Prelims Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO preliminary examination has a total duration of 1 hour in total and 20 minutes for each section, which will be conducted in online mode. It consists of 3 sections with a total of 100 questions and maximum score of 100 marks. There is negative marking in IBPS PO exam and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates must clear the cut-off in all 3 sections to qualify for the IBPS PO Main exam. The section-wise details are given below:
S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective) | No. of Question | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Min. |
2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Min. |
3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Min. |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Min. |
Candidates have to qualify in each of the three sections by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.
Mains Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO AND CLERK Main exam is also conducted online; it has 5(4+1) sections with a total score of 200+25 marks and total duration of 180+30 minutes. Just like IBPS PO 2017, IBPS will be conducting a descriptive paper in its mains exam for selection of candidates to the post of Probationary officer. The sections must be attempted in the same order and the allotted time as mandated at the time of the exam. A candidate has to clear both preliminary and mains examination to be eligible for the interview process.
S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective) | No. of Question | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 Min. |
2 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 Min. |
3 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 Min. |
4 | General Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 Min. |
Total | 155 | 200 | 3 HR. | |
5 | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 Min. |
Interview
The candidates who have qualified the mains exam are called for a face to face interview which carries a maximum of 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview is 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
The interview round is generally 15-20 minutes long, where a panel of bank officials ask questions to the candidates about themselves, banking sector, current affairs, general awareness, etc. The candidates must be well dressed, confident and carry all required documents to the interview.
The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in mains examination and interview. The final score is calculated by IBPS with weightage of marks given to the main examination and interview in the ratio of 80:20 respectively.
IBPS PO Syllabus Topic wise
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