The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has conducted the examination of IBPS PO Mains 2021 on January 22, 2022.
About the examination:
The exam was conducted to fill up 4,135 vacancies for Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MTs) across 11 participating Public Sector Banks.
The examination included an Objective Paper of 4 sections namely Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, and a Descriptive Paper (Essay & Letter Writing).
Feedback from the candidates:
Candidates shared their feedback that the overall difficulty level of the IBPS PO Mains 2021 was Moderate and they were able to make 80 to 88 overall good attempts. As we know, candidates are required to obtain a minimum score in each test of the Online Main examination and also a minimum total score to be considered to be shortlisted for the Interview.
Question pattern:
The IBPS PO Mains 2021 Exam had a total of 155 questions (MCQs) from 4 sections – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation. There was a Descriptive Paper also which consisted of a total of 2 questions on Letter Writing and Essay Writing.
There was negative marking for every wrong answer given by the candidates. One-fourth of the marks (0.25 of 1 mark question) was deducted for wrong answers.
About Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS):
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is bank personnel recruitment agency which is owned by the Government under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance sector, Government of India.
It was started with an aim to encourage the recruitment and placement of young undergraduates, postgraduates and doctorates in government owned banks in India. It also provides standardised systems for assessment and result processing services to organisations.
Who controls IBPS?
IBPS is controlled by a board that includes nominees from government organisations such as the Reserve Bank of India, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, National Institute of Bank Management, Indian Banks’ Association and the government owned banks.
Services provided:
IBPS offers its services to banks in the government and private sectors, regional rural banks, and foreign banks. It also serves other financial institutions, including co-operative banks, insurance companies, academic institutions, and both private- and state-owned companies.