IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2024
| Details | Remarks |
|---|---|
Stages of exam | Three (Prelims, Mains, and Common Interview) |
Mode of exam | Online |
Duration of prelims exam | One hour (60 minutes) |
Duration for Mains exam | 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes) |
Question type | Prelims: Objective Type Mains: Objective and Descriptive Type |
Number of questions | Prelims: 100 Mains: 157 (155 objective types and 2 descriptive types) |
Maximum Marks | Prelims: 100 Mains: 225 Interview: 100 |
Language of question paper | English and Hindi |
Negative marks | 0.25 |
IBPS PO Prelims Exam
| Sections | Total questions | Total marks | Duration (In minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
20 |
|
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
60 |
Mains Exam
| Section name | Total questions | Allotted Time | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|
English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 |
Data Interpretation and Analysis | 35 | 45 | 60 |
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 |
General Awareness | 40 | 35 | 40 |
Total | 155 | 180 | 200 |
English (Essay and Letter Writing) | 2 | 30 minutes | 25 |
Grand Total | 157 | 3 hours 30 minutes | 225 |
Interview Pattern
IBPS PO interview is conducted for candidates who clear the mains exam. The interview carries a total of 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 40 per cent and 35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates.