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What is the syllabus of IBPS PO?

The complete syllabus of IBPS PO for prelims and mains examination has been shared above for your reference.

How many questions are asked in IBPS PO Prelims Exam?

A total of 100 questions are asked in the IBPS PO prelims examination.

How many questions are asked in IBPS PO Mains Exam?

A total of 155 questions are asked in the IBPS PO prelims examination.

Where can I download the IBPS PO syllabus PDF?

Above, we have shared the direct link to download the IBPS PO syllabus PDF for your convenience.

Is there any Negative Marking in IBPS PO?

Yes, there is negative marking for wrong answers in both the preliminary and mains exams. One-fourth of the total marks will be deducted for the question marked wrong by the candidate.

IBPS PO Syllabus 2021: Exam Pattern, Subject-wise Syllabus for Prelims & Mains

ByAkash Mishra | Updated on: Jul 5, 2021IBPS PO is one of the most competitive exams in India for Bank PO job. Every year around 8-10 Lakh eligible candidates fill the online application form and the huge number of aspirants appear in the exam. The candidates selected after the final interview process get the opportunity to work in their choice of Bank as a Probationary Officer. Check here IBPS PO Cut off, Result and all other information.

IBPS PO is one of the most competitive exams in India for Bank PO job. Every year around 8-10 Lakh eligible candidates fill the online application form and the huge number of aspirants appear in the exam. The candidates selected after the final interview process get the opportunity to work in their choice of Bank as a Probationary Officer. Check here IBPS PO Cut off, Result and all other information.

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IBPS PO Syllabus 2021
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2021
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2021
IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
IBPS PO Syllabus for Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
IBPS PO English Language Syllabus
IBPS PO General Awareness Syllabus
IBPS PO Descriptive Test Syllabus
Key Takeaways of IBPS PO 2021
FAQs ?

IBPS PO Syllabus 2021

Thorough knowledge of the IBPS PO syllabus 2021 for both Prelims and Mains phase helps candidates to start the preparation from the beginning. Thus, you can go through the detailed syllabus that includes important topics and chapters to be focussed on for IBPS PO 2021 exam, and gear up your preparation in an effective manner.

The detailed IBPS Probational Officer exam syllabus shared below will help you understand the weightage of the topics and marks distribution of each topic and hence decide which topics you need to focus on more. Let's check more details -

The questions that will be asked can be from any of the following mentioned exam syllabi. So go through the IBPS PO exam syllabus thoroughly which will give you a proper idea of the expected questions from each of the sections and help you perform well at the IBPS PO selection process. Moreover, you can also download the IBPS PO syllabus 2021 PDF at the end.

IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021

The Official IBPS PO exam pattern is declared along with the notification by the Institute of Banking personnel selection. IBPS PO exam pattern is the same, however, sectional timing has been added to each section.

Thus, to know how to strategize your IBPS PO exam preparation you should be aware of the detailed IBPS PO exam pattern. IBPS PO exam pattern varies for prelims and mains examination. Therefore, you can scroll down below to have a look at the details IBPS PO 2021 exam pattern for prelims and mains examination.

With the help of the IBPS PO exam pattern, you will be able to know the number of questions asked, no. of marks from each section along with the time allotment, and more.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2021

Like 2019, there is sectional timing in the Prelims phase of the exam and this is no change in the Prelims Exam pattern. The marks secured in Phase I (Prelim Exam) will not be counted for the purpose of Final Selection. This is a qualifying round similar to IBPS PO prelims exam.

The prelims exam of IBPS PO will have the following pattern -

Name of test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
Total	100	100	60 Minutes

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2021

The Main exam of IBPS PO consists of 4 subjects. There is no change in this exam.

Exam pattern of IBPS PO Main exam has been provided below-

The Main of IBPS PO will have the following exam pattern -

S. No.	Name of Test (Not by Sequence)	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time allotted for each section
1.	Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 minutes
2.	English Language	35	40	40 minutes
3.	Data Interpretation & Analysis	35	60	45 minutes
4.	General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness	40	40	35 minutes
	Total	155	200	3 hours
	Descriptive Test (English Language): Letter & Essay Writing)	2	25	30 minutes

IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

While the Preliminary and Main exam will follow the same pattern, this means you'll get the maximum number of Data Interpretation questions in the Main phase now. We will now have a look at the topics that will be asked in the quant section in the exam along with their expected weightage.

1. Number Series

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Questions may be based on various patterns like double step variation, arithmetic (difference/ multiplication/ division) based, square/ cube/ square root/ cube root based, mixed arithmetic operations based etc	In almost shifts, 5 questions can be asked in the Prelims exam. Less likely to be asked in the Main phase A new type of questions can be asked as introduced in SBI PO examination

2. Simplification/ Approximation

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
The level of this topic is expected to be moderate Questions will be based on basic BODMAS rules, percentages etc.	5 questions were asked in some shifts from this topic in the Prelims exam Less likely to be asked in the Main phase

3. Quadratic Equations

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Moderate level of questions expected Questions are expected to be mostly factorization based and less of formula-based	5 questions in the prelims exam were asked Will not be asked in the Main exam.

4. Data Interpretation

Topic Description

Expected number of Questions

Questions will be asked from topics like - Line graph, Bar graph, Pie Chart, Radar Chart, Mixed charts, Tabular charts, Caselet charts, and Missing DI
Questions in the Main phase will be difficult and may be asked in combination with arithmetic problems
Questions in Prelims phase will be comparatively easy but calculative
New types of charts can be asked in the main examination as introduced in SBI PO

There were 2-3 sets, i.e. 10-15 questions of DI questions in Prelims phase
For the main phase, you can expect 4-5 sets of DI questions, which will be difficult as well as calculative

5. Arithmetic Problems

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
This will involve questions from topics like- Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Age-based problems, Percentages, Profit Loss & Discount, Mixture & Alligations, Simple & Compound Interest, Time Work & Wages, Speed Time & Distance, Boats & Streams, Probability, etc. Level of questions is expected to be moderate and calculative They can be asked in the form of Caselets or Data Interpretation	10 -15 questions were asked from the topics in the prelims phase These topics are less likely to be asked in the Main phase individually. They may, however, be asked in combination with DI sets in this exam

6. Data Sufficiency

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
You can expect 3 statement based Data Sufficiency questions This topic, however, will be asked in the Prelims or Main exam	5 questions can be expected in the Main exam

7. Quantity based Questions

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Quantity based questions can be asked Questions will be calculative and asked in either/both in Prelims or/and Main phase of the exam.	You can expect 5 questions from this topic in the Prelims or Main exam

IBPS PO Syllabus for Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

IBPS PO Reasoning syllabus 2021 is provided below. The questions in the Reasoning ability section will be asked from the following topics-

1. Seating Arrangement and Puzzles

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Questions may be asked from Seating arrangements (Linear, Square, or circular) or Puzzles (Scheduling, Floor-based, etc) You can expect 1-2 variable based questions in the Prelims exam Questions in the Main exam will be much more complicated with multiple parameters	There were around 3 sets (15 questions) of these questions in the Prelims phase This number may go up to 4-5 sets in the Main exam

2. Inequality

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Questions from this topic may be direct or coded The level of these questions will be Easy to Moderate	There were 5 questions from this topic in the Preliminary exam This topic is less likely to be asked in the Main exam

3. Syllogism

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
The pattern of Syllogism questions has changed in the past year. Questions are now asked usually based on Reverse Syllogism, new cases like few, only a few, etc. You can expect a few questions from the direct syllogism in the prelims and main exam.	Around 4-5 direct questions in the prelims exam Questions based on Reverse Syllogism or new pattern can be asked in the Main phase

4. Coding-Decoding

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Like Syllogism, the pattern of Coding-Decoding has also changed. Questions from this topic may be based on word coding, sentence coding, or the new pattern-based coding questions.	3-4 questions from word/ sentence coding were asked in the Prelims exam. New pattern-based coding questions are more likely to be asked in the Main phase of this exam.

5. Miscellaneous Problems

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
This would comprise of questions from topics like - Blood Relations, Direction sense, Order and Ranking, Alphanumeric Series, etc. The level of these questions would be Moderate.	8-10 questions were asked from these topics in the Prelims exam. This number might reduce to 3-4 questions, with a higher level in the Main phase.

6. Input-Output

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Questions may be based on single or double shifting. You can also expect questions in combination with arithmetic operations in this topic.	5 Questions are expected from this topic in the Main exam. Questions from this topic are not expected asked in the Preliminary exam.

7. Data Sufficiency

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Questions may be asked based on 2 or 3 statements. The level of these questions would be moderate.	You can expect 5-7 questions from this topic in the Main exam. Data Sufficiency questions were also asked in the prelims exam.

8. Logical Reasoning

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Logical reasoning-based questions may be asked from several topics like- Statement and conclusion/ argument/ course of action, Cause and Effect, theme based, etc.	You can expect approximately 10 questions from this topic in the Main exam. Logical reasoning questions are not expected in the Prelims phase.

9. Computer Aptitude

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Questions from this section may be conversion or flowchart-based. The level of these questions would be moderate.	You can expect 5 questions from this topic in the Main exam. Questions from Computer Aptitude will not be asked in the Prelims phase.

IBPS PO English Language Syllabus

IBPS PO English syllabus 2021 is listed below for your knowledge. You might come across the following topics in this section of IBPS PO Exam 2021 -

1. Reading Comprehension

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Comprehensions under this topic will be based mostly on the Economy or related fields. Questions from Synonyms/ Antonyms under RC may not be asked in the Main phase. Students are advised to consult Economic Times/ The Hindu/ The Indian Express for this.	1 set of RC with 7-10 questions can be asked in the Prelims exam. For the Main exam, 2 RC sets are expected to be asked with a total of approximately 12-18 questions.

2. Cloze Test

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Questions from the Cloze test may be asked based on the old or new pattern. The level of these questions would be moderate.	There can be around 5-10 questions on this topic in the Prelims exam. A new pattern cloze test can be asked in the Main phase.

3. Spotting Errors

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
This topic has seen some major changes over the past year. You can expect new pattern-based error spotting questions in both prelims and Main exams.	5-7 questions can be asked in the Prelims exam of the new pattern. You can expect questions based on the new pattern in the Main exam.

4. Para jumbles/Sentence Rearrangement

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Questions from para jumbles may be asked based on the old or new pattern. The level of these questions will be moderate.	Questions are expected in the Prelims exam. New pattern-based questions may be asked in the Main exam.

5. Sentence Improvement

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Under these questions, errors may be asked in a single or multiple parts of a sentence The level of these questions is expected to be moderate to difficult	There can be 5 questions from this topic in the prelims exam Questions with errors in multiple parts of the sentence/New pattern may be asked in the Main phase

6. Fill in the blanks

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Questions from this topic may be double or triple fill-ups based There is another variation of this question where you may be asked to identify one single word that would aptly fill 2 different sentences New pattern fill in the blanks can be asked	Around 5 questions from this topic may be asked in the Prelims or Main exam

7. Sentence/ Paragraph Completion

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Sentence or paragraph completion based questions are usually asked in the Main phase The overall level of these questions may be moderate to difficult	You can expect around 5 questions from this topic in the Main exam

8. Sentence Connectors

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
This is a fairly new topic, introduced by SBI The level of these questions may be moderate to difficult, depending on how well you understand this topic	5 questions may be asked from this topic in the Prelims/Main exam.

9. New Pattern Questions

Topic Description	Expected number of Questions
Many new topics have been introduced in the various bank exams Questions from Vocabulary, word usage, grammar usage can be asked in prelims and main examination	5-10 new pattern Questions may be asked in the Prelims or Main exam.

IBPS PO General Awareness Syllabus

The exam pattern will comprise of questions from the following topics of the syllabus -

Banking & Financial Awareness
Current Affairs
Static General Awareness

In order to prepare this section, follow our series, Daily GK Update series, Weekly & Monthly PDFs. We will also publish GK tornado and Banking capsules to assist you in your preparation. We also have some General Knowledge quizzes for you here, which will help you prepare better.

IBPS PO Descriptive Test Syllabus

The descriptive section will consist of 2 questions - It is expected that 1 essay and 1 letter will be asked in this section. Candidates should practice writing essays on current topics preferably on a computer using the keyboard. For letter writing both formal and informal letters should be practiced.

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Key Takeaways of IBPS PO 2021

IBPS PO Prelims Exam is of qualifying nature. Marks obtained in the Main examination only will be counted for the interview call.
The final merit list will be made on the basis of total marks obtained in the IBPS PO Main exam & Interview.
There will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer in prelims & Main.
There will be sectional as well as overall cut off in prelims & Main both.

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IBPS PO Syllabus FAQs

Is 'Gradeup' and 'BYJU’S Exam Prep' the same? If yes, what does BYJU'S Exam Prep Offer?
Gradeup is now BYJU'S Exam Prep that offers the most comprehensive preparation for all exams. Get Monthly/Weekly Current Affairs, Daily GK Update, Online Courses, Latest Pattern Test Series and detailed Study Material from the top faculty at your fingertips. Want to learn more? Do not hesitate to contact our customer care here.
What is the syllabus of IBPS PO?
The complete syllabus of IBPS PO for prelims and mains examination has been shared above for your reference.
How many questions are asked in IBPS PO Prelims Exam?
A total of 100 questions are asked in the IBPS PO prelims examination.
How many questions are asked in IBPS PO Mains Exam?
A total of 155 questions are asked in the IBPS PO prelims examination.
Where can I download the IBPS PO syllabus PDF?
Above, we have shared the direct link to download the IBPS PO syllabus PDF for your convenience.
Is there any Negative Marking in IBPS PO?
Yes, there is negative marking for wrong answers in both the preliminary and mains exams. One-fourth of the total marks will be deducted for the question marked wrong by the candidate.