IBPS PO exam pattern
IBPS Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers / Management Trainees · आईबीपीएस पीओ
IBPS PO is conducted in 4 stages: Preliminary exam, Main exam (objective), Main exam (descriptive), Interview. Preliminary exam has 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Preliminary exam
Computer-based test100 questions100 marks60 minNegative: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
Each section has a 20-minute time limit.
Main exam (objective)
Computer-based test155 questions200 marks180 minNegative: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
Main exam (descriptive)
Computer-based (typed)2 questions25 marks30 minNo negative marking
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English: letter writing and essay | 2 | 25 |
Interview
Interview100 marksNo negative marking
IBPS revises section-wise questions and timings from time to time — confirm in the current notification.
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