Detail
Complete detail of Ibps Po/Mt Mains
IBPS po mains is the 2nd Stage of the IBPS Exam. The candidates who will qualify for the Ibps Po/Mt Prelims will be eligible to appear for the IBPS PO Mains Exam.
- There will be four sections for the IBPS PO Mains Exam and an additional section of the English Language which will be taken separately on the same date of the exam.
- The IBPS PO Mains Exam will have a total of 200 MCQ’s of a total duration of 3 Hours.
- There will be separate timing for each section as it was in the IBPS PO Prelims Exam.
- The candidates will have to pass separately in each test/section.
IBPS PO Mains Exam Key Points
- There will be sectional cutoff and overall cutoff.
- A specified sectional time limit will be allocated to attempt each section in the Main exam.
- An IBPS PO cutoff list will be prepared where candidates having higher scores/marks will have their names on top of the list.
- Candidates with a higher score will be given priority for the interview.
Exam Pattern
Latest exam pattern of Ibps Po/Mt Mains
IBPS PO Exam Pattern for Mains
- Mode of Examination– IBPS PO Main will be conducted in online mode.
- Number of Sections– There are 4 sections in the IBPS PO Main exam viz. English, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, and General Awareness. IBPS PO Main Exam will have a Descriptive Paper having 2 questions- Letter Writing and Essay writing.
- Duration of Exam: - The exam will be of 3 hours 30 minutes (3 hours for objective paper and 30 minutes for descriptive paper).
- Nature of Questions– There will be 155 multiple choice questions and 2 written questions. Each question will have 5 options wherein only 1 option will be correct.
Section-Wise Weightage of IBPS PO Mains Exam
| Section Name | Total Questions | Duration | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 35 Questions | 40 Minutes | 40 Marks |
| Data Interpretation and Analysis | 35 Questions | 45 Minutes | 60 Marks |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 Questions | 60 Minutes | 60 Marks |
| General Awareness | 40 Questions | 35 Minutes | 40 |
| English (Essay and Letter Writing) | 2 Questions | 30 Minutes | 25 Marks |
| Total | 157 Questions | 3 hours 30 minutes | 225 Marks |
Syllabus
In depth syllabus of Ibps Po/Mt Mains
IBPS PO Mains Syllabus
The IBPS PO Mains syllabus has topics similar to the Prelims phase, but the standard of questions is a bit complex.
Two new subjects are added to the syllabus for the phase II exam. These are Computer Knowledge and Banking Awareness. Also, a descriptive paper is included in this stage of the examination.
The IBPS PO Mains syllabus covers the following subjects:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- English Language
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
To get the full detailed syllabus, refer to the table below:
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Syllogism Seating Arrangements (Circular and Linear) Double and Triple Lineups Scheduling Input/Output Blood Relations Ordering and Ranking Coding and Decoding Sufficiency of Arguments and Data Directions and Displacement Code Inequalities Alphanumeric Series Computer Aptitude: Internet Memory Keyboard Shortcuts Computer Related Terms Abbreviations Computer Fundamentals Microsoft Office and Related Word Processing and Spreadsheet Applications Computer Hardware and Software Operating Systems and GUI Basics Computer Network Microsoft Windows |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness |
Banking Awareness Financial Knowledge Basic Economics Current Affairs Current Events of National and International Importance with focus on financial news Static GK General Knowledge on various topics of importance to financial institutions |
| English Language |
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Grammar Usage of English in Business Letter Writing Essay Writing Verbal Ability |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation |
Simplification Statistics (Averages, Mean, Median etc.) Representational Statistics (Graphs and Charts) Ratio and Proportion Percentages Data Interpretation Data Sufficiency Mensuration Geometry Linear Equations Quadratic Equations Simple and Compound Interest Speed, Distance and Time Profit, Loss and Discounts Time and Work Equations Permutations and Combinations Age Calculation Equations Systems of Equation in Two Variables Number Systems Mixtures and Alligations |