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Key Facts: Indian Bank LBO Exam

155 Q

Official online-test questions

Indian Bank LBO 2024 Exam Pattern

200

Total marks for the online test

Indian Bank LBO 2024 Exam Pattern

180 min

Total exam time with sectional limits

Indian Bank LBO Exam Structure

-0.25

Penalty of assigned marks per wrong answer

Indian Bank LBO marking policy

40% / 35%

Sectional qualifying (General-EWS / reserved)

Indian Bank LBO qualifying criteria

₹1000 / ₹175

Application fee (General-OBC-EWS / SC-ST-PwBD)

Indian Bank LBO recruitment notice

Indian Bank LBO online CBT: 155 MCQs / 200 marks / 180 minutes. Sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Banking/GA, Data Analysis, English. Sectional timing applies. +1 or more per correct answer; −0.25 of assigned marks for wrong answers. Application fee ₹1000/₹175. This practice bank offers 100 free exam-level MCQs.

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1Five boxes (A, B, C, D, E) are stacked one above the other. Box B is placed immediately above Box E. There are two boxes between Box A and Box D. Box C is placed at the bottom-most position. Which box is placed at the top-most position?
A.Box A
B.Box B
C.Box D
D.Either Box A or Box D
Explanation: Since Box C is at the bottom (Position 5), the remaining positions are 1, 2, 3, and 4 from top to bottom. Box B is immediately above E, which means BE must occupy adjacent spots. There are two boxes between A and D. This means A and D must occupy positions 1 and 4. If A is at 1, D is at 4, and BE will be at 2 and 3. If D is at 1, A is at 4. In both configurations, either A or D is at the top-most position. Therefore, the top-most box cannot be uniquely determined between A and D, making 'Either Box A or Box D' correct.
2Seven friends (P, Q, R, S, T, U, V) sit in a row facing North, numbered 1 (leftmost) to 7 (rightmost), where 'right' means a higher position number. P sits at the extreme left end. Q sits third to the right of P. R sits second to the right of Q. S sits immediately to the left of R. T sits at the extreme right end. U sits immediately to the right of P. Who sits exactly in the middle of the row?
A.V
B.Q
C.S
D.U
Explanation: Fix the ends first: P is at position 1 and T is at position 7. U sits immediately to the right of P, so U is at position 2. Q sits third to the right of P (1 + 3), so Q is at position 4. R sits second to the right of Q (4 + 2), so R is at position 6. S sits immediately to the left of R, so S is at position 5. The only seat left, position 3, goes to V. The full row is P(1), U(2), V(3), Q(4), S(5), R(6), T(7). The middle seat of a seven-person row is position 4, which is occupied by Q.
3Statements: I. All tables are chairs. II. Some chairs are desks. III. No desk is a bench. Conclusions: 1. Some tables are desks. 2. No chair is a bench.
A.Only conclusion 1 follows
B.Only conclusion 2 follows
C.Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow
D.Neither conclusion 1 nor conclusion 2 follows
Explanation: Conclusion 1 (Some tables are desks) does not follow: tables are a subset of chairs, and only some chairs are desks, so the tables need not fall within the desk portion of chairs. Conclusion 2 (No chair is a bench) does not follow: 'no desk is a bench' rules out benches only for the chairs that are desks; the remaining chairs could still be benches, so it is not guaranteed. Since neither conclusion is definite, the answer is 'Neither conclusion 1 nor conclusion 2 follows'.
4In a certain code language, 'BANKING' is coded as 'BCOLJOH'. How will 'OFFICER' be coded in that same language?
A.GPGJDFS
B.GPHJEFS
C.FPGJDES
D.GPHJDFS
Explanation: The rule has two steps: shift every letter forward by one position in the alphabet, then swap the first two letters of the result. Check it on 'BANKING': shifting +1 gives B->C, A->B, N->O, K->L, I->J, N->O, G->H, i.e. 'CBOLJOH'; swapping the first two letters gives 'BCOLJOH', which is the given code. Apply the same rule to 'OFFICER': shifting +1 gives O->P, F->G, F->G, I->J, C->D, E->F, R->S, i.e. 'PGGJDFS'; swapping the first two letters gives 'GPGJDFS'. This matches the first option, 'GPGJDFS'.
5A is the mother of B. B is the sister of C. D is the son of C. E is the brother of D. F is the mother of E. G is the granddaughter of A. H has only two children: B and C. How is F related to H?
A.Daughter
B.Daughter-in-law
C.Sister-in-law
D.Niece
Explanation: H has only two children, B and C. D is the son of C, and E is the brother of D, so E is also a child of C. F is the mother of E, so F is the female parent of C's children. Because F and C are named as distinct people, C cannot be that mother, so C is the father and F is C's wife. Since C is a child of H, C's wife F is the daughter-in-law of H.
6In a family, P is the husband of Q. R is the mother of S and Q. How is R related to P?
A.Mother
B.Mother-in-law
C.Aunt
D.Sister-in-law
Explanation: Q is the wife of P (since P is the husband of Q). R is the mother of Q. Therefore, R is the mother-in-law of P.
7Statements: A > B >= C; D < C = E; F >= E Conclusions: I. A > D II. F >= C
A.Only conclusion I is true
B.Only conclusion II is true
C.Both conclusions I and II are true
D.Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Explanation: Let's connect the statements: A > B >= C = E <= F, and D < C. For Conclusion I: A > B >= C > D. Thus A > D is true. For Conclusion II: F >= E = C, which means F >= C. Thus, Conclusion II is also true. Both conclusions are true.
8Statements: P <= Q < R = S; T > R; U <= S Conclusions: I. P < T II. U <= T
A.Only conclusion I is true
B.Only conclusion II is true
C.Both conclusions I and II are true
D.Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Explanation: Conclusion I (P < T): P <= Q < R and T > R give P <= Q < R < T, so P < T holds. Conclusion II (U <= T): U <= S, S = R, and T > R give U <= R < T, so U < T. Because U < T guarantees U is at most T, the relation U <= T is also satisfied. Both conclusions are therefore true.
9Statements: H >= G = F < E; J <= F; K > H Conclusions: I. K > J II. E > J
A.Only conclusion I is true
B.Only conclusion II is true
C.Both conclusions I and II are true
D.Neither conclusion I nor II is true
Explanation: Conclusion I (K > J): K > H, H >= G = F, and J <= F give K > H >= G = F >= J, so K > J holds. Conclusion II (E > J): F < E means E > F, and J <= F gives F >= J, so E > F >= J yields E > J. Both conclusions are true.
10In computer systems, which type of network topology connects all devices to a single central cable known as the backbone?
A.Star topology
B.Ring topology
C.Bus topology
D.Mesh topology
Explanation: In a bus topology, all devices are connected to a single central cable, called the 'bus' or 'backbone'. Data transmitted by a device travels along this backbone to reach the destination.

About the Indian Bank LBO Exam

The Indian Bank Local Bank Officer (LBO) online exam is conducted to recruit Scale-I Local Bank Officers. The test is a 3-hour computer-based exam consisting of four sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Q / 60 marks), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 Q / 40 marks), Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Q / 60 marks), and English Language (35 Q / 40 marks). A penalty of 0.25 of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for incorrect answers. There are sectional qualifying cut-offs of 40% for General/EWS and 35% for reserved categories. Shortlisted candidates must pass the local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) in their applied state's language and clear a Personal Interview before selection.

Assessment

Section 1: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Q / 60 marks / 60 min). Section 2: General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 Q / 40 marks / 35 min). Section 3: Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Q / 60 marks / 45 min). Section 4: English Language (35 Q / 40 marks / 40 min). Total 180 minutes. Correct answers carry variable marks (up to 1.71 per question in some sections); incorrect answers deduct 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question. Sectional qualifying: 40% (General/EWS) or 35% (reserved) in each section.

Time Limit

180 minutes (3 hours)

Passing Score

40% sectional qualifying for General/EWS and 35% for reserved categories; overall cut-offs set by Indian Bank for interview shortlisting

Exam Fee

₹1000 (General/OBC/EWS) / ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) incl. GST + payment-gateway charges (Indian Bank)

Indian Bank LBO Exam Content Outline

29%

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

Seating arrangements, logical puzzles, syllogisms, and computer fundamentals/networking/MS Office

26%

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

Current affairs, banking structure, RBI policies, static GK, and key financial schemes

22.5%

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Charts, graphs, caselets, quantitative calculations, and arithmetic problems

22.5%

English Language

Reading comprehension, cloze test, spotting errors, jumbled sentences, and vocabulary

How to Pass the Indian Bank LBO Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 40% sectional qualifying for General/EWS and 35% for reserved categories; overall cut-offs set by Indian Bank for interview shortlisting
  • Assessment: Section 1: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Q / 60 marks / 60 min). Section 2: General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 Q / 40 marks / 35 min). Section 3: Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Q / 60 marks / 45 min). Section 4: English Language (35 Q / 40 marks / 40 min). Total 180 minutes. Correct answers carry variable marks (up to 1.71 per question in some sections); incorrect answers deduct 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question. Sectional qualifying: 40% (General/EWS) or 35% (reserved) in each section.
  • Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours)
  • Exam fee: ₹1000 (General/OBC/EWS) / ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) incl. GST + payment-gateway charges

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Indian Bank LBO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Familiarise yourself with sectional timings; you cannot borrow time from one section to complete questions in another.
2Regularly read major business newspapers like Business Standard or Economic Times to keep up with monetary policy changes and general banking awareness.
3Solve at least 15-20 full-length Data Interpretation caselets. The section carries 60 marks for just 35 questions, making it highly quantitative and high-scoring.
4Brush up on computer terminology, operating systems, and keyboard shortcuts for the computer aptitude component of the reasoning section.
5Make sure you meet the local language requirements of the state you are applying for, as the Language Proficiency Test is strictly qualifying and mandatory.
6Practise high-level reasoning puzzles and seating arrangements under a strict timer, as they consume the most time during the 60-minute Reasoning section.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indian Bank Local Bank Officer (LBO) exam?

It is an online objective exam conducted by Indian Bank to recruit Scale-I officers. Selected candidates are assigned to specific states and must prove proficiency in the local language of the state they applied for.

What is the exam pattern for Indian Bank LBO?

The exam consists of 155 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, divided into four sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Q / 60 marks), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 Q / 40 marks), Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Q / 60 marks), and English Language (35 Q / 40 marks). The total time limit is 180 minutes (3 hours) with individual sectional limits.

Is there a negative marking policy in the LBO exam?

Yes, there is a penalty for wrong answers. For each question answered incorrectly, 1/4th (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted from the candidate's total score.

Is work experience required to apply for Indian Bank LBO?

No. Unlike some other Local Bank Officer recruitment processes, the Indian Bank LBO exam does not require any post-qualification work experience. Fresh graduates are fully eligible to apply.

What is the Language Proficiency Test (LPT)?

The LPT is a mandatory qualifying test conducted after the online examination. Shortlisted candidates must demonstrate their reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in the official local language of their applied state. Candidates who fail this test are disqualified from final recruitment.

What is the application fee for the Indian Bank LBO exam?

The application fee is ₹1000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, inclusive of GST but excluding transaction gateway charges.