Syllabus for IBPS PO/MT

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:
• 1. Operating Systems: Basic knowledge of operating systems and their functions.
  2. Software & Hardware: Understanding of software applications and hardware components.
  3. Internet: Basics of internet usage and related terms.
  4. MS Office: Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.
  5. Computer Networking: Basics of networking concepts and protocols.
  6. 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: