What are the section-wise total marks for IBPS PO exam?
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The maximum marks for each section is 30, 35, and 35, respectively and a total maximum mark of 100. In the IBPS PO preliminary test, there is a negative marking, and 0.25 marks are subtracted for each incorrect answer that a candidate selects. IBPS PO Exam Pattern.
IBPS PO prelims exam comprises questions from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The mains exam comprises both objective and descriptive tests. The total marks allotted to the mains exam are 250. The cut-off for IBPS PO 2024 will be both sectional and overall. The IBPS PO Cut-off scores are relea
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In the prelims exam of IBPS PO, the English section carries 30 marks whereas the Quant carieis 30 marks and Reasoning sections carries 40 marks. In the Mains exam of IBPS PO, the total marks allotted to the English section are 40 whereas the Data Interpretation and Analysis carries 50 marks, Reasoning section carries 60 marks each. The General Awareness section carries 50 marks.
Section-Wise Distribution of Marks in Prelims Exam
Sections
Total marks
English Language
30
Quantitative Aptitude
30
Reasoning Ability
40
Total
100
Section-Wise Distribution of Marks in Mains Exam
Section name
Total marks
English Language
40
Data Interpretation and Analysis
50
Reasoning
60
General Awareness
50
Total
200
English (Essay and Letter Writing)
25
Grand Total
225
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The IBPS PO cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark for the Mains exam, and it varies as per the categories. It is influenced by factors including the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates, overall performance, and so on. As per the past trends and insights from the subject-matter experts, the expected IBPS PO Prelims exam cutoff is mentioned 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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