IBPS PO: most asked topics and weightage
Where the marks are in IBPS PO/MT: Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers / Management Trainees: subjects ranked by their share of the paper, the topics inside each, and the question and marks split of every section.
Subjects ranked by share of marks
Share of the exam's marks that the pattern gives to each subject, and the topics it covers in the official syllabus.
1.Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
34% of marksArithmetic · Data interpretation and analysis
2.Reasoning Ability
34% of marksPuzzles and seating arrangement · Logical reasoning · Verbal and critical reasoning · Computer aptitude (SBI mains)
3.English Language
29% of marksReading comprehension · Grammar · Verbal ability
4.General, Economy and Banking Awareness
1% of marksBanking awareness · Economy and finance · Current affairs
5.Descriptive writing (English)
1% of marksEssay on economic and social issues, banking and technology trends, current events, ethics · Comprehension (written answers)
Section-wise questions and marks
Online Preliminary Examination
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 35% |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 35% |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30% |
Online Main Examination (objective)
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Economy / Banking / Digital / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 29% |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 24% |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 24% |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 40 | 40 | 24% |
Descriptive Paper (Essay and Comprehension)
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay and comprehension | 2 | 2 | 100% |