Introduction
Time management is vital in obtaining a good score in any competitive exam. Thus, knowledge of the IBPS PO Exam Pattern, IBPS PO Exam Syllabus and primarily IBPS PO Exam Duration is very crucial to increase efficiency, accuracy, productivity and primarily to be able to complete the exams in the allotted exam duration.
The IBPS PO/MT selection process has three phases. The first two phases (Preliminary exam and Main exam) are written exams (conducted online). The third phase is a Personal Interview conducted by a selection panel.
Duration
1. IBPS PO Exam Duration - Preliminary Exam:
| SL | Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Time allotted for each test (Separately timed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | English and Hindi | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning ability | 35 | 35 | English and Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note: The sections in the IBPS PO Prelims Exam are not timed and can be attempted in any order.
2. IBPS PO Exam Duration- Main Exam:
| Sr.No. | Name of Tests (NOT BY SEQUENCE) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Allotted for Each Test (Separately Timed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | English & Hindi | 60 minutes |
| 2 | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | English & Hindi | 35 minutes |
| 3 | English Language | 35 | 40 | English | 40 minutes |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
| TOTAL | 155 | 200 | 3 hours | ||
| 5 | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |
Note: The sections in the IBPS PO Mains Exam are timed and have to be attempted in the order they appear in the exam. The Descriptive Test will be conducted after the completion of the Objective Test and most generally after all the candidates finish the Objective Test.
IBPS PO - Exam Duration – Important Notes:
- The duration of the IBPS PO Preliminary examination is 1 hour, but, the candidates may be required to be at the venue for about 2 hours or more : for completion of formalities such as verification and collection of various requisite documents, logging in, giving of instructions, etc.
- The reporting time mentioned on the call letter is prior to the Start time of the test.
- The duration of the IBPS PO Main examination is 3 hours 30 minutes, but, the candidates may be required to be at the venue for about 4 hours or more: for completion of formalities such as verification and collection of various requisite documents, logging in, giving of instructions, etc.