IBPS PO Syllabus 2026

IBPS PO has a Prelims (English, Quant, Reasoning) and a Mains that adds General/Economy/Banking Awareness and Computer Aptitude, plus a descriptive English test.

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IBPS PO exam pattern

SectionQuestionsDuration
English Language (30 Q)3020 min
Quantitative Aptitude (35 Q)3520 min
Reasoning Ability (35 Q)3520 min
Total10060 min

Marking: 1 mark per correct answer, -0.25 per wrong answer (negative marking). Scale: 0–100.

IBPS PO syllabus — topic-wise

Reasoning Ability

Quantitative Aptitude

English Language

Mains-only: GA & Computer

How to cover the IBPS PO syllabus

Bank PO exams are won on sectional timing and accuracy, not deep theory. IBPS PO Prelims enforces a separate time limit per section, so the ability to switch gears quickly — and to recognise which Data Interpretation sets or puzzles to skip — is the real skill under test.

✅ Preparation tips

  • Practise with the exact sectional timing enforced in Prelims — managing three separate clocks is a skill in itself.
  • In Reasoning, learn to identify and skip the most time-consuming puzzles rather than getting stuck defending one set.
  • Keep a daily banking-awareness and current-affairs habit for the Mains General Awareness section.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • Over-investing in one section and running its clock down at the expense of easier marks elsewhere.
  • Getting emotionally stuck on a hard puzzle instead of moving on and returning if time allows.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IBPS PO syllabus?

The IBPS PO syllabus covers Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Mains-only: GA & Computer. IBPS PO has a Prelims (English, Quant, Reasoning) and a Mains that adds General/Economy/Banking Awareness and Computer Aptitude, plus a descriptive English test.

What is the IBPS PO exam pattern?

IBPS Probationary Officer Prelims has 100 questions across 3 sections in 60 minutes, with negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer.

How many sections are there in IBPS PO?

IBPS PO is organised into 3 sections: English Language (30 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Q), Reasoning Ability (35 Q).

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