The IBPS PO syllabus covers Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages and is common across 20+ public sector banks.

IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus & Pattern

Sections (60 Minutes Total):

• English Language: 30 questions – 30 marks

• Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions – 35 marks

• Reasoning Ability: 35 questions – 35 marks

Focus Areas:

• Reading Comprehension

• Simplification

• Puzzles

👉 Total: 100 questions, 100 marks
👉 Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
👉 Sectional Timing: 20 minutes per section

IBPS PO Mains Syllabus & Pattern

Objective Test (160 Minutes):

• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude:
  40 questions – 60 marks

• Data Analysis & Interpretation:
  35 questions – 50 marks

• General / Economy / Banking Awareness:
  35 questions – 50 marks

• English Language:
  35 questions – 40 marks

Descriptive Test (30 Minutes):

• 2 questions – 25 marks

• Essay & Letter Writing

• Topics: Banking & Current Events

👉 Total:

• Objective: 145 questions – 200 marks

• Descriptive: 25 marks
  👉 Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
  👉 Separate sectional timers (e.g., 50 min Reasoning, 45 min DI)

IBPS PO Exam Pattern (2025 Summary)

• Prelims:
  100 questions, 100 marks
  Sectional timing, 0.25 negative marking

• Mains:
  145 objective questions (200 marks)

  • Descriptive test (25 marks)

IBPS PO Mains Cut Off (Trend)

• 2024 General (Overall): ~78–85

• Sectional cut-offs apply (e.g., 10+ marks in English)

• Cut-offs vary category-wise

IBPS PO Syllabus PDF

• IBPS PO syllabus PDF free download available on ibps.in

• Covers high-weightage topics like:

  • DI charts

  • Banking GK (RBI policies)

  • Para jumbles

How Many Attempts for IBPS Clerk Mains?

👉 No limit on attempts for IBPS Clerk Mains.

Candidates can appear unlimited times until they reach the upper age limit:

• General: 28 years

• OBC: 33 years

• SC/ST: 38 years

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

• Total Questions: 190

• Duration: 160 minutes

Sections:

• Reasoning Ability: 50 marks

• Quantitative Aptitude: 50 marks

• General Awareness: 40 marks

• English Language: 40 marks

• Computer Aptitude: 20 marks

👉 Prelims:

• 100 questions, 100 marks

• Negative marking applicable

• Only qualifiers proceed to Mains

IBPS PO Salary & Preparation Tips

Salary

• Basic Pay (Scale I): ~₹52,000

• Total Monthly Salary: ₹85,000+ (with DA, HRA, perks)

• CTC: ₹10–12 LPA (metro cities)

• Benefits include medical, pension, and loan facilities

Preparation Tips

• Practice IBPS PO previous year question papers (2018–2025)

• Focus on mock tests for speed

• Reasoning & DI carry 40–50% weightage

• Track IBPS PO cut-off trends:

  • Prelims (General): 55–60

  • Mains: 80+ (category-wise relaxation)

Important Note

• Visit ibps.in for official notifications

• IBPS PO 2025 Prelims likely in October–November