks and the time duration is 3 hours. You can go through the link to know the complete IBPS PO syllabus and pattern
There are a total of 4 subjects in the IBPS PO syllabus. English Language, Data Interpretation and Analysis, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and General Awareness. The question paper is out of 200 marks and the time duration is 3 hours.
You can follow the table of the IBPS PO Main exam to know the exact sectional timings and markings of IBPS PO main exam..
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will declare the cut-offs soon after the IBPS PO prelim exams. Prelims are going to take place from 23rd - 30th September and 01st October 2023. IBPS PO Cut Off will be out by the regulatory body soon after 20 - 25 days of the prelim exams and main exams. Candidates can take an idea of the expected IBPS PO Cut Off marks and the previous year cut off list 2022.
