IBPS PO 2026 Detailed Syllabus

The IBPS PO selection process consists of three distinct stages. Below is the breakdown of each stage in a tabular format.

This stage is qualifying in nature. Marks are not added to the final merit list.

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Time	Key Topics
English Language	30	30	20 Min	Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Fillers.
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 Min	Simplification, Data Interpretation (DI), Number Series, Quadratic Eq, Arithmetic Word Problems.
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 Min	Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Inequality, Direction Sense.
Total	100	100	60 Min

This is the most critical stage for final selection.

Section	Questions	Marks	Time	Detailed Topics
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 Min	Reasoning: Critical Reasoning, Input-Output, Coded Inequality, Advanced Puzzles. Computer: Basics of HW/SW, Networking, Internet.
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 Min	Focus on advanced DI (Radar, Caselets, Missing DI) and Arithmetic-based Data Interpretation.
General / Economy / Banking Awareness	40	40	35 Min	Current Affairs (Last 6 months), Banking Terms, RBI Functions, Monetary Policy, Static GK.
English Language	35	40	40 Min	Advanced Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary-based questions, Sentence Rearrangement.
English Descriptive Test	02	25	30 Min	Letter Writing (Formal/Informal) and Essay Writing (Current social/economic issues).
Total	157	225	3.5 Hrs

Feature	Details
Total Marks	100 Marks
Qualifying Marks	40% for General (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Weightage Ratio	80:20 (Mains Score : Interview Score)
Focus Areas	Banking Awareness, Personal Background, Current Affairs, and Situational Awareness.

Rule	Description
Negative Marking	0.25 marks (1/4th) deducted for every wrong answer.
Sectional Cut-off	You must clear a minimum score in each individual section to pass.
Sectional Timing	You cannot jump between sections; the timer is fixed for each part.
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer Based Test).