The syllabus for IBPS exams varies based on the level of the exam and the post for which the recruitment is being conducted. The subjects covered in the syllabus are Reasoning Ability, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Professional Knowledge (for IBPS SO). Candidates should check the official website of IBPS for the latest updates on the syllabus.
IBPS 2023 syllabus
| Exam | Phases | Preliminary Exam | Main Exam | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO | 3 (Prelims, Mains, Interview) | English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation | – |
| IBPS Clerk | 3 (Prelims, Mains, Language Proficiency Test) | English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability | General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude | – |
| IBPS RRB | 2 (Prelims, Mains) | Reasoning, Numerical Ability | Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, Numerical Ability | – |
| IBPS SO | 2 (Prelims, Mains) | English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude | Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, English Language |
IBPS Exam Pattern 2023
| Exam | Phases | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO | Preliminary Exam | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | 0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Main Exam | 155 | 200 | 3 hours | 0.25 for each wrong answer | |
| Interview | – | 100 | – | – | |
| IBPS Clerk | Preliminary Exam | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | 0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Main Exam | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes | 0.25 for each wrong answer | |
| Language Proficiency Test | – | – | – | – | |
| IBPS RRB | Preliminary Exam | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes | 0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Main Exam | 200 | 200 | 2 hours | 0.25 for each wrong answer | |
| IBPS SO | Preliminary Exam | 150 | 125 | 2 hours | 0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Main Exam | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes | 0.25 for each wrong answer |
IBPS 2023 Weightage – English Language.
| Topics | Weightage Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 10% – 12% | Passage-based questions that test a candidate’s ability to comprehend and analyze information from the passage |
| Vocabulary | 4% – 6% | Questions that test a candidate’s knowledge of words and their meanings |
| Grammar | 4% – 6% | Questions that test a candidate’s knowledge of English grammar rules |
| Para jumbles | 4% | Questions that test a candidate’s ability to rearrange sentences to form a coherent paragraph |
| Cloze Test | 4% – 6% | Questions that test a candidate’s ability to fill in the missing words in a given passage |
IBPS 2023 Weightage – Quantitative Aptitude
| Topics | Weightage Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Simplification | 4% – 8% | Questions that test a candidate’s ability to simplify mathematical expressions |
| Number Series | 4% – 8% | Questions that test a candidate’s ability to identify patterns in a given series of numbers |
| Data Interpretation | 10% – 12% | Questions that test a candidate’s ability to interpret and analyze data presented in graphs, tables, charts |
| Quadratic Equation | 0% – 4% | Questions that test a candidate’s ability to solve quadratic equations |
| Arithmetic | 10% – 12% | Questions that cover various topics such as percentage, ratio and proportion, time and work, etc. |
IBPS 2023 Weightage – General Awareness
| Topics | Weightage Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 50% – 60% | Questions that test a candidate’s knowledge of the latest news and events from around the world |
| Banking and Financial | 20% – 30% | Questions that cover various topics related to banking and finance such as banking terminology, RBI policies, financial markets, etc. |
| Awareness | ||
| Static GK | 10% – 20% | Questions that cover a wide range of topics such as history, geography, Indian polity, culture, etc. |
IBPS 2023 Weightage -Computer Knowledge
| Topics | Weightage Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Fundamentals | 20% – 30% | Questions related to basic computer concepts such as input/output devices, memory, CPU, storage devices, computer architecture, and other fundamental topics |
| Operating Systems | 10% – 15% | Questions related to various topics related to operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Mac OS |
| Computer Hardware | 10% – 15% | Questions related to computer hardware components such as motherboard, processor, RAM, hard disk, and other peripheral devices |
| Networking | 10% – 15% | Questions related to topics such as LAN, WAN, routers, and switches |
| Database Management Systems | 10% – 15% | Questions related to RDBMS, normalization, and SQL queries |
| Internet and Web Technologies | 10% – 15% | Questions related to topics such as HTML, CSS, and web browsers |
| Computer Abbreviations | 10% – 15% | Questions related to computer-related abbreviations |
