Complete IBPS PO 2026 syllabus for Prelims (100 Qs, 60 min) and Mains (200 Qs, 3 hours) examination.
IBPS PO 2026 Syllabus
Prelims Examination (100 Qs, 60 minutes)
Sectional time limit applies. Each section has individual time allocation.
1. English Language (30 Qs, 20 min)
- Reading Comprehension (with vocabulary-based questions)
- Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Para/Sentence Completion
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage
2. Quantitative Aptitude (35 Qs, 20 min)
- Simplification/Approximation, Number Series (Missing/Wrong Term)
- Data Interpretation: Table, Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Mixed DI
- Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic: Profit-Loss, SI-CI, Time-Work, Speed-Distance
- Percentage, Ratio, Average, Mensuration, Probability
3. Reasoning Ability (35 Qs, 20 min)
- Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Square), Puzzles (Floor, Box, etc.)
- Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
- Direction Sense, Order & Ranking, Alphanumeric Series
- Input-Output, Statement-Assumption/Conclusion/Argument
Mains Examination (200 Qs + Descriptive, 3 hrs + 30 min)
1. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Qs, 60 min)
- High-level puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Data Sufficiency
- Coding-Decoding, Input-Output Machine, Critical Reasoning
- Computer Fundamentals, Memory, Computer Abbreviations
- Microsoft Office, Internet & Networking Basics
2. English Language (35 Qs, 40 min)
- Reading Comprehension (2-3 passages), Vocabulary Enhancement
- Sentence Rearrangement, Jumbled Paragraphs, Summary Writing
- Column-Based Fill in Blanks, Phrase Replacement, Error Correction
3. Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Qs, 45 min)
- Advanced Data Interpretation: Caselet DI, Mixed DI, Missing DI
- Data Sufficiency, Quantitative Comparison
- Probability, Permutation & Combination
4. General Economy & Banking Awareness (40 Qs, 35 min)
- Indian Banking System: History, Types, RBI Functions
- Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Credit Policy
- Bank Regulation Act, Basel Norms, CRAR, NPAs
- Government Schemes: Jan Dhan, Mudra, PM Awas Yojana
- Financial Inclusion, Payment Systems, Digital Banking
- Indian Economy: Budget, GDP, Inflation, WPI, CPI
- Current Affairs in Banking & Finance sector
5. Descriptive Paper: English Writing (2 questions, 30 min)
- Essay Writing (200-250 words)
- Letter Writing: Formal/Informal (150 words)
Interview (100 marks)
- Personal Interview covering banking awareness, current affairs
- Personality assessment, communication skills, leadership
- Final merit = Mains (80%) + Interview (20%)