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Exam Pattern of All Bank Exams: Candidates preparing for the banking exams must have proper knowledge about the exam pattern of each bank exam so as to prepare accordingly in the best way. Every year lakhs of candidates appear for the banking examination. To know, the exam Pattern and Syllabus are the primary keys to prepare for any exam. In this article, we will be covering all the important exam patterns for prelims and mains with other important information as well.
IBPS RRB Exam Pattern 2021
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection every year releases the recruitment notificzrion for the IBPS RRB PO(Probabtionary officers)IBSP, and Office Assistant(Clerk). Let us have a look on the detailed exam pattern for the IBPS RRB PO and Clerk for the prelims exam and mains examination.
IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
The IBPS RRB PO & Clerk prelims exam consists of 2 sections which are reasoning ability and quantitative aptitude.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
Simaltaneously, the IBPS RRB PO & Clerk mains exam cosnitst of 5 sections for which candidates will get 2 hours to complete the exam. The detailed exam pattern is provided below.
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 2 Hours |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| English/Hindi Language* | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Check: IBPS RRB PO & Clerk Syllabus 2021
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2021
The IBPS recruit the candidates for the IBPS PO based on the preliminary examination followed by the mains examination and interview round. Candidates can check the detailed exam pattern for IBPS PO Prelims exam and mains exam is provided below.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO exam consists of 3 sections which are reasoning ability and quantitative aptitude and English language for which candidates will get 60 minutes to complete the exam.
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates who will qualify the prelims exam will be eligible for the mains examination. The detailed IBPS PO Mains exam pattern is mentioned in the table below.
| Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Descriptive: Letter Writing & Essay | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2021
After checking the IBPS PO prelims and mains exam pattern, now let us have a look on the IBPS Clerk prelims and mains exam pattern.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
Similar to the IBPS PO Prelims exam, the IBPS Clerk prelims exam also consists of the 3 sections. Candidates can check the exam pattern from the table below.
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
The IBPS Clerk Mains exam pattern is provided in the table below.
| Name of Tests | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General/ Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes |
Check: IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2021
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2021
It is expected that the State Bank Of India will soon release the SBI PO 2021 notification as well. So, candidates who are preparing for the SBI PO exam 2021 must check the detailed exam pattern of the prelims and mains exam provided below.
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern
The SBI PO prelims exam 2021 will be the online written test which will consists of 3 sections. the total time duration of the examination will be 60 minutes in which candidates will get the sectional timing of 20 minutes to complete the examination.
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern
The SBI PO Mains exam pattern is provided in the table below.
| Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| General & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Descriptive: English | 2 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Check: SBI PO Syllabus 2021
RBI Assistant Exam pattern 2021
The Reserva Bank Of India aslo releases the notification for the RBI Assistant every year. This year as well, the notification will be announced very soon. Candidates can check the RBI Assisatnt Prelims and mains exam pattern from the table provided below.
RBI Assistant Prelims exam pattern
Similar to other banking examination, the RBI Assistant prelims exam also consists of the 3 sections, in which candidates will be allowed 1 hour to complete the exam.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | A composite time of 1 hour is provided to the candidate |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RBI Assistant Mains exam pattern
The RBI Assistant Mains exam pattern is provided in the table below.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 135 minutes |
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