IBPS PO Question Papers 2020 - Download Previous Years Sample Papers
IBPS PO Question Paper 2020: The exam for IBPS PO is held in online mode and the exam conducting authorities does not release any official IBPS PO 2020 question papers. However, some institutes update memory-based questions papers of IBPS PO 2020 after the conclusion of each stage of the test. Candidates can check the type of questions asked in the exam and weightage of questions with the help of IBPS PO 2020 question papers. To enhance problem solving skills, candidates are encouraged to solve the previous year question paper to crack IBPS PO. By referring to the previous year IBPS PO question papers, an aspirant can also know the format of the exam, topics covered and type of questions asked and thereby increase the possibility of selection. The test for IBPS PO is held in three stages- prelims, mains and interview. IBPS PO 2020 prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on January 5 and 6, 2021.
Latest: IBPS PO 2021 Admit Card for mains exam is now available.
Latest Updates for IBPS PO
- 3 days ago:
IBPS PO 2020 Scorecard is available now.

The exam conducting authority releases the IBPS PO exam dates 2020 with a view to let a candidate keep track of the recruitment process. As per the important dates of IBPS PO 2020, the online registration of application will start from August 1-26, 2020. The prelims exam of IBPS PO 2020 was conducted on October 3, 10 and 11.
IBPS PO 2020 Important Dates
Events | Dates | ||
Online registration of IBPS PO application starts | October 28, 2020 | ||
Closure of registration of IBPS PO application | November 11, 2020 | ||
Stages | Prelims | Mains | Interview |
Release of IBPS PO 2020 call letter/ admit card | September 2020 | January 2021 | March 2021 |
IBPS PO 2020 Exam | October 3, 10, 11, 2020 January 5 and 6, 2021 | February 4, 2021 | March 2021 |
Declaration of IBPS PO result | January 14, 2021 | Last week of February 2021 | March 2021 |
IBPS PO Provisional Allotment | April 2021 |
IBPS PO Question Paper 2020 - How to Download
The exam conducting authority does not update the IBPS PO question papers. Candidates can follow the steps provided herein to to download the previous year question papers of IBPS PO.
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Previous Years IBPS PO Question Papers
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Benefits of Solving IBPS PO 2020 Question Papers
With the help of IBPS PO previous year question papers, aspirants can gauge the difficulty level of the online tests
Solving IBPS PO previous year question papers, aspirants can check the sources from where the questions are asked.
Candidates are able to know the weightage of topics from each section of IBPS PO syllabus and therefore focus accordingly.
Solving IBPS PO previous year question papers provides a candidate a mental picture of how to allot time to the individual topics.
Candidates can also know in what direction their preparation is heading by solving IBPS PO previous year question papers.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2020
As per the IBPS PO exam pattern 2020, the recruitment process is three staged; prelims, mains and interview. The tests of IBPS PO 2020 prelims and mains are conducted online. The questions are set in English and Hindi except for the test in English. There exists one-fourth negative mark for every wrong answer marked in the tests of IBPS PO 2020. Candidates are to score a minimum percentage mark on aggregate to be considered IBPS PO qualified.
IBPS PO Syllabus 2020
Aspirants must know the topics covered under each section of the topics for both the phases to ace IBPS PO. With the help of IBPS PO syllabus 2020, candidates can plan their studies and focus on topics accordingly. IBPS PO 2020 syllabus contains the topics from where the questions can be asked in prelims and mains. The syllabus of IBPS PO 2020 mains exam is post specific.
IBPS PO 2020 Preparation Tips
Be acquainted with the IBPS PO syllabus
Get accustomed with IBPS PO exam pattern
Learn and revise shortcuts learned to answer accurately
Solve IBPS PO previous year question papers
Analyse the mistakes
Revise the strengths
Work and refine the weaknesses
Take online IBPS PO mock test
Stay hydrated and trust the process
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - IBPS PO Question Papers 2020 - Download Previous Years Sample Papers
Question: Where can I get the question papers of IBPS PO?
Answer:
For previous years IBPS Papers, go to the links provided in the above table.
Question: Is it okay if I don't solve old question papers of IBPS PO?
Answer:
Solving IBPS PO question papers helps in the preparation of IBPS PO exam. There are many benefits of solving sample papers. It helps in increasing the accuracy, problem-solving ability and it helps candidates enhance their time management skills. It is advised that the candidates solve sample papers.
Question: How much time should I devote to solve question papers?
Answer:
After making the preparation plan, it is beneficial to give maximum time to solve question papers of IBPS PO as many times as possible.
Question: How many questions will be asked in the IBPS PO mains exam?
Answer:
There are 155 objective questions and 2 descriptive questions in the IBPS PO Mains examination.
Question: How many question papers should I solve while preparing for IBPS PO 2019?
Answer:
Candidates can solve the available previous years question papers and sample papers available in various sample paper books.
Question: How many questions are there in the IBPS PO prelims examination?
Answer:
There are 100 questions divided in three sections in the IBPS PO prelims examination.
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Questions related to IBPS PO
hi sir my age is 1st may 1991 can i give ibps po exam 2021
The minimum age required to appear for IBPS PO 2021 is 20 years as on August 1, 2021 and the upper age limit is 30 years as on August 1, 2021. Your age as on August 1, 2021 will be 30 years 3 months which exceeds the upper age limit. So if you belong to general category or EWS category you are not eligible to appear for it because you haven't fulfilled the age eligibility criteria. But if you belong to any other reserved category you might be eligible because if age relaxation. The age relaxation for IBPS PO 2021 is as follows category wise
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PWD: 10 years
- 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 because of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability due to military service or invalidation/Persons affected by 1984 riots/Jammu & Kashmir domiciled candidates (January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989): 5 years
The age relaxation is given on upper age limit.
To read the full article on IBPS PO 2021 use the link given below
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria
hello sir I am born 22 April 1991 am i eligible for apply ibps po 2021 upcoming notification
Hello Aravind,
Unfortunately you will not be eligible for IBPS PO if you belongs to General category because as per the eligibility criteria prescribed by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, the candidate should have minimum age of 20 years and maximum age of 30 years on August 1st of the recruitment year and as you have mentioned that you born on April 22nd '99 so on April 22nd '21 you will complete your 30 years and on August 1st '21your age will be more than 30 years 3 months which makes you ineligible. But if you belongs to either of the mentioned category then you will have the age relaxation according to it and if you satisfies it then you can apply for IBPS PO 2021 :-
- SC/ST – 5 years
- Other backward classes – 5 years
- PWD categories – 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen – 10 years
- Domiciled candidates in Jammu & Kashmir during January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989 – 5 years
- Persons who were affected during 1984 riots – 5 years
For complete details about IBPS PO Eligibility criteria kindly check out the link given below :-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria
For complete details about IBPS PO kindly check out the link given below :-
https://competition.careers360.com/exams/ibps-po
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
I have done B.Sc in hotel management so, can i seat for bank exams like SBI PO, SBI clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS clerk, RRB, etc.
Hello Aspirant,
Yes, you can. As far as bank exams(Probationary and Clerk posts) are concerned , any candidate in age group of 20-30 can sit for the exam if he/she has a valid undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Based on your category reservation ,you will get age relaxation too which you can check in detail in the exam's eligibility section. Coming to RRB ,the following are the exams:
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Exam
Under Non-Technical Popular Categories, there are many posts like:
Commercial Apprentice
Station Master
Goods Guard an dmany more.
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist .
Senior Clerk Cum Typist Deg
RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Exam
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Exam
RRB Group D Exam/RRC Level 1 exam
So in railways , you can apply for non technical posts which require either graduation or 12th qualification. Technical posts will require technical degrees such as engineering as qualification ,so you may not be eligible for that. The average age limit for the various exams is at 18 minimum and about 32-33 years at maximum. Similar to bank exams , the age relaxation is provided to some reserved categories. Therefore , kindly go through the complete eligibility criteria for all posts to find out which is apt for your level of qualification.
All the best
Does ibps po/ sbi po and mens objective and descriptive exam happen in 1 day?
Hello Aspirant,
Both IBPS PO and SBI PO exams will have a descriptive section along with the objective section. The descriptive test will begin immediately after the objective section so yes it will happen on the same day ie., on the mains exam day. The descriptive section will have both essay writing and letter writing questions for which you will be given 30 minutes to complete . The total marks for this section in IBPS PO is 25 and in SBI PO it will be 50. Both the questions will be usually based on current affairs, government schemes and policies, latest news, ethical subjects and more.
All the best
should I get a coaching for ibps po or holding an undergraduate degree can I apply for ibps so ? if not then can I prepare these exams at home and how ?
Hello Aspirant,
See if you have undergraduate degree only then you can go for IBPS SO but for some specific posts like I.T. Officer (Scale-I), Agricultural Field Officer (Scale) and Law Officer (Scale I). But they also have some particular eligibility conditions which are described below :-
@I.T. Officer (Scale-1) :-
a) Either you should have passed 4 year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Electronics & Instrumentation/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & telecommunications
OR
Post Graduate Degree in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Tele Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Applications
OR
Graduation with DOEACC ‘B’ level
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale) :-
A candidate should have graduation (4 year) degree in any one of the mentioned courses :-
Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Animal Husbandry/Fishery Science/Agri/Pisciculture/Dairy Science/Marketing & Cooperation/Co-operation & Banking/Agro-Forestry/Forestry/Horticulture/Agricultural/Biotechnology/Agriculture Business Management/Food Science/Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Agricultural Engineering
Law Officer (Scale I) :-
A candidate should have undergraduate degree in Law (LLB) along with mandatory enrolment with Bar Council as an advocate.
For complete details about eligibility criteria for IBPS SO kindly check out the link given below :-
IBPS SO Eligibility Criteria 2020 - Check Age Limit & Qualification (careers360.com)
If you want to go for IBPS PO then the correct path of preparation is needed for which any coaching is not needed but your determination and smart planning is needed. You can get complete preparation tips and effective ways for preparing for IBPS PO from the link given below :-
How to prepare for IBPS PO 2020 - Section-Wise Strategy & Tips (careers360.com)
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!