The IBPS PO Prelims quantitative aptitude syllabus is extensive and comprehensive preparation is required for the same. Aspirants preparing themselves for the upcoming Probationary Officer exam can find the detailed numerical ability syllabus for prelims exam here.
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IBPS PO Exam is conducted in two levels that are the Preliminary Exam which is followed by the Mains Exam after which selected candidates are called for the Interview.
To know more about the IBPS PO Prelims exam, candidates can check the linked article.
About IBPS PO Prelims Quantitative Aptitude Section
The IBPS PO preliminary exam is an objective type paper comprising three sections:
- Reasoning Ability
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
A total of 35 questions are asked in the Quantitative Aptitude section of the preliminary exam and the time allotted for this section is 20 minutes. Each question weighs one mark each and due to the lengthy calculations and solutions, it is considered one of the toughest parts of the Probationary Officer prelims exam.
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IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
- Ratio & proportion
- Simplification and Approximation
- Quadratic Equations
- Number Series
- Averages
- Percentages
- Time & Work
- Speed, Distance & Time
- Clocks
- Probability
- Stocks & Shares
- Partnership
- Mixture & Alligation
- Pipes and Cistern
- Data Sufficiency
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Volume & Surface area
- Mensuration
- Height and Distance: Application In Trigonometry
- Equations of Algebra
- Permutations & Combinations
- Logarithms
- Upstream and Downstream
- Data Interpretation
For a detailed syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude for bank exams and to get a list of other competitive exams that comprise this section, candidates can visit the linked article.
Quantitative Aptitude – Distribution of Questions
Based on the past records and analysis of previous years’ IBPS PO Prelims question papers, given below is a general distribution of questions asked in the exam topic-wise. This is only for the reference of candidates. The conducting body has the final rights and sets the question paper as per its requirement.
| IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus – Important Quantitative Aptitude Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
| Simplification | 5 |
| Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | 3 |
| Number System | 3 |
| Profit & Loss | 2 |
| Mixtures & Allegations | 1-2 |
| Simple Interest & Compound Interest | 1-2 |
| Work & Time | 2 |
| Time & Distance | 2 |
| Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | 1-2 |
| Permutation, Combination & Probability | 5 |
| Data Interpretation | 15 |
| Sequence & Series | 5 |
Know the detailed section-wise bank exam syllabus at the linked article.
Apart from the Quantitative Aptitude section, there are other subjects which are included in the IBPS PO exam. Candidates can know in detail the syllabus for each in the links given below:
| Logical Reasoning | Logical Reasoning Questions |
| Verbal Ability | Computer Knowledge |
| Banking Awareness | Static GK |
Qualifying the IBPS PO Prelims is not as tough as what one may think, but the preparation required to crack the exam is thorough. Thus, aspirants must focus on each section individually to improve their overall scores.
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