IBPS PO / SBI PO Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Complete syllabus guide for Probationary Officer recruitment examinations conducted for public sector banks, including IBPS PO and SBI PO.
Exams Covered
IBPS PO
Probationary Officer / Management Trainee
SBI PO
Probationary Officer
| Post | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| Qualification | Graduation / Bachelor's Degree |
| Preliminary Examination | Objective Online Examination |
| Main Examination | Objective Examination with additional assessment stages depending on the exam |
| Final Selection | Based on the applicable recruitment process of IBPS PO or SBI PO |
PO Selection Process
STAGE 01
Prelims
Online Preliminary Examination
STAGE 02
Mains
Main Examination
STAGE 03
Assessment
Applicable assessment / interaction stage
STAGE 04
Final Selection
Final merit / provisional allotment
PO Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 60 Minutes |
PO Prelims Syllabus
Common core topics for IBPS PO / SBI PO preparation
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning Ability
English Language
PO Mains Syllabus
IBPS PO / SBI PO Mains
Advanced preparation topics for Probationary Officer examinations
IBPS PO and SBI PO recruitment structures are not identical. The exact number of questions, marks, sectional timings and additional assessment stages should be checked against the notification for the relevant recruitment cycle. The topics below provide a combined preparation syllabus for the major PO Mains subjects.
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
Data Analysis & Interpretation
General / Economy / Banking Awareness
English Language
Descriptive / Additional Assessment
Depending on the specific PO recruitment examination, candidates may also face descriptive English or other assessment stages. Always follow the applicable official notification for the exact structure.
Essay Writing
Banking, economy, social and current topics
Letter / Communication Writing
Formal communication and professional writing skills
IBPS Clerk / SBI Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Complete preparation syllabus for clerical-level banking examinations, covering the major subjects tested in IBPS clerical recruitment and SBI Junior Associate recruitment.
Exams Covered
IBPS Clerical Recruitment
Customer Service Associate / Clerical Cadre
SBI Clerk
Junior Associate
Clerk Selection Process
STAGE 01
Prelims
Online Preliminary Examination
STAGE 02
Mains
Online Main Examination
STAGE 03
Final Selection
Subject to the applicable recruitment rules
Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Clerk Prelims Syllabus
Core preparation topics for IBPS / SBI clerical exams
Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
English Language
Clerk Mains Syllabus
Main examination preparation areas
General / Financial Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
General English
IBPS SO Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Complete syllabus guide for IBPS Specialist Officer recruitment, covering preliminary examination subjects and post-specific Professional Knowledge areas for major Specialist Officer streams.
Specialist Officer Posts
IT Officer
Scale I
Agricultural Field Officer
Scale I
Rajbhasha Adhikari
Scale I
Law Officer
Scale I
HR / Personnel Officer
Scale I
Marketing Officer
Scale I
| Examination | IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Post Level | Specialist Officer – Scale I |
| Qualification | Post-specific educational qualification as prescribed for the respective specialist stream |
| Preliminary Examination | Objective Online Examination |
| Main Examination | Professional Knowledge |
| Final Stage | Interview |
IBPS SO Selection Process
STAGE 01
Prelims
Online Preliminary Examination
STAGE 02
Mains
Professional Knowledge Examination
STAGE 03
Interview
Final interview and merit process
IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus
Preliminary examination subjects vary according to the specialist post
Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari
Preliminary preparation generally focuses on English Language, Reasoning and General Awareness with special reference to the banking industry.
Other Specialist Posts
IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, HR / Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer generally prepare English Language, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude for the preliminary stage.
Reasoning
English Language
Quantitative Aptitude
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry
Professional Knowledge Syllabus
The Professional Knowledge syllabus depends on the Specialist Officer post selected by the candidate. Choose the relevant stream below for preparation.
IT Officer – Professional Knowledge
Information Technology specialist stream
Agricultural Field Officer – Professional Knowledge
Agriculture specialist stream
Law Officer – Professional Knowledge
Legal specialist stream
HR / Personnel Officer – Professional Knowledge
Human Resource Management specialist stream
Marketing Officer – Professional Knowledge
Marketing management specialist stream
Rajbhasha Adhikari – Professional Knowledge
Hindi language and official language specialist stream
IBPS SO Interview
Candidates shortlisted through the required online examination stages are called for the interview stage. Preparation should include Professional Knowledge, banking awareness, current affairs and questions related to the candidate's specialist field.
IBPS RRB Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Complete syllabus guide for IBPS Regional Rural Bank recruitment, covering Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Officer Scale I, Officer Scale II and Officer Scale III posts.
IBPS RRB Posts Covered
Office Assistant
Multipurpose
Officer Scale I
Assistant Manager
Officer Scale II
General Banking / Specialist
Officer Scale III
Senior Manager
IBPS RRB Selection Process
| Post | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Final Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Preliminary Exam | Main Exam | Provisional Allotment |
| Officer Scale I | Preliminary Exam | Main Exam | Interview |
| Officer Scale II | Single Level Examination | Interview | Final Selection |
| Officer Scale III | Single Level Examination | Interview | Final Selection |
RRB Preliminary Examination
Office Assistant & Officer Scale I
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Reasoning Ability
Numerical / Quantitative Aptitude
RRB Mains Syllabus
Office Assistant & Officer Scale I preparation areas
Reasoning
Numerical / Quantitative Aptitude
General Awareness
Financial Awareness
Computer Knowledge
English / Hindi Language
Officer Scale II & III
General Banking and Specialist Officer preparation
General Banking Officer
Specialist Officer
Specialist Officer candidates prepare the common examination areas along with Professional Knowledge related to their selected specialist discipline.
RRB Officer Interview
Interview preparation for applicable Officer posts should include banking and financial awareness, rural economy, Regional Rural Banks, current affairs, communication skills and post-specific knowledge.
Important Note
The examination structure may differ by RRB post and recruitment cycle. Candidates should always check the applicable official notification for exact marks, timings, language options, eligibility, professional knowledge requirements and selection stages.