Introduction
Detailed knowledge of syllabus for any exam helps the candidates to prepare accordingly by focusing on their strong and weak topics. The syllabus is a guide for preparation for any exam. Below mentioned data gives an overview of the syllabus for Indian Bank PO 2018 Examination.
Syllabus
Indian Bank PO Preliminary exam is an online exam, which consists of 3 sections as shown in the table below and has a total of 100 marks. The composite time for the prelim exam is 1 hour. Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks to be decided by Bank. The section-wise division of topics are given below:
English Language (30 Marks)
Quantitative Aptitude (35 Marks)
Reasoning Ability (35 Marks)
| S.No. | Name of Test | Number of Questions | 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 | |||
| Topics |
|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
| Subject-Verb Agreement |
| Error Detection |
| Antonyms |
| Word Formation |
| Synonyms |
| Idioms & Phrases |
| Unseen Passages |
| Passage Completion |
| Articles |
| Sentence Completion |
| Fill in the Blanks |
| Sentence Rearrangement |
| Vocabulary |
| Topics |
|---|
| Data Interpretation (Pie charts, Table chart, Bar Graphs, Line charts) |
| Number system |
| Approximation |
| HCF and LCM of Numbers |
| Problems based on age |
| Number series |
| Quadratic Equations |
| Percentages |
| Ratio and proportion |
| Average |
| Mixture and Allegations |
| Time and work |
| Pipe and Cistern |
| Speed, Distance and time |
| Partnership |
| Simple and compound interest |
| Permutation and Combination |
| Profit, Loss and Discount |
| Mensuration |
| Data Sufficiency |
| Topics |
|---|
| Series |
| Seating arrangement |
| Data Sufficiency |
| Alphanumeric Series |
| Puzzle |
| Coding-decoding |
| Inequalities |
| Input - Output |
| Blood Relation |
| Ranking |
| Direction and Sense |
Main Examination will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) for 25 marks. Both the Objective and English Languge will be online. The composite time for the main exam is 3 hours 30 minutes. Each candidate may be required to obtain a minimum score in each test of Online Main examination and also a minimum total score to be considered to be shortlisted for interview. The section-wise division of topics are given below:
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (60 Marks)
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness (40 Marks)
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness section is divided into three parts
English Language (40 Marks)
Data Analysis & Interpretation (60 Marks)
English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) (25 Marks)
In the Main Examination, after the objective online test, candidates have to appear for the descriptive paper (English Language - Letter Writing & Essay). Any current topic can be asked in letter writing and essay writing. In this particular section, candidates need to take special care of the word limit.
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| S.No. | Name of Tests (Not by Sequence) | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Mediumof Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | English and Hindi | 60 Minutes |
| 2 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | English and Hindi | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | English Language | 35 | 40 | English | 40 Minutes |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | English and Hindi | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 Hours | ||
| 5 | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 Minutes |
| Reasoning | Computer Aptitude |
|---|---|
| Seating arrangement (Circular seating arrangement, Floor-based seating arrangement, Square seating arrangement) | Basic Computer Knowledge |
| Syllogism | Microsoft Office |
| Time and Sequence Test | Memory |
| Analytical Reasoning
|
Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Data Sufficiency | Computer Abbreviation |
| Puzzle | Computer Hardware |
| Inequalities | Computer Software |
| Input- Output | Operating System |
| Ranking and Arrangement | Internet |
| Direction and Sense | Networking |
| - | Computer Fundamentals/ Terminologies |
- a. Current affairs
b. Banking awareness/ Economy
c. Static GK
| Topics |
|---|
| Current Affairs (related to national and international issues of last 6 months) |
| Important Government Schemes |
| Important National and International days |
| Sports |
| Awards and Honors |
| Latest Events etc. |
| Banking Awareness/ Economy |
| Banking in India |
| Banking terminology |
| Bank headquarters |
| Slogans of banks |
| Regulatory bodies in India |
| Main function of RBI etc |
| Overview of Indian Financial System |
| History of Indian banking system |
| Fiscal and Monetary policy |
| Work and responsibilities of National financial institutions like – RBI, SEBI, IRDA, FSDC (Financial Stability and Development Council) etc. |
| International organizations like IMF, World Bank, ADB, UNO, SWIFT (The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication), IBA, United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), Bank Board Bureau (BBB) Bank for International Settlements (BIS) etc. |
| Abbreviations and Economic terminologies |
| Banking Terms like NPA, Current Account and Savings Account (CASA), Capital to risk (Weighted) asset ratio (CRAR) |
| Static GK |
| Country and capital |
| Airports |
| Ports in India |
| Tallest and biggest in India and the world |
| First in the world as well as in India |
| Indian Constitution |
| Culture of India |
| Currency of countries etc. |
| Topics |
|---|
| Reading Comprehension (including questions on antonym and synonyms) |
| Fill in the blanks |
| Error Spotting |
| Cloze Test |
| Para Jumbles |
| Sentence Improvement |
| Word Association |
| Verbal Ability |
| Vocabulary |
| Grammar |
| Reading Comprehension |
| Topics |
|---|
| Tabular Graph |
| Line Graph |
| Pie Chart |
| Bar Graph |
| Mixed Graph |
| Caselet DI (Radar Graph Caselet) |
| Missing Graphs (or Missing Case DI) |
| Data Sufficiency |
| Probability |
| Permutation and Combination |
| Number system |
| Approximation |
| HCF and LCM of Numbers |
| Problems based on age |
| Percentages |
| Ratio and proportion |
| Average |
| Mixture and Allegations |
| Time and work |
| Pipe and Cistern |
| Speed, Distance and time |
| Partnership |
| Simple and compound interest |
| Profit, Loss and Discount |
| Mensuration |
- Candidates who have been qualified Indian Bank PO 2018 will be called for an Interview to be directed by the bank. Meetings will be led at select focuses. The interview will be conducted at the selected Interview Centers.
- The qualifying marks in Interview will be as decided by the Bank..
- Generic Questions: Name, Place of Residence, What is your hometown famous for, Hobbies, Where did you finish your schooling, Why did you choose this career option? etc..
- Academic Background: Academic Qualifications, Questions related to your graduation discipline/degree, Projects that you worked upon during your undergraduate/graduate studies, Questions about any internships/previous employment, etc..
- Banking Sector: Basic questions about banking, Your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the position you have applied for, your views about the current changes/trends in banking sector, etc..
- Current Affairs: Your views about the currently trending topics in the world/India. Your suggestions about how could things be different, Your knowledge/understanding of the impact of major changes(demonetization) on Indian economy, etc..
Note: The interviewers do not expect the candidates to know the answers to all the questions. The candidate is examined for: his/her ability to speak confidently, ability to present his/her views, clarity of thought, interaction with different people, ability to handle different questions, clarity of language etc. among several others.
Note:
Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – Preliminary and Main examination)
There may be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question may be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there may be no penalty for that question.