IBPS PO 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Prelims and Mains
Complete IBPS PO 2026 syllabus and exam pattern. Prelims tests English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning; Mains adds Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Banking Awareness, Data Analysis and a descriptive English paper.
Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
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The IBPS PO 2026 selection has a Preliminary exam (qualifying), a Main exam and an Interview.
Prelims Exam Pattern
100 marks across three sections — English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability — with sectional timing and 0.25 negative marking. Prelims is qualifying only.
Mains Exam Pattern
The Mains includes Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language and Data Analysis & Interpretation, plus a separate descriptive English paper (essay and letter writing).
Key Topics
Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis: number series, simplification, quadratic equations, data interpretation, arithmetic (percentage, ratio, time & work, profit & loss) and data sufficiency.
Reasoning: puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, inequalities, coding-decoding, blood relations and direction sense.
English: reading comprehension, cloze test, error spotting, para jumbles and vocabulary.
General/Banking Awareness: current affairs, banking and financial awareness, and static general knowledge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a descriptive paper in IBPS PO?
Yes. The Mains includes a separate descriptive English paper with essay and letter writing.
Is the IBPS PO Prelims counted in the final merit?
No. The Prelims is qualifying only; the final merit is based on the Mains and interview (80:20).
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