IBPS PO/MT Syllabus
This is an overview of the syllabus, so please refer to the official link of the notification and syllabus for this job post released by IBPS PO/MT on its official website.
The IBPS PO/MT (Probationary Officer/Management Trainee) exam is a highly competitive exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The syllabus for the exam is divided into three main stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. Below is a detailed syllabus for each stage:
1. Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Exam is the first stage of the IBPS PO/MT recruitment process. It consists of three sections:
a) English Language
- Reading Comprehension: Passages with questions based on content.
- Cloze Test: A passage with missing words that must be filled in.
- Error Spotting: Identifying grammatical errors in sentences.
- Sentence Improvement: Rewriting sentences with errors to make them grammatically correct.
- Fill in the Blanks: Completing sentences with appropriate words.
- Para Jumbles: Rearranging jumbled sentences to form a coherent passage.
- Synonyms & Antonyms: Vocabulary-based questions on words and their meanings.
- Phrase Replacement: Replacing a phrase in a sentence with a more appropriate one.
b) Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification: Basic arithmetic calculations and simplification.
- Number Series: Finding the missing number in a series.
- Data Interpretation: Interpreting data from tables, graphs, and charts (Pie, Bar, Line, Tabular).
- Quadratic Equations: Solving quadratic equations.
- Data Sufficiency: Determining if the provided data is sufficient to answer a question.
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion: Basic arithmetic problems involving percentages, ratios, and proportions.
- Profit and Loss: Problems based on profit, loss, and discounts.
- Simple & Compound Interest: Calculating interest in various scenarios.
- Work & Time: Problems on work efficiency and time management.
- Time & Distance: Problems on speed, time, and distance.
- Mixture & Allegations: Problems involving mixtures and solutions.
- Mensuration: Problems on area, volume, and surface area.
- Probability: Basic probability problems.
- Permutations & Combinations: Counting and arrangement problems.
c) Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles: Complex problem-solving scenarios involving arrangements, rankings, etc.
- Syllogism: Logical reasoning questions based on statements and conclusions.
- Inequalities: Problems involving mathematical inequalities.
- Coding-Decoding: Deciphering codes from given patterns.
- Blood Relations: Questions based on family relationships.
- Order & Ranking: Arranging people or objects based on given criteria.
- Alphanumeric Series: Series of alphabets and numbers to find patterns.
- Direction Sense: Problems requiring knowledge of directions.
- Seating Arrangements: Linear and circular seating arrangements.
2. Main Examination
The Main Exam is more comprehensive and challenging. It consists of five sections:
a) Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Puzzles: Complex problem-solving scenarios involving arrangements, rankings, etc.
- Syllogism: Logical reasoning questions based on statements and conclusions.
- Inequalities: Problems involving mathematical inequalities.
- Coding-Decoding: Deciphering codes from given patterns.
- Blood Relations: Questions based on family relationships.
- Order & Ranking: Arranging people or objects based on given criteria.
- Seating Arrangements: Linear and circular seating arrangements.
- Direction Sense: Problems requiring knowledge of directions.
- Input-Output: Problems involving a series of operations on input data.
- Logical Reasoning: Questions based on assumptions, conclusions, and arguments.
- Computer Aptitude:
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- Operating Systems: Basic knowledge of operating systems and their functions.
- Software & Hardware: Understanding of software applications and hardware components.
- Internet: Basics of internet usage and related terms.
- MS Office: Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.
- Computer Networking: Basics of networking concepts and protocols.
- Database Management: Basic understanding of database concepts.
b) English Language
- Reading Comprehension: Passages with questions based on content.
- Cloze Test: Passage with missing words that must be filled in.
- Error Spotting: Identifying grammatical errors in sentences.
- Sentence Improvement: Correcting sentences with errors.
- Fill in the Blanks: Completing sentences with appropriate words.
- Para Jumbles: Rearranging jumbled sentences to form a coherent passage.
- Synonyms & Antonyms: Vocabulary-based questions on words and their meanings.
- Phrase Replacement: Replacing a phrase in a sentence with a more appropriate one.
- Word Association: Pairing words with their related terms.
- Idioms & Phrases: Understanding and using idioms and phrases correctly.
- Sentence Completion: Completing sentences based on context.
c) Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Data Interpretation: Interpreting data from tables, graphs, and charts (Pie, Bar, Line, Tabular).
- Data Sufficiency: Determining if the provided data is sufficient to answer a question.
- Caselet DI: Solving DI questions based on small case studies.
- Number Series: Finding the missing number in a series.
- Simplification/Approximation: Basic arithmetic calculations and approximations.
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion: Basic arithmetic problems involving percentages, ratios, and proportions.
- Profit and Loss: Problems based on profit, loss, and discounts.
- Simple & Compound Interest: Calculating interest in various scenarios.
- Mensuration: Problems on area, volume, and surface area.
- Time & Work: Problems on work efficiency and time management.
- Time & Distance: Problems on speed, time, and distance.
- Permutation & Combination: Counting and arrangement problems.
- Probability: Basic probability problems.
d) General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
- Current Affairs: Important national and international news.
- Banking Awareness: Knowledge of the Indian banking system, banking terms, and concepts.
- Financial Awareness: Financial news, policies, and updates.
- Static GK: Important dates, events, books, and authors.
- Indian Economy: Basics of the Indian economy, economic policies, and budget.
- Government Schemes: Knowledge of various government schemes and initiatives.
- International Economy: Global economic scenarios and their impact.
- Banking History: History and evolution of banking in India.
- Important Summits: Summits and conferences related to economics and banking.
e) English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)
- Letter Writing: Writing formal and informal letters on various topics.
- Essay Writing: Writing essays on current topics related to banking, finance, and social issues.
3. Interview
- The interview is the final stage of the IBPS PO/MT recruitment process. It assesses the candidate’s overall personality, communication skills, knowledge of banking and financial sectors, and problem-solving abilities.
Important Points:
- Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Preliminary and Main examinations.
- Sectional Cut-offs: Candidates must clear the sectional cut-offs along with the overall cut-offs in both exams to qualify.
- Final Selection: The final selection is based on the cumulative marks of the Main Examination and Interview.
Please refer to the official syllabus using the link provided below:
| Official website | IBPS |
| Official Notification and Syllabus | Download Link |
