IPPB recruitment exam pattern 2023 must be followed by the candidates while preparing for the IIPB recruitment 2023 exam. For written/online exam which is conducted for low cadre posts, exam pattern is provided below. For the higher cadre posts like Grade III, IV, V, and VI, there is no exam conducted. But if the bank finds it convenient to take the test of a candidate, it is free to do so.
The IPPB 2023 exam paper will come in both English & Hindi except in English Language Exam.
Negative Marking
Candidates will be marked -0.25 for the wrong answer and there will be no negative marks for unanswered questions.
Marking Scheme
Candidates' scores will be normalized in order to equate the difficulty level of the papers of different slots, candidates are required to score minimum marks of overall cut off in both the exam. For the final merit listing only the score of the Main Examination and Interview score will be considered.
Cut off
- In each of the sections in both the examinations candidates have to score minimum cut-off marks.
- The weightage of the Mains Exam to Final Interview will be 80:20.
IPPB 2023 Junior Management Trainee Preliminary Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for IPPB 2023 Junior Management Trainee Preliminary is:
| Name of Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 1 Hour |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note:
- Candidates have to score minimum cut off marks in each of the three exams.
- Department will be deciding the cut-off marks. An adequate number of candidates in each category, as decided by the department, depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for the Mains Exam.
IPPB 2023 Junior Management Trainee Mains Exam Pattern
Candidates appearing for the IPPB exam should be aware of the examination pattern for better strategic planning and time management. The examination pattern for the IPPB Junior Management Trainee exam is given below in a tabular format.
| Name of Sections (Not in Sequence) | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 Minutes |
| General Awareness (with special reference to Banking) | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Computer Awareness | 20 | 20 | 10 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 140 Minutes |
IPPB 2023 Manager and Assistant Manager Exam Pattern
The examination pattern for the IPPB examination for the post of Manager and Assistant Manager is given below. Candidates can look up to this table for better understanding of the exam pattern.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Number of Marks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awareness about Post Office Saving Bank (POSB), IPPB, and Payment Banks | 25 | 25 | ||
| Awareness about Indian Economy, Banking and Financial Sector | 20 | 20 | ||
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 | ||
| Computer Awareness, Digital Payments/ Banking, Telecom awareness | 15 | 15 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | ||
| Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 | ||
| English Language | 15 | 15 | ||
| Total | 125 | 125 | ||
IPPB 2023 Territory Officer Exam Pattern
Exam pattern for IPPB 2023 exam for the post of Territory Officer is given below.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Number of Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Awareness about Post Office Saving Bank (POSB)/ IPPB | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Banking/ Payment Banks Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Computer Awareness, Digital Payments/ Banking, Telecom awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 15 | 15 |
| English Language | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 125 | 125 |
