What is the IBPS PO syllabus?

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    Anangsha Patra | Contributor-Level 10

    3 months ago

    The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection formulates the IBPS PO syllabus. Candidates must prepare according to the syllabus to get good score in the exam. IBPS PO syllabus is segregated into prelims, Mains and interview. IBPS PO Prelims syllabus comprises the English Language, Quantitative Ability, and Reasoning Ability. IBPS Mains syllabus covers the various topics of Reasoning Ability, Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Interpretation and Analysis, General economy or Banking Awareness. IBPS PO Syllabus is given below.

    Subjects

    Topics

    Reasoning

    Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test, Data Sufficiency, Coded Inequalities, Seating Arrangement, Puzzle, Syllogism, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation.

     

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Simplification, Profit & Loss, Mixtures & Alligations, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Work & Time, Time & Distance, Mensuration-Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Data Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Number Systems, Sequence & Series and Permutation, Combination & Probability

    English Language

    Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para jumbles, Spotting Error, Fill in the blanks, etc

    General Awareness

    Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Static Awareness

    Computer Aptitude

    Internet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviation, Microsoft Office, Operating System, etc.

     

  • The IBPS PO Syllabus covers various sections to assess a candidate's suitability for the Probationary Officer position in participating banks. Syllabus for each stage:

    Preliminary Exam:

    • Reasoning Ability (Logical Reasoning, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, etc.)
    • Quantitative Aptitude (Simplification, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, etc.)
    • English Language (Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, etc.)

    Mains Exam:

    • Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (Logical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Computer Basics, etc.)
    • General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness (Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, Banking Products & Services, etc.)
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  • The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection formulates the IBPS PO syllabus. Candidates must prepare according to the syllabus to get good score in the exam. IBPS PO syllabus is segregated into prelims, Mains and interview. IBPS PO Prelims 2023 syllabus comprises the English Language, Quantitative Ability, and Reasoning Ability. IBPS Mains syllabus covers the various topics of Reasoning Ability, Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Interpretation and Analysis, General economy or Banking Awareness. IBPS PO Syllabus is given below

    SubjectsTopics
    Reasoning Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test, Data Sufficiency, Coded Inequalities, Seating Arrangement, Puzzle, Syllogism, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation.
    Quantitative AptitudeSimplification, Profit & Loss, Mixtures & Alligations, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Work & Time, Time & Distance, Mensuration-Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Data Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Number Systems, Sequence & Series and Permutation, Combination & Probability
    English LanguageReading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para jumbles, Spotting Error, Fill in the blanks, etc.
    General AwarenessFinancial Awareness, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Static Awareness
    Computer AptitudeInternet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviation, Microsoft Office, Operating System, etc.
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    Ritu Rathee | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago

    Here's a concise breakdown of the IBPS PO Syllabus:

    Prelims (Objective):

    • Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Inequalities, etc.
    • Quantitative Aptitude: Basic Math (Number System, Algebra, Geometry)
    • English Language: Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension

    Mains (Objective & Descriptive):

    • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Prelims topics with more complexity, Basic Computer Knowledge
    • General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Banking & Business Awareness
    • English Language: Prelims topics with higher difficulty, Descriptive Test (Letter & Essay Writing)
    • Data Analysis & Interpretation: Analyzing data presented in various format
    ...more

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