The IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) exam syllabus is comprehensive and covers various topics across different sections. Here’s a detailed overview of the syllabus for each section of the IBPS PO exam:
- Reasoning Ability:
- Logical Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Series
- Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Coded Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Square)
- Puzzle (Floor, Tabulation, Scheduling)
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Input-Output
- Coding-Decoding
- Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Simplification/Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Table, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Mixed Graph, Caselet)
- Quadratic Equations
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Average
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Mensuration
- Permutation and Combination
- Probability
- English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para Jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement)
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases)
- Sentence Improvement/Correction
- Spotting Errors
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness:
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Banking Awareness (History of Banking, Banking Terms, RBI, Types of Banks, Financial Institutions, Banking News)
- Economy Awareness (Indian Economy, Economic Terms, Fiscal and Monetary Policies, Government Schemes)
- Static GK (Countries, Capitals, Currencies, Important Days, Awards, Books and Authors, Sports)
- Computer Awareness:
- Basics of Computers
- Generations of Computers
- Input and Output Devices
- Memory
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Computer Abbreviations
- Internet
- Networking
- Operating Systems
- Descriptive Writing:
- Letter Writing (Formal and Informal)
- Essay Writing (on topics related to economy, banking, current affairs, social issues, etc.)
Understanding and mastering these topics is essential for excelling in the IBPS PO exam. Regular practice, solving previous years’ question papers, and taking mock tests will help you familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and improve your performance. Additionally, staying updated with current affairs and banking news is crucial for the General Awareness section.
