Are the IBPS PO prelims and Main exam syllabus the same?

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  • The syllabus of the exams are nearly same, the extent of baics and the concepts are differnt. In IBPO Prelims the main focus is on basics while in Mains the mian focus is on the concepts. The syllabus of preliminary exam is english language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability. The syllabus of Mains is financial awareness, computer aptitude, reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude, english language, general awareness. The difficulty level of the questions asked in the exams are different, the level of questions aksed in preliminary exams are much easier, while teh questions asked in the Mains exam are much difficult. 

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    Anangsha Patra | Contributor-Level 10

    3 weeks ago

    The IBPS PO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer) exam has two stages: the preliminary exam and the main exam. The syllabus for both exams is different. The preliminary exam tests a candidate's knowledge in English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. The main exam tests a candidate's knowledge in General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, and Financial Awareness. The difficulty level of both the exams is different. The level of the prelims exam is easier than the mains exam. Candidates should be thorough with the IBPS PO syllabus as th

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