The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will administer the IBPS PO Exam 2025 in order to appoint probationary officers to all Indian public sector banks, with the exception of SBI. Prelims, Mains, and Interview are the three stages of the exam; the syllabus for each has been made public.
IBPS PO Syllabus 2025 – Complete Guide
Candidates planning to appear for the IBPS PO Exam 2025 must understand the detailed syllabus for each stage — Prelims, Mains and Interview. Here’s everything you need to know.
IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus 2025
The Preliminary exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. It consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from three sections:
English Language (30 Questions)
- Reading Comprehension (short passages)
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Correction
- Error Spotting
- Para Jumbles
- Synonyms & Antonyms
Quantitative Aptitude (35 Questions)
- Simplification
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Tables)
- Profit & Loss, Percentages, Ratios
- Time & Work, Distance, Interest
- Mensuration & Quadratic Equations
Reasoning Ability (35 Questions)
- Puzzles (Seating, Floors, Days)
- Seating Arrangement (Linear/Circular)
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense, Inequalities
- Coding-Decoding, Alphanumeric Series
Duration: 1 hour total (20 minutes per section)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answerIBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2025
The Mains exam is also CBT-based and includes 200 MCQs and 2 descriptive-type questions. Sections include:
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Questions – 60 Marks)
- Complex Puzzles, Seating Arrangements
- Advanced Coding-Decoding, Input-Output
- Logical Reasoning, Syllogism (Advanced)
- Basics of Computers, Networking, MS Office
General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 Questions – 40 Marks)
- Banking Terms & Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- Economic Developments, Budget, RBI Policies
English Language (35 Questions – 40 Marks)
- Reading Comprehension (Long Passages)
- Error Detection, Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles, Vocabulary (Idioms & Phrases)
Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Questions – 60 Marks)
- Caselet DI, Graphs, Charts
- Data Sufficiency
- Advanced Arithmetic, Probability, Mixtures
Descriptive Test (2 Questions – 25 Marks)
- Essay Writing: Topics related to economy, banking, social issues
- Letter Writing: Formal or Informal letters
Total Time: 3 hours (MCQs) + 30 minutes (Descriptive)
Medium: English, Hindi, or regional language Negative Marking: ¼ mark for incorrect answersIBPS PO Interview Syllabus 2025
The Interview is the final stage of selection and carries 100 marks. Duration is 15–20 minutes.
Personal Questions
- Self-introduction, Education, Hobbies
- Why do you want to join Banking/IBPS?
- Strengths and Weaknesses
Banking Knowledge
- KYC, NPA, RBI Functions
- Recent changes in Banking Sector
- Role of a Probationary Officer
Current Affairs
- Latest national and international news
- Government schemes, economic trends
Situational/Behavioral Questions
- Handling customer complaints
- Ethical dilemmas in workplace
- Teamwork and leadership scenarios