How to prepare for IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2018?

Hi Aspirants!!!
After SBI PO exam which was held recently, now is the turn for IBPS PO Exam 2018 notification, which can come anytime in the month of July-August 2018. Those candidates who are looking for bank exam jobs, this exam offers a prestigious career option with more than 20 Nationalized banks. IBPS is an examining body who conducts a Common Written Exam for nationalized banks other than SBI and RBI. Candidates who appeared in SBI PO 2018, it will be easy for them to take IBPS PO 2018 exam as the syllabus is same. Besides SBI, you will other banks also to join. In case you will ace both the exams then you will have a wider choice. There is no need to wait for the IBPS PO notification; one should start the preparation as notification is given just a month before the exam which is too less a time for the bank exam preparation. Those who are going to appear IBPS PO Exam for the first time it is very important for them to know the detailed syllabus which is given below along with the expected exam pattern.

 Exam Pattern for IBPS PO 2018 Prelims

The preliminary examination IBPS PO has one hour duration with online mode. It comprises of three sections with 100 questions in total. The maximum score is 100 marks. It will follow where every mistake will be penalized by 0.25 marks.Candidates should clear the sectional cut-off to reach the IBPS P.O. Mains phase.  The section-wise bifurcation of IBPS PO Prelims exam is given below:
S.No. Name of Tests (Objective No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 English Language 30 30 Composite time of 1 Hour
2 Numerical Ability 35 35
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35
Total 100 100
Once you know the pattern then the next important thing is the detailed syllabus which is given in the table below for your quick reference so that you can kick starts your IBPS PO Exam preparation as early as possible.

Detailed Syllabus IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2018


Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude English Language
Logical Reasoning Simplification Reading Comprehension
Alphanumeric Series Profit & Loss Cloze Test
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test Mixtures &Allegations Para jumbles
Data Sufficiency Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting
Coded Inequalities Work & Time Fill in the blanks
Seating Arrangement Time & Distance Miscellaneous
Puzzle Menstruation – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere Paragraph Completion
Tabulation Data Interpretation
Syllogism Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
Blood Relations Number Systems
Input Output Sequence & Series
Coding Decoding Permutation, Combination &Probability

It is very important to concentrate more on the Prelims syllabus and exam pattern as it is the stepping stone towards the next phase i.e IBPS PO Mains. The journey starts with prelims phase so better make the most of it by joining online video classes or coaching classes for bank po as per your convenience.
Author Bio: Above content is written from IBT Chandigarh (A Top Bank & SSC Coaching Institute) known for its selections and experienced faculties.

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