Computer Literacy
Some banks insist that the candidate should posses working knowledge of computers before joining the bank and few banks mention that the desired computer skills may be acquired within six months of joining the bank. If a candidate has not studied computers as one of the subjects in school/college, the candidate must possess a valid diploma (basic applications) in computers.
Language Proficiency
Public Sector Banks
Since clerical cadre recruitment would be on State-wise basis, the candidate may also be required to possess proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT for which vacancies he wishes to apply.
Regional Rural Banks
For Office Assistants (Clerks) and Scale-I Officers —- Candidates are required to possess proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT in which RRB is located.
IBPS CWE for PO/MT (PSBs) [ONLINE EXAM – OBJECTIVE TEST]
Preliminary Examination
Structure of Examination (ONLINE):
Phase 1: Preliminary Examination
| S.No. |
Name of Obj Test |
No. of Ques |
Max Marks |
Time |
| 1 |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
1 hour |
| 2 |
Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
| 3 |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
Phase 2: Main Examination
| S.No. |
No. of tests |
No. of Ques |
Max Marks |
Duration |
| 1 |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
45 |
60 |
60 minutes |
| 2 |
General/Economy/Banking Awareness |
40 |
40 |
35 minutes |
| 3 |
English Language |
35 |
40 |
40 minutes |
| 4 |
Data Analysis & Interpretation |
35 |
60 |
45 minutes |
|
Total |
155 |
200 |
180 minutes |
- 1. The above tests, except the Test of English Language will be available bilingually, i.e. English and Hindi.
- 2 .There is a Descriptive Writing Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) of 25 Marks for IBPS PO MAINS.
- Negative Marking: 1/4th or 0.25 marks assigned to the question will be deducted.
- Interview Marks: The total marks allotted for Interview are 100. The minimum qualifying marks in interview is 40%(35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).The weightage (ratio) of marks of CWE and interview will be 80:20.
- Final Selection: The combined final scores of candidates shall be arrived at on the basis of scores obtained by the candidates in Main Examination and Interview. The weightage (ratio) of marks of CWE and interview will be 80:20
Maths Topics
| NUMBER SYSTEMS |
| RATIO & PROPORTION, PERCENTAGE & AVERAGES |
| PROFIT & LOSS |
| MIXTURES & ALLIGATIONS |
| SIMPLE INTEREST & COMPOUND INTEREST& SURDS & INDICES |
| TIME & DISTANCE |
| MENSURATION – CYLINDER, CONE, SPHERE |
| SEQUENCE & SERIES |
| PERMUTATION COMBINATION & PROBABILITY |
| QUADRATIC EQUATIONS |
| DATA INTERPRETATION |
Reasoning Topics
| SITTING ARRANGEMENT |
| TABULATION |
| LOGICAL REASONING |
| SYLLOGISM |
| INPUT OUTPUT |
| CODING DECODING |
| ALPHANUMERIC SERIES |
| RANKING/DIRECTION/ALPHABET TEST |
| CODING DECODING |
| ALPHANUMERIC SERIES |
| RANKING/DIRECTION/ALPHABET TEST |
| DATA SUFFICIENCY |
| CODED INEQUALITIES |
| NON VERBAL REASONING |
English Topics
| READING COMPREHENSION 10 |
| CLOZE TEST 10 |
| MULTIPLE MEANING WORDS/ERROR SPOTTING |
| PARAGRAPH COMPLETION/SENTENCE CORRECTION |
| PARAJUMBLES |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
Computer Topics
| Number System |
| History of Computers |
| Hardware |
| Software |
| Database (introduction) |
| Communication (Basic Introduction) |
| Networking (LAN, WAN) |
| Internet (Concept, History, working environment, Application) |
| Security Tools, Virus, Hacker |
| MS Windows & MS Office |
| Logic Gates |
General Awareness Topics
| Latest Information about the Current Affairs |
| Awards & Honours |
| Sports |
| Finance |
| Agriculture |
| Indian Ecomony |
| International Economy |
| Fiscal Monetary Policies |
| RBI |
| Indian Constitution |
| Banking Terms |
