The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) exam is a gateway to officer posts in public sector banks. Knowing the exact IBPS PO 2026 syllabus, exam pattern and smart strategy can significantly boost your chances.
This post is prepared from the latest IBPS official guidelines.
IBPS PO 2026 Exam Pattern
Prelims (Objective)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 60 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
Mains (Objective + Descriptive)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 3 hours |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | |
| English (Letter + Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
There is negative marking of 0.25 in both Prelims and Mains.
IBPS PO 2026 Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
Simplification, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Probability etc.
Reasoning
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Directions, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, Inequality, Alphanumeric Series, Data Sufficiency etc.
English
Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Fillers, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles etc.
General Awareness
Current Affairs (last 6 months), Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, Static GK, Economy, Budget, Economic Survey etc.
Preparation Strategy for IBPS PO 2026
- Prelims Focus: Speed and accuracy in Quant and Reasoning. Practice 50+ mocks.
- Mains Focus: Deep knowledge of Banking & Economy. Daily newspaper + GA notes.
- Descriptive: Practice 1 essay and 1 letter per week.
- Time Management: Sectional timing in mocks is key.
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Last updated: 25.06.2026
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