Exam Format for IBPS Bank PO Exam
|
Sl. No
|
Name of the section |
No of questions
|
Maximum marks
|
|
1
|
Reasoning |
50
|
50
|
|
2
|
English Language |
40
|
40
|
|
3
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
50
|
50
|
|
4
|
General Awareness |
40
|
40
|
|
5
|
Computer Knowledge |
20
|
20
|
| Total |
200
|
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark
Cutoff Score: Student have to secure a minimum standard score in each of the tests and also total Weighted Score.
Expected Cutoffs in Each Objective Test:
| S. No. | Name of the Test | MAX Score | Minimum Qualifying Standard Score (expected) | |
| SC/ST/OBC/PWD | General | |||
| 1 | Test of Reasoning | 50 | 21 | 24 |
| 2 | Test of English Language | 40 | 17 | 21 |
| 3 | Test of Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 21 | 24 |
| 4 | Test of General Awareness | 40 | 17 | 21 |
| 5 | Test of Computer Knowledge | 20 | 08 | 11 |
Exam Syllabus For IBPS PO
1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Word Formation, Sentence Completion
Comprehension: Theme detection, Deriving Conclusion, Passage Completion
Error Detection and Rearrangement: Passage Correction, Sentence Correction, Spelling
Grammar: Active Passive Voice, Direct Indirect Speech
General Usage: Idioms and Phrases
2. LOGICAL REASONING
Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Coding Decoding, Blood Relation, Sitting Arrangement, Series Completion, Syllogism, Decision Making, Statement Reasoning
Non-verbal Reasoning: Series Completion, Analogy, and Classification
3. QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
Arithmetic: Numbers, Simplification, Roots, Average, Surds & Indices, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Chain Rule, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time & Distance, Problems on Trains, Boats & Streams, Alligation, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Stocks & Shares, Clocks, Logarithms, Mensuration, Volume & Surface Area, Permutation & combination, Probability, Heights & Distances
Data Interpretation: Tabulation, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts
4. GENERAL/MARKETING/BANKING AWARENESS
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environments around him and its application to society. These questions will be such that they do not require a specific study of any discipline.
-Knowledge of current events
-Everyday observations and experience in the scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person
-India and its neighboring countries
-Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economy, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Scientific Research
-Over 70% of the questions will be related to Economy, Banking and Finance.
5. COMPUTER AWARENESS
General Knowledge on Computer usage and application (basic hardware and softwares
Final Selection Procedure
All Public Sector Banks normally issue a separate eligibility criteria in terms of age, educational qualification, experience (if any), and minimum required IBPS CWE score.
Candidates who meet the given eligibility criteria have to apply separately to any of the participating banks. Each bank will then individually shortlist candidates and carry out their own selection processes such as Group Discussions and/ or Interviews etc. for final selection. If you find difficulty in preparation you can join our bank po exams coaching.