Hello Readers,
As you all know, IBPS PO Notification is out for the recruitment of
Probationary Officer post - the most awaited recruitment. In last few days, we
have received many queries regarding the syllabus of IBPS PO Exam. Based on
last few years exam pattern of IBPS and coupled with our insight - as to what
might come in the exam.
It is also advisable to the candidates that they must continuously refer to the syllabus at the starting of the preparation and also while the preparation is going on.
The structure of the Examination which will be conducted on-line is as follows:
It is also advisable to the candidates that they must continuously refer to the syllabus at the starting of the preparation and also while the preparation is going on.
The structure of the Examination which will be conducted on-line is as follows:
Sr.
No
|
Name of Tests
|
Maximum
Marks
|
Duration
|
1.
|
Reasoning
|
50
|
Composite
time of 2 hours
|
2.
|
English Language
|
40
|
|
3.
|
Quantitative Aptitude
|
50
|
|
4.
|
General Awareness
(with special reference to Banking
Industry)
|
40
|
|
5.
|
Computer Knowledge
|
20
|
|
TOTAL
|
200
|
NOTE - Negative Marking of 1/4 marks
Below mentioned is
the detailed syllabus of IBPS PO 2014 -
1. Reasoning -
Topic
|
Expected
Number of Questions
|
Seating Arrangement
|
10
|
Tabulation
|
5
|
Logical
Reasoning
|
5-10
|
Syllogism
|
5
|
Blood Relations
|
5
|
Input Output
|
0-5
|
Coding Decoding
|
5
|
Alphanumeric Series
|
0-5
|
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
|
0-5
|
Data Sufficiency
|
0-5
|
Coded Inequalities
|
5
|
Puzzle
|
5-7
|
2. English Language
Topic
|
Expected
Number of Questions
|
Reading Comprehension
|
10
|
Cloze Test
|
10
|
Fill in the blanks
|
0-5
|
Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
|
0-5
|
Paragraph Complete/ Sentence Correction
|
5
|
Para jumbles
|
5
|
Miscellaneous
|
5
|
3. Quantitative
Aptitude
Topic
|
Expected Number of Questions
|
Simplification
|
5
|
Number Systems
|
3
|
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
& Averages
|
3
|
Profit & Loss
|
2
|
Mixtures & Alligations
|
1-2
|
Simple Interest & Compound
Interest & Surds & Indices
|
1- 2
|
Work & Time
|
2
|
Time & Distance
|
2
|
Mensuration – Cylinder,
Cone, Sphere
|
1-2
|
Sequence & Series
|
5
|
Permutation, Combination
& Probability
|
5
|
Data Interpretation
|
15
|
4. General Awareness
-
Current Affairs
This would primarily focus on all news based items from various fields
like sports, awards, summits, new appointments, obituaries, Indian Defense,
etc. Please be thorough with newspaper, preferably "THE HINDU".
Banking Awareness
- Indian Financial System –
Overview of Financial Markets (Money Market, Capital Market, Forex Market,
Credit Market), Financial Intermediaries involved (like investment
bankers, underwriters, stock exchanges, registrars, depositories,
custodians, portfolio managers, mutual funds, primary dealers, Authorised
dealers, self regulatory organizations, etc. Also read important
committees and its recommendations.
- History of Indian Banking Industry - (Pre Independence,
Post Independence, Nationalisation), Structure of Indian Banking, Types of
Banks (Scheduled, Co-operatives), categorisation of Bank (Pvt, PSU,
Foreign), NHB, SIDBI, EXIM, NABARD, IDBI its role etc and concept of NBFC.
- Regulatory Bodies like – RBI, (RBI History/ Functions/ Roles/)
SEBI, IRDA, PFRDA, FSDC, FMC etc its role functions and fact based details
- Monetary & Credit Policies who decides, basis of change and its relation
with Inflation and other related issues & Inflation (Types) CRR/ SLR/
Repo/ Re-Repo/Bank Rate etc.
- Budget Basics and Current Union Budget – Discussion of
Budget related terminologies like GDP, Fiscal Deficit, Various kinds of
taxes, Government revenue model and spending etc. and discussion on Union
Budget 2014. Also major pointers for Rail Budget and Economic Survey to be
read.
- International Organisations/ Financial Institutions – IMF, World Bank,
ADB, UN related agencies, recent development in them members heads etc
functions, recent loans given by them to India or any country in the world
where Crisis is going on.
- Capital Market & Money Market – Concept, Types of
Instruments they deal in like (1. Call/Notice Money 2. Treasury Bills 3.
Term Money, 4. Certificate of Deposit 5. Commercial Papers or Capital
Market Instruments like equity Shares, preference shares, or Debt segment
like Debentures etc also talk about Stock Exchanges in India and world.
- Government Schemes – All
important schemes for ex. Bharat Nirman, Swavlamban, Swabhiman , All
schemes discussed in budget - the details like when was it introduced,
important facts related to same, budgetary allocation etc.
- Abbreviations and Economic terminologies - Frequently
discussed in newspaper
- Other important concepts like – BASEL,
Micro Finance, Base Rate, Negotiable Instruments, Credit Rating Agencies,
Financial Inclusions, Teaser Rates, GAAR, Priority Sector Lending and all
other important concepts.
5. Computer
Knowledge -
Module No.
|
Details
|
1
|
Number System
|
2
|
History of Computers
|
3
|
Hardware
|
4
|
Software
|
5
|
Database (introduction)
|
6
|
Communication (Basic Introduction)
|
7
|
Networking (LAN, WAN)
|
8
|
Internet (Concept, History, working environment,
Application)
|
9
|
Security Tools, Virus, Hacker
|
10
|
MS Windows & MS Office
|
11
|
Logic Gates
|
Disclaimer: All information given above - syllabus, probable questions
are based on independent analysis and evaluation made by BankeNotifications. We do not
take responsibility for any decision that might be taken, based on this
information.
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