IBPS PO MAINS
CRP PO/MT-XVI Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
157 Qs • 225 Marks • 210 Mins
Official Mains Exam Hall Instructions
IBPS PO Mains - Exam Pattern & Sectional Timings
Objective Test (3 Hours / 200 Marks) followed immediately by Descriptive Paper (30 Mins / 25 Marks).
| # | Name of Test (Section) | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Marking Scheme | Sectional Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 15 Qs × 2M | 30 Qs × 1M | 60 Minutes |
| 2 | General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 40 Qs × 1M | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 5 Qs × 2M | 30 Qs × 1M | 40 Minutes |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 25 Qs × 2M | 10 Qs × 1M | 45 Minutes |
| 5 | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | Letter (10M) + Essay (15M) | 30 Minutes |
| Grand Total (Objective + Descriptive) | 155 + 2 | 225 Marks | 1/4th Negative | 3 Hours 30 Mins | |
- Variable Marking & Penalty: Questions carry either 2.00 marks (Penalty: -0.50) or 1.00 mark (Penalty: -0.25). Exact marks for the active question are displayed in the top bar.
- Descriptive Test (Keyboard Typing): Immediately after Section 4, the Descriptive Test opens. You must type your Letter (150 words) and Essay (250 words) using the keyboard. Copy/Paste is disabled.
- Dual-Pane View: Complex Mains Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Caselet DI, and Reading Comprehension sets appear in a split-screen view.