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Expert Tips to Crack IBPS PO Exam In First Attempt

Are you all set for the upcoming IBPS PO Prelims 2021 exam? We hope that by now all candidates have been well aware of the IBPS PO recruitment notification and the exam dates etc. If you still have any doubts or confusions related to the IBPS PO 2021 exam we are mentioning the important dates below. However, first let us inform you that today that is Nov 10, 2021 is the last date for applying online for this particular exam. The IBPS PO Prelims exam is scheduled on Dec 4, 2021. So, those who haven’t filled the IBPS PO 2021 online application by now must do it today as today is the last date to do so. The IBPS PO Prelims online exam is scheduled for Dec 4th, 2021 that leaves you around 24 days of exam preparation. For these remaining days left we are here with our expert the tips to crack IBPS PO exam in the first attempt.

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It is rightly known that there will be many aspirants who are going to appear for this examination and some of them must be attempting it for the first time. So, for all first timers here is this blog which says expert tips to crack the IBPS PO exam in first attempt. Before we proceed further with our expert tips and strategies, let’s first take a quick glance at the IBPS PO 2021 important dates.

IBPS PO 2021- Important Dates

ActivityTentativeDates
On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates20.10.2021 to 10.11.2021
Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online)20.10.2021 to 10.11.2021
Download of call letters for Pre- Exam TrainingNovember 2021
Conduct of Pre-Exam Training lNovember/December 2021
Download of call letters for Online examination – PreliminaryNovember/December 2021
Online Examination–Preliminary04.12.2021 and 11.12.2021 (Tentative)
Result of Online exam – PreliminaryDecember 2021/January 2022
Download of Call letter for Online exam – MainDecember 2021/ January 2022
OnlineExamination –MainJanuary2022
Declaration of Result – MainJanuary/ February 2022
The download of call letters for the interviewFebruary 2022
Conduct of interviewFebruary/March 2022
Provisional AllotmentApril 2022

Expert Tips to Crack IBPS PO 2021 Exam in First Attempt

IBPS PO Prelims 2021 exam is approaching fast thus, its time for the aspirants to gear themselves up for this. Here we are with the expert the tips to crack IBPS PO. For those who haven’t even started the preparation yet, its time to attempt a free mock test for IBPS PO Prelims 2021 exam and analyze your preparation level. Coming back to the expert tips and tricks:

Knowing the IBPS PO 2021 Exam Pattern

Knowing the exam pattern is a must and the selection procedure has to be clear. IBPS PO is a three stage selection process which is Prelims, Mains followed by an Interview. Knowing the exam pattern well will definitely help you to prepare in a better way. Here are the exam patterns for both Prelims and Mains. Interview, however is the last stage of the recruitment process.

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IBPS PO 2021 Prelims Exam Pattern

Sr.No.Name of TestsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMedium of ExamTime allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1English Language3030English20 minutes
2Quantitative Aptitude3535English and Hindi20 minutes
3Reasoning Ability3535English and Hindi20 minutes
Total100100

IBPS PO 2021 Mains Exam Pattern

Sr.No.Name of Tests(NOT BY SEQUENCE)No. of QuestionsMaximum MarksMedium of ExamTime allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1Reasoning & Computer Aptitude4560English & Hindi60 minutes
2General/ Economy/ BankingAwareness4040English & Hindi35 minutes
3English Language3540English40 minutes
4Data Analysis & Interpretation3560English & Hindi45 minutes
TOTAL::::155200 3 hours
5English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)225English30 minutes

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Expert the tips to crack IBPS PO

Knowing the Exam Syllabus Well

In order to crack the IBPS PO 2021 exam in first attempt it is important to know the syllabus well along with these expert the tips to crack IBPS PO. Given below is the IBPS PO Prelims syllabus.

IBPS PO Prelims 2021 Syllabus

English LanguageReasoning AbilityNumerical Ability
Cloze TestAlpha-numeric/ Alphabetical SeriesAge Problems
Correct UsageAnalogyAverage
Error SpottingAnalytical ReasoningBoats and Stream
Fillers – Single, DoubleBlood RelationsClock and Calendar Problems
Idioms and PhrasesCoded InequalitiesData Interpretation – Charts and Graphs: Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart; Tabular; Caselet; Mixed DI
Odd One OutCoding and DecodingData Sufficiency
One Word SubstitutionData SufficiencyDecimal and Fractions
Para     JumblesDirections and DistancesIndices and  Surds
Paragraph CompletionDouble Line-upLCM and H.C.F
Reading ComprehensionInequalityMensuration
Sentence ImprovementInput OutputMixture and Allegations
Synonyms/ AntonymsOrder and Ranking/DirectionNumber Series
Vocabulary based questionsPuzzles – Box based, Floor, Calendar, Day/Months based, etc.Number System
Word/Phrase ReplacementSchedulingPartnership
Seating Arrangement– Linear, Circular, Facing Inside/Outside, MixedPercentage
Statement and ConclusionPermutation and Combination
Statement-Course of ActionPipes and Cisterns
SyllogismProbability
Profit, Loss and Discount
Quadratic Equations
Simple and Compound Interest
Simplification & Approximation

Select the Right Resources

There are many resources and notes available online to study for IBPS PO 2021 exam, however make sure that you are selecting the right one. Choosing the correct resources will not only help you save time, but it will give you the right guidance for your exam preparation. Given below are few list of books which the aspirants can refer to..

IBPS PO Prelims 2021 – Quantitative Aptitude Section

Name of BookAuthor/ Publisher
Quicker MathsM.Tyra, K.Kundan (Magical Book Series)
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive ExaminationsR.S Aggarwal (S.Chand Publisher)
Data InterpretationArun Sharma (TMH Publication)
Topic-wise Solved Papers for IBPS/SBI PO/Clerk Prelims/Mains Quantitative AptitudeDisha Experts

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IBPS PO Prelims 2021 – Reasoning Ability Section

Name of BookAuthor/ Publisher
Test of ReasoningEdgar Thorpe
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal ReasoningR.S Aggarwal (S.Chand Publisher)
Bank Clerk Reasoning Chapter-wise Solved Papers 2003 – Till DateKiran Prakashan
Analytical ReasoningMK Pandey

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IBPS PO Prelims 2021 – English Language Section

Name of BookAuthor/ Publisher
Objective English 6th EditionEdgar Thorpe (Pearson)
Word Power Made EasyNorman Lewis (Penguin)
Objective General EnglishS.P Bakshi (Arihant)
From Plinth to ParamountNeetu Singh (KD Publication)

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Despite of these online resources and books, be rest assured that there is no substitute of hard work and practice. Other than clarifying your concepts from these books practicing as much as you can will help you get through the exam in first attempt. Nothing can beat rigorous practice. Keep giving mock tests and keep working on your weak areas.

As far as English, Quant and Reasoning sections are concerned, we are giving free Lockdown warm up tests that are sectional tests. Aspirants can attempt these sectional tests for free and can work upon their conceptual knowledge well.

Practice Previous Year Question Papers

When we say practice, along with practicing mock tests we are advising aspirants to practice previous year’s papers too. Practicing previous year’s question papers will give the candidates an exact idea as what will be the exam pattern be like and what all kinds of questions have been asked in the past. Thus, they can practice more of such questions and concepts that have given a higher weightage.

Time Management is Critical

IBPS PO or any such banking examination is all about time management. Though Prelims is not that difficult to crack, however it require great speed and accuracy. This is the first and foremost thing which every aspirants should have. In order to develop speed and accuracy its important that you practice as many mocks as possible. Even if you are giving mock tests make sure that you follow proper time schedule and practicing the tests with the timer on in the stipulated time the way it is actually done in the real exam.

For Gaining Experience

Though, one and the most important way to gain experience for IBPS PO 2021 exam is by practicing mock tests. Another way to do so is by reading success stories of similar or the same exam. We have published many success stories related to IBPS PO exam by now. Try and learn and get some tips out of those success stories in which aspirants have cleared the IBPS PO exam previously. They are the ones those who have passed this phased and their preparation strategy may help you a bit.

IBPS PO 2021 Notification- Exam Pattern, Dates, Vacancies

This is all what we have as far as the expert tips are concerned which will surely help the aspirants to clear the IBPS PO exam in the first attempt. Make sure that you follow this and practice rigorously.

Cheena Sawhney

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