IBPS PO 18 Jul 2026

IBPS PO 2026 ÔÇö Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Preparation Strategy

Complete guide to IBPS PO 2026 ÔÇö prelims and mains pattern, detailed syllabus, section-wise preparation tips, and free online mock tests.

IBPS PO 2026 ÔÇö Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Preparation Strategy

IBPS PO 2026 ÔÇö Complete Guide

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) exam is the gateway to a banking career. Here's your complete preparation guide.

Exam Pattern

  • Prelims: 100 questions, 100 marks, 20 minutes per section
  • Mains: 155 questions, 200 marks + descriptive test
  • Interview: 100 marks

Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Simplification, number series, data interpretation
  • Quadratic equations, arithmetic (percentage, ratio, time & work)
  • Data sufficiency

Reasoning

  • Puzzles and seating arrangement
  • Syllogism, inequality, coding-decoding
  • Direction sense, blood relations

English

  • Reading comprehension
  • Cloze test, error detection
  • Para jumbles, fill in the blanks

Banking Awareness

  • RBI functions, banking terms
  • Current affairs (banking & economy)
  • Financial awareness

Preparation Tips

  1. Speed is key ÔÇö practice with timers
  2. Puzzles are crucial ÔÇö practice daily
  3. Read newspapers ÔÇö improves English + GA
  4. Mock tests weekly ÔÇö track your progress
  5. Focus on accuracy ÔÇö negative marking matters

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