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IBPS PO prelims exam pattern 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.IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern

English will carry 30 marks, Quantitative Aptitude will carry 35 marks and Reasoning will carry 35 marks. The total duration of the Prelims exams will be 60 minutes. Candidates are expected to clear the sectional cut-off so that they qualify for the IBPS PO Mains examination.

SBI POs are responsible for monitoring clerical duties, providing customer service, processing loans, creating bank accounts, and so on. A probationary officer's typical responsibilities include developing practical understanding of many banking aspects, providing customer service (which can range from passbook printing to account opening and much more), supervising clerical work, loan processing, etc.

Upon passing the IBPS PO Online exams, candidates are invited to take part in a panel of experts' interview. In this interview, which evaluates the candidate's general suitability for the PO role, questions on their credentials, professional background, and personal traits are asked. Based on the scores from the main exam and the personal interview, a merit list is created following the interview. Those whose names appear on the merit list are qualified to work as probationary officers for the participating banks.