Exam Pattern of IBPS PO Exam
The section of English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability are found in both Prelims and Main exams. However, the level of difficulty and distribution of marks for the Prelims and Mains exam is different.
A. Prelims Exam Pattern 2023 :
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Section |
Medium of Exam |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time Allotment |
Mode of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Reasoning Ability |
English and Hindi |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
Online |
|
2 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
English and Hindi |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
Online |
|
3 |
English Language |
English |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
Online |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
1 hour |
|
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B. Mains Exam Pattern 2023 :
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Section |
Medium of Exam |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time Allotment |
Mode of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude |
English and Hindi |
45 |
60 |
60 minutes |
Online |
|
2 |
Data Analysis & Interpretation |
English and Hindi |
35 |
60 |
45 minutes |
Online |
|
3 |
English Language |
English |
35 |
40 |
40 minutes |
Online |
| 4 |
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness |
English and Hindi |
40 |
40 |
35 minutes |
Online |
|
Total |
155 |
200 |
3 hour |
Online |
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| 5 |
English Language (Letter & Essay Writing) |
Descriptive Test |
2 |
25 |
30 minutes |
Offline |
| Overall Total |
157 |
225 |
3 hours 30 minutes |
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C. Interview:
Based on the score obtained in the Main examination, candidates will be shortlisted, and subsequently be called for an interview, conducted by the Participating Banks and IBPS. This part of the stage carries 100 marks and candidates have to score at least 40% marks (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates) to get on the merit list. The IBPS will announce the merit list on its official website after the interview round is over.
D. Scores Counting Methods in Different Stages of Exam:
- Penalty for wrong answers applies to both the Preliminary exam and the Online mode of the Main examination. For each wrong question is given by the candidate one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty. If a question is left unanswered, there will be no penalty for that particular question.
- The score obtained by giving a correct answer by each of the candidates of different sessions (if held) will be normalized using the equi-percentile method. Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for calculations.
- In the final merit list, the candidates are shortlisted based on the combined final score obtained by the candidates in the Mains Examination and Interview; the weightage (ratio) of Main Exam and Interview will be 80:20 respectively.
IBPS PO Notification 2023 – Apply Online For 3049 Vacancies
IBPS PO 2023 Exam Date Out: IBPS PO exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the selection of Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainee posts in the Participating Banks. This exam is conducted every year by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection(IBPS) since 2011 and 2023 will be its 13th edition. IBPS PO Notification 2023 is expected to be released in the first week of August 2023. This year, IBPS PO Prelims 2023 will be conducted on 23rd, 30th September, and 01st October 2023, and the IBPS PO 2023 Mains Exam will be conducted on 05th November 2023.
IBPS CRP PO/MT CRP-XIII 2023 exam will be conducted for the selection of candidates by 11 public banks. The IBPS PO Exam is conducted in online mode only in various exam centers across India.
IBPS PO Syllabus and pattern for the exams are released with the official update from IBPS. The selection process is comprised of 3 stages i.e. Preliminary and Mains Exam followed by an Interview. The patterns and marks for each of the stages are different. Whereas the Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and the score is not counted for the final merit list, based on the marks secured in the Main exam, they will be called for an interview, and the total score obtained in the Main exam and Interview sum up to produce the final result for selection.
IBPS PO Notification 2023