📝 IBPS Prep Plan
Given in Smart Studies, page 7
🎯 6,215 Vacancies for PO & SO Posts
Follow this strategy — the job will be yours!
Great news for those waiting to join public sector banks!
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released notification for:
- Probationary Officers (PO): 5,208 posts
- Specialist Officers (SO): 1,007 posts
- Total Vacancies: 6,215
More vacancies may be added as banks like Indian Bank, Union Bank of India, and UCO Bank release their final vacancy figures.
📚 Eligibility
- PO: Any Bachelor’s Degree
- SO: Degree/Post-graduation in relevant fields (e.g. Agriculture, IT, Law, HR)
📆 Age Criteria
- General: 20–30 years
- Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwD – 10 years
🧠 Selection Process
Prelims Exam (1 Hour)
| Section | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 35 |
| Quant Aptitude | 30 | 35 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
Mains Exam (3 hrs 30 min)
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 |
| English Language | 40 |
| Data Interpretation & Analysis | 60 |
| Descriptive Test (Letter & Essay) | 25 |
SO Mains: 60 marks for Professional Knowledge Test
Interview: For candidates qualifying Prelims and Mains
✏️ Exam Changes
- Prelims: Reasoning marks increased from 35 to 40; Aptitude reduced to 30
- Mains: Computer Aptitude removed; RBI Circulars, Digital & Financial Awareness added; Reasoning weightage increased
📅 Application Details
- Last Date: July 21, 2025
- Apply at: www.ibps.in
📘 Key Subjects & Topics
- Quant Aptitude: Simplification, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (Percentages, Ratio, Profit-Loss), Data Interpretation (Mains), Permutation-Combination, Probability
- Reasoning: Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Input-Output, Logical Reasoning (Mains)
- English: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Descriptive Writing
- General/Banking Awareness: UPI, Digital Wallets, Cybersecurity, RBI Circulars, Budget, Schemes
- SO Professional Knowledge: Topics like Crop Science, Soil Science, Horticulture for Agriculture Field Officers
📈 Preparation Plan
- Understand the Syllabus: Focus on overlapping topics for PO & SO in both Prelims and Mains
- Create a Timetable: Dedicate 6–8 hours per day equally to all subjects; break them down into weekly topic schedules
- Strengthen Basics: Master concepts in Aptitude, Reasoning, English Grammar, and stay updated on Banking Awareness
- Study Material: Gather standard books, online courses, and previous papers
- Mock Tests: Take topic-wise and full-length mocks; improve weak areas; learn shortcut techniques
- Revision: Spend 1–2 hours daily reviewing notes made in point form
- Priority Topics: Focus on high-scoring areas like Seating Arrangements, Data Interpretation, and Digital Banking
✅ Final Tips
This notification offers a steady career in public sector banking. Check the full notification on the IBPS website and apply within the deadline.
Get ready with a smart study plan — make the most of this opportunity!
👉 www.ibps.in
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