How to crack IBPS PO prelims 2017?

Probationary Officer is one of the most sought after jobs in the banking sector and it is a job very much in demand with a good compensation.

The article talks about various factors that are involved in preparation that make it easy to crack the IBPS PO exams. The syllabus is vast and one needs to plan his or her preparation in the best way and focus on areas that are weak.

What is IBPS PO Exam?

IBPS PO is conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection every year for PO recruitment in banks. There are three phases of exam and candidate has to clear each level of exam to go to next round till final selection.

• Phase I – Preliminary Examination
• Phase II- Mains Examination
• Phase III – Interview Round

Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks. Candidates have to clear both sectional cutoff and overall cutoff to qualify for next phase of exams. There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. Candidate will lose 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Examination Paper Pattern for IBPS PO Exam: How to Crack IBPS PO Prelims 2017 ?

Level I – Preliminary Examination

Preliminary Examination:

Sr. No.	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
1	English Language	30	30	English	Composite time of 1 hour
2	Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	English and Hindi
3	Reasoning Ability	35	35	English and Hindi
	Total	100	100

Level II - Main Examination : How to Crack IBPS PO Prelims 2017

Sr. No.	Name of Tests	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

Preparation Tips for IBPS PO 2017: How to Crack IBPS PO Prelims 2017

There is a tough competition for IBPS PO exams. So, you need to go about it in the right way if you want to crack IBPS. Here are some preparation tips which will certainly help you in your preparation.

Understand the exam pattern - First and Foremost, get familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus. There is no point in studying without knowing the exam pattern and syllabus.

Proper planning – First of all you should plan your studies. Understand the IBPS exam syllabus and find out the section to which you must pay more attention and accordingly prepare a study time table.

Order of Attempt - The numerical and reasoning section are very time consuming, so take more time to solve them. Solve GK, English and Computer knowledge in limited time frame as these are less time consuming. An ideal order of attempt can be – General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. However, solve easier questions first and move on to difficult ones later. Devote less time to easy questions and more time to difficult questions.

Stay Updated with Current Affairs – You should read the newspaper, magazines regularly and also stay updated with current affairs, with a special focus on the banking and finance industry. Some topics to pay attention to – Current events, Banking awareness, Sports, Business & Economy, Political news, Awards etc.

Effective Time Management Tips – You should practice more and more to be able to solve all questions accurately and in the shortest possible time. Solve previous year questions and more practice can easily save your time in IBPS exam. Make sure that you get at least 15-20 minutes for revision. In English section, solve Seating Arrangement, Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Para jumbles which carries more marks.

Practice with Mock Test-Series – You must try by yourself with the online mock test. To solve maximum number of question in the IBPS Exam, you should try some mock tests to judge yourself. Solve mock test to have a decent idea of the paper. IBPS PO Mock Test are good in determining how well you will do in the exam. Toprankers provides Mock Tests for a variety of Exams and so also for IBPS PO.

Clear All Your Doubts: Students need to clear all their doubts before the exam. Take help of lecturers and attend live doubt solving session. Discuss with friends and Teachers alike.

Be Confident: Confidence is key to success. You need to stay confident and motivated.

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