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IBPSC PO
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent quali cation recognized as such by the Central Government.
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:
It is important for candidates to have the working knowledge of computer systems to give the IBPS PO exam which is conducted in online mode.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
It is important for candidates to be proficient in the official language of the State/UT is desirable
LEVEL OF EXAMS
Stage–1 : IBPS PO Preliminary Examination :
IBPS PO Preliminary examination is objective type & the medium of paper is generally English. The medium for Quantitative aptitude and Reasoning Ability is both Hindi & English.
| S. No. | Name of Test | No.of.Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1. | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3. | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
There is a provision of sectional cut-off i.e. candidates will have to qualify each section separately.
STAGE 2: IBPS PO MAINS EXAMINATION :
IBPS PO Main Exam is both objective & descriptive in nature and is based on online mode. The objective test is 3 hours consist of 200 marks whereas the descriptive test is of 30 minutes of 25 marks.
| S. No. | Name of test (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| 1. | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2. | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| 3. | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4. | General, Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 180 minutes |
The descriptive test is a test of English which contains Letter Writing and Essay with 25 marks and 30 minutes duration.
Note : For every wrong answer in both preliminary and mains examination, there will be a negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned to the particular question.
STAGE 3: IBPS PO IBPS PO INTERVIEW :
The total marks assigned to the interview stage is 100. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC. The ratio of mains exam and interview for nal merit list will be 80:20. Note : Only the marks of mains and interview is calculated for the overall merit list. Prelims marks are just qualifying in nature.
DETAILED IBPS PO PRELIMS SYLLABUS 2021
IBPS PO Prelims 2021 syllabus in a nutshell is given below. Aspiring bankers should go through the topics carefully.
Here’s the complete list of topics asked under each section, comprising IBPS PO Syllabus for Prelims 2021
| English Language | Reading Comprehension |
| Cloze Test | |
| Para jumbles | |
| Vocabulary Based/td> | |
| Fill in the blanks< | |
| Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting/td> | |
| Paragraph Completion< | |
| Spelling Errors | |
| Word Replacement | |
| Column based Fillers and Sentence Connectors |
| Word Usage | |
| Idioms and Phrases | |
| Sentence Completion | |
| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles |
| Alphanumeric Series / Alphabets / Numeric Series | |
| Direction Sense | |
| Data Suf ciency | |
| Inequalities | |
| Seating Arrangements | |
| Input-Output | |
| Syllogism | |
| Blood Relation | |
| Order and Ranking | |
| Coding-Decoding | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Chart, Pie Chart, Mixed, Missing, Arithmetic, Caselet) |
| Inequalities (Quadratic & Quantity based) | |
| Number Series | |
| Approximation and Simpli cation | |
| Ratio & Proportion, Partnership | |
| Percentage | |
| Mixtures & Alligations | |
| Average & ages | |
| Pro t & Loss | |
| Time and work & Pipe and cistern | |
| Simple Interest & Compound Interest | |
| Time & Distance, Boat & stream | |
| Permutation, Combination & Probability | |
| Mensuration (2D & 3D) | |
| Data Suf ciency |
DETAILED IBPS PO MAINS SYLLABUS 2021
The complete IBPS PO Mains Syllabus is discussed below
| Data Analysis | Number System, HCF &LCM, Series Inequality (Quantity based) Ratio & Proportion, Partnership Percentage Mixtures & Alligations Average & ages Pro t & Loss Time and work & Pipe and cistern Simple Interest & Compound Interest Time & Distance, Boat & stream Permutation, Combination & Probability Mensuration (2D&3D) Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie, Mixed, Missing, Arithmetic, Radar) Caselet |
| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles Syllogism Seating Arrangements Machine Input-Output Blood Relation Direction Sense |
| Data Suf ciency Coding-Decoding Inequalities Logical Reasoning (Passage Inference, Statement and Assumption, Conclusion, Argument) | |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension Error Detection Vocabulary Phrase Replacement Word Association Sentence Improvement Para Jumbles Cloze Test Spelling Errors Fill in the blanks Column Based Fillers Sentence Connectors Word Replacement Word Usage Sentence Rearrangement Sentence Completion |
| General/Economy/ Banking Awareness | Banking and Financial Awareness Current Affairs (4-5 Months) Static Awareness |
| Computer Aptitude | Internet Memory Keyboard Shortcuts Computer Abbreviation Microsoft Of ce Computer Hardware Computer Software Operating System Networking Computer Fundamentals/Terminologies Number System Basic of Logic Gates |
IBPS SO
ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS :
Of cer (Scale-I) :
- 4 year Engineering / Technology Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology
/ Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation (or)
- Post Graduate Degree in Electronics / Electronics & Tele Communication / Electronics & Communication /
Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Applications (or)
- Graduate having passed DOEACC ‘B’ level
Agricultural Field Of cer (Scale I) :
4 year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science / Fishery Science / Pisciculture / Agri. Marketing & Cooperation / Co-operation & Banking / Agro-Forestry / Forestry / Agricultural Biotechnology / Food Science / Agriculture Business Management / Food Technology / Dairy Technology / Agricultural Engineering / Sericulture
Rajbhasha Adhikari(Scale I) :
- Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree (graduation) level. (or)
- Post graduate degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the degree (graduation) level.
Of cer (Scale I) :
A Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council. HR/Personnel Of cer (Scale I)
Graduate and Two Years Full time Post Graduate degree or Two Years Full time Post Graduate diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law.*
Marketing Of cer (Scale I) :
Graduate and Two Years Full time MMS (Marketing) / Two Years Full time MBA (Marketing) / Two Years Full time PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with specialization in Marketing *
In case of dual specialisations, one of the elds of specialisation should be in the eld prescribed. In case of major / minor specialisations, major specialisation should be in the stream prescribed. Candidates having PG Degree (MMS or MBA) / PG Diploma with more than two specialisations are not eligible to apply.
NOTE : For posts other than IT Of cer Scale I: Candidates should have Certi cate / Diploma / Degree in computer operations / Language / should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School / College / Institute.
AGE CRITERIA :
Age of a candidate will be calculated as per the month of November 2019. The maximum and minimum age is given below.
Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 30 years
There is relaxation of age for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD
LEVEL OF EXAMS
IBPS SO 2021 PRELIMINARY EXAM :
The preliminary exam of IBPS SO is of 125 marks in 120 minutes time duration. IBPS SO prelims exam is not common for all the post but the timings and maximum is the same. Also, there is a sectional cut-off in IBPS SO Exam. Here is the post-wise prelims pattern of IBPS SO.
FOR THE POST OF LAW OFFICER AND RAJBHASHA ADHIKARI :
| Sr No. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1. | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2. | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3. | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
FOR THE POST OF IT OFFICER, AGRICULTURE FIELD OFFICER, HR/PERSONNEL OFFICER AND MARKETING OFFICER
| S. No. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1. | English Language | 50 | 25 | English | 40 minutes |
| 2. | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 3. | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 minutes |
Candidates had to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements were shortlisted for Online Main Examination.
IBPS SO Mains Exam :
FOR THE POST OF LAW OFFICER, IT OFFICER, AGRICULTURE FIELD OFFICER, HR/PERSONNEL OFFICER AND MARKETING OFFICER :
The mains examination of IBPS SO demands professional knowledge of their respective elds. Here is a pattern for the same.
| S. No. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1. | Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English and Hindi | 45 minutes |
FOR THE POST OF RAJBHASHA ADHIKARI :
| S. No. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1. | Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
| 2. | Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
NOTE :
There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in both preliminary as well as mains exam. However, there is no penalty for unattempted questions.
DETAILED IBPS SO PRELIMINARY EXAM SYLLABUS 2019 There is no change in the examination pattern for IBPS SO 2019 in comparison to the last year’s pattern. The recruitment process will take in 3 phases, namely, Preliminary exam, the Main exam which will be a test of professional knowledge for the particular stream and the phase III is the Interview Round. For more details you can also check IBPS SO Eligibility & other details. Following is the exam pattern for Prelims
A. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
For the post of Law Of cer and Rajbhasha Adhikari
| S No | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1 | English | 50 | 25 | English | 40 |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 |
| 3 | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 |
For the post of IT Of cer, Agriculture Field Of cer, HR/Personnel Of cer and Marketing Of cer
| S No | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1 | English | 50 | 25 | English | 40 |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English and Hindi | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 125 | 120 |
You have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. The following is the syllabus for English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness for IBPS SO 2019.
| Reasoning Ability | Statement based Questions |
| Syllogism | |
| Seating Arrangements | |
| Coding-Decoding | |
| Alpha Numeric Sequence | |
| Puzzles | |
| Blood Relation | |
| Analogy/td> | |
| Odd One Out | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation |
| Time and Work | |
| Time, Speed and Distance | |
| Number Series | |
| Approximation | |
| Simple Interest and Compound Interest | |
| Pro t & Loss | |
| Average | |
| Mixture and Allegations | |
| General/Financial Awareness | Recent credit and monetary policies |
| Indian Economy | |
| Overview of Indian Financial System | |
| Current Affairs | |
| National and International Matters | |
| Currency and Capital | |
| Awards and Honors | |
| English Language | Sentence Arrangement |
| Cloze Test | |
| Error Spotting | |
| Sentence Improvement | |
| Synonyms-Antonyms | |
| Phrases | |
| Elementary Grammar |
DETAILED IBPS SO MAINS EXAM SYLLABUS 2019
The Pattern for Mains Exam includes the Professional Knowledge for various Posts.
For the post of IT Of cer, Agriculture Field Of cer, HR/Personnel Of cer and Marketing Of cer
| S. No. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1. | Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English and Hindi | 45 minutes |
For the post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
| S. No. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| 1. | Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 45 | 60 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
| 2. | Professional Knowledge (Descriptive) | 2 | English and Hindi | 30 minutes |
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