IBPS Exam Syllabus 2024 for PO, Clerk, RRB & SO Exams

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection 2024 ( IBPS )

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Updated on Nov 18, 2024 13:41 IST

IBPS Syllabus 2024 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)

Q:   Where can I get IBPS exam syllabus PDF?

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The candidates who want to appear for the IBPS exams must go through the syllabus of the IBPS exams like PO, SO, and Clerk. The PDF links for the syllabus have been given below for the candidates who wish to appear for the IBPS exams.

IBPS PO Syllabus: IBPS_PO_Syllabus 

IBPS Clerk Syllabus: IBPS_Clerk 

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Q:   What is IBPS Clerk syllabus chapter-wise?

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IBPS Clerk prelims syllabus comprises topics from Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. IBPS Clerk syllabus of Mains exam is divided into four sections: Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General/ Financial Awareness. The chapter-wise IBPS Clerk syllabus is given below:

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Error Detection/ Sentence Correction, Fill in the Blanks, Error Correction, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test.

Reasoning: Inequality, Seating Arrangement, Alphanumeric Series, Miscellaneous, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency,  

Numerical Ability: Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Data Sufficiency, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Distance, Relations and Permutation and Combination, Data Interpretation, Puzzles.

General Awareness: Current Affairs,  Monetary Plans, Indian Financial System,  Introduction to National Institutions,  Indian Banking System,  Banking Terms.

Computer Aptitude: Basics of Hardware and Software, Operating Systems,  Internet and Associated Topics,  Microsoft Office and Other Word Processing Software,  History of Computing,  Basic Computer Networking,  Basics of Databases,  Basics of Cyber Security Tools and Processes.

 

 

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Q:   How to prepare according to IBPS syllabus?

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The tips and tricks to prepare for various IBPS exams are given below: 

  • At the beginning of preparation, carefully read the entire IBPS syllabus to get an idea of the structure of the exam
  • List the topics prescribed in the IBPS syllabus so that you do not waste time learning irrelevant or unnecessary topics
  • By going through the IBPS syllabus, candidates can decide how much time to dedicate to each section
  • Use the IBPS syllabus to get an idea about the importance of a topic
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Q:   Which books to refer for IBPS exam?

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Candidates can refer to the following books for IBPS preparation.

English Language

  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Quantitative Aptitude by RS Agarwal
  • Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma

Reasoning Ability

  • Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
  • A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal (Arihant) by BS Sijwali
  • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey

General Awareness

  • Banking and Economic Awareness by Rakesh Kumar
  • Banking, Financial & General Awareness by I K Pavel
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IBPS Syllabus 2024 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

Q:   What is the syllabus for IBPS Clerk?

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The IBPS Clerk Exam is conducted for clerical level posts in 11 Indian public sector banks. The subject-wise syllabus of the IBPS Clerk exam is as follows: 1. English Syllabus: This section includes topics in vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. The questions are about synonyms, antonyms, correct spelling, and word formation in vocabulary. The basic questions like "spotting errors, " "direct and indirect speech, " and "active and passive voice" are asked in the grammar part. 2. Reasoning: The reasoning syllabus is vast and divided into verbal and nonverbal reasoning. It covers questions of analogy, syllogism, statement, argument, coding-decoding, blood relations, series test number, direction, ranking, and time sequence. The topics include series tests, figuring out odd numbers, and analogy questions. 3. Quantitative Aptitude syllabus: This section covers basic topics in math, including mixture and allegation, percentages, clocks, volume and surface area, time and work, speed, elements of Algebra profit and loss, permutations and combinations, etc. 4. Computer Knowledge: It covers questions on the basics of hardware and software, the Windows operating system, Internet terms, the basic functionalities of MS-Office, networking and communication, etc. 5. General Knowledge Syllabus: Current Affairs and banking-related general knowledge topics are included in this section. You can SEE the detailed syllabus on this page of Shiksha: https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ibps-clerk-exam-syllabus.
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Q:   What is the preparation strategy for IBPS?

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Every year, a lot of people gives this IBPS but a few people crack this PO exam. IBPS exam for Probationary Officer conducted by institute of banking selection every year for PO recruitment in banks. IBPS exam is a three-stage selection programme. Phase I Preliminary Phase II Mains Phase III Interview Planning: You have to plan according to your study materials.Through study programme, you will know about that you complete all topics. And you can also give more time to your weak areas. Time Management: you should plan for every subject topic checks the complete list of PO syllabus topics first. You should divide your time into all subjects. Pay attention more for your delicate items. It is a not best practice that you spend your most of the time for an individual topic. Step by step preparation: You should prepare all subjects and step by step means in which subject you are weak prepared first. Increase your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Follow practice make a perfect: You should have practiced with IBPS PO Mock test as much as you can in real time and previous paper. It is a time-saving strategy for bank exam that you make useful notes like shortcuts formulas, tricks, and important points on a separate sheet for last time preparation. At last, you have to keep all the study material and you should have to go for IBPS PO preparation strategy with an open mind. Concentrate on your goal and don't think. All the best!
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Q:   What should I cover for the Quantitative Aptitude section in the IBPS exam?

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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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Q:   What is IBPS SO Prelims Syllabus?

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IBPS SO Syllabus for prelims exam is given below.

IBPS SO Syllabus for Prelims

Reasoning Ability

English Language

Quantitative Aptitude

General Awareness

Seating Arrangements

Puzzles

Inequalities

Syllogism

Input-Output

Data Sufficiency

Blood Relations

Order and Ranking

Alphanumeric Series

Distance and Direction

Verbal Reasoning

Cloze Test

Reading Comprehension

Spotting Errors

Sentence Improvement

Sentence Correction

Para Jumbles

Fill in the Blanks

Para/Sentence Completion

Number Series

Data Interpretation

Simplification/ Approximation

Quadratic Equation

Data Sufficiency

Mensuration

Average

Profit and Loss

Ratio and Proportion

Work, Time and Energy

Time and Distance

Probability

Relations

Simple and Compound Interest

Permutation and Combination

Current Affairs

Banking Awareness

GK Updates

Currencies

Important Places

Books and Authors Awards

Headquarters

Prime Minister Schemes

Important Days

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Q:   What is IBPS SO syllabus for Mains exam?

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IBPS SO syllabus for Mains exam is given below.

IT Officer (Scale-I)

Database Management System

Data Communication and Networking

Operating System

Software Engineering

Data Structure

Computer Organization and Microprocessor

Object-Oriented Programming

Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)

Basics of Crop production

Horticulture

Seed Science

Agronomy and Irrigation

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Practices

Soil resources

Animal Husbandry

Agroforestry

Ecology

Government Schemes

Marketing Officer (Scale-I)

Basics of Marketing Management

Brand Management

Advertising

PR

Sales

Retail

Business Ethics

Market Segmentation

Market research and forecasting demand

Product Life Cycle

Corporate Social Responsibility

Service Marketing

Marketing Strategies

Law Officer (Scale-I)

Banking Regulations

Compliance and Legal Aspects

Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange

Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act

Consumer Protection Act

SARFAES

Banking Ombudsman Scheme

Laws and Actions with the direct link to Banking Sector

Bankers Book Evidence Act

DRT Act

HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)

Human Resource Development

Business policy and strategic analysis

Transnational Analysis

Training and Development

Recruitment and Selection

Rewards and Recognition

Industrial Relations

Business Policy and Strategic Analysis

Grievance and Conflict Management

Performance Management and Appraisa

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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

Also Read:

IBPS PO Preparation IBPS SO Preparation
IBPS Clerk Preparation IBPS RRB Preparation

Q:   How IBPS PO can be made easy to crack? What's the passing marks to crack this exam?

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The IBPS PO exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of POs in 11 participatory public banks. Due to the high level of competition, the exam is difficult to pass. More than 4 Lacs people apply for this exam each year. Hence, to crack this exam, you need to have high accuracy and speed. Here are a few expert suggestions that can help you crack this exam easily: 1. Make a proper study plan for all subjects, including English reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and general knowledge. 2. Focus more on subjects in which you are having difficulty. 3. Understand the pattern of the exam well and prepare section-wise topics. 4. Practice the quant section as much as you can to increase your accuracy in math questions. 5. To score well in the English section, prepare well with basic grammar and vocabulary. 6. Learn short tricks and formulas. You can prepare short notes, as they will help you in the main exam. 7. Revise and practice as much as you can to develop command. The passing mark is the qualifying cutoff, which changes every year. You can get a rough idea from previous year's IBPS PO cut-offs on this Shiksha Page:https://www.shiksha.com/exams/ibps-po-exam-cutoff.
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Q:   What is the difference between IBPS PO and Clerk?

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The candidates who are looking for government bank jobs must go for Bank PO Recruitment or IBPS PO Recruitment. The official website has revealed the IBPS PO notification, those who are willing to get placed at the Bank PO position should start their exam preparation as soon as possible. The IBPS PO is conducted in two phases Prelim and Main. Those who appears in IBPS PO Prelim Exam and qualify it with good score will be eligible for the next phase that is Bank PO Exam Mains. The candidates who get shortlisted in PO Exam Main round will be applicable to appear in Interview round, which is the last and final stage of IBPS PO Recruitment. The final result of Bank PO Exams will be declared on the basis of candidates combined performance in IBPS PO main and interview session. Bank Clerk is the most responsible employee of the organisation, as he has many organizational roles and responsibilities that are to be fulfilled by him. So, the candidates who can handle their work very efficiently and are also interested in banking jobs, must go for IBPS Clerk Recruitment. IBPS Clerk exam is divided into two phases Prelim and Main exam. IBPS has decided not to take the Interview sessions for the clerk cadre posts. The candidates who qualify IBPS Clerk Prelim Exam will only be eligible to appear in the next phase of Clerk Recruitment that is IBPS Clerk Main Exam. And after completing both the online test rounds of Bank Clerk Exam, candidates are shortlisted based on the merit list of the marks obtained in main exam. The IBPS Clerk conducting body releases final result after having all the selection rounds completed. And the candidates who scores more than the cut off marks separately for each round are declared as IBPS Clerk Exam qualified.
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Q:   How to prepare form IBPS PO exams after 12th in commerce with 88%?

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It is important to have proper preparation before applying for this prestigious exam. You must know the complete syllabus, the pattern of the question paper, and marking criteria to perform best in the exam. This is stated by the experts that to achieve this prestigious exam, proper preparation is necessary keeping in mind the current pattern and PO syllabus. It depends on you to either prepare for the exam on your own or consider a coaching institute for your preparation. So, firstly make your study plan. You should devote 5 to 6 hours a day for to prepare well for SBI PO examination You can opt for e-books available on the internet & Test Series is another option to prepare for PO exams. It will make you suitable for this wonderful examination.
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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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IBPS Syllabus FAQs

Refer IBPS Syllabus 2024 FAQs Here

Q:   Am I eligible for IBPS PO exam?

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For becoming eligible for the SBI PO exam, one should possess a graduation degree from a recognised university. One can do graduation in any stream of your choice like B.A. B.Com BBA B.Sc. Candidate must at least have a Bachelor's degree from a Government recognised University to fulfil the bank PO eligibility. You must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or any equivalent qualification recognised by the central government to apply for the IBPS PO exam.
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Q:   Can I get a good banking job if I qualify Bank PO exam if I score 75 percent marks in M.Com?

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Hello dear, Any graduate can give bank exam and they have different marking schemes and cutoff Bank exams are broadly conducted by SBI and IBPS for the post of PO, SO, CLERK etc. These exams are conducted in prelims, Mains and interview phase. Working in a government job comes with complete financial stability. Salaries in public sector go up, whenever the recommendations of a pay commission are implemented. In the recent past, these recommendations have been employee-friendly, thereby making Central Government jobs even more lucrative.
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Q:   How do I prepare for the IBPS specialist officer (law) exam?

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To Crack IBPS SO Law Officer Exam A few important strategies that will help you in clearing both the Prelims and Mains exam of the IBPS SO Law Officer exam are given below. Know Everything About the IBPS SO Law Officer Exam Before starting their preparation for the IBPS SO Law Officer exam, candidates should make themselves aware of the IBPS SO Law Officer Exam Pattern 2021 and the syllabus. After being aware of the IBPS SO Law Officer syllabus and exam pattern clearly, candidates should devise a strategy by analyzing the important topics. Follow Standard Material IBPS SO Law Officer exam material online such as mock tests, and previous year question papers IBPS SO Law Officer Mock Tests (Prelims) Mock tests whether online or offline are essential for complete preparation of the IBPS SO Law Officer exam. To Prepare for IBPS SO Law Officer Prelims Exam - Section Wise Strategies 1. English Language Practice the English grammar rules and get through them. Read the newspapers and magazines regularly to enhance your speed of reading. Use flashcards as they will help you in improving your vocabulary. Understand the contexts clearly to solve the questions of verbal ability. Read novels, stories, magazines and note down new words and phrases. 2. How to Prepare for IBPS SO Law Officer Reasoning Syllabus Divide the topics into easy, moderate, and difficult and solve the topics from simple to medium and then to difficult. Understand the theory behind every concept of the exam. Understand the question properly to know the approach to solve the questions. Practice mock tests and sample questions to solve the paper properly. Get the details of the type of questions asked in the exam by solving the previous year question papers. Solve as many IBPS SO Law Officer mock tests as possible to manage time 3. General Awareness This section of the IBPS SO Law Officer exam depends on the candidates reading and memorizing skills as it involves a lot of information about the events of national and international importance. Read the newspapers and magazines regularly. Solve the questions of this section from the previous year question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam. Read all the latest happenings and focus on the economy, business, and finance-related news. I Hope this will help you in preparing for the IBPS specialist officer (law) exam.
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Q:   What educational qualification is required (10th, 12th and graduation) for bank clerk and PO?

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Hello dear, Bank exams are conducted by SBI and IBPS exams are conducted for the post of PO, SO, CLERK etc. SBI PO/IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria : The candidate must fulfill the following two criteria to be eligible for the Exam Age Limit : The candidate must be 21 Years to 30 Years Educational Qualification : The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) / IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria : The eligibility criteria of SBI Clerk exam is mainly about two pre-requisites: Educational Qualifications: He/she must hold a valid degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age Limit: Not below 20 years and not above 28 years.
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Answered a week ago

The exam pattern for IBPS Clerk is summarised below.

Specifications Prelims Mains

Number of sections

Three

Four

IBPS clerk exam time duration

60 minutes

160 minutes

IBPS Clerk sectional timing

20 minutes 

General/Financial Awareness and English: 35 minutes

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude: 45 minutes

Number of questions

100

190

IBPS clerk total marks

100

200

Language of question paper

13 regional languages along with English & Hindi

Mode of exam

Online

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Mani Shukla

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 2 weeks ago

To calculate your IBPS Prelims exam marks:

1. Count Correct Answers: Adding the marks giving to each correct answer by multiplying the number of correct answers by the marks assigned to each question.


2. Subtract Negative Marks: Each question carries 1 mark and for every wrong answer, 0.25 mark is su

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Kunal Lalwani

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 4 weeks ago

The cut off is released for the following stages of the exam:

Prelims exam: On the basis of the prelims cutoff, candidates are shortlisted for the Mains exam.

Mains exam: Based on IBPS cut off for Mains exam, candidates are selected for interviews. The cutoff of the Mains exam is also taken into consi

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

IBPS cut off is applied to the following:

Individual scores: The sectional cut-off is the minimum score that candidates need to obtain in the respective sections of the paper.

Total scores: The overall cut off is the minimum aggregate marks that candidates have to score in the exam.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Normalisation is the standard method followed to calculate the marks of candidates where the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. This is done to adjust the variations in the difficulty level of the question paper. IBPS cut-off is calculated after normalizing the marks of candidates.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, a CA Inter-qualified candidate can apply for various banking exams. Most of the bank exams allow candidates who have graduated or above from any recognised college/University. For most banking jobs, CA Inter completion is considered graduation.
A few important points of eligibility are:
Bank PO E

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