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IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern
IBPS PO Prelims: 100 questions | 100 marks | 60 minutes | Negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer
- English Language — 30 questions | 30 marks | 20 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude — 35 questions | 35 marks | 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability — 35 questions | 35 marks | 20 minutes
Banking Exams Overview
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer)
One of India's most popular banking exams, conducted annually to recruit Probationary Officers in 12 public sector banks. Selection process: Prelims → Mains → Interview. Starting salary approx. Rs 52,000/month.
SBI PO (State Bank of India PO)
Considered the most prestigious bank PO exam. Recruits directly for State Bank of India — the largest bank in India with 22,000+ branches. Salary starts at Rs 52,000/month. Selection: Prelims → Mains (Objective + Descriptive) → Group Exercise + Interview.
IBPS Clerk
Recruits Clerical Cadre staff for nationalised banks. Prelims has 100 questions in 60 minutes (English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning). Mains has 190 questions in 160 minutes. Starting salary approx. Rs 26,000/month.
SBI Clerk (Junior Associates)
Recruits clerical cadre for State Bank of India. Prelims similar to IBPS Clerk. One of the highest-volume recruitments with thousands of vacancies. Starting salary approx. Rs 26,000/month.
RBI Grade B Officer
Most prestigious banking job in India. Recruits officers for the Reserve Bank of India. Phase 1 (Objective), Phase 2 (Descriptive + ESI + Finance and Management), Interview. Salary Rs 1.2 lakh+/month.
General Awareness for Banking Exams
- Banking Awareness: Types of banks (commercial, cooperative, development), RBI and its functions, monetary policy, repo rate, CRR, SLR, NEFT/RTGS/IMPS/UPI, financial inclusion, Jan Dhan Yojana
- Current Affairs: Last 6 months national and international events, new government schemes, appointments, summits, sports achievements
- Economy: GDP, inflation, Union Budget, fiscal deficit, Balance of Payments, FDI/FII, SEBI, IRDAI
- Static GK: Countries and capitals, currencies, banking headquarters, international organisations (IMF, World Bank, ADB)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in IBPS PO Prelims?
IBPS PO Prelims has 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes. Sections: English (30Q), Quantitative Aptitude (35Q), Reasoning (35Q). Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks.
What is the difference between IBPS PO and SBI PO?
IBPS PO recruits for 12 nationalised banks (PNB, BOB, Canara etc.). SBI PO recruits directly for State Bank of India. Both have similar patterns but SBI PO is more competitive and generally considered more prestigious.
What is the IBPS PO salary?
IBPS PO in-hand salary is approximately Rs 52,000 to Rs 60,000 per month including basic pay plus DA, HRA, CCA and medical benefits. It varies based on city of posting.
Is banking exam practice on ExamBharat free?
Yes. All IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, SBI Clerk and other banking exam questions on ExamBharat are 100% free. No registration needed.
What is the age limit for IBPS PO?
For IBPS PO, candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age. Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years, OBC — 3 years, PwD — 10 years, Ex-servicemen — 5 years.
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