IBPS PO 2023 Question Paper Analysis (Shift 4, Sep 23): Prelims Student Review & Memory Based Question

The distribution of questions in Reasoning section of IBPS PO prelims exam is given below.

The distribution of questions in the Quant section of IBPS PO exam is given below.

The overall difficulty level of the shift 4 exam is given below.

The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The Maths section was moderate, English section was easy and Reasoning easy to moderate.

The category-wise IBPS PO 2022 cut off is given below.

IBPS PO pay scale is INR 23700 - (980 / 7) - 30560 - (1145 / 2) - 32850 - (1310 / 7) – 42020, including INR 980 is the annual increment that will add up to the basic salary, and it will be applicable for 7 years. The basic salary after 7 Years is INR 30,560. Also, the basic IBPS PO salary after 7 + 2 Years is INR 32,850 and the basic salary after 7 + 2 + 7 Years is INR 42,020. (as per the 10th Bipartite settlement). The basic IBPS PO salary is INR 36,000. Besides, candidates get other allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and Special Allowances are also there. 

The overall exam analysis of IBPS PO 2023 for Shift 3 is given below.

IBPS PO salary includes various components that cumulatively deduct or add the amount. The salary structure of IBPS PO is given below.

The topic-wise distribution of questions asked in the Quant section of IBPS PO exam is given below.

The difficulty level of IBPS PO 2023 prelims exam was moderate. The Quant section was moderate, English section was easy and Reasoning section was easy.

The shift 2 exam of IBPS PO will conclude at 12.30 pm. We will provide the exam analysis for shift 2 so that candidates can know the difficulty level of the exam.

Candidates can check below IBPS PO Shift 1 exam analysis and student reaction.

You need to be clear with the basic concepts of Quantitative Aptitude. The majority of questions are asked from Data Interpretation, therefore, you should give a special focus on this topic. Revise short tricks on a regular basis and attempt sectional tests to improve performance. The short-cut tricks help in the calculation of problems related to squares, cubes, percentage values, etc.

The distribution of questions in the Reasoning section is given below.

The topic-wise distribution of questions in Maths is given below:

The overall difficulty level of the exam held in the Shift 1 exam was easy to moderate. The English section was easy, Reasoning was easy to moderate and Maths section was easy to moderate. The Maths section was lengthy.

The shift 1 exam of IBPS PO concluded. We will soon update the exam analysis for Shift 1 exam.

IBPS PO 2023 prelims exam has started fir Shift 1. The exam will get over at 10 am.

Reasoning Ability is the scoring section. You can prepare this section by solving previous years’ question papers and mock tests. Practice puzzles and seating arrangements since these topics cover a major portion. Besides, increase your command of other topics such as Coding-Decoding, Inequality, Syllogism.

The syllabus for the English Language section is almost the same for prelims and mains exams. To score good marks in this section, you should read newspapers and magazines. Besides, brush up your grammar and vocabulary from the high school grammar books.

The difficulty level of IBPS PO exam varies depending on the variety of factors such as the number of applicants, the level of competition, and the complexity of the material being tested. The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS PO exam are given below:

• The first and foremost step towards IBPS PO exam preparation is knowing the syllabus and exam pattern
• Candidates must also go through the previous years’ cut off marks to know the level of competition and prepare accordingly for the exam
• After going through the syllabus, candidates must prepare preparation strategy for the exam based on the important topics
• Candidates must also solve the previous years’ question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam
• Candidates must also attempt mock test to improve speed and accuracy

In the prelims exam of IBPS PO, the English section carries 30 marks whereas the Quant and Reasoning sections carries 25 marks. In the Mains exam of IBPS PO, the total marks allotted to the English section are 40 whereas the Data Interpretation and Analysis, Reasoning and Computer Aptitude section carries 60 marks each. The General Awareness section carries 40 marks.

The English section appears in both prelims and mains exams. Questions in the English section are asked from Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para jumbles, Miscellaneous, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting and Paragraph Completion. 

Some of the most scoring topics in IBPS PO Reasoning section are number series, coding-decoding, blood relation, direction and distance, seating arrangements, syllogism, cause and effect and data sufficiency. To ace the Reasoning section, candidates need to practice the previous years' question papers and mock tests. 

The state-wise vacancy break-up of IBPS PO exam is given below.

The best books for IBPS PO prelims exam are given below:

English Language

• High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
• How to Read Better and Faster by Norman Lewis
• Reading Comprehension, Ordering of Sentences, Ordering of Words and Cloze Test by Dilip Khushwaha

Reasoning

• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S Agrawal
• A New Approach to Reasoning by B.S Sijwali and Indu Sijwali
• Analytical Reasoning by M.K.Pandey

Quantitative Aptitude

• Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by R.S Agarwal
• The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar
• Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
• Objective Mathematics for Competitive Exams by Tarun Goyal

IBPS PO prelims exam is the first stage of selection process. The test carries three sections- Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language. The prelims exam carries 100 marks. Candidates gets 60 minutes to solve the question paper. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for theMainsexam. The structure of IBPS PO prelims exam is given below.

IBPS CRP PO/MT exam comprises the preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview.The final selection is done based on the mains exam and interview.

IBPS Clerk prelims syllabus is given below:

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fillers, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, etc.

Numerical Ability: Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, etc.

Reasoning Ability: Puzzle and Arrangements, Inequality, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction sense and Order and Ranking, etc.

The prelims shift timings are given below.

The list of participating banks is given below:

Travelling Allowance is not given to candidates in order to reach the IBPS PO exam centre. Candidates should go to the exam centre at their own expense. Candidates should bring ball-point pen, blue ink stamp pad and glue to the exam centre. Sheets of paper are provided which can be used for rough work or taking down the question number you would like to review at the end of the test before submitting your answers. After the test is over candidates must submit these sheets of paper by putting them in the designated drop box before leaving the venue. Candidates must write their registration number and roll no. on the rough sheets. 

The list of IBPS PO exam centres are given below.

You should reach the IBPS PO exam centre early before the reporting time to complete the verification process. After you are given entry to the exam hall, you need to sit on the allotted system. After that, you need to login with the password as mentioned on the IBPS PO admit card. Before beginning with the test, you should read the instructions catefully. You are also supposed to write the handwriting sample. All the questions comprises multiple choices. Out of the five answers, only one is the correct answer. You have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative which you feel is appropriate/correct. The alternative/ option that you have clicked on will be treated as your answer to that question. There will be penalty for wrong answers marked by you. For every wrong answer marked by you, 1/4 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

In the IBPS PO exam, biometric date (Right thumb impression) will be captured twice at the examination venue i.e. before the start of exam and after completion of exam. The guidelines related to biometric verification are given below:

• If fingers are coated (stamped ink/mehndi/coloured.etc..), ensure to thoroughly wash them so that coating is completely removed before the exam day
• If fingers are dirty or dusty, ensure to wash them and dry them before the finger print (biometric) is captured
• Ensure fingers of both hands are dry. If fingers are moist, wipe each finger to dry them
• If the primary finger (Right thumb) to be captured is injured/damaged, immediately notify the concerned authority in
  the test centre

Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box,  Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band etc. Other items like Goggles, Handbags, Hair-pin, Hair-band, Belt, Cap, Any watch/Wrist Watch, Camera, metallic item, eatable item opened or packed, water bottle (only transparent water bottle is allowed), Any other item which could be used for unfair means for hiding communication devices like camera, bluetooth devices etc. After AarogyaSetu status display at the entry gate, candidates will be required to switch off their mobile phones, and deposit it at the designated location, to be collected while exiting. Any candidate who is found either copying or receiving or giving assistance will be disqualified. Candidates should avoid wearing ornaments like Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain/Necklace, Pendants, Badge, brooch etc.

IBPS PO exam day guidelines are given below:

• Candidates need to report atleast 15 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the IBPS PO admit card
• Wearing masks is compulsory
• The examination authority scan the barcode given in the admit card 
• Candidates are allowed to wear gloves, carry a transparent water bottle, hand sanitiser (50 ml), pen, exam related documents (admit card, ID card, photocopy ID card, etc) 
• Registration of candidates is done through photo capture
• Rough sheets are kept at the candidate's desk. No additional sheets are provided during the exam
• Candidates are required to drop the rough sheets in the boxes provided at the exit while leaving the lab
• Stationery items such as bits of paper, geometry/pencil box, plastic pouch, calculator, scale, writing pad, pen drives, log table, electronic pen/scanner are not allowed
• Goggles, handbags, hair-pin, hair-band, belt, cap, any watch/wristwatch, camera, any metallic item are not allowed
• Any eatable item opened or packed is not allowed
• Ornaments such as the ring, earrings, nose-pin, chain/necklace, pendants, badge, brooch, etc. are thoroughly checked

The IBPS PO admit card typically includes a sample handwriting section for you to use as a reference when filling out your handwriting test. The sample handwriting is usually a few lines of text written in both capital and lowercase letters. It is intended to serve as a guide for the handwriting test, which is used to evaluate your writing skills and ensure that your handwriting is legible and easy to read. Candidates need to download their admit cards online. To download IBPS PO admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. IBPS PO admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. Candidates should keep their admit cards safely till the completion of selection process.

Candidates can check below IBPS PO exam duration for the prelims exam.

 IBPS Clerk prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. IBPS Clerk shift timings for prelims exam are 09:00 AM to 10.00 AM, 11.30 AM  to 12:30 PM, 02.00 PM to 03.00 PM & 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM.

Along with the IBPS PO admit card, candidates need to bring the photo-identity proof such as PAN Card/Passport/Driving License/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook with photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer (on official letterhead)/Photo Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative (on official letterhead)/Identity Card issued by a recognised
College/University/Aadhar/E-Aadhar Card with a photograph/Employee ID in original as well as a photocopy. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof. In case of candidates who have changed their names are allowed only if they produce original Gazette notification/their original marriage certificate/affidavit in original. Candidates are allowed to carry ballpoint pen inside the exam hall.

The following details are mentioned on IBPS PO admit card:

The steps to download IBPS PO admit card 2023 are given below:

• Visit the official website of IBPS
• Click the link ‘IBPS PO admit card ’ on the home page
• Enter the login credentials, registration number or roll number, and date of birth or password
• The admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2023 on September 14. The last date to download the admit card is September 30, 2023. To download IBPS PO admit card 2023, candidates must enter registration or roll numbers and date of birth or password.