Updated By Diksha Sharma on 09 Aug, 2022 18:29
Predict your percentile based on your IBPS PO performance
Predict NowCandidates planning for the national level banking exam IBPS PO 2022 must prepare well for it, considering the facts that the level of competition will be very high with respect to state-level exams. The IBPS PO Preliminary exam usually takes place in October every year. Aspirants must start preparing for the IBPS PO Preliminary and to start with, they must be handy with the Preliminary syllabus and exam pattern. IBPS PO 2022 Syllabus defines the subjects and topics covered in the examination. Candidates appearing for the examination must know the syllabus of IBPS PO. It is important to have a clear understanding of the syllabus in order to prepare for the exam in an effective way.
The syllabus for IBPS PO Mains is slightly different from that of the IBPS Preliminary examination. Data Analysis and Interpretation and Reasoning and Computer Aptitude are added along with the English Language and General Awareness in the syllabus of IBPS PO 2022 Mains Exam. Whereas, the syllabus of IPBS PO 2022 Prelims Exam includes English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.
| English Language | |
| Reading comprehension | Cloze Test |
| Para Jumbles | Tenses |
| Fill in the Blanks (articles, prepositions etc.) | Error Spotting/ Multiple Meaning |
| Paragraph Completion | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | |
| Simplification | Permutation, Combination, and Probability |
| Sequence and Series | Number Systems |
| Ration and Proportion | Data Interpretation |
| Profit and Loss | Mixtures and Allegations |
| Surds & Indices | Mensuration – Sphere, Cylinder and Cone |
| Time and Distance | Work & Time |
| Simple Interest and Compound Interest | |
| Reasoning Ability | |
| Logical Reasoning | Alphanumeric Series |
| Alphabet Test/ Ranking/ Direction | Data Sufficiency |
| Coded Inequalities | Seating Arrangement |
| Coding Decoding | Input Output |
| Blood Relations | Syllogism |
| Puzzle | Tabulation |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | |
| Simplification | Average |
| Mixture and Allegations | Percentage |
| Permutation | Probability |
| Linear Equation | Data Sufficiency |
| Ratio and Percentage | Data Interpretation |
| Mensuration and Geometry | Quadratic Equation |
| Interest | Problem of Ages |
| Profit and Loss | Number Series |
| Speed, Distance and Time | Time and Work |
| Number System | |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | |
| Verbal Reasoning | Networking |
| Circular Seating Arrangement | Computer Fundamentals and Terminologies |
| Syllogism | Operating System |
| Directions & Distances | Microsoft Office |
| Linear Seating Arrangement | Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Scheduling | Input Output |
| Blood Relations | Computer Software and Computer Hardware |
| Ordering and Ranking | History of Computers |
| Coding and Decoding | Internet |
| Code Inequalities | Computer Abbreviation |
| Double Line-up | Memory |
| English Language | |
| Reading Comprehension | Vocabulary |
| Grammar | Verbal Ability |
| General Awareness | |
| Current Affairs | Financial Awareness |
| Indian Economy | General Knowledge (latest and past) |
The English Language, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude would be the primary subjects covered in the IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus 2022. Applicants must prepare for each topic in all courses. Check the tables below to gain a better concept of the IBPS PO Syllabus topics and their weightage.
IBPS PO English Language Marks Weightage
Topics | No. of questions |
Reading comprehension | 8-10 |
Idioms & Phrases | – |
Cloze Test | 6-8 |
Fill in the blanks | 5-6 |
Phrase Substitution | – |
Rearrangement of Sentences | 5 |
Error Detection | – |
Phrase replacement | 5-6 |
Jumbled Words | 2-3 |
IBPS PO Reasoning Marks Weightage
Topics | Weightage |
Puzzle | 10 -20 |
Decision Making | 4-5 |
Ranking and Time | 1-2 |
Alphabet | 2-3 |
Seating Arrangements | - |
Blood relation | 1-2 |
inequality | 4-5 |
Assertion and Reason | 3-6 |
Linear Arrangement | - |
Coding and Decoding | 5-6 |
Sylloge | 4-5 |
IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude Marks Weightage
Topics | Weightage |
Number System | 2-5 |
Time and Work | - |
Percentage | - |
Simple Interest | 1-2 |
Simplification/ Approximation | 5-6 |
Profit and Loss | 1-2 |
Misc | 10-15 |
Data Interpretation | 3-4 |
Decimal Fractions | - |
Age Problems | 2-3 |
HCF and LCM | 1-2 |
Time and Distance | 1-2 |
Ratio and Proportion | 3-4 |
Compound Interest | - |
Quadratic Equation | 5 -6 |
Chapter Wise Weightage of Each Section
Section | Analysis -2015 | Analysis -2016 | Analysis -2017 | Analysis -2018 | Analysis -2019 | |||||
Quantitative Aptitude | Prelims | Main | Prelims | Main | Prelims | Main | Prelims | Main | Prelims | Main |
D.I | 10 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 34 |
Series | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Simplification | 5 | - | 5 | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | 4 | - |
Average | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Profit and Loss | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - |
S.I and C.I | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
Discount | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
Ratio Proportion | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - |
Time and Work | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - |
Age | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
LCM, HCF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
Speed, Time & Distance | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
Percentage | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
Boat and Stream | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
Mensuration | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
Quadratic Equation | 5 | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | 6 | - | 5 | - |
Probability and Permutation & Combination | - | 3 | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
Data Sufficiency | - | 5 | - | - | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | - |
Case-iet | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Data Analysis | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
English Language | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Reading Comprehension | 10 | 20 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
Error Detection | 5 | 5 | 10 | - | 10 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Sentence improvement | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | - |
Filers | 5 | 5 | - | 5 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 3 | - | 5 |
Sentence Arrangement | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | 3 | - | 4 | 5 | 5 |
idioms Phrase | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Cloze Test | 5 | 5 | 7 | - | - | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
Word replacement | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 3 | - | 5 | 5 |
Synonym & Antonym | - | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
Reasoning Ability | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Puzzle and Sitting Arrangement | 15 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
inequalities | 5 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 3 |
Direction | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | 4 |
1 | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | - | 2 | |
Order and Ranking | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
- | 5 | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | 3 | - | 3 | |
5 | - | - | 5 | 04-05 | - | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | |
Critical Reasoning | - | 10 | - | 10 | - | 10 | - | 10 | - | 5 |
- | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Alphanumeric Series | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
Computer Awareness | - | 20 | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
General Awareness | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Current Updates | - | 20-25 | - | 20-25 | - | 20-25 | - | 25-28 | - | 22-25 |
Financial and Banking | - | 15-20 | - | - | 15-20 | - | 15-20 | - | 12-15 | - |
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