IBPS PO Syllabus for 2025: Access the Prelims and Mains Syllabus through PDF, Updates in Exam Structure
**Updated IBPS PO Exam Pattern and Syllabus for 2025 Revealed**
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has unveiled the updated exam pattern and syllabus for the Probationary Officer (PO) exams scheduled for 2025. The exams, which form part of the selection process for Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee (PO/MT) posts in public sector banks, will see some significant changes.
**IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025**
The Prelims exam, scheduled for August 17, 23, and 24, will carry a total of 100 marks, with a duration of 60 minutes. The exam will consist of three main sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, each with its own time limit.
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes - Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes - Reasoning Ability: 40 questions, 40 marks, 20 minutes
Negative marking will be in effect, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates must score above cut-off in all three sections to qualify for the Mains exam.
**IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025**
The Mains exam, scheduled for October 12, will consist of objective tests, a descriptive paper, and will be conducted for a total of 200 marks (objective) and 25 marks (Descriptive). The objective tests will have a total duration of 160 minutes.
- Reasoning Ability: 40 questions, 60 marks, 50 minutes - General/Economy/Banking Awareness/Digital/Financial Awareness (including RBI Circulars): 35 questions, 50 marks, 25 minutes - English Language: 35 questions, 40 marks, 40 minutes - Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 questions, 50 marks, 45 minutes - Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension): 2 questions, 25 marks, 30 minutes
Negative marking will also be in effect for the Mains exam, with 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The descriptive paper will evaluate writing skills and is compulsory to pass with a minimum cut-off score.
**Syllabus Highlights**
The Prelims syllabus covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The Mains syllabus, on the other hand, covers Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and Descriptive Writing.
The updated pattern places emphasis on sectional timing, negative marking, and introduces a descriptive writing test to evaluate communication skills critically needed for the Probationary Officer role. Candidates are advised to prepare each section thoroughly to clear sectional cut-offs.
The IBPS has announced 5208 vacancies for the PO/MT posts, and the IBPS PO Syllabus PDF can be downloaded from the official IBPS website. The IBPS PO Prelims and Mains exams will have sectional time limits.
Candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest notifications on the IBPS website for any further changes or updates. The IBPS PO selection process consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test.
In light of the updated IBPS PO Exam Pattern and Syllabus for 2025, online education and self-development resources should be utilized for effective preparation. To excel in the IBPS PO exams, candidates must focus on understanding the sections of the Prelims and Mains exams, such as English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and Learning writing skills for the Descriptive Paper, all of which form part of the education-and-self-development process.
