IBPS
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts various bank exams for the recruitment of personnel in different Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks in India. Here are some details about the IBPS bank exams:
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Exam
This exam is conducted for the recruitment of PO/Management Trainee in Public Sector Banks. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary exam, Main exam, and Interview.
Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years.
Educational Qualification: A candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Exam Pattern:.
IBPS PO (Prelims)
S. no | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
3 | English Language | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the IBPS PO exam varies for the different sections of the preliminary exams.
- Reasoning Ability
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude.
Reasoning Ability
- Seating Arrangements
- Puzzles
- Inequalities
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Blood Relations
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Distance and Direction
- Verbal Reasoning
English Language
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para/Sentence Completion
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification/ Approximation
- Quadratic Equation
- Data Sufficiency
- Mensuration
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Work, Time, and Energy
- Time and Distance
- Probability
- Relations
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Permutation and Combination
Application Process:
Candidates can apply for the IBPS PO exam online through the official website of IBPS (www.ibps.in) during the specified dates. The application fee for the exam varies for different categories.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the IBPS PO exam consists of three stages – Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. Candidates who clear all three stages are selected for the post of PO/Management Trainee in Public Sector Banks.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website of IBPS for more information and updates about the IBPS PO exam.
IBPS Clerk Exam
This exam is conducted for the recruitment of clerical cadre in Public Sector Banks. The exam is conducted in two stages: Preliminary exam and Main exam.
IBPS Clerk exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of clerical cadre in Public Sector Banks. Here are some details about the IBPS Clerk exam:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 28 years.
- Educational Qualification: A candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam.
Preliminary Exam: The exam is conducted online and consists of three sections – English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The duration of the exam is 1 hour and the total marks are 100.
S.No. | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
4 | Total
| 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
Main Exam: The exam is also conducted online and consists of four sections – General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and 40 minutes and the total marks are 200.
S.No. | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
2 | English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
4 | General/ Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
5 | Total | 190 | 200 | 160 Minutes |
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the IBPS Clerk exam covers topics such as English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, General/Financial Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
General/Financial Awareness
- Abbreviation
- Science – Inventions & Discoveries
- Current Important Events
- Current Affairs – National & International.
- Awards and Honors
- Important Financial
- Economic News
- Banking News
- Indian Constitution
- Books and Authors
- Important Days
- History
- Sports Terminology
- Geography
- Solar System
- Indian states and capitals
- Countries and Currencies
Reasoning Ability
- Arrangements and pattern
- Coding decoding
- Order and Ranking
- Syllogism
- Seating arrangement
- Mathematical Inequalities
- Blood relations
- Data Sufficiency
- Puzzles
- Classification
- Scheduling
Computer Aptitude
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Network
- Computer Fundamentals
- Input and Output Devices
- Components of Computer
- Computer Storage Devices
- Internet
- OSI Model
General English
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para/ Sentence Completion
- Phrasal Verbs
- Idioms and phrases
- Synonyms & antonyms
- One-word substitution
Quantitative Aptitude
- Ratios
- Permutations and Combinations
- Height and Distance
- Partnerships
- Probability
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Time and Distance
- Number Series
- Data interpretation
- Averages
- Interest
- Volume and surface areas
- Percentages
Application Process:
Candidates can apply for the IBPS Clerk exam online through the official website of IBPS (www.ibps.in) during the specified dates. The application fee for the exam varies for different categories.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the IBPS Clerk exam consists of two stages – Preliminary Exam and Main Exam. Candidates who clear both stages are selected for the post of Clerk in Public Sector Banks.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website of IBPS for more information and updates about the IBPS Clerk exam.
IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Exam
This exam is conducted for the recruitment of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer in Public Sector Banks. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary exam, Main exam, and Interview.
The IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer in Public Sector Banks. Here are some details about the IBPS SO exam:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years.
- Educational Qualification: The educational qualification varies depending on the post. Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.
IBPS SO Prelims exam
Preliminary Exam: This stage is applicable only for Law Officer and IT Officer posts. The exam is conducted online and consists of three sections – English Language, Reasoning, and General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry. The duration of the exam is 2 hour and the total marks are 125.
For post of Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari/Specialist Officers (Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer Scale I
S No | Subject | Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
2 | English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
3 | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
4 | Total | 150 | 125 |
IT Officer (Scale-I)
- Database Management System
- Data Communication and Networking
- Operating System
- Software Engineering
- Data Structure
- Computer Organization and Microprocessor
- Object Oriented Programming
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus
- Basics of Crop production
- Horticulture
- Seed Science
- Agronomy and Irrigation
- Agricultural Economies
- Agricultural Practices
- Soil resources
- Animal Husbandry
- Agroforestry
- Ecology
- Government Schemes
Marketing Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus
- Basics of Marketing Management
- Brand Management
- Advertising
- PR
- Sales
- Retail
- Business Ethics
- Market Segmentation
- Market research and forecasting demand
- Product Life Cycle
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Service Marketing
- Marketing Strategies
Law Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus
- Banking Regulations
- Compliance and Legal Aspects
- Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange
- Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act
- Consumer Protection Act
- SARFAES
- Banking Ombudsman Scheme
- Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector
- Bankers Book Evidence Act
- DRT Act
HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I) Syllabus
- Human Resource Development
- Business policy and strategic analysis
- Transnational Analysis
- Training and Development
- Recruitment and Selection
- Rewards and Recognition
- Industrial Relations
- Business Policy and Strategic Analysis
- Grievance and Conflict Management
- Performance Management and Appraisal
IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern
Main Exam: The exam is also conducted online and consists of four sections – Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude. The duration of the exam is 1 hours and the total marks are 60.
For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer
Subject | Questions | Marks | Medium | Duration |
Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari
Subject | Questions | Marks | Medium | Duration |
Professional Knowledge(Objective) | 45 | 60 | English & Hind | 30 minutes |
Professional Knowledge(Descriptive) | 2 | English & Hind | 30 minutes |
Syllabus:-
The syllabus for the IBPS SO exam varies for the different posts. The syllabus covers topics such as English Language, Reasoning, General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry, Professional Knowledge, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Reasoning
- Seating Arrangements
- Puzzles
- Inequalities
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Blood Relations
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Distance and Direction
- Verbal Reasoning
English Language
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks Para/Sentence Completion
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification/ Approximation
- Quadratic Equation
- Data Sufficiency
- Mensuration
- Average
- Profit and Loss Ratio
- Proportion Work,
- Time and Energy
- Time and Distance
- Probability
- Relations
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Permutation and Combination
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- GK Updates
- Currencies
- Important Places
- Books and Authors
- Awards
- Headquarters
- Prime Minister Schemes
- Important Days
Application Process:
Candidates can apply for the IBPS SO exam online through the official website of IBPS (www.ibps.in) during the specified dates. The application fee for the exam varies for different categories.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the IBPS SO exam consists of three stages – Preliminary Exam (if applicable), Main Exam, and Interview. Candidates who clear all three stages are selected for the post of Specialist Officer in Public Sector Banks.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website of IBPS for more information and updates about the IBPS SO exam.
IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Bank) Officer Scale I, II, III:
This exam is conducted for the recruitment of Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant in Regional Rural Banks. The exam is conducted in two stages: Preliminary exam and Main exam.
The IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Bank) exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant in Regional Rural Banks. Here are some details about the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II, III exam:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years for Officer Scale I, and 21 to 32 years for Officer Scale II and III.
- Educational Qualification: The educational qualification varies depending on the post. Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.
IBPS RRB (Assistant Post) Prelims Exam
A composite time of 45 minutes is provided to candidates to complete two sections namely Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Candidates must clear the cut-off of each section. The cut-off for each section is decided by the team of IBPS depending on the level of difficulty of the paper
S.No. | Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 minutes |
2 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
3 | Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB (Assistant Mains)
A composite time of 2 hours is provided to candidates to complete five sections namely Reasoning and Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge IBPS RRB Assistant Mains Exam. There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
Reasoning Pap | 40 | 50 | 2 hours |
General Awareness Paper | 40 | 40 | |
Numerical Ability Paper | 40 | 50 | |
English/Hindi Language Paper* | 40 | 40 | |
Computer Knowledge Syllabus Paper | 40 | 20 | |
Total | 200 |
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II, III exam varies for the different posts. The syllabus covers topics such as Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation, Computer Knowledge, and Professional Knowledge (for Officer Scale II and III only).
The IBPS RRB 2023 Office Assistant (Clerk) & Officer Scale-I (PO) Exam Syllabus majorly falls into five sections:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Computer Knowledge
- General Awareness and
- English Language / Hindi Language
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (General Banking Officer) and Officer Scale-III 2023 Exam Syllabus majorly falls into five sections:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- Computer Knowledge
- Financial Awareness and
- English Language / Hindi Language
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale-II (Specialist Cadre) 2023 Exam Syllabus majorly falls into five sections:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation
- Computer Knowledge
- Professional Knowledge and
- English Language / Hindi Language
Reasoning
- Puzzles – Seating Arrangement: Circular/Direction-based/MISC
- Number Series
- Odd man out
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Analogy
- Syllogism
- Alphabet Test
- Ranking and Time
- Causes and Effects
- Direction Sense
- Figure Series
- Word Formation
- Statement and Assumption
- Assertion and Reason
- Statement and Conclusion
- Statement and Arguments
- Statements and Action Courses
Quantitative Aptitude Or Numerical Ability
- Number System
- Data Interpretation – Bar Graph, Line Graph & Pie chart
- HCF & LCM
- Profit & Loss
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time & Distance
- Decimal & Fraction
- Averages
- Mensuration
- Simplification
- Partnership
- Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Averages
- Case Studies Charts and Graphs
- Permutation & Combination
- Probability
General Awareness Syllabus
- Current Affairs National
- International Current Affairs
- Sports Abbreviations
- Currencies & Capitals
- General Science
- Government Schemes & Policies
- Banking Awareness
- Awards and Honors
- RBI
- Books and Authors
- National Parks & Sanctuaries
English Language or Hindi Language
- Reading Comprehensions
- Grammar / Vyakaran
- Spotting Errors
- Fill in the Blanks
- Misspelled Words
- Jumbled Words
- Rearrangement of Sentence
- Jumbled up sentences
- Idioms and Phrases
- Cloze Tests
- One word Substitution
- Antonyms and Synonyms
Computer Knowledge
- Fundamentals of Computer
- History of Computers
- Future of Computers
- Basic Knowledge of Internet
- Networking Software & Hardware
- Computer Shortcut Keys
- MS Office
- Database
- Security Tools
- Virus
- Hacking
- Trojans Input and Output Devices
- Computer Languages
Financial Awareness
- Current events in Financial World
- Monetary Policy
- Budget
- Economic Survey
- Banking Banking Reforms in India
- Bank Accounts of Special Individuals Loans
- Asset Reconstruction Companies
- Non Performing Assets
- Restructuring of Loans
- Bad Loans
- Risk Management
- BASEL I
- BASEL II
- BASEL III
- Organisations – RBI, SEBI, IMF, World Bank & Others
Application Process:
Candidates can apply for the IBPS RRB exam online through the official website of IBPS (www.ibps.in) during the specified dates. The application fee for the exam varies for different categories.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the IBPS RRB exam consists of two stages – Preliminary Exam (only for Officer Scale I post), and Main Exam. Candidates who clear both stages are selected for the post of Officer Scale I, II, III in Regional Rural Banks.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website of IBPS for more information and updates about the IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II, III exam.
