IBPS PO 2017: Everything You Want To Know About The Exam

IBPS PO 2022 Calendar

Official dates of IBPS PO exam schedule have been released. Candidates interested in applying for the exam can check IBPS PO 2022 important dates in the table below. 

IBPS PO 2022 Examination Pattern

Both the IBPS Exams: preliminary and main will be conducted in the online mode only and will contain objective type questions. However, IBPS has changed the main examination pattern from this year. Following the banking main exam pattern of SBI, IBPS PO 2022 Main Exam will also have a descriptive paper.

IBPS PO 2022 (CWE PO / MT VII) Pre-Examination Pattern

IBPS PO 2022 (CWE PO / MT VII) Main Examination Pattern

• There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked and for each wrong answer, 0.25 of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted.
• No deduction will be done if a question is left blank.
• Candidates need to pass in each section in IBPS PO 2022 Prelim Exam to qualify for Main Exam

IBPS PO 2022 (CWE VII Exam) - Selection Process

• The online IBPS examination will be held in two phases, preliminary and main.
• IBPS will conduct a preliminary and main examination that will serve as a base to be eligible to reserve a seat for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee in Indian banks.
• Candidates who clear both preliminary and mains exam will be called for interview round. The process will help in the selection of the candidates for hiring in Participating Banks.
• Aspirants are requested to regularly check the official website of IBPS for the latest updates like IBPS PO 2022 admit card, result, interview etc.

IBPS PO 2022 Admit Card 

Admit cards for IBPS PO Preliminary Exam have been released. Candidates who applied for IBPS 2022 can visit the official website and can download their admit card. Make sure you take a printout of the admit card and get a photocopy of the same. Check all the details like your name, address, examination centre etc. on IBPS PO 2022 admit card before downloading it. 

How to download IBPS PO Prelim Admit Card?

• Visit the official website - ibps.in
• Click on the highlighted link for IBPS PO 2022 Preliminary exam admit card
• There you need to enter your loging credentials generated at the time of application process
• Check the details on admit card
• Download your admit card and take a printout of the same

Tips and Tricks to Clear IBPS PO 2022 (CWE PO / MT VII)

The banking sector in India has become one of the hottest destinations for employment. A lot of aspirants these days are taking the Bank PO exam to enter the management cadre of the banking industry.

Now that IBPS has issued a notification for recruitment of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees, it is important for the students to know some of the tips and tricks for IBPS PO preparation.

Check out the following section wise preparation plan for IBPS PO 2022 exam.

Reasoning:

This section carries highest marks and you can score very well if your practice it thoroughly. Reasoning section tests the candidates’ mental ability and the power of observation. During your preparation, you can focus on problems like mirror images and problems where figures are involved.

Quantitative Aptitude:

Meant to test the candidates’ mathematical ability, Quantitative Aptitude section will have questions on profit and loss, probability, time and distance, number system, fractions, mensuration, etc. You can prepare for this section by solving as many as sums as possible. Practice is the key to score well in this section and you may learn some mental tricks in the course of your preparation to handle tricky questions. Learning multiplication tables by heart will also boost your confidence and save time when you sit down to appear for the exam.

General Awareness:

While this section focuses mainly on the banking and finance section, it does have some questions on current affairs. You can easily score well in this section if you keep yourself updated with the latest news on banking policies that may or may not have an impact on the economy of the country. Watching news on TV or reading newspapers on a regular basis can prepare you well for this section.

English Language:

Candidates tend to make this mistake of not taking this section too seriously and end up spending less time on preparing for it. This section is meant to check your command over English language. You must read English newspapers regularly and watch English news channels to improve your vocabulary. Learning some new words, making note of the antonyms and synonyms, practicing comprehension and grammar can help you score well in this section.

Computer Knowledge:

You can score well in this section if you some basic knowledge of computer applications. If you some knowledge of how MS Windows and MS Office work, you will be able to perform decently well in this section. You may go through some NCERT Computer books to prepare well for this section.

Quick Tips for IBPS PO 2022 Preparation

Practice Mock Tests:

The key to success in this exam is to take as many mock tests as possible. It will not only help you become familiar with the exam pattern but will also help you identify your strong and weak areas. Solving last year’s question papers will also give you an idea of what all you must cover in your syllabus. As the pattern for IBPS Main exam for PO has changed this year, to prepare for that section you can take mock tests of other banking exams like SBI.

Time Management:

Apart from preparing for separate sections thoroughly, candidates must know how much time they should devote to each section, which is possible only when you thoroughly check IBPS PO 2022 exam pattern and syllabus. You must divide your exam time in a manner so that you attempt all the questions from different sections. Answering 200 questions in 120 minutes may seem like a lot but if you work on your speed and plan well before entering the exam hall, you can score very well even in that limited time.

Regular reading:

If you wish to work in a public-sector bank, you must get into the habit of keeping yourself abreast with the latest news and happenings around the world. Read newspapers, magazines on current affairs and business and banking books to stay ahead of the game.