IBPS PO Mains 2018 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2018
Marks and Exam Pattern
The overall time allotted for IBPS PO 2018 Mains Exam has also been changed from 140 minutes to 180 minutes.
| Sr. No. | Name of test | No. of Qs | Max. Marks | Medium of Examination | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 60 min |
| 2 | English Language | 35 | 40 | English only | 40 min |
| 3 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 min |
| 4 | General, Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | English & Hindi | 35 min |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 180 min | ||
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 min |
Descriptive Paper: Descriptive Paper will be Just like SBI PO 2018 Exam, IBPS introduced Descriptive Paper in its Mains Examination 2018 where candidates will be judged on their written skills. An essay and a letter will be given to candidates to write that will constitute of 25 marks and that has to be completed in a time span of 30 minutes.
IBPS PO 2018 Interview Process
Candidates who will qualify the Mains Exam are finally called for the Interview Process by IBPS. The Interview Process will constitute of 100 marks and the minimum marks for qualifying this round will be 40% which is reduced to 35% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories.
Final Selection
The final selection of the candidate to the post of Probationary Officer will be made by taking into consideration the cumulative score of the Mains Exam and the Interview Process. The weightage of both these phases of the examination will be in the ratio 80:20 respectively. A merit list will be generated after the Interview Process of IBPS PO 2018 Exam has been conducted. Candidates who make it to the list will be thus offered the joining letter by the Bank of their choice.
Syllabus Quick Look by Table:-
| Quantitative Aptitude | General Awareness | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | English Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplification | Financial Awareness | Puzzle | Internet | Reading Comprehension |
| Average | Current Affairs | Syllogism | Memory | Vocabulary |
| Percentage | General Knowledge | Circular Seating Arrangement | Keyboard Shortcuts | Grammar |
| Ratio and Percentage | Linear Seating Arrangement | Computer Abbreviation | Verbal Ability | |
| Data Interpretation | Double Lineup | Microsoft Office | ||
| Mensuration | Scheduling | Computer Hardware | ||
| Quadratic Equation | Input Output | Computer Software | ||
| Interest | Blood Relations | Operating System | ||
| Problems of Ages | Directions and Distances | Networking | ||
| Profit and Loss | Ordering and Ranking | Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies | ||
| Number Series | Data Sufficiency | |||
| Speed, Distance and Time | Coding and Decoding | |||
| Time and Work | Code Inequalities | |||
| Number System | ||||
| Data Sufficiency | ||||
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Mixture |
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| Permutation and Combination | ||||
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Probability |
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