IBPS Probationary Officers Exam 2024 - FAQ

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The IBPS PO Exam is a competitive test for selecting Probationary Officers in public sector banks, involving Preliminary, Main, and Interview stages to evaluate candidates' aptitude, knowledge, and skills.



What is the IBPS Probationary Officers Exam?
The IBPS Probationary Officers Exam is a recruitment process conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for selecting candidates for the position of Probationary Officer (PO) or Management Trainee (MT) in participating banks.

What is the exam structure for the IBPS PO Exam 2024?
The exam is conducted in three stages:

Preliminary Examination: An online test consisting of objective-type questions.
Main Examination: An online test with objective and descriptive type questions.
Interview: A personal interview conducted by participating banks.

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What are the subjects covered in the Preliminary Examination?
The Preliminary Examination includes:

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

What is the duration of the Preliminary Examination?
The duration of the Preliminary Examination is 60 minutes.

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What are the subjects covered in the Main Examination?
The Main Examination includes:

• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
• General/Economy/Banking Awareness
• English Language
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)

What is the duration of the Main Examination?
The duration of the Main Examination is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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How are the marks distributed in the Preliminary Examination?

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

How are the marks distributed in the Main Examination?

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 minutes
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	40	40	35 minutes
English Language	35	40	40 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 minutes
English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)	2	25	30 minutes
Total (Objective)	155	200	180 minutes
Total (Descriptive)	2	25	30 minutes