The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the IBPS PO Mains admit card 2021 on 10 January, 2022. Candidates can visit the official website of IBPS to download their admit cards. The link to download the IBPS PO admit cards will be active till 22 January, 2022. The IBPS Mains exam will be conducted on 22 January, 2022. Candidates who passed the IBPS PO Prelims will be appearing for the Mains exam.
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern
The IBPS PO Mains exam consists of two papers — Objective and Descriptive. Candidates will be allotted three hours to solve the objective paper and 30 minutes for the descriptive paper. The maximum marks allotted for the objective paper are 200 and the descriptive paper carries 25 marks.
According to the IBPS PO Exam Pattern of the IBPS PO Mains exam, the total marks allotted for this exam are 225. The total duration of the Mains exam is three hours and 30 minutes. The descriptive paper consists of two questions — essay and letter-writing. The topics usually given for essay and letter writing are generic and based on general awareness.
The detailed exam pattern of the IBPS PO Mains exam is depicted in the following table.
| IBPS PO Mains Paper | Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
| Objective Paper | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min |
| English language | 35 | 40 | 40 min | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 min | |
| General Awareness, Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 min | |
| Descriptive Paper | English Language (Essay & Letter Writing) | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2021
IBPS doesn’t specify a fixed syllabus for the IBPS PO Mains exam. Thus, the syllabus is anticipated from the IBPS PO Mains exam analysis and is vast. Following are some of the major topics that are covered in the IBPS PO Mains syllabus.
Quantitative Aptitude
● Simplification
● Average
● Ratio &Percentage
● Data Interpretation
● Mensuration & Geometry
● Quadratic Equation
General Awareness
● Financial Awareness
● Current Affairs
● General Knowledge
Reasoning
● Verbal Reasoning
● Syllogism
● Circular Seating Arrangement
● Linear Seating Arrangement
● Double Lineup
● Scheduling
● Input-Output
Computer Aptitude
● Internet
● Memory
● Keyboard Shortcuts
● Computer Abbreviations
● Microsoft Office
● Computer Hardware
English Language
● Reading Comprehension
● Vocabulary
● Grammar
● Verbal Ability
IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2021: Steps to Download
● Visit the official website of IBPS.
● Click on the ‘IBPS PO Mains Admit Card’ link available on the homepage.
● It will redirect you to the login page.
● Enter details like username, password, and click on the login button.
● Admit card will be displayed on the screen.
● Download the admit card and take its printout for future reference.
A separate call letter will be issued to the scribe to assist the specially-abled candidates in the examination. Also, candidates must carefully check the details mentioned on the admit card. In case of any discrepancy, candidates must immediately contact the concerned authority or the conducting body.
Here’s the direct link to download the IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2021.
Details on IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2021
The IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2021 will have the following details mentioned on it. Candidates are advised to check their details carefully.
● Roll Number/User ID
● Candidate’s Name
● Candidate’s Photograph & Signature
● Candidate’s Address
● Registration Number
● Exam Centre Code & Address
● Exam Date, Day, & Time
IBPS PO Mains 2021 Exam Day Guidelines & Covid-19 Instructions
Candidates appearing for the IBPS PO Mains 2021 exam must abide by the following guidelines on the exam day.
● Candidates must carry a printed copy of their IBPS PO Mains admit cards/call letters along with photo-identity proof (original and photocopy) to the examination centre.
● Candidates must also carry their passport size photographs to the exam centre.
● Wearing a mask/face shield is mandatory for the candidates appearing for the exam.
● Candidates must follow all the Covid-19 protocols and social distancing norms inside and outside the examination hall.
● Candidates can carry a small transparent bottle of sanitiser to the exam hall.
● Candidates must reach the examination centre before the scheduled time as latecomers will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
Candidates must also carry the authenticated/stamped call letter of the IBPS PO Prelims exam along with the call letter of the IBPS Mains exam to the exam centre. Aspirants must create effective last-minute preparation strategies to make the most of the remaining time. Practising sample papers will help the candidates to better understand the exam pattern of the IBPS PO Mains exam. Candidates appearing for the IBPS PO Mains exam can refer to the Prepp website for useful study material, guides, sample papers, toppers’ tips and much more.
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