IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021 of Prelims, Mains, Interview Round, Syllabus
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Download PDFIBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021 - Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) mentions the IBPS PO 2021 exam patter in official notification of IBPS PO 2021 for all the banking aspirants. According to the exam pattern of IBPS PO 2021, there are three stages of the IBPS PO recruitment - prelims, main and interview. Candidates who are applying for IBPS PO need to check the exam pattern of IBPS PO 2021 for better preparation.
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IBPS PO 2021 exam pattern will help the students to know about all the details such as maximum marks, number of questions from each section and different phases of IBPS PO 2021 examination. Candidates are advised to plan their IBPS PO 2021 exam strategy as per IBPS PO exam pattern 2021. To know more about IBPS PO exam pattern, check the full article below:
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021 - Exam Phases
IBPS PO exam 2021 will be held in 3 phases-
IBPS PO Prelims
IBPS PO Mains and
IBPS PO Interview
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021 - Prelims
As per IBPS PO prelims exam pattern 2021, there will be 100 multiple choice question carrying one mark each. The questions will be asked about Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks is deductible. The IBPS PO 2021 exam will conducted in the online mode. Applicants who qualify for the mains exam will qualify for the mains exam in the prelims reaching the cut off marks. The table below contains details of the exam pattern of IBPS PO 2021-
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern
Sections | Medium | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration of Exam |
English | English | 30 | 30 | 20 Min |
Quantitative Aptitude | Hindi & English | 35 | 35 | 20 Min |
Reasoning Ability | Hindi & English | 35 | 35 | 20 Min |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Min | |
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IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021 - Main
According to the IBPS PO 2021 exam pattern, applicants who qualify in the prelims exam are required to appear at IBPS PO 2021 main exam. The exam will be held in online mode for a total of 200 marks along with a 25-mark portion of letter and essay writing in English. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks is deductible. Go through the table below for detailed information on IBPS PO exam pattern 2021 mains-
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern
Sections | Medium | No of Questions | Marks | Duration of Exam |
English Language | English | 35 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | English and Hindi | 45 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
Data Analysis and Interpretation | English and Hindi | 35 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
General/Economy/Banking Awareness | English and Hindi | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
Total | 155 | 200 | 180 Minutes | |
English Language (Letter and Essay Writing) | English | 2 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021- Interview
Applicants will have to sit for the interview round after passing the mains exam. The interview round in the IBPS PO 2021 exam pattern is designed to test candidates’ personalities, knowledge of current affairs and the banking sector. For this round, a total of 100 marks will be allocated. Candidates who pass the interview round successfully will become eligible for IBPS recruitment.
IBPS PO Syllabus 2021
Candidates should go through the IBPS PO 2021 syllabus before starting with their preparation. Going Through the syllabus, they will enable them to formulate an idea about the subjects. Understanding the test pattern and syllabus 2021 of the IBPS PO will offer a full idea of the exam.
IBPS PO 2021 Syllabus
IBPS PO Prelims | |
Sections | Topics |
Quantitative Aptitude |
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| English |
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| Reasoning |
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IBPS PO Mains | |
Sections | Topics |
Quantitative Aptitude |
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General Awareness |
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English Language |
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Computer Aptitude & Reasoning |
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IBPS PO Question Paper 2021
IBPS does not provide any official question paper of IBPS PO as the exam is conducted in online mode for both prelims and mains round. However, the leading coaching institutes provides the memory based IBPS PO question paper 2021 for the aspirants. With the help of IBPS PO question papers, it is easy to understand the syllabus and exam pattern of IBPS PO.
IBPS PO Examination 2021- Preparation Tips
Every year, thousands of candidates participate in the IBPS PO exam, but just a few succeed. To succeed in the IBPS PO examination, aspiring candidates need to develop their own plan and prepare accordingly. Here are some tips that will be useful during training for the candidates—
Understand the IBPS PO syllabus of the test and the 2021 exam trend.
To improve your precision and speed, collect and solve previous years' papers.
Appear in mock tests as much as possible.
Make a regular research schedule and observe it.
Maintain time for revision
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021 of Prelims, Mains, Interview Round, Syllabus
Question: Is it possible to appear for IBPS PO 2021 exam in pen and paper mode?
Answer:
No. The IBPS PO 2021 exam is held in online mode only.
Question: If the Reasoning Section appears on the screen first, but first I want to try the Quantitative Aptitude part, can I skip the section and then come back to it?
Answer:
No. Candidates are urged to complete whatever segment appears on the screen first. There is no space for going back to the segment once missed.
Question: Does the IBPS PO exam have any negative marks?
Answer:
Okay. For each unsuccessful attempt, 0,25 marks are deductible.
Question: Who provides the IBPS PO exam pattern?
Answer:
The IBPS PO exam pattern prescribes by IBPS.
Question: How many stages are there in IBPS PO recruitment?
Answer:
According to the IBPS PO exam patter, there are three stages - prelims, mains and interview.
Question: Is the exam pattern of IBPS PO same for prelims and mains?
Answer:
No, the IBPS PO exam pattern for prelims and mains stages are different.
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Questions related to IBPS PO
I am a general candidate and I was born in 22nd December 1990 , can I apply for IBPS PO exam this year
Hello,
Hope you are doing well.
As per your query, the age eligibility criteria for IBPS PO Exam is as such:
Age on August 1, 2021 (For General and EWS)-
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
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Maximum Age: 30 Years
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Category |
Age relaxation |
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Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
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Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
5 years |
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PWD candidates |
10 years |
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Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/SSCOs who have served for at least 5 years of military service and have been released for dismissal or discharge on completion of assignment other than 5 years 3 because of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability due to military service or invalidation |
5 years |
|
Persons affected by 1984 riots |
5 years |
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Jammu & Kashmir domiciled candidates (January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989) |
5 years |
There's no age relaxation for General category students.
Since you were born on 22nd December 1990, you will be 30 years of age on August 1, 2021 which is the maximum age limit, therefore you are eligible for this exam.
You can check all other eligibility criteria for this exam by visiting this link given below:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria
Hope this helps you.
All the very best!
Answer laterI am born in 22/12/1990 can I appear for IBPS PO this year
You have not mentioned the Caste Category you belongs to. The age limit differs from Category to Category.
For General Category: 30 years
OBC Category: 33 years
PWD Category: 40 years
SC/ ST Category: 35 years
Also age limit for different IBPS exams is different. This details are related to IBPS PO exam as you are graduate, I'm giving information about IBPS PO rather than IBPS Clerk.
To get more information about IBPS eligibility criteria go through below mentioned link.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria/amp
Hope this information was useful to you.
Good Luck!!
what to do if i forget to print my ibps po 2021 application form when the last date is over.. how can i download now
Dear aspirant !
Hope you are fine ! If you have not print the application form till now then no problem there will be a message in your phone in which your registration number was present.and if you know the password also then after visit the portal you can print or download your application form.
Hope it helps you !
Have a good day !!
i am 33 years and 6 months OBC category, can apply for ibps po 2021
Hey there
Sorry to say but you can't get because for OBC category the age relaxation is of 3 years which means the maximum age at which you can give this examination is 33 years. For SC ST category the age relaxation is 5 years and for PWD category it is 10 years. The application fees for general and OBC category is 850.
i have a certificate of information and communication technology from C A institue (icai) will it will be eligible for ibps po and if yes which blocks to be filled in form?
Hi
Hope you are doing fine.
Graduation or equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized university is the minimum bank PO qualification required to apply for the IBPS PO vacancies. Applicants need to fulfill the IBPS PO 2021 eligibility criteria on the basis of all the factors before filling the application form of IBPS PO 2021.
For more information-
https://www.google.com/amp/s/competition.careers360.com/articles/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria/amp
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