IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Exam Pattern

The IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) exam is a common exam conducted in India for recruitment in various banking positions. The exam pattern can vary slightly depending on the specific IBPS exam (e.g., IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO). Here’s a general overview of the common IBPS exam pattern:

1. IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

• Duration: 1 hour
• Total Marks: 100 marks
• Sections:
  • English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks
  • Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Main Exam

• Duration: 3 hours + 30 minutes for the descriptive test
• Total Marks: 200 marks + 25 marks for the descriptive test
• Sections:
  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 questions, 60 marks
  • General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 questions, 40 marks
  • English Language: 35 questions, 40 marks
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 questions, 60 marks
  • English Language (Descriptive Test): 2 questions, 25 marks (Essay & Letter Writing)
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Interview

• Total Marks: 100 marks (candidates must score minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for final selection).

2. IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

• Duration: 1 hour
• Total Marks: 100 marks
• Sections:
  • English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks
  • Numerical Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks
  • Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Main Exam

• Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Total Marks: 200 marks
• Sections:
  • General/Financial Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks
  • General English: 40 questions, 40 marks
  • Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 questions, 60 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

3. IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

• Duration: 2 hours
• Total Marks: 125 or 150 marks (depending on the post)
• Sections (varies based on post):
  • Reasoning
  • English Language
  • Quantitative Aptitude / General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry)
  • Professional Knowledge

Main Exam

• Duration: 1 hour
• Total Marks: 60 marks
• Section:
  • Professional Knowledge

Interview

• Total Marks: 100 marks

4. IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) Exam Pattern

For Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

• Preliminary Exam: 1 hour, 80 marks, two sections (Reasoning & Numerical Ability).
• Main Exam: 2 hours, 200 marks, five sections (Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge).

For Officer Scale I

• Preliminary Exam: 1 hour, 80 marks, two sections (Reasoning & Numerical Ability).
• Main Exam: 2 hours, 200 marks, five sections (Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Computer Knowledge).

For Officer Scale II & III

• Single online examination for 200 marks in Professional Knowledge.

Note: The negative marking and sectional cut-offs apply to all IBPS exams.

This is a general overview. Specific details can vary slightly, so it’s advisable to check the official IBPS notifications for the latest and most accurate information.