IBPS PO Exam Syllabus

 

About IBPS PO Exam:

Public banking sector is a best career option in present times as it offers: attractive salary, job security, fast growth and good environment. Government of India had set up the Personnel Selection Services (PPS) in 1975 for recruitment of probationary officers and clerks to all public-sector banks. PPS was later renamed to Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) in 1984. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS PO bank exam which is the gateway to many people seek after bank jobs. IBPS provides its services to all Public-Sector Banks, SBI, Associate Banks of SBI, RBI, NABARD, SIDBI, LIC & Insurance companies and other banks which are regular members of the IBPS society.

Salary Info:

The basic salary of a IBPS PO is 23,700 rupees and the gross salary is around 36, 570 rupees. Apart from the basic pay, PO in IBPS gets other perks and benefits like Leased accommodation, travelling Allowances, Medical Aid, Newspaper Reimbursement etc. Salary Details of IBPS PO: - Basic Pay: 23,700 Rupees.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus:

On preparation towards the IBPS PO exams, it is important to learn or analyse the strategy and pattern in the smartest way to clear the exam easily. Before this, IBPS PO exam has two stage of online test i.e

1. Tier I (Preliminary)
2. Tier II(Mains).
3. Group Exercises & Interview

The details of each of selection stages are mentioned below.

Prelims Strategy:

It has three sections for 100 marks. Always remember that there is a sectional cut off for all the sects which will be decided by IBPS.

The sections are:

1. English Language - 30 Marks
2. Numerical Ability - 35 Marks
3. Reasoning Ability - 35 Marks

Section wise syllabus:

English Language:

1. Reading comprehension -  10 Questions (1 Passage)
2. Grammar (Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement, Fill in the Blanks, Phrase Replacement) - 10 Questions
3. Vocabulary (synonyms and antonyms ) - 5 Questions
4. Verbal Ability (Para Jumbles) - 5 Questions

Numerical Ability:

1. Simplification - 10-15 Questions

2. Number Series - 3-5 Questions

3. Average - 1-3 Questions

4. Interest - 1-3 Questions

5. Mensuration - 2-4 Questions

6. Percentage - 1-2 Questions

7. Ratio & Proportion - 1-3 Questions

8. Algebra - 3-5 Questions

9. Profit & Loss - 1-3 Questions

10. Time, Speed & Distance - 1-4 Questions

11. Data Interpretation - 5-10 Questions (1-2 sets)

12. Time & Work - 1-2 Questions

13. Permutation & Combination / Probability - 0-1 Questions

14. Mixture Problems(Quadratic and some other problems) - 0-2 Questions

15. Number System - 0-1 Questions

16. Data Sufficiency - 0-5 Questions

If you wish to score more than 30 Marks in Aps section, then follow the above strategy. In this section practicing and speed of solving the problem is more important, So Keep practicing.

Reasoning Ability:

1. Arrangement & Pattern 5-8 Questions
2. Analogy 0-5 Questions
3. Classification 0-4 Questions
4. Coded Inequalities or Mathematical Inequalities 0-5 Questions (likely of Coded Inequalities)
5. Directions & Distances 0-2 Questions
6. Coding-Decoding 4-10 Questions
7. Blood Relations 1-5 Questions
8. Order & Ranking 0-5 Questions
9. Circular Seating Arrangement 5 Questions
10. Linear Seating Arrangement 5 Questions
11. Analytical Decision Making 0-5 Questions
12. Syllogisms 0-5 Questions
13. Data Sufficiency 0-5 Questions
14. Double Line-Up 0-5 Questions
15. Scheduling 0-5 Questions
16. Grouping & Selection Problems on teams and committees asked. 0-5 Questions
17. Series 0-2 Questions
18. Verbal Reasoning 0-5 Questions

In this section, every one can score 35 Marks if you keep practicing. Every questions will be based on logic.

If you feel difficult to prepare all the topics, you can prepare only specific topics by that you will be able to score more than 25 Marks.

Mains Strategy:

It has four sections for 200 marks and also the descriptive paper for 50 Marks. The descriptive test will be conducted immediately after the completion of the objective test of 200 Marks. Always remember that there is a sectional cut off for all the sections which will be decided by IBPS.

Objective Test:

The objective test will be held for 3 hours and consists of 4 sections for a total of 200 marks. The test has sectional time limits. The candidates are required to clear both sectional and overall cut-offs to qualify for the next stage.

The sections are:

1. English Language - 40 Marks
2. Data Analysis & Interpretation - 60 Marks
3. Reasoning Ability and Computer aptitude -  60 Marks
4. General / Financial Awareness - 40 Marks

Descriptive Test:

The descriptive test is 30 minutes for a 50 marks. It is a test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). The test is qualifying in nature. Descriptive Test paper will be evaluated for only those candidates who score qualifying marks in the objective tests and are placed adequately high.

Syllabus for the sections of English, Numerical ability and Reasoning ability are same. Only some extra syllabus is added to Mains Syllabus i.e Computer Aptitude and General/Financial Awareness.

Computer aptitude syllabus:

1. History and Generation of Computers
2. Introduction to Computer Organisation
3. Computer Memory
4. Computer Hardware and I/O Devices
5. Computer Software
6. Computer Languages
7. Operating System
8. Computer Network
9. Internet
10. MS Office Suit and Short cut keys
11. Basics of DBMS
12. Number System and Conversions
13. Computer and Network Security

Computer aptitude section is easy if you know basic computer knowledge. If you don't know about the basis no worries, learn from the website which will be uploaded soon.

General / Financial Awareness:

1. General / Financial Awareness

2. Banking Awareness

3. Financial Awareness

4. Govt. Schemes and Policies

5. Current Affairs

6. Static Awareness

Interviews:

1. Group Exercises (20 marks)
2. Interview (30 marks)

For final selection the marks of the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added. Only Main Examination (Phase-II) (both in Objective Test and Descriptive Test) is considered for the purpose. To this, marks obtained in the group exercises & interview are added for preparation of the final merit list.

Don't postponed your work tomorrow. It might make you lazy. Steady up and prepare for your exam. I hope this helps you well, If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us or comment below.