PSB

IBPS PSB – Public Sector Banks

The IBPS PSB (Public Sector Banks) Examination refers to the recruitment exams conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for various positions in public sector banks across India. Here’s an overview of the IBPS PSB Examination:

Posts Offered:

The IBPS PSB Examination typically recruits candidates for the following posts:

1. Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT): Entry-level officers.
2. Clerk (Clerical Cadre): Customer support and sales roles.
3. Specialist Officer (SO): Specialist roles like IT Officer, HR Officer, Marketing Officer, etc.

Exam Pattern:

The exam pattern for IBPS PSB varies based on the position applied for, primarily focusing on Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk, and Specialist Officer. Here’s a general overview:

1. Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT):

Preliminary Examination:

• Sections:
  • English Language
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning Ability
• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Number of Questions: 100 (30 from English Language, 35 each from Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability)
• Duration: 1 hour

Main Examination:

• Sections:
  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
  • General/Economy/Banking Awareness
  • English Language
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Number of Questions: 155
• Duration: 3 hours

Interview: Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are called for a Personal Interview.

2. Clerk (Clerical Cadre):

Preliminary Examination:

• Sections:
  • English Language
  • Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning Ability
• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Number of Questions: 100 (30 from English Language, 35 each from Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability)
• Duration: 1 hour

Main Examination:

• Sections:
  • General/Financial Awareness
  • General English
  • Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
  • Quantitative Aptitude
• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Number of Questions: 190
• Duration: 2.25 hours

3. Specialist Officer (SO):

Single Level Examination:

• Sections:
  • Reasoning
  • English Language
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Professional Knowledge (related to the field of specialization)
• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Number of Questions: Varies (around 200)
• Duration: 2 hours

Syllabus:

The syllabus for IBPS PSB exams broadly covers the following areas:

1. Reasoning:
   • Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
   • Analogies
   • Coding-Decoding
   • Syllogism
   • Blood Relations
   • Directions
   • Seating Arrangements
   • Puzzles
2. Quantitative Aptitude:
   • Number Series
   • Simplification
   • Average
   • Percentage
   • Ratio & Proportion
   • Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs)
   • Profit & Loss
   • Time & Work
   • Speed & Distance
3. English Language:
   • Grammar
   • Vocabulary
   • Comprehension
   • Error Spotting
   • Fill in the Blanks
4. General Awareness:
   • Banking Awareness
   • Current Affairs (national and international)
   • Static GK (important dates, personalities, awards, etc.)
5. Professional Knowledge (for Specialist Officer):
   • IT Officer: Computer Networks, DBMS, Programming Languages, etc.
   • HR Officer: HR Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, etc.
   • Marketing Officer: Marketing Concepts, Market Segmentation, Marketing Strategies, etc.