IBPS PO Exam syllabus: IBPS PO Bank Exam Syllabus 2022 is a must to look before starting preparation for IBPS PO Exam 2022. The syllabus is the key to devise the strategy and further plan to study. Candidates who want to plan their career in banking industry and are opting for IBPS PO Exam 2022 should read this post to carve out the roadmap to crack the exam.

In this article we will understand about the syllabus of IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2022 and the syllabus of IBPS PO Mains Exam 2022. Also, we will discuss some important points to keep in mind while preparing for the exam.

The IBPS PO Prelims Exam Syllabus comprises the English Language, Quantitative Ability and Reasoning Ability. Whereas, The IBPS PO Mains exam syllabus comprises the topics of Reasoning Ability, Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Interpretation and Analysis, General economy or Banking Awareness.

IBPS PO syllabus for Prelims

The IBPS PO Exam 2022 is divided into 3 sections which are

1. English Language,
2. Quantitative Ability,
3. Reasoning Ability

The IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2022 will be for 60 minutes out of which 20 minutes will be allotted to every section.

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Let’s discuss IBPS Syllabus segment-wise in detail –

IBPS PO syllabus of Quantitative Aptitude 

There will be only 20 minutes to score in the section, hence you should devise the best suitable strategy for you. The section Quantitative Aptitude is a time taking segment and sometimes even one question can eat up your precious time. So, it is always better to have a look at IBPS PO syllabus of Quantitative Aptitude  and prepare accordingly.

1. Number Series: Double step variation Arithmetic [square root, cube root]
2. Simplification/ Approximation: Percentages Based on BODMAS rule
3. Quadratic Equation: Factorization-based questions 
4. Data Interpretation: Graphs [Line graph, Bar graph, Pie graph], Radar Chart, Mixed Chart, Tabular Charts, Caselet Charts 
5. Arithmetic Problems: Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Percentages, Profit Loss and Discount, Simple and compound Interest, Time Work and Wages, Mensuration
6. Quantity based question: Calculative

IBPS PO Syllabus for Reasoning

This section will also need to be completed in 20 minutes. Comparatively it is an easier section but sometimes can be time taken. Let’s see the details of syllabus

1. Seating Arrangement and Puzzles: Linear, Square, or circular puzzles
2. Inequality
3. Syllogism: Reverse syllogism, direct syllogism
4. Coding-Decoding: Word coding, Sentence coding.
5. Miscellaneous Problems: Blood relations, Direction sense, Order and ranking, Alphanumeric Series.
6. Data Sufficiency

IBPS PO Exam Prelims Syllabus for English Language

One of the most competitive and interesting segments is English Language which also needs to be completed in 20 minutes. The segment will comprise the following topics –

1. Reading Comprehension: Questions on Antonyms, synonyms
2. Cloze Test
3. Spotting Errors: Detection of the errors
4. Para jumbles/ Sentence Rearrangement
5. Sentence Improvement: Single or multiple parts of the sentence errors
6. Fill in the blanks: Double or triple filler
7. Sentence Connectors
8. Vocabulary-based and grammar-based Questions

IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2022

Once the candidate is shortlisted and cleared in the Prelims examination, he should immediately think of starting preparing for the IBPS PO Mains Exam. While starting preparations for IBPS PO Main Exam 2022, first you should carve out a strategy for the same and to draft the strategy let’s discuss the syllabus of IBPS PO Mains Exam 2022.

The section will have 155 questions to be completed in 3 hours in the objective test. There will be sectional cut off and candidates must qualify for interviews. The Descriptive Test will comprise 2 questions of 25 marks to be completed in 30 minutes.

IBPS PO Mains Exam syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude 

The IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude syllabus will comprise 35 questions in 60 minutes. The syllabus is as following –

1. Data Interpretation: Graphs [Line graph, Bar graph, Pie graph], Radar Chart, Mixed Chart, Tabular Charts, Caselet Charts, In combination with arithmetic problems
2. Data Sufficiency: Statement-based questions 
3. Quantity-based questions 
4. Other related topics: Simplification, Average, Percentage, Permutation and Combination, Age Problems, Interest, Profit and Loss, Time and work, Probability, Mixture and Allegations, Speed, Time and Distance, Mensuration, Geometry, Linear Equations 

IBPS PO Mains Exam Syllabus for Reasoning

1. Seating Arrangement and Puzzles
2. Syllogism 
3. Coding-Decoding
4. Miscellaneous Problems 
5. Input-Output
6. Data Sufficiency
7. Logical Reasoning
8. Computer Aptitude

IBPS PO Mains Exam Syllabus for English

There will be 40 marks’ questions in total 35 questions are to be answered in 40 minutes. The syllabus is as following –

1. Reading Comprehension 
2. Cloze Test 
3. Spotting errors
4. Para jumbles/ Sentence Rearrangement  
5. Sentence Improvement 
6. Fill in the blanks 
7. Sentence/ Paragraph Completion 
8. Sentence Connectors 
9. Vocabulary usage, word usage and grammar usage 

IBPS PO Mains Exam Syllabus for General Awareness

This section will include –  

1. Banking & Financial Awareness
2. Current Affairs
3. Static General Awareness

IBPS PO syllabus of Descriptive Test

The Descriptive section of the IBPS PO Syllabus has 2 parts:

1. Essay writing
2. Letter writing.

IBPS PO Interview Syllabus –

Candidates selected in IBPS PO Prelims Exam and IBPS PO Mains Exam will appear for the interview. The interview questions will cover topics related to

• Current affairs such as budget-related questions,
• Personal questions related to work experience, educational background etc.
• Questions related to banking products and schemes
• Case study related questions.

Important point to keep in mind while preparing for IBPS PO Exam 2022

• Go thoroughly about IBPS PO syllabus and exam pattern.
• Practice and Solve numerous test series and analyze the performance.
• Devise strategy and focus on your strengths and weaknesses
• Solve the question papers in the specified time frame
• Analyse previous years’ cutoffs

Also Read

• IBPS PO Admit Card 2022 For Prelims Exam
• IBPS PO Exam 2022 Tentative dates & Information
• IBPS PO Salary 2022
• IBPS PO Exam Vacancy 2022-23
• IBPS Official Notification

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