IBPS PO 2019 exam Pattern | Prelims & Mains Pattern & Analysis |

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IBPS is an autonomous body, set up to recruit number of aspirants in the field of banking and insurance sector. IBPS provides its services to almost all the PSBs. Every year lakhs of students register themselves with IBPS and strive to achieve their goals through the blend of their knowledge and capability. In the year 2017-2018, 1.09 crores aspirants registered for various IBPS examination. This shows the speed, accuracy and confidentiality of the organization in itself. Banking jobs are the most sought after jobs in our country. Students are getting attracted towards job opportunities in banking/ insurance/ and other financial sector due to the added advantage of government sector.

Last year, in 2018 IBPS conducted the PO exam in the month of October on 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st October and the Main exam was conducted on 18th November and the result for which is already out and the interview dates for the same have been declared. IBPS sets a new trend in 2018, of which quantitative aptitude was exorbitant and knottiest of all.English was a tricky one. Questions on para jumble were tweaked in a way that made it slightly different from how they used to be previously. Not many changes were seen in Reasoning section but yes, puzzles asked involved mathematical calculations that time. IBPS is known to set the new trend every time with the exams getting complex and competition is increasing in leaps and bounds. But if you are aiming IBPS PO 2019, then a good mix of attempt and accuracy can help you sail through this exam.

As the IBPS has already rolled out its calendar for the year 2019-2020, you have ample of time to work on your weakness and ace your grades. Do not wait for the notification to come out. Start preparing for your goal from today, keep an eye on your dreams. Notification for the same will be out by July or august of the year. Do not feel all at sea, be ready to face the music when you are travelling a path of struggle to be exemplary from all.

Here is the complete exam pattern for IBPS PO 2018

IBPS PO 2018 Exam Pattern

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination

S.No.	Name of Tests(Objective	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1	English Language	30	30	20 minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
3	Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total		100	100	60 minutes

Candidates had to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS.

How was IBPS PO 2018 Prelims exam?

Check the Cut Off for Prelims Exam:

General- 56.75
OBC- 55.50
SC- 49.25
ST- 41.75

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Phase – II: Main Examination (2018)

Main Examination consists of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 25 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests is online.

S.No. Name of Tests(Objective) No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration

1 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 minutes

2 English Language 35 40 40 minutes

3 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 minutes

4 General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 40 40 35 minutes

Total 155 200 3 Hours

1. Objective Test: The objective test of 3 hours duration consists of 4 Sections for total 200 marks. The objective test has separate timing for every section. The candidates are required to qualify in each of the Tests by securing passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.

2. Descriptive Test: The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with 25 marks is a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).

Important Note – Marks obtained by the candidates in the Main examination will be considered for shortlisting for Interview and preparation of final merit list.

How was IBPS PO 2018 Main exam?
Following is the cut of for IBPS PO Main
Gen: 74.50

OBC: 68.38

SC: 56.38

ST:35.75

S.No.	Name of Tests(Objective)	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 minutes
2	English Language	35	40	40 minutes
3	Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 minutes
4	General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness	40	40	35 minutes
Total	155	200	3 Hours

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Note: IBPS has declared the interview dates for IBPS PO 2018, they are to be conducted in the month of January and February.

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