The IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) exam syllabus varies slightly depending on the specific exam, such as IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, and IBPS RRB. Below is a detailed breakdown of the syllabus for these exams:
1. IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Syllabus
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
- English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Fill in the Blanks
- Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
- Paragraph Completion
- Para Jumbles
- Miscellaneous
- Sentence Correction
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Simplification
- Profit and Loss
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices
- Work & Time
- Time & Distance
- Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
- Data Interpretation
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
- Number Systems
- Sequence & Series
- Permutation, Combination & Probability
- Reasoning Ability:
- Puzzle
- Seating Arrangement
- Blood Relations
- Input-Output
- Coding-Decoding
- Inequalities
- Syllogism
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Distance and Direction
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Main Exam Syllabus
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude:
- Logical Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Series
- Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Coded Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzle
- Tabulation
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Input-Output
- Computer Aptitude (Basic Concepts, Internet, MS Office, Keyboard Shortcuts, Memory, Computer Hardware/Software)
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness:
- Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- General Knowledge
- Banking Terms
- Banking Awareness
- Government Schemes
- Static GK (Countries, Capitals, Currencies)
- English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Verbal Ability
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Data Analysis & Interpretation:
- Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Tabular)
- Data Sufficiency
- Caselet DI
- Permutation & Combination
- Probability
- Simplification
- Approximation
- Mensuration
- Ratio & Proportion
- Descriptive Test:
- Essay Writing
- Letter Writing
2. IBPS Clerk Syllabus
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
- English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para Jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Correction
- Vocabulary
- Numerical Ability:
- Simplification
- Profit and Loss
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Speed, Time & Distance
- Number Systems
- Data Interpretation
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
- Sequence & Series
- Reasoning Ability:
- Logical Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Series
- Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Coded Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzle
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Coding-Decoding
Main Exam Syllabus
- General/Financial Awareness:
- Current Affairs
- Financial Awareness
- Banking Awareness
- Government Schemes
- Static GK
- General English:
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude:
- Logical Reasoning
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzle
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Computer Aptitude (Basic Concepts, Internet, MS Office, Memory, Software/Hardware Basics)
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification
- Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Sufficiency
- Mensuration
- Profit & Loss
- Work & Time
- Time & Distance
- Probability
3. IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Syllabus
Preliminary Exam Syllabus (varies by post)
- Reasoning:
- Similar to the IBPS PO syllabus
- Quantitative Aptitude (for some posts) / General Awareness (with a focus on banking) (for some posts):
- Similar to the IBPS PO syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness with a focus on banking industry
- English Language:
- Similar to the IBPS PO syllabus
- Professional Knowledge (Main Exam):
- IT Officer: Basics of Hardware, Software, Networking, Database Management, etc.
- HR/Personnel Officer: Human Resource Development, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, etc.
- Marketing Officer: Basics of Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising, Sales, etc.
- Law Officer: Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, etc.
- Agricultural Field Officer: Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, etc.
4. IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) Syllabus
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose) & Officer Scale I
- Reasoning:
- Similar to the IBPS PO syllabus
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Similar to the IBPS PO syllabus
- General Awareness:
- Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- Government Schemes
- Static GK
- English Language:
- Similar to the IBPS PO syllabus
- Computer Knowledge:
- Basic Computer Concepts
- Internet
- MS Office
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Memory
- Computer Hardware/Software
For Officer Scale II & III
- Professional Knowledge (based on the specific post):
- IT Officer, Law Officer, Treasury Manager, Marketing Officer, Agricultural Officer, etc., will have specific subjects related to their fields.
- General Awareness:
- As per the requirements of the specific officer level.
- Financial Awareness:
- Banking terms and concepts, financial institutions, economic news, etc.
This syllabus ensures that the candidates are well-prepared to handle the various roles and responsibilities they may encounter in a banking position. It’s important to refer to the official IBPS notifications for any updates or changes in the syllabus.
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