| S.No | Name of Test(objective) | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour | |
| S.No | Name of Test(objective) | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| 4 | General / Financial Awarness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes | |
IBPS released new exam pattern for IBPS PO Exam. The exam pattern will be similar for IBPS PO 2021 as well. There is separate sectional timing for each section in preliminary exam. IBPS PO 2021 Exam will be conducted in three phases: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam and Interview Process. It is mandatory for a candidate to clear each level of examination to get selected to the post of Probationary Officer in multiple Public Sector Banks.
| S.No | Name of Test(objective) | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour | |
| S.No | Name of Test(objective) | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Examination | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Ability & 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 | |
Candidates who 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.
Penalty for Wrong Answers:
0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate in both IBPS PO 2021 Preliminary Exam and IBPS PO 2021 Mains Exam. There will be no deduction of marks for a question left blank/unattempted by a candidate.
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 Mains Exam and the interview Process. The weightage of both these phases of examination will be in the ratio 80:20 respectively. A merit list will be generated after the Interview Process of IBPS PO 2021 Exam has been conducted. Candidates who make it to the list will be thus offered the joining letter by the Bank of their choice.
Penalty for Wrong Answers:
| S.No | Section | No of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| 2 | English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 125 | - | |
| S.No | Name of Test | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Examination | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
The exam will be conducted in three phases: Preliminary, Mains and Interview Process.
IBPS has introduced separate sectional timing for each sections in prelims exam. The IBPS SO preliminary examination has a total duration of 120 mintues and 40 mintues for each sections.
A candidate must appear for the Prelims first and the selected students after the Preliminary Exam will be eligible to give the Mains Exam.
Score of Preliminary Exam will not be taken into consideration for final allotment. Final selection will be based on on the Mains Exam and Interview Process.
The Mains Examination will contain questions only from the Professional Knowledge Subjects.