Descriptive Test for IBPS PO Mains 2025, Check Format, Topics, & Examples

IBPS PO Mains is scheduled in a month or so. The syllabus for the mains stage is quite huge. The exam pattern has also slightly changed this time. In such a scenario, dealing with all the sections, the descriptive paper might take a backseat. But students should understand that they have to clear the descriptive test on an individual basis. To help students prepare the descriptive section, we have come up with all the necessary information regarding the format, topics that can be asked and their examples.  

Descriptive Test Format for IBPS PO Mains

The Descriptive Test in IBPS PO Mains contains an essay and reading comprehension. Here is a detailed descriptive pattern format based on the official notification. 

Topic	Marks	Time
Essay (any two topics given, you have to choose one to write) under 250-300 words	25 marks	30 minutes
Reading Comprehension, along with 5 questions based on the RC only ( you have to write answers via typing in an objective format)

List of Themes for Essay

For the essay section, topics can be asked mainly from the given themes only. We will also give some example topics to be practised.  The evaluation of essay and answer writing based on the RC given is done based on grammar, sentence formation, vocabulary used, spelling, and the tone used to write.  

• Economic & Social issues
• Emerging trends in banking and technology
• AI & Cybersecurity
• Ethics

Example topics to be practised for IBPS PO Descriptive test

Here is a list of topics to be practised for essay writing. These topics are based on the above themes and are curated by our subject experts. Make sure to write essays under 250-300 words. One important thing is that you do not exceed the word limit, and also make sure that you fulfil the word limit.

• Green economy: Balancing growth with sustainability
• Women empowerment through financial inclusion
• Digital banking and its role in financial inclusion
• Artificial Intelligence: Boon or bane for employment?
• Cybersecurity challenges in digital banking
• AI in governance: Opportunities and challenges
• Work-life balance and employee ethics in modern workplaces
• Corporate social responsibility and its impact on society
• Ethical challenges in the use of Artificial Intelligence

Tips to approach descriptive writing

Here are a few points or tips to approach descriptive writing to help you approach this tricky part with ease and strategy. 

Read the Topic Carefully

See what is being asked in the topic, and understand what the topic demands. For this, you should read newspaper articles and editorials. By reading, you will develop an understanding of a vast range of topics, and by this, you’ll be able to understand the need for the given essay. What to write and most importantly what not to write. This will also enhance your knowledge and perspective on various topics.

Create a Rough Outline of the Essay

Spend 3-4 minutes planning your essay, like what you will write in the introduction part and what you’ll write in the main body and in the conclusion as well. Make sure you jot down three points for each part of the essay. This will give you an overall idea of what your essay will be about and will save a lot of time, as now you just have to elaborate on the points, and your essay is good to go. 

Make the Introduction Direct and Relevant

Make sure that the introduction of the essay is relevant and very much directed to the topic. Do not use any quotes or fluff information in the introduction or at any part of the essay. Use a neutral tone. Make sure you are writing it from the observation point of view. Do not try to be opinionated in writing. The essay is given to check the writing skills of the candidate, not the opinions. 

One Idea, One Paragraph

As you already have, jot down the 3 points on which each part is based. Now elaborate on each point in a paragraph. In this way, the main body structure will be prepared. It will be very easy to understand and concise within the given word limit. 

Conclude the article with a positive note

Make sure you conclude your article on a forward-looking note, meaning what can be better in the long term and what one can expect in future. It shows analytical maturity and a solution-oriented mindset. 

Mistakes to avoid while attempting the Descriptive paper

Here are a few points to keep in mind while writing the essay and also while answering the reading comprehension questions. 

• Make sure not to exceed the word limit, as there is a penalty for this.
• Use simple, formal English and do not use fancy vocabulary if you’re not sure of the meaning of the word.
• Do not try to overexplain any point. Again, the clearer the points, the better it is for the examiner to understand what you try to convey through your writing.
• It is mentioned in the article above please maintain a neutral tone throughout the essay and RC questions. Refrain from emotional and biased writing.

Conclusion

In this article, we have given all the necessary information regarding the descriptive test, how to approach the test, what mistakes to avoid and themes and examples to be practised for the examination. For more such tips and examples to be practised on and evaluated by our experts, we are soon launching a descriptive test course for IBPS PO 2025. Stay tuned to this page; we will update the link here once it is launched. Till then, practice the mock test, the link of which is given below.

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