IBPS PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Download PDF
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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has published the IBPS PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Download PDF for candidates preparing for the examination. The subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern and other key details from the official release are summarised in the tables on this page. Use the official direct link below to access the original document.
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- Go through the subject-wise tables below and note the scope of each topic.
- Plan your preparation according to the latest syllabus and the official exam pattern.
- Refer to the official link for the original document and for any future revision.
- Solve previous years papers to understand the question style.
Important Details
| Exam Name | IBPS PO Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based) |
| Exam Type | Objective (MCQ) + Descriptive (Mains) |
| Total Questions | Prelims: 100 | Mains: 145 (Objective) + Descriptive |
| Total Marks | Prelims: 100 | Mains: 200 (Objective) + 25 (Descriptive) + Interview: 100 |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 1 Hour | Mains: 3 Hours 10 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | Yes (0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer) |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Exam Pattern & Marks
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes (1 hour) |
Exam Pattern & Marks
| Sr. No. | Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Medium | Time (separately timed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 50 minutes |
| 2 | General / Economy / Banking / Financial Awareness (incl. digital/RBI, etc.) | 35 | 50 | English & Hindi | 25 minutes |
| 3 | English Language | 35 | 40 | English | 40 minutes |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
| Total (Objective) | 145 | 200 | - | 160 minutes |
Exam Pattern & Marks
| Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Medium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Letter/E‑mail, Essay/Comprehension - as per latest format) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Recommended Books | Author/Publication |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Banking Awareness | Lucent's General Knowledge / Banking Awareness | Lucent / Arihant |
| Reasoning Ability | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |
| English Language | Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi |
| Current Affairs | Pratiyogita Darpan / Monthly Magazines | Various Publications |
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