The IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) conducts exams for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) and Clerks in various public sector banks in India. The exam pattern and syllabus for both IBPS PO and Clerk exams are quite similar but differ slightly in the difficulty level and sections. Here’s the detailed syllabus for both exams:
1. IBPS PO Syllabus
The IBPS PO exam is conducted in three stages:
1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Interview
1.1. IBPS PO Preliminary Examination Syllabus
The preliminary exam consists of three sections:
English Language:
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Fill in the Blanks
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Para Jumbles
Synonyms and Antonyms
Quantitative Aptitude:
Number Series
Simplification/Approximation
Quadratic Equations
Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs)
Data Sufficiency
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Profit and Loss
Time and Work
Speed, Distance, and Time
Simple and Compound Interest
Permutation and Combination
Probability
Mensuration
Reasoning Ability:
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear, Square)
Syllogism
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Order and Ranking
Alphanumeric Series
CodingDecoding
Inequalities
Logical Reasoning
1.2. IBPS PO Main Examination Syllabus
The main exam is more comprehensive and includes the following sections:
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude:
Logical Reasoning
Data Sufficiency
Coded Inequalities
Seating Arrangement and Puzzles
InputOutput
Blood Relations
CodingDecoding
Computer Aptitude: Basics of Hardware, Software, Internet, MS Office, Networking, Computer Security
English Language:
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Para Jumbles
Fill in the Blanks
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
Sentence Completion
Paragraph Completion
Quantitative Aptitude:
Data Interpretation (Caselets, Tabular, Line, Pie, Bar Graphs)
Data Sufficiency
Simplification
Number Series
Profit and Loss
Mixtures and Allegations
Time and Distance
Time and Work
Mensuration
Simple and Compound Interest
Permutation, Combination, and Probability
Ratio and Proportion
Percentages
General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry):
Current Affairs (National and International)
Banking Awareness
Financial Awareness
Economic News
Static GK (Important Dates, Books and Authors, Countries and Capitals)
Government Schemes
Recent Banking and Financial Developments
Awards and Honors
Descriptive Writing:
Essay Writing (Banking, Economic, Social Issues)
Letter Writing (Formal/Informal)
1.3. Interview
Candidates who qualify in the Main Examination are called for an interview. The interview assesses the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and knowledge of banking and current affairs.
2. IBPS Clerk Syllabus
The IBPS Clerk exam is conducted in two stages:
1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
2.1. IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination Syllabus
The preliminary exam consists of three sections, similar to the IBPS PO:
English Language:
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Fill in the Blanks
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Para Jumbles
Synonyms and Antonyms
Quantitative Aptitude:
Number Series
Simplification/Approximation
Quadratic Equations
Data Interpretation
Data Sufficiency
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Profit and Loss
Time and Work
Speed, Distance, and Time
Simple and Compound Interest
Mensuration
Reasoning Ability:
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
Syllogism
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Order and Ranking
Alphanumeric Series
CodingDecoding
Inequalities
Logical Reasoning
2.2. IBPS Clerk Main Examination Syllabus
The main exam is more detailed and includes the following sections:
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude:
Logical Reasoning
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
Coded Inequalities
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
InputOutput
Alphanumeric Series
Computer Aptitude (Basics of Computers, Internet, MS Office, Keyboard Shortcuts)
English Language:
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Fill in the Blanks
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Para Jumbles
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
Quantitative Aptitude:
Data Interpretation (Tabular, Pie, Bar Graphs)
Simplification
Number Series
Data Sufficiency
Ratio and Proportion
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Time and Work
Simple and Compound Interest
Permutation, Combination, Probability
Mixtures and Allegations
General/Financial Awareness:
Current Affairs (Last 6 months)
Banking Awareness
Financial Awareness
Government Schemes and Policies
Economic and Financial News
Static GK (Important National Parks, Capitals, Currencies)
Computer Awareness:
Basics of Computer
History of Computers
Internet
Networking
MS Office
Computer Hardware and Software
Computer Security
Important Notes:
Preparation Strategy: Focus on understanding the concepts rather than rote learning. Practice regularly with mock tests and previous years’ papers.
Time Management: Both exams require efficient time management to attempt maximum questions.
Regular Updates: Keep up with current affairs, especially banking and financial news, as they are crucial for the General Awareness section.
For the latest updates and specific details, candidates should refer to the official IBPS website and notifications.