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    IBPS PO Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme 2025

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    IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2025

    IBPS PO Exam 2022

    IBPS PO has been one of the most sought-after jobs and thus can be expected to be one of the toughest ones too. Looking over the IBPS PO exam pattern for recent years, it has been quite a bumpy ride as IBPS has left no stone unturned in increasing the difficulty level of the IBPS PO exam. So, to ensure your full-proof success, it is necessary that you are aware of the IBPS PO exam pattern and other related details.

    There will be three phases in the IBPS PO exam:

    • Prelims
    • Mains
    • Interview

    IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern

    IBPS PO Prelims is the first phase of the IBPS PO recruitment 2022 process. All the questions in the IBPS PO Prelims exam 2022 will be ‘objective type’. The details of the IBPS PO 2022 exam pattern for Prelims is as follows.

    S. No.Name of TestsNo. of QuestionsMarksTime AllottedMedium
    1. English Language 30 30 20 Minutes English
    2. Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 Minutes English & Hindi
    3. Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Minutes English & Hindi
    Total 100 100  60 Minutes  

    IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern

    The IBPS PO Mains exam pattern will consist of four sections along with one English descriptive test which will be evaluated only if you secure the expected cut-off marks in the IBPS PO 2022 objective test. The detailed IBPS PO Mains pattern is given below.\

    S. No.Test NameNo. of QuestionsMarksMedium  of ExamTime  Allotted
    1. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 English & Hindi 60 minutes
    2. General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 40 40 English & Hindi 35 minutes
    3. English Language 35 40 English 40 minutes
    4. Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 English & Hindi 45 minutes
    Total 155 200   3 hours
    5. English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) 2 25 English 30 minutes

    IBPS PO Interview

    Upon qualifying for the IBPS PO Mains exam 2025, you will be called for a Personal Interview. The scores of the IBPS PO Mains exam will ensure a seat for you in the final Interview stage. The total mark allotted for the Interview is 100. You will be asked questions on various topics, personal and professional. So, it is advised to prepare yourself well before you appear for the IBPS PO Interview 2022.

    Final Selection

    After the IBPS PO interview process is over, a merit list will be declared with the final cut-off. This merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by you in the online IBPS PO Mains exam and Interview. If you are able to qualify in the interview stage, you will be appointed as a PO in various Public Sector Banks.

    IBPS PO Marking Scheme

    IBPS follows certain criteria when it comes to the marks allotment. This particular marking scheme can also be considered as a part of the difficulty level of the IBPS PO exam. Look at the following table to understand the IBPS PO marking scheme.

    IBPS PO Marking Scheme

    IBPS PO  Marking SchemeConsidered Marks
    For correct answers 1 mark
    For wrong answers -0.25 marks
    For not attempted 0 (no marks)

    IBPS PO Exam Language

    The IBPS PO (Prelims + Mains) exam gives you the facility to choose your medium of the exam between English and Hindi language. Except for the test of English Language, all the other tests can be given in your desired language. Also, the IBPS PO exam interface gives you the option to view any particular question in a different language apart from the one that has been selected in the starting.

    IBPS PO Free Mock Test

    After completing the IBPS PO syllabus, it is very important to practice what you have studied. You can do that by attempting online mock tests. Practicing IBPS PO Prelims mock test will give you a real-time environment of the exam. Practicing IBPS PO online mock tests will improve your speed and score in the exam. If you wish to improve your accuracy level and familiarity with different sets of questions with higher difficulty level, you should attempt IBPS PO Mains mock tests.

    Ibps Po Exam Pattern FAQs

    For 2024, there are a total of 4455 vacancies for IBPS PO officers under the IBPS Probationary Officer recruitment cycle. Out of the 11 participating banks in the IBPS PO recruitment, 5 banks have not reported the number of vacancies for Probationary Officers yet. The 4455 IBPS PO vacancies are divided across different reserved and unreserved categories and across the 6 banks who have reported vacancies for Probationary Officers.
    The IBPS PO Admit Card or Call Letter will be released 7 to 12 days before the actual exam and interview dates. The center, venue address, date, and time for both the Online Preliminary and Online Main examinations, as well as the interview, will be provided in the respective Call Letter. Eligible candidates should download their call letter from the official IBPS website by entering their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth. No hard copy of the call letter or Information Handout will be sent by post or courier.
    Yes, IBPS will conduct Pre-Exam Training sessions for candidates. The IBPS Pre-Exam Training will be available for a limited number of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes/ Minority Communities at certain centers. Those candidates who wish to opt for the IBPS PO Pre-Exam Training should opt for the option in their online applications while registering for the exam itself.
    Yes, there will be a sectional timing of 20 minutes in each section of IBPS PO Prelims 2025.
    No. Every section in IBPS PO Mains will be allotted different sectional timings depending on the section.

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