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The IBPS PO 2022 Exam was conducted on January 22, 2022, and a thorough analysis (topic-wise), including difficulty level and weightage, of the same is provided. Read below to check out the latest information.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, on January 22, 2022, conducted the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2021-22 in one single shift. The candidates who qualify the IBPS Mains Exam are shortlisted for the recruitment interviews. The IBPS PO Mains Examination is segregated into 5 sections, namely:
- English Language (MCQ)
- Data Analysis and Interpretation (MCQ)
- General Economy/Banking Aptitude (MCQ)
- Reasoning and Computer Aptitude (MCQ)
- Essay and Letter (Descriptive)
Below, a detailed section-wise analysis is provided for the IBPS PO 2022 Exam.
Major Highlights of IBPS PO Mains 2022 Paper Analysis (First Reaction)
Below we have provided some major highlights of the IBPS PO Mains 2022 Analysis:
- The overall difficulty was found to be moderate to difficult.
- The English Language section came out to be mediocre. Questions were asked from Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement, Match the Columns.
- The section on Data Analysis and Interpretation was relatively difficult. Questions were majorly asked from Data Interpretation, Arithmetic.
- The General Economy/Banking Aptitude section proved to be a little more difficult than average. Questions were asked from Banking Aptitude and Current Affairs.
- The Reasoning and Computer Aptitude was moderate. Most questions were asked from Machine Input (Word Base), Seating Arrangement and Puzzles, Logical Reasoning.
- The descriptive section, Essay and Letter, was moderate.
Detailed Analysis of IBPS PO Mains 2021-22
The detailed question paper analysis of IBPS PO Mains 2021-22 can be checked in the table below:
Aspect | Analysis |
|---|---|
Difficulty level | |
1. Overall Paper | Moderate to Difficult |
2. English Language | Moderate |
3. Data Analysis and Interpretation | Moderate to Difficult |
4. General Economy/Banking Aptitude | Moderate to Difficult |
5. Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | Moderate |
6. Essay and Letter | Moderate |
Topics with more weightage | |
1. English Language | Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement, Match the Columns |
2. Data Analysis and Interpretation | Data Interpretation, Arithmetic |
3.General Economy/Banking Aptitude | Banking Aptitude and Current Affairs |
4. Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | Machine Input (Word Base), Seating Arrangement and Puzzles, Logical Reasoning |
Overall Number of Good Attempts | 85+ |
Difficulty Level of Numerical Questions | Moderate |
Difficulty Level of Language Questions | Moderate |
Difficulty Level of Descriptive Questions | Moderate |
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IBPS PO Mains 2022: Good Attempts Analysis
Section | Number of Good Attempts | Average Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
English Language | 25+ | Moderate |
Data Analysis and Interpretation | 20+ | Moderate to Difficult |
General Economy/Banking Aptitude | 20+ | Moderate to Difficult |
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 25+ | Moderate |
IBPS PO Mains 2022: ‘English Language’ Section Analysis
A total of 35 questions carrying 40 marks appear from English Language Section. A topic-wise analysis is provided below:
Topics | No. of Questions Asked | Average Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
Cloze Test | 04 to 05 | Moderate |
Error Spotting | 05 to 06 | Moderate |
Match the Columns | 05 | Easy to Moderate |
Para Jumbles | 02 to 04 | Moderate |
Reading Comprehension | 10 to 12 | Moderate |
Sentence Improvement/Rearrangement | 05 to 06 | Moderate |
Word Association | 03 | Moderate |
IBPS PO Mains 2022: ‘Data Analysis and Interpretation’ Section Analysis
A total of 35 questions carrying 60 marks appear from Data Analysis and Interpretation Section. A topic-wise analysis is provided below:
Topics | No. of Questions Asked | Average Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
Data Interpretation | 18 to 20 | Moderate to Difficult |
Data Sufficiency | 02 to 03 | Moderate to Difficult |
Number Series | 03 to 05 | Moderate to Difficult |
Miscellaneous | 07 to 08 | Moderate to Difficult |
IBPS PO Mains 2022: ‘General Economy/Banking Aptitude’ Section Analysis
A total of 40 questions carrying 40 marks appear from General Economy/Banking Aptitude Section. A topic-wise analysis is provided below:
Topics | No. of Questions asked | Average Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
Banking Aptitude | 12 to 15 | Moderate |
Current Affairs | 15 to 20 | Moderate to Difficult |
IBPS PO Mains 2022: ‘Reasoning and Computer Aptitude’ Section Analysis
A total of 45 questions carrying 60 marks appear from the Reasoning and Computer Aptitude Section. A topic-wise analysis is provided below:
Topics | No. of Questions asked | Average Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
Data Sufficiency | 04 to 05 | Moderate to Difficult |
Input-Output | 07 to 08 | Moderate |
Logical Reasoning | 04 to 05 | Moderate |
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement | 20 | Moderate to Difficult |
Syllogism - Reverse | 03 to 04 | Moderate |
IBPS PO Mains 2022: ‘Essay and Letter’ Section Analysis
A total of 02 questions carrying 25 marks appear from the Essay and Letter Section. A topic-wise analysis is provided below:
Topics | No. of Questions asked | Average Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
Essay Writing: 200 Words | 2 | Moderate |
Letter Writing: 150 Words | 3 | Moderate |
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