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IBPS PO: Syllabus of Preliminary and Main Examination

By Feba Liya Hannan

Updated on: Jul 15, 2022 |

The preliminary exam of IBPS PO 2020 is scheduled to be held on 3rd, 10th & 11th October 2020 and Mains Exam 2020 is scheduled on 28th November 2020. It is very important to get a detailed and systematic knowledge of the syllabus of the preliminary and main examinations.

Overview of IBPS PO Exam Pattern

Parameters	Preliminary Examination	Main Examination
Mode of Examination	Online	Online
Number of Questions	100	157
Question Types	Objective	Objective and descriptive
Negative Marks	0.25	0.25
Total Marks	100	125

The Preliminary Exam has mainly 3 sections.

IBPS PO Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2020-21

Sections

English Language

Quantitative Ability

Reasoning Aptitude

IBPS PO Preliminary Examination Syllabus 2020-21
ENGLISH LANGUAGE

No. of questions: 30 questions

Language: English

Duration: 20 Minutes

Sections

Reading Comprehension

Idioms & Phrases

Paragraph Jumbles

Tenses Rules

Fill in the blanks (Cloze tests)

Multiple Meaning

Error detection

Passage & Paragraph Completion

IBPS PO Preliminary Examination Syllabus 2020-21

QUANTITATIVE ABILITY

No. of questions: 35 questions

Language: English & Hindi

Duration: 20 Minutes

Sections

Approximation & Simplification

Quadratic Equations

Profit and loss

Mixtures and Alligations

Simple and Compound Interests

Surds and Indices

Work and Time

Speed, Time and Distance

Mensuration: Cylinder, Cone, Sphere and Cuboid

Data Interpretation

Ratio and Proportion

Percentages and Number Series

Boat Stream

Series and Sequences

Permutation and Combination

Measures of Central Tendency and Variations

Probability

IBPS PO Preliminary Examination Syllabus 2020-21

REASONING APTITUDE

No. of questions: 35 questions

Language: English & Hindi

Duration: 20 Minutes

Sections

Logical Reasoning

Alphanumeric Series

Directions

Reasoning Puzzles

Order and Ranking

Alphabet Combination

Data efficiency Tests

Coded Inequalities

Seating Arrangements

Picture Series Puzzles

Tabulation

Syllogism

Relationships

Input/Output

Coding and Decoding

Assertion and Reason

Statement, Argument and Assumption

Word Formation

The Main Examination is conducted in Online Mode and divided into four general sections.

IBPS PO Main Examination Syllabus 2020-21

Sections

Quantitative Aptitude

General Awareness

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

English Language

IBPS PO Main Examination Syllabus 2020-21

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

No. of questions: 35 questions

Maximum Mark: 60

Language: English & Hindi

Duration: 45 Minutes

Sections

Simplification

Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Averages)

Statistics (Representational- Graphs and charts)

Ratio and Proportions

Percentages

Data Interpretation

Data Sufficiency

Mensuration

Geometry

Linear Equations

Quadratic Equations

Simple and Compound Interests

Speed, Distance and Time

Profit, Loss and Discounts

Time and Work Equations

Permutations and Combinations

Age Calculating Equations

Mixtures and Alligations

Number Systems

Systems of Equation in Two Variables

IBPS PO Main Examination Syllabus 2020-21

GENERAL AWARENESS

No. of questions: 35 questions

Maximum Mark: 40

Language: English & Hindi

Duration: 35 Minutes

Sections

Banking Knowledge

Financial Knowledge

Basic Economics

Current Affairs

Current Events- National and International importance with focus on financial news

General Knowledge on various topics giving importance to finance-related subjects

IBPS PO Main Examination Syllabus 2020-21
REASONING & COMPUTER APTITUDE
No. of questions: 45 questions
Maximum Mark: 60
Language: English
Duration: 60 Minutes
REASONING	COMPUTER APTITUDE
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	Internet
Syllogism	Memory
Circular and Linear Seating Arrangement	Keyboard Shortcuts
Double and triple lineups	Computer Related Terms Abbreviations
Scheduling	Computer Fundamentals
Input/Output	Spreadsheet Applications
Blood Relations	Computer Hardware
Ordering and Ranking	Computer Software
Coding and Decoding	Operating Systems
Sufficiency of Arguments and Data	GUI Basics
Directions and Displacement	Computer Network
Code Inequalities	Microsoft Office
Alphanumeric series	Microsoft Windows

IBPS PO Main Examination Syllabus 2020-21

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

No. of questions: 35 questions

Maximum Mark: 40

Language: English

Duration: 35 Minutes

Sections

Reading Comprehension

Vocabulary

English Grammar

Usage of English in Business

Verbal Ability

Letter Writing and Essay Writing

No.of question for Letter Writing and Essay Writing: 2 questions
Maximum Marks: 25
Language: English
Duration:30 Minutes

About the Author

Feba Liya Hannan Feba Liya Hannan is a Post Graduate (M.Sc), specialized in the field of Entomology. She had acquainted the 'Basic Skills in Counselling'.

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