Official sections, not an invented micro-syllabus
IBPS specifies the examination sections and pattern in the detailed notification. It does not provide a definitive micro-topic syllabus. The first lists below are official sections; the topic coverage is Banking Legends guidance.
Preliminary Examination sections
English Language
Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
Main Examination sections
General/Financial Awareness
General English
Reasoning Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
Topics you should prepare
| Area | Preparation coverage |
|---|---|
| Numerical / Quantitative | Number foundations, arithmetic interpretation, data reading and calculation discipline. |
| Reasoning | Condition mapping, arrangements, logical statements and decision-making under time. |
| English | Reading, grammar in context and vocabulary applied to questions. |
| General / Financial Awareness | Banking and financial concepts, current official developments and planned revision. |
Keep local language separate
The local-language requirement is an eligibility or joining requirement as notified for the selected State or Union Territory. It is not a replacement for the online-examination sections.