IBPS PO 2021 has already introduced the updated IBPS PO Syllabus 2021 and exam pattern therefore it is very essential for the entrants to go through the updated version of the IBPS PO 2021 sale. The IBPS PO Exams are very crucial steps in the selection process of IBPS PO therefore, the entrants must be thorough with the IBPS PO 2021 sell.
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IBPS PO Syllabus 2021: Prelims Exam
The IBPS PO Prelims Exam is the first step in clearing the IBPS PO recruit. hence to clear the exam the entrant has to achieve the cut-off marks to secure their position for the IBPS PO Main Exam and for achieving the cut-off marks they have to be well known about the IBPS PO 2021 sell. which is given below:
| Engl. Lang. |
Quant. Syll. |
Reasoning |
| Reading Comprehension |
Simplification |
Logical Reasoning |
| Cloze test |
Profit and Loss |
Alpha Numeric Series |
| Para Jumbles |
Mixtures and Allegations |
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
| Miscellaneous |
Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Surds and Indices |
Data Sufficiency |
| Fill in the blanks |
Work and Time |
Coded Inequalities |
| Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting |
Time and Distance |
Seating Arrangement |
| Paragraph Completion |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Core, Sphere |
Puzzle |
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Data Interpretation |
Tabulation |
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Ratio and Proportion, Percentage |
Syllogism |
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Number System |
Blood Relations |
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Sequences and Series |
Input-Output |
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Permutation and Combination, Probability |
Coding-Decoding |
IBPS PO Syllabus 2021: Main Exam
There are 4 sections in the IBPS PO Main exam namely: Quant. Apt., General Awareness, Reasoning, and Comp. Apt. and Eng. Lang. with a time limit of 3 hrs and 30 mins also the total marks of the IBPS PO exam are 225 and the total no. of ques. asked is 157 in the IBPS PO Main Exam. The entrant must be thorough with both the IBPS PO exam pattern and IBPS PO Syll. to work hard and also to score good marks.
| Quant. Apt. |
General Awareness |
Reasoning |
Comp. Apt. |
Eng. Lang. |
| Simplification |
Financial Awareness |
Verbal Reasoning |
Internet |
Reading Comprehension |
| Average |
Current Affairs |
Syllogism |
Memory |
Vocabulary |
| Percentage |
General Awareness |
Circular Seating Arrangement |
Keyboard Shortcuts |
Grammar |
| Ratio and Proportion |
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Linear Seating Arrangement |
Computer Abbreviations |
Verbal Ability |
| Data Interpretation |
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Double Lineup |
Microsoft Office |
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| Mensuration and Geometry |
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Scheduling |
Computer Hardware |
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| Quadratic Equation |
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Input-Output |
Computer Software |
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| Interest |
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Blood Relations |
Operating System |
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| Problems of Ages |
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Directions and Distances |
Networking |
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| Profit and Loss |
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Ordering and Ranking |
Computer Technologies/Fundamentals |
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| Number Series |
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Data Sufficiency |
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| Speed, Distance and Time |
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Coding and Decoding |
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| Time and Work |
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Code Inequalities |
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| Number System |
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| Data Sufficiency |
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| Linear Equation |
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| Permutation and Combination |
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| Probability |
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IBPS PO Interview:
The IBPS PO Interview is the last and final stage of the selection of IBPS PO recruit. the process so the entrants must be well informed about the ques. which can be asked in the interview and also, they should know the IBPS PO main exam cut off marks to be aware of the marks they need to get to sit for the interview.
The marks scored in the IBPS PO main exam and IBPS PO interview is taken in the ratio of 80:20 respectively so it is advisable to the entrants to score max. marks they can in the IBPS PO main exam as it contains the max. a portion of the ratio. The IBPS PO cut off marks for the interview is 40% for the general category and for the SC/ST/OBC/PwD category is 35%. In the interview it is expected that the entrants will be well-groomed in formal attire, confidence will be appreciated but over-confidence will provide negative marks to the candidate so best be avoided. A good body lang. is always appreciated and also a thorough knowledge of current affairs of the past 6 months, static general knowledge questions, and banking and financial terminologies will help secure the position of IBPS PO. Good communication skills and good etiquettes are always a plus point in an interview. These few tips should be kept in mind while entering for the IBPS PO 2021 interview.
Changes in IBPS PO Syllabus 2021:
There are some recent changes in the IBPS PO 2021 syllabus which is important for the entrants to note as it will help them to study like the Comp. Apt. the section has been combined with the Reasoning Ability section where previously there was a separate section for comp. knowledge named as “Computer Awareness”. Data Interpretation and Analysis was formerly known as Quant. Apt. IBPS PO 2021 has decreased the number of ques. from 200 to 157 ques. In the IBPS PO main exam, IBPS PO 2021 has included a descriptive ppr in the Eng. Lang. section to test the entrant’s writing abilities through essay and letter writing for which they are given half an hour extra and the marks allotted to this section is 25 marks. So the IBPS PO main exam time limit has increased to 3 hrs and 30 mins. The IBPS PO prelim exam time duration has not been changed.
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IBPS PO Syllabus 2021 FAQs
How much time is needed to prepare for the IBPS PO examination and interview?
It varies from person to person but generally it takes a year of hard work and preparation to achieve the desired goal of the aspirant.
Are there any negative marks for wrongly attempted questions?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrongly answered question.
oes the candidate have to qualify in both the IBPS PO prelims and the main examination to sit for the interview?
The candidate has to first qualify in the IBPS PO prelim exam then he/she will get selected for the IBPS PO main exam, if and only if he/she scores the cut off marks they will be called for the interview.
Is it an online or offline examination?
The IBPS PO prelim exam and main exam are both online exam except for the descriptive English Language exam which is handwritten: time allotted is 30 minutes and marks allotted is 25 marks in which 2 questions will be given: essay and letter writing.
What will be the exam duration for the IBPS PO prelim and main exam?
The time duration for the IBPS PO main examination is 3 hours and 30 minutes and for the IBPS PO prelim examination the time duration is 60 minutes/1 hour.
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