IBPS Exam Syllabus 2025 PDF for PO, Clerk, RRB & SO Exams

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection 2024 ( IBPS )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Aug 12, 2025 15:00 IST

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IBPS Syllabus 2025 is different for different posts. The syllabus of various IBPS exams comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare. The subjects included in IBPS syllabus are Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General/Financial Awareness, English Language & Computer Knowledge. IBPS prelims syllabus comprises questions from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and English. IBPS mains syllabus comprises questions from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General/Financial Awareness, English Language & Computer Knowledge. IBPS RRB syllabus also carries topics and sub-topics from Hindi/English Language. Candidates willing to appear in the IBPS exam must go through the IBPS syllabus to make a strategy regarding exam preparation. The syllabus for the IBPS exam has been discussed in the article below.

IBPS PO (Probationary Officer/Management Trainee)

IBPS Clerk

IBPS RRB (Officers Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

IBPS SO (Specialist Officers)

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  • IBPS Syllabus 2025 for PO, SO & Clerk
  • Importance of IBPS Syllabus
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IBPS Syllabus 2025 for PO, SO & Clerk

The syllabus of IBPS exams covers topics from the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Aptitude. The standard of the IBPS syllabus is of high school and graduation levels. IBPS syllabus for these subjects is given below:

IBPS Syllabus for English Language

The English Language section appears in the prelims and mains exams. This section tests the candidate's grammar and vocabulary skills. Candidates need to prepare the following topics for the English Language:

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IBPS Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

The Quantitative Aptitude section of IBPS exams usually remains moderate. A maximum number of questions are asked from Data Interpretation. Candidates can check below IBPS syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude. 

Simplification

Profit & Loss

Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices

Work & Time

Time & Distance

Ratio & Proportion

Data Interpretation

Number Systems

Average

Quadratic Equation

Number Series

Probability

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IBPS Syllabus for Reasoning Ability

The Reasoning Ability section of the IBPS exam is usually moderate to difficult. Maximum questions are asked from Seating Arrangement and Puzzles. IBPS syllabus for Reasoning Ability is given below:

Logical Reasoning

Data Sufficiency

Seating Arrangement

Inequalities

Syllogism

Input-Output

Blood Relations

Coding-Decoding

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IBPS Syllabus for General Awareness

To prepare for the General Awareness section of the IBPS exam, candidates need to read newspapers and other General Knowledge books. IBPS syllabus for General Awareness is given below:

  • Current Affairs
  • Monetary Plans
  • Indian Financial System
  • Introduction to National Institutions
  • Indian Banking System
  • Banking Terms
  • Important dates
  • Awards
  • Sports
  • History
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IBPS Syllabus for Computer Aptitude

The Computer Aptitude section appears in the mains exam of IBPS. Very basic questions are asked in this section. IBPS syllabus for Computer Aptitude is given below.

Internet

Memory

Keyboard Shortcuts

Microsoft Office

Computer Hardware

Computer Software

Operating System

Networking

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Candidates can click the links below to get the IBPS syllabus for various exams.

IBPS PO syllabus

IBPS Clerk syllabus

IBPS RRB syllabus

IBPS SO syllabus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What should I cover for the Quantitative Aptitude section in the IBPS exam?
A: 
In Quantitative Aptitude you should cover Data Interpretation, Graphs, Simplification, Profit and Loss, Mixtures and Allegations, Simple and Compound Interest, Work and Time, Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Number Systems, Sequence and Series Permutation, Combination and Probability Quadratic Equation, Data Sufficiency, Linear Equation.
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Importance of IBPS Syllabus

The importance of the IBPS syllabus is given below:

  • The syllabus describes the topics and concepts to be covered while preparing for the examinations
  • IBPS syllabus also mentions the weightage allotted to different units and chapters
  • The question paper format is also explained in the syllabus
  • It also gives an idea about the distribution of marks in the paper
  • Having a clear understanding of the IBPS syllabus and the weightage of various sections will help candidates to decide how much time to dedicate to each section
  • The exam papers for each stage are designed as per the IBPS syllabus

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IBPS PO Preparation IBPS SO Preparation
IBPS Clerk Preparation IBPS RRB Preparation
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I use the IBPS Clerk syllabus to prepare for other banking exams as well?
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IBPS Clerk syllabus is same for all other Clerical level exams. Candidates preparing for other banking exams can use IBPS Clerk syllabus to clear the topics and concepts covered in the syllabus. However, candidates should always check the specific syllabus for the exam they are preparing for to ensure that they are focusing on the most relevant topics.

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