
IBPS PO Syllabus 2019 – IBPS or Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will be similar to that of previous year’s syllabus since still there is no information of amendment to the same by the conducting body. It is very important for the candidates to be familiar with the syllabus to plan their preparation accordingly. It will help them to know what type of topics will be there in the IBPS PO exam 2019. Candidates can prepare well if they know what they need to prepare. Officials release their syllabus every year and the candidates need to stay tuned to this page to know when the authority will release the IBPS PO Syllabus 2019. There are in total 3 stages in IBPS PO Exam 2019. Three stages are:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
Syllabus for them is a bit different from each other.
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts IBPS PO exam to recruit candidates for the position of Probationary Officers and Management Trainees. This is a rewarding opportunity for graduate candidates to get entry in banking sector (Public Sector bank). This exam is conducted at a National Level. Highlight of the Examination:
Name of the Examination |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection – Probationary Officers Exam |
Conducting Body |
IBPS(Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection) |
Exam Level |
National Level |
Mode of Application |
Online Mode |
Mode of Examination |
Computer Based Test |
Official Website |
|
Stages of Examination |
1. Preliminary Exam 2. Main Exam 3. Personal Interview |
Expected Date |
1. Preliminary Exam – October 2019 2. Main Exam- November 2019 3. Interview- January 2019 |
Help Desk Number |
1800 222 366/1800 103 4566 |
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2019
To know the IBPS PO Syllabus 2019 it is very important to know the Exam Pattern and paper pattern. As discussed above, there will two exams i.e. Preliminary Examination and Mains Exam.
Pattern of Preliminary Examination:
Section |
No of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Language |
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
Hindi or English |
Reasoning Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
Hindi or English |
English |
30 |
30 |
English |
Duration will be 60 minutes. 1 mark will be awarded to the candidate for every correct answer and ¼ will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Only those candidates will get the admit card for Main exam who will qualify the Preliminary Examination.
Pattern of Mains Examination:
Test |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time Duration |
Language |
Quantitative Aptitude
|
50 |
50 |
40 minutes |
Hindi and English |
Reasoning
|
50 |
50 |
40 minutes |
Hindi and English |
Computer knowledge
|
20 |
20 |
10 minutes |
Hindi Language |
English Language
|
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
English only |
General Awareness (Specially bank industry)
|
40 |
40 |
20 minutes |
Hindi Language |
1 mark will be awarded to the candidate for every correct answer and ¼ will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Those who will successfully clear this exam will get shortlisted for the Interview round.
IBPS PO Syllabus 2019
IBPS PO Syllabus for Preliminary Examination:
- Quantitative Aptitude
Permutation and Combination |
Ratio and Proportion |
Work and Time |
Time and Distance |
Simple and Compound Interest |
Percentage and Averages |
Profit and loss |
Sequence and series |
Quadratic Equation |
Number series. |
Simplification |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Data Interpretation |
2. English Language
Reading Comprehension |
Miscellaneous |
Fill in the blanks |
Multiple Meaning/Error |
Paragraph completion |
Cloze test |
Para jumbles |
3. Reasoning
Coding and Decoding |
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet test. |
Seating Arrangement |
Alphanumeric Series |
Puzzle |
Seating Arrangement |
Syllogism |
Data sufficiency |
Input and Output |
Coded Inequalities |
Tabulation |
Blood Relations |
IBPS PO Syllabus for Mains Examination:
1 – Quantitative Aptitude
Permutation and Combination |
Ratio and Proportion |
Work and Time |
Time, Distance and Speed |
Simple and Compound Interest |
Percentage and Averages |
Profit and loss |
Sequence and series |
Quadratic Equation |
Number series. |
Simplification |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Data Interpretation |
Trigonometry |
Partnership |
Volume and surfaces |
2 – General Awareness
Current affairs |
Static GK |
Banking and financial. |
Financial Awareness |
3 – Reasoning
Coding and Decoding |
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet test. |
Seating Arrangement |
Alphanumeric Series |
Puzzle |
Seating Arrangement |
Syllogism |
Data sufficiency |
Input and Output |
Coded Inequalities |
Tabulation |
Blood Relations |
Scheduling |
Double line up |
4 – English Language
Reading Comprehension |
Miscellaneous |
Fill in the blanks |
Multiple Meaning/Error |
Paragraph completion |
Cloze test |
Para jumbles |
Synonyms/Antonyms/Homonyms |
Word Formation |
Topic Arrangement of passage |
Spotting Errors |
Phrases and Idioms |
5- General knowledge
Internet |
History |
Computer shortcuts |
MS office |
Basics of computer |
Input and Output devices |
Computer Hardware and Software |
Networking |
Operating System |
IBPS PO Interview Round 2019:
- At the time of selection, 20% weightage will be given to this round.
- This will carry 100 marks.
- This round is conducted to check the candidate’s general information, abilities, communication skills etc.
Candidates need to clarify all the three rounds to get the offer letter.
We wish each and every candidate good luck. For further details, stay connected with our articles.