Detail
Complete detail of Ibps Po/Mt Prelims
IBPS PO exam will be organized in online mode. Prelims is just a qualifying exam, it is not counted in the final result. The selection of candidates depends upon the score obtained in the Main exam and Interview.
- Mode of Examination– Preliminary Exam of IBPS PO will be conducted in online mode.
- Number of Sections- There are 3 sections in IBPS PO Prelims viz. English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning.
- Duration of Exam- The exam will be of 1 hour (60 minutes).
- Nature of Questions- Questions in the exam will be objective type (MCQs). Each question will have 5 options wherein only 1 option will be correct.
- Marking Scheme– Each question will carry 1 mark. Also, there is a provision of negative marking i.e. for every wrong answer, 0.25 mark would be deducted.
- Language of Exam- For the English section, the questions will be set in English Language only, the rest of the sections will be offered in English and Hindi languages.
Key Points for IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2020
- IBPS PO Prelims is a qualifying paper.
- Candidates qualifying this paper will be eligible to appear for IBPS PO Main Exam
- The marks secured in this exam will not be considered while compiling the final result.
- There will be a sectional cutoff and overall cutoff to qualify for IBPS PO Main exam.
Major Banks Participating in IBPS PO Recruitment 2020
1. Punjab National Bank 2. Union Bank of India 3. Bank of India 4. Indian Bank 5. Canara Bank 6. Indian Overseas Bank 7. Central Bank of India 8. UCO Bank 9. Bank of Baroda 10. Punjab & Sind Bank 11.Bank of Maharashtra
IBPS PO Application Fee
The category wise fee structure for IBPS PO online application is given below. Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee must be paid online itself. To know more check the complete guide for IBPS PO Application
| Sr. No. | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST/PWD | Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only) |
| 2 | General and Others | Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
Exam Pattern
Latest exam pattern of Ibps Po/Mt Prelims
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern
- Mode of Examination : Preliminary Exam of IBPS PO Prelims will be conducted in online mode.
- Number of Sections- There are 3 sections in IBPS PO Prelims viz. English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning.
- Duration of Exam- The exam will be for 1 hour (60 minutes).
- Nature of Questions- Questions in the exam will be objective type (MCQs). Each question will have 5 options wherein only 1 option will be correct.
- Marking Scheme– Each question will carry 1 mark. Also, there is a provision of negative marking i.e. for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks would be deducted.
- Language of Exam- For the English section, the questions will be set in English Language only, the rest of the sections will be offered in English and Hindi languages.
Weightage of Prelims Exam
| Section | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes |
Syllabus
In depth syllabus of Ibps Po/Mt Prelims
IBPS PO Syllabus for Prelims
The preliminary exam consists of one paper of 100 marks divided into three sections.
The IBPS PO Prelims syllabus covers the following subjects:
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
IBPS PO Syllabus for Prelims exam is given below:
| English Language |
Reading Comprehension Idioms & Phrases Paragraph Jumbles Tenses Rules (Fill in the blanks)/Cloze Test Error Detection Multiple Meanings(Contextual Usage) Paragraph and passage completion |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification and Approximation Quadratic Equations Profit and Loss Mixtures and Alligations Simple and Compound Interest Surds and Indices Work and Time Speed, Time and Distance Mensuration: Cylinder, Cone, Sphere and Cuboid Data Interpretation Ratio And Proportion Percentages Number Series Boat Stream Series and Sequences Permutation and Combination Measures of Central Tendency and Variation Probability |
| Reasoning Ability |
Logical Reasoning Alphanumeric Series Directions Reasoning Puzzles Order and Ranking Alphabet Combination Data Sufficiency Tests Coded Inequalities Seating Arrangements Picture Series Puzzles Tabulation Syllogism Relationships Input/Output Coding and Decoding Assertion and Reason Statement, Argument and Assumption Word Formation |