IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2025: Check Revised Prelims & Mains Pattern & Exam Duration

Given below is the IBPS PO exam pattern for prelims, mains and interview.

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IBPS PO 2025 Revised Prelims Exam Pattern

IBPS PO prelims exam pattern was revised by the authority. In the Prelims exam, the marking scheme for the Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability has been changed. Prelims exam consists of three sections. The paper will have 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Questions in the exam are asked from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language. The total time allotted to candidates to solve questions in IBPS PO prelims exam is 60 minutes. Candidates will get 20 minutes to attempt each section.

Revised Structure of IBPS PO 2025 Prelims Exam

 Important Points Related to IBPS PO Prelims Exam

• IBPS PO prelims exam is qualifying in nature
• Candidates qualifying this paper are eligible to appear for the mains exam
• The marks secured in this paper are not considered for the final merit list
• To qualify the paper, candidates need to secure both sectional and overall cutoff marks 

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IBPS PO Mains 2025 Revised Exam Pattern

The authority revised the IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam pattern. Now, 145 objective questions will be asked for 200 marks and an additional Descriptive Paper worth 25 marks will be asked, making the total 225 marks. Each section is separately timed which is demanding better time management from the candidates.The mains exam consists of both objective and descriptive type tests. The objective test is divided into four sections-Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation. The descriptive section carries questions from English Language (Letter Writing and Essay). The duration of the test is 160 minutes. 

Revised Structure of Mains Exam 2025

DI earlier max marks were 60, and now they will be 50. In Reasoning, the number of questions has been reduced from 45 to 40. Time was also reduced from 60 minutes to 50 minutes. In General Awareness, the number of questions was reduced from 40 to 35. Maximum marks increased from 40 to 50. The total number of questions was reduced from 155 to 145. Allotted time was also reduced to 160 minutes. 

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Key Points Related to IBPS PO Mains exam

• There will be sectional and overall IBPS PO cutoff marks in the mains exam
• Candidates with a higher score are called for the interview
• The marks of the mains exam are counted for the final merit list

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IBPS PO Interview Pattern 

IBPS PO interview is conducted for candidates who clear the mains exam. The interview carries a total of 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 40 per cent and 35 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates. The interview assesses a candidate's intellectual capability, overall personality, and general knowledge. IBPS PO interview usually lasts for 15 to 20 min. However, document and background verification takes a long time.

Key Points Related to IBPS PO Exam Pattern

• The final merit list is prepared based on the score of the mains exam and interview 
• The ratio of the weightage given to the mains exam and interview is 80:20
• After completion of the interview round, provisional allotment is done based on the IBPS PO vacancies in different banks

IBPS PO Negative Marking

There is IBPS PO negative marking in the objective exam. For each wrong answer, one-fourth or 0.25 marks assigned to that question are deducted as IBPS PO negative marking to arrive at the corrected score. There is no IBPS PO negative marking for unattempted questions.

IBPS PO marking scheme is prescribed by the examination authority. The marking scheme is given below:

• Candidates are awarded one mark for correct answers
• 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers
• The total marks are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers

IBPS PO Paper Duration

IBPS decides paper duration for IBPS PO exam. Prelims and mains exams have separate timings. There are also sectional timings in IBPS PO exam. The prelims exam is held for 60 minutes whereas it is 3 hours 30 minutes fpr the mains exam. IBPS PO exam duration is given below.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Duration

IBPS PO Mains Exam Duration

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IBPS PO Qualifying Marks

The examination authority releases IBPS PO qualifying marks in the form of cut off marks. The cut off marks are applied on overall score and section-wise marks. IBPS PO cut off marks are released for different categories and based on it candidates are selected for the different rounds of selection. Candidates can check below IBPS PO previous years' cut off marks.

IBPS PO 2023 Prelims Cut off

IBPS PO 2022 Prelims Cut off

IBPS PO Mains Cut off

The syllabus of IBPS PO comprises the topics that candidates have studied in Class 10, 12, and graduation. The English Language section comprises, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para jumbles, Fill in the blanks, etc. The Quantitative Ability section comprises topics such as Simplification, Profit & Loss, Work & Time, Time & Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, etc.

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IBPS PO mock tests are like actual tests that help candidates know the exam pattern. Solving the mock tests candidates can know the pattern of the exam. Candidates can build their ability to solve questions easily. Mock tests also help candidates to learn effective time management skills. 

Candidates can check below IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2025 FAQs.