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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 / SubjectQuestionsMarks
Reasoning Ability (Prelims)3540
Quantitative Aptitude (Prelims)3530
English Language (Prelims)3030

Selection Stages

  1. Preliminary Exam — Reasoning (40 marks), Quant (30), English (30); qualifying
  2. Main Examination — Reasoning & Computer (60), GA/Banking (50), English (40), D.I. (50) + Descriptive (25)
  3. Interview — 100 marks (conducted by participating banks)
  4. 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.
📄 Previous Year Papers → IBPS PO Hub →

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 .

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