| Re: IBPS PO Exam Descriptive Test Preparation
Hey, I want to make clear you that as per new paper pattern of the IBPS PO exam there only objective type paper , there not any Descriptive Test. You have to do preparation for objective type paper only.
Tips for IBPS PO exam:
Know the syllabus and paper pattern first.
Collect the study material.
Use short tricks and formulas to solve the problems.
Read news paper daily.
Solve last year papers.
IBPS PO/MT Exam Pattern:
Name of Tests (Objective) Max. Marks
Reasoning 50
English Language 40
Quantitative Aptitude 50
General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry) 40
Computer Knowledge 20
Total 200
IBPS PO Syllabus:
Reasoning Section Syllabus:
In this section, 40 Questions are asked carrying 50 Marks. The number of questions from a particular topic may vary.
Note: The number given in Brackets are the number of questions usually asked in exam (based on previous year pattern).
This section will have question on following topics.
Verbal reasoning: Alphabet test, Mathematical operations test, Series test, Analogy. Odd Man out, Classification, Syllogism (5), Coding-decoding (5-7), Blood relations (5). Number, ranking and time sequence, Causes and effects, Analytic reasoning, Direction sense test. Sitting arrangement (5-10), Decision making, Input output (0-5), Puzzle (4-7), Statement and conclusions (2-4). Statement and assumptions, Statement and arguments (2-4), Statement and action’s courses. Passage and conclusions (2-3), Assertion and reasoning, Figure Series, Word formation, Series (5).
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus:
40 Questions: 50 Marks.
Topics are - Number system (2-3), HCF & LCM, Number series, Problems based on numbers. Approximation Wrong Number, Decimal fractions, Square root and cube root, Simplifications (5). [Partnerships, Percentage, Ratio and proportions, Average & Ages Ratio & Proportion]: (4-6). [Profit and loss, Simple interest and compound interest]: (2-4), [Time and work, Time and distance, Mensuration]: (2-4). Permutation and combination (1-2), Probability (1-2)
Data Interpretation (12-16): Pie charts, Bar graphs, Line graphs, Mixed graphs
English language section
40 Questions: 40 Marks
Topics of this section are - Spotting the errors (3-5), Phrase substitution, Ordering of sentences or jumbled up sentences (3-6). Double blanks in a sentence, Fill in the blanks (0-5). Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases, Choosing the appropriate filler. Synonyms and antonyms (0-3), Reconstruction of sentence & passage. One word substitution, Commonly misspelled words, Comprehensions (8-15).
General awareness with special reference to banking industry-section Syllabus:
40 Questions: 40 Marks
Banking Terms, Current Rates (Bank rate, Repo Rate, Reverse repo rate etc.), Abbreviations, Indian Economy, International Economy, Questions related to International Financial Institutions (World bank, IMF, UN, ADB related - Members, recent development, functions), Finance, Shares, Various schemes of Government (MNREGA, Swabhiman, Swavlamban, Bharat Nirman etc.), Books & Their Authors, Types of Banks, GDP related, RBI, Fiscal-Monetary Policies etc., Social Function of Banks, UNO, Marketing, Awards & Honors, Sports, Budget, Agriculture, Current Affairs (last 6 months) etc.
Computer knowledge section:
40 Questions: 20 Marks
Basic computer knowledge (MS Office), Operating Systems, Number System, Software & Hardware questions (Database & communication), History of computers, Computer abbreviation, Microsoft-office, Basic knowledge of Internet & Networking etc.
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