Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Exams


Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) exams in India, including Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk, and Specialist Officer (SO) is very important exam in India. Syllabus and pattern is given below.

1. IBPS PO (Probationary Officer):

Preliminary Exam:
⚫ English Language
⚫ Quantitative Aptitude
⚫ Reasoning Ability

Main Exam:
⚫ English Language
⚫ Data Analysis & Interpretation
⚫ Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
⚫ General/Economy/Banking Awareness

Descriptive Paper:
⚫ Letter Writing & Essay

2. IBPS Clerk:

Preliminary Exam:
⚫ English Language
⚫ Numerical Ability
⚫ Reasoning Ability

Main Exam:
⚫ General/Financial Awareness
⚫ General English
⚫ Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
⚫ Quantitative Aptitude

3. IBPS SO (Specialist Officer):

Preliminary Exam (for certain posts):
⚫ English Language
⚫ Reasoning
⚫ Quantitative Aptitude

Main Exam:
⚫ Professional Knowledge (varies based on the specialist stream, e.g., IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer, HR Officer) Please note that the pattern and syllabus may vary slightly from year to year, and specific variations may exist for different posts within the Specialist Officer category.
⚫ Candidates should also be aware that IBPS conducts interviews for the final selection in PO and Clerk exams. The weightage of the interview phase is generally mentioned in the official notification.

It's crucial to stay updated with the latest information provided in the official IBPS notifications and guidelines. The IBPS website (https://www.ibps.in/) is the best source for accurate and current information related to syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and other details.