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Dear Aspirants,
The notification of IBPS PO 2018 is already out and all that we need to do now is to prepare for it with our heart and soul. The first step in one’s preparation is always an adequate knowledge of the syllabus and pattern of the exam. The pattern and new changes introduced by IBPS are as given below.
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
| 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 | |
This year IBPS has introduced one new change in IBPS PO Prelims exam. This year sectional timing of 20 minutes has been introduced for each of the three sections in prelims examination. Also, sectional cutoff will be there for each section. Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS.
Phase – II: Main Examination
Main Examination consists of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 25 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests is online.
Phase – II: Main Examination
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
Descriptive Writing Test
2
25
30 minutes
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).
| 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 | |
| Descriptive Writing Test | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes | |
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).
With the knowledge of the pattern, you can plan a strategy as to how to prepare for the exam. The competition is not going to be easy this time, so students its time to dedicate yourself to your preparations and we, the team of Bankersadda will be there to guide and help you throughout your journey.
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