IBPS PO Syllabus 2024: Check Prelims and Mains Syllabus

The IBPS PO Syllabus 2024 is divided into various sections, such as English language, logical reasoning, and numerical ability. Check here for the latest exam pattern and download the syllabus pdf for probationary officer examination

Oct 19, 2024, 11:50 IST
IBPS PO Syllabus 2024
IBPS PO Syllabus 2024

IBPS PO Syllabus 2024: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) releases the Probationary Officer (PO) syllabus and exam pattern with its official notification. Candidates must keep the IBPS PO exam syllabus handy while preparing for the exam to master the concepts with ease. It will then help differentiate between important and unimportant topics.

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IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2024

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Along with the syllabus, candidates should analyse the IBPS PO exam pattern to grasp the most recent exam requirements and trends, and then select materials for study according to them. Remember that effective preparation methods and tools are beneficial for completing the syllabus on time.

Scroll down the page to get complete details on the IBPS PO syllabus 2024, including the exam pattern, exam strategy, and the best books to crack the written examination.

Attempt IBPS PO Mock Test Based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern 

IBPS PO Syllabus 2024

The IBPS PO syllabus 2024 and exam pattern have been released by the recruitment body. The latest IBPS PO syllabus contains subjects such as English language, numerical ability and reasoning ability. To attempt the examination, there will be sectional timing for each paper. The important topics include percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interests, data interpretation, puzzles, seating arrangements, blood relations, etc. 

IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2024

The IBPS will conduct the prelims and mains exam online to recruit probationary officers in participating banks. The prelims will consist of 100 question with the maximum score 100 marks and exam duration will be of 60 minutes. 

The prelims exam will also have the negative marking where 0.25 marks will be deducted of marking wrong answers. Check the table below for IBPS PO prelims exam pattern

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

Name of Subject

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

English Language

30

30

20 minutes

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Total

100

100

60 minutes

The IBPS PO main examination will contain four sections of objective papers, such as reasoning and computer aptitude, English language, data analysis and interpretation, general economy and banking awareness. 

The IBPS  PO main exam have descriptive paper for English Language (Letter Writing and Essay). Check the table below for IBPS Main Exam Pattern

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2024

Name of test

No. of Questions

Max. Marks

Medium of Examination

Time Allotted

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude

(Section A and Section B)

45

60

English and Hindi

60 minutes

English Language

(Section A and Section B)

35

40

English only

40 minutes

Data Analysis and Interpretation

(Section A and Section B)

35

60

English and Hindi

45 minutes

General, Economy/Banking Awareness

40

40

English and Hindi

35 minutes

Total

155

200

 

180 minutes

English Language (Letter Writing and Essay)

2

25

English

30 minutes

Total

157

225

 

3 hours 30 minutes

IBPS PO Syllabus 2024 for Prelims 

IBPS PO prelims are the first stage of the recruitment process. Candidates who qualify in each of the three sections by securing the minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS will be called for the main examination. The IBPS PO Prelims exam will contain questions about reasoning ability and the English language. Check the table below for the IBPS PO prelims exam syllabus 2024.

IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus 2024

Numerical Ability

Speed, Time and Distance

Number Systems

Simple Interest and Compound Interest 

Permutation, Combination and Probability

Mensuration

Profit and Loss

Ratio and Proportion

Percentage

Time and Work

Sequence and Series

Data Interpretation

Simplification

Mixtures and Allegations

Tabulation

Reasoning Ability

Alphanumeric Series

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Logical Reasoning

Input-Output

Puzzle

Blood Relations

Seating Arrangement

Data Sufficiency

Syllogism

Coding-Decoding

Inequalities

English Language

Paragraph Completion

Para jumbles

Cloze Test

Word Usage, Word-Swap

One word Substitution

Fill in the blanks

Reading Comprehension

Error Detection

Error Spotting

Miscellaneous

IBPS PO Selection Procedure 2024

The candidates for the probationary officers in bank will be selected after there performance in prelims, mains and interview.  Check the list below to learn about the selection procedure of IBPS PO.

  • Prelims Exam 
  • Mains Exam 
  • Interview

Preparation Tips for IBPS PO Syllabus 2024

Candidates must check the IBPS PO syllabus and exam pattern beforehand and then prepare the strategy based on the weightage of topics and prior knowledge of the subject. Here are the tips and tricks to clear the IBPS PO exam in one attempt.

  • Examine the IBPS PO exam syllabus 2024 to learn about the topics and sub-topics that need to be covered in the exam.
  • Build a strong grip on the concepts and core topics with the help of the best books and resources.
  • Attempt mock tests and IBPS PO to learn about the trending topics asked often in the exam.
  • Revise all the covered topics regularly to retain details in the long run.

How to Cover IBPS PO Syllabus?

The IBPS PO exam is one of the most competitive examinations in the country for banking aspirants. Many aspirants apply for this every year, but only a few are placed on the merit list. Hence, candidates must follow the latest IBPS PO syllabus to prepare only the important chapters and topics. 

Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Candidates should familiarise themselves with the latest IBPS PO syllabus and exam pattern to focus on the most important topics, which include subjects such as general awareness, mathematics, and general intelligence & reasoning.

Select Quality Study Materials: Choose IBPS PO books of high quality and resources to learn the fundamentals for all the basic topics and advanced chapters.

Practice Mock Tests and Previous Papers: Candidates are advised to regularly practice IBPS PO mock tests and solve previous years' question papers. This will help candidates understand the type of questions asked, the difficulty level of the exam, and identify their weak areas.

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FAQs

  • What is the IBPS PO syllabus for 2024?
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    The IBPS PO prelims syllabus is divided into three sections such as English language, logical reasoning and numerical ability.
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    As per the IBPS PO exam pattern, the online exam contains a total of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks. A negative marking of one-fourth or 0.25 marks, will be applicable for each wrong answer in the exam.

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