IBPS PO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
IBPS PO Prelims tests Reasoning (40 marks), Quant (30) and English (30) with sectional timing. Mains adds GA/Banking, Computer Aptitude, DI and Descriptive English.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026
- Prelims: 60 minutes · 20 min per section · 0.25 negative marking
- Mains: 160 min objective + 30 min descriptive (Essay & Letter)
- Revised marking scheme per Adda247 — Reasoning weight increased in Prelims
| Section / Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability (Prelims) | 35 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Prelims) | 35 | 30 |
| English Language (Prelims) | 30 | 30 |
Selection Stages
- Preliminary Exam — Reasoning (40 marks), Quant (30), English (30); qualifying
- Main Examination — Reasoning & Computer (60), GA/Banking (50), English (40), D.I. (50) + Descriptive (25)
- Interview — 100 marks (conducted by participating banks)
- Provisional Allotment based on Mains + Interview
Subject-wise Syllabus
Topic list compiled from official notification pattern and prep portals — verify any change on the conducting body website before the exam.
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (Mains)(60 marks)
- Puzzles & seating arrangement
- Syllogism, inequality, coding
- Input-output, blood relations
- Direction, order & ranking
- Computer hardware/software basics
- Internet, MS Office, networking terms
Quantitative Aptitude & Data Analysis(50 marks)
- Simplification & approximation
- Number series & quadratic equations
- DI — table, bar, pie, line
- Arithmetic — TSD, T&W, partnership
- Mensuration, probability, permutation
English Language(40 marks)
- Reading comprehension
- Cloze test & para jumbles
- Error detection & fillers
- Vocabulary & word usage
- Sentence correction
General Awareness & Banking(50 marks)
- Banking & financial awareness
- RBI, monetary policy, NPAs
- Budget, economic survey highlights
- Static GK — awards, capitals
- Current affairs (last 6 months)
Descriptive English (Mains)(25 marks)
- Essay writing (banking/economy/social)
- Formal & informal letter
- Precis (if asked)
How to Prepare
- Sectional timing in Prelims — don't get stuck on puzzles; attempt easy questions first.
- Mains GA is banking-heavy — read RBI bulletins and economic survey highlights.
- Use our free IBPS PO mock tests for Prelims and Mains practice.
Syllabus FAQs
- Is IBPS PO 2026 notification out?
- Yes — CRP PO/MT-XVI notification was released with Prelims on August 22–23 and Mains on October 4, 2026.
- Is there interview in IBPS PO?
- Yes — candidates qualifying Mains are called for interview (100 marks). Final merit = Mains (80%) + Interview (20%).
Syllabus & pattern compiled from Adda247 , Adda247 and Testbook . Always verify against the latest official notification on ibps.in .