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IBPS PO 2026

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer Examination

Start your banking career with a Probationary Officer role. Free mock tests, an adaptive daily study plan, and exam-pattern practice that targets your weak topics to help you crack IBPS PO.

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Conducting Body
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree from
Age Limit
20-30 years
Frequency
Annual
Salary
₹36,000 - ₹63,840 per month
Vacancies
3,000 - 6,000+ annually

Why Prepare for IBPS PO?

  • 1Starting salary of ₹36,000+ per month with allowances — reaches ₹50,000+ in metro cities
  • 2Fast career growth — Assistant Manager to Branch Manager in 5-7 years
  • 3Posted in 11 participating public sector banks across India
  • 4Same syllabus covers SBI PO, IBPS Clerk, and SBI Clerk — prepare for 4 exams at once
  • 5Banking sector offers job security, pension, and excellent perks (housing, medical, leave)

IBPS PO Syllabus 2026

Quantitative Aptitude

20%
Number SeriesSimplificationData InterpretationPercentageRatio & ProportionProfit & LossTime & WorkProbability
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Reasoning Ability

20%
Puzzles & Seating ArrangementSyllogismCoding-DecodingBlood RelationsDirection SenseInequalityMachine Input-Output
Practice Reasoning Ability →

English Language

20%
Reading ComprehensionCloze TestError DetectionSentence ImprovementPara JumblesFill in the Blanks
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General / Financial Awareness

20%
Banking AwarenessFinancial AwarenessCurrent AffairsStatic GKEconomyBudget & Policy
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Computer Knowledge

20%
MS OfficeInternet & NetworkingDBMSComputer HardwareOperating SystemsCyber Security Basics
Practice Computer Knowledge →

IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026

Prelims

100 questions100 marks60 min
SectionQuestionsMarks
English Language3030
Quantitative Aptitude3530
Reasoning Ability3540
Total100100

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

Mains

155 questions200 marks180 min
SectionQuestionsMarks
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude4560
General/Economy/Banking Awareness4040
English Language3540
Data Analysis & Interpretation3560
Total155200

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

Preparing for the first stage? Read the full IBPS PO Prelims 2026 guide — pattern, section-wise strategy, and how to use mocks.

Selection Process

Prelims (Online)→
Mains (Online)→
Interview→
Provisional Allotment

Try IBPS PO Questions

4 sample questions — test yourself before signing up

Quantitative AptitudeHard
1 / 4

A boat goes 12 km upstream and 40 km downstream in 8 hours. It goes 16 km upstream and 32 km downstream in 8 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water.

0/4 attempted

Related Exams

These exams share significant syllabus overlap with IBPS PO — prepare for multiple exams simultaneously.

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SBI PO
₹41,960 - ₹63,840 per month
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IBPS Clerk
₹19,900 - ₹47,920 per month
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SBI Clerk
₹22,600 - ₹47,920 per month

IBPS PO Preparation Guides

Expert strategy, syllabus breakdowns, and preparation tips to help you crack IBPS PO.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IBPS PO?
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) is a national-level banking exam conducted by IBPS for recruitment of POs in 11 participating public sector banks like Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, etc.
What is the difference between IBPS PO and SBI PO?
Both are PO-level exams with similar syllabus. IBPS PO recruits for 11 public sector banks, while SBI PO is specifically for State Bank of India. SBI PO is slightly more competitive and offers a marginally higher salary.
Can I prepare for IBPS PO and SBI PO together?
Yes! The syllabus is nearly identical. Preparing for one automatically prepares you for the other. The only difference is in exam-specific patterns and cutoff levels.
What is the IBPS PO salary?
IBPS PO starting basic pay is ₹36,000/month. With DA, HRA, and other allowances, the gross salary is ₹45,000-₹50,000+ depending on the city of posting.
What is the IBPS PO exam pattern?
IBPS PO has three stages. Prelims (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes) covers English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Mains (200 marks) adds Data Analysis & Interpretation, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. Shortlisted candidates then face an Interview.
Is there negative marking in IBPS PO?
Yes. Both the Prelims and Mains deduct 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, so accuracy is critical, especially in the sectional-timed Prelims.
Which topics are most important for IBPS PO Reasoning?
Puzzles and seating arrangement carry the highest weightage in IBPS PO Reasoning, followed by syllogism, inequality, and data sufficiency. Mastering puzzles first gives the biggest score improvement — practise them topic by topic with solutions.

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