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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The IBPS PO exam syllabus for preliminary and mains exam is different. The prelim exam tests a candidate's knowledge in English Language, Maths and Reasoning Ability. The main exam tests aspirants' knowledge in GK, English, Maths, Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, and Financial Awareness. The level of difficulty of both the exams is also not same.
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The IBPS PO cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark for the exam, and it varies as per the categories. It matters because of the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates, overall performance, and so on. The expected IBPS PO Prelims exam cutoff is given below:
| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
GEN | 46-48 |
EWS | 46-48 |
SC | 45-47. |
ST | 37-40 |
OBC-NCL | 46-48 |
EWS | 48.50 |
Yes, the authority released the IBPSPO revised calendar on the official website. The IBPS conducts the IBPS PO, SO, Clerk & RRB exams to recruit the assistants and officers in various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) every year.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the IBPS PO notification on June 30, 2025. A total of 5208 vacancies were announced. The online application process was opened until July 21, 2025. It was started on July 1, 2025.
The authority released the IBPS PO 2025 notification on June 30, 2025 for 5208 vacancies. The IBPS PO prelims exam will be conducted on August 23 and 24, 2025. It is conducted for the selection of candidates for 11 public sector banks. The IBPS PO selection process comprises Prelims, Mains and Interview stages.
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