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IBPS PO XVI Exam Pattern - Prelims and Main Marks
IBPS's PO/MT XVI notification sets Prelims of 100 marks in 60 minutes and a Main objective paper of 200 marks in 160 minutes, plus a 25-mark descriptive paper.
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Prelims
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Main
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 min |
| General, Economy, Banking, Digital and Financial Awareness, with RBI circulars | 50 | 60 | 35 min |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 min |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total, objective | 170 | 200 | 160 min |
| Descriptive: essay and comprehension | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
Note
Candidates must clear each Prelims test by the minimum cut-off IBPS decides. The descriptive paper may broadly cover economic and social issues, banking and technology trends, current events and ethics.
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