IBPS PO recruits Probationary Officers — future Assistant Managers — across 11+ public sector banks via a Prelims + Mains + Interview process. The Prelims exam tests English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning at speed; Mains adds a General/Banking Awareness section and descriptive test before a final HR interview.
120
Questions
120
Total Marks
60 min
Duration
-0.25 / Q
Negative
Recruits For
Probationary Officer (Management Trainee) at public sector banks under IBPS (Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank, PNB and others)
Conducted by: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) · Selection: Written → HR PI
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 25% | Easy |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 29% | Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 29% | Moderate |
| Banking & General Awareness | 20 | 17% | Easy |
Key Facts
- ▸120 questions, 120 marks, 60 minutes (Prelims CBT)
- ▸English Language 30Q, Quantitative Aptitude 35Q, Reasoning Ability 35Q, Banking & General Awareness 20Q
- ▸+1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong answer
- ▸Prelims → Mains → Interview — final selection based on combined Mains + Interview score
- ▸DI sets and puzzle-based seating arrangements dominate the Quant/Reasoning sections
- ▸Recruits Probationary Officers across 11+ public sector banks nationwide
Section-wise Syllabus & Notes
Simplification, DI, quadratic comparison, arithmetic — shared across IBPS PO/Clerk and SBI PO/Clerk
Simplification & Approximation
Read Notes →Number Series
Read Notes →Quadratic Equations — Comparison
Read Notes →Data Interpretation — Tables & Graphs
Read Notes →Data Interpretation — Caselet & Missing DI
Read Notes →Arithmetic Word Problems
Read Notes →Mixtures & Partnership
Read Notes →Simple & Compound Interest
Read Notes →Mensuration & Probability
Read Notes →Permutation, Combination & Probability
Read Notes →Data Sufficiency (Quant)
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
IBPS PO Quant and Reasoning are DI/puzzle-heavy — sectional timing practice matters more than raw topic coverage. Post-Mains interview tests banking awareness + your resume.
IBPS PO Revision Notes
Section-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the IBPS PO exam pattern?
IBPS PO (IBPS Probationary Officer (Prelims + Mains pattern)) has 120 questions over 60 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Banking & General Awareness.
Which category does IBPS PO fall under on Aspirant Arcade?
Banking Exams (IBPS/SBI). Questions are tuned to this exam's syllabus.
What is the IBPS PO selection process?
Written exam followed by HR PI. Probationary Officer (Management Trainee) at public sector banks under IBPS (Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank, PNB and others).
Is IBPS PO preparation free?
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