IBPS PO Syllabus 2021: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS PO exam every year. The Syllabus for IBPS PO is decided by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The syllabus of IBPS PO exam 2021 is expected to be the same as previous years. The syllabus helps to know the exam about the exam, it tells the subjects and topics asked in the exam. For performing well in the Exam, the candidates need to know the syllabus thoroughly and stay updated with the new IBPS PO Syllabus. Candidates can follow this article to check the IBPS PO new syllabus, exam pattern and other syllabus related information.
IBPS PO Syllabus 2021
IBPS PO syllabus is not released officially by IBPS. The syllabus for the IBPS PO exam is compiled on the basis of the previous year papers, other bank job exams. From this article, candidates can get the IBPS PO 2021 detailed syllabus of both the preliminary exam and mains exam. Candidates should strictly follow the syllabus to perform well in the examination.
IBPS PO Preliminary Syllabus
The Preliminary examination subjects include English Language, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates can check the topics for each section from the table given below.
IBPS PO 2021 Prelims English Language Syllabus
- Reading Comprehension
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Correction
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para/Sentence Completion
IBPS PO 2021 Prelims Reasoning Ability Syllabus
- Seating Arrangements
- Puzzles
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Blood Relations
- Inequalities
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Distance and Direction
- Verbal Reasoning
IBPS PO 2021 Prelims Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification
- Data Sufficiency
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion
- Work, Time, and Energy
- Time and Distance
- Quadratic Equation
- Mensuration
- Probability
- Relations
- Permutation and Combination
IBPS PO Main Syllabus
The sections of the main Exam include English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude and English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).
IBPS PO 2021 English Language Syllabus
- Reading Comprehension
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Cloze Test
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para/Sentence Completion
IBPS PO 2021 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification
- Data Sufficiency
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion
- Work, Time, and Energy
- Time and Distance
- Problems of Ages
- Quadratic Equation
- Mensuration
- Probability
- Relations
- Permutation and Combination
- Mixture and Allegations
IBPS PO 2021 Reasoning and Computer Aptitude Syllabus
- Seating Arrangements
- Puzzles
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Blood Relations
- Inequalities
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Distance and Direction
- Verbal Reasoning
- Internet
- Memory
- Microsoft office
- Computer hardware
- Computer software
- Operating system
IBPS PO 2021 General Awareness Syllabus
- Current Affairs
- Banking/Financial Awareness
- General knowledge
- Currencies
- Important Places
- Books and Authors
- Awards
- Headquarters
- Prime Minister Schemes
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021
The IBPS exam is conducted in three stages i.e the preliminary exam, the mains and the interview round. Aspirants can check the IBPS PO exam pattern in detail from below.
Preliminary Exam
- Mode of Examination: Online mode.
- Type of questions: Objective type questions (MCQs)
- Duration: 1 hours (20 mins for each section).
- No. of sections:3
- Sections: English Language, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude
- Total no. of questions: 100 questions.
- Maximum marks:100
- Marks/ correct answer: +1
- Marks/ wrong answer: -0.25
Subject/Topic | No. of questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
Reasoning ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
Quantitative aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
Main Exam
- Mode of Examination: Both online and offline.
- Type of questions: Objective type questions (MCQs) & (Letter writing & essays)
- Duration: 3 hours and 30 mins.
- No. of sections:5
- Sections: English Language, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).
- Total no. of questions: 155 questions + 2(essay and letter).
- Maximum marks:200 +25
- Marks/ wrong answer: -0.25
Subject/Topic | No. of questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 mins |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 mins |
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 mins |
Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
English Language(Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 mins |
About IBPS PO
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) to recruit candidates in various public sector banks of the country. Aspirants who have completed graduation can apply for the IBPS PO exam. The recruitment process of IBPS PO is held in three stages consisting of the preliminary round, the main examination and the final interview.
FAQs
Ans: No official syllabus is published. Candidates can follow this article to get a compiled syllabus of the examination.
Ans: The IBPS exam like every year will be conducted in three stages i.e the preliminary exam, the mains and the interview.
Ans: Preliminary exam topics: English Language, logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Mains Exam topics: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Reasoning & computer aptitude and English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).