IBPS PO
IBPS PO is conducted for recruitment of Probationary Officer (PO)/ Management Trainee (MT) in 17 public sector banks in India. The online exam of IBPS PO is conducted in two phases - Preliminary and Main. All candidates who clear Preliminary and Main online tests have to appear for the Common Interview round. On the basis of candidates performance in mains and interview, selection is done for the posts of PO/MT. Depending on the vacancies to be filled and business needs of the banks shortlisted candidates are posted at any one of the participating banks.
BPS PO Preliminary Exam Pattern
IBPS PO 2019 exam pattern for Preliminary round is such that there will be a total of 100 objective questions in the paper that candidates need to complete in one hour duration.
| Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi | 20 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 | - | 1 Hour |
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2019: Mains
| Sr. No. | Name of test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Medium of Examination | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 60 Minutes |
| 2 | English Language | 35 | 40 | English only | 40 Minutes |
| 3 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 Minutes |
| 4 | General, Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | English & Hindi | 35 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 155 | 200 | - | 180 minutes | - |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |