IBPS PO Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Book | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
| Objective General English | Arihant Publications | |
| Reasoning Ability | Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning | R.S. Agarwal |
| Analytical Reasoning | M. K. Pandey | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Agarwal |
| Data Interpretation | Arun Sharma | |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | India Year Book | Publications Division |
| Manorama Year Book | Manorama | |
| Banking Awareness | Arihant Publications | |
| Computer Aptitude | Objective Computer Knowledge | Kiran Prakashan |
| Computer Fundamental | Pradeep K. Sinha | |
| Fundamental of Computer | E. Balaguruswamy |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Questions | Marks | Medium | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness (incl. RBI circulars) | 50 | 60 | English & Hindi | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | English | 35 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |
| Objective Total | 170 (revised) | 200 | — | 160 minutes (revised) |
| Descriptive Paper (Essay + Letter) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What are the subjects in IBPS PO prelims and mains exams?
IBPO PO exam comprises topics from Aptitude, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness (including RBI Circulars), English Language and Data Analysis & Interpretation.
Q2.What books should I choose for IBPS PO 2026
Applicants are advised to choose books which comprises compleet syllabus coverage of all the topics and contain previous year papers with solutions for preparation.
Q3.How to learn time management for IBPS PO 2026?
Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to practice IBPS PO mock test regularly to improve time management skills and accuracy.
Q4.IBPS PO Prelims exam will be conducted for how many marks?
The prelims exam comprises 100 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each. The exam will be conducted for a duration of one hour.
Q5.IBPS PO Mains exam will be conducted for how many marks?
The mains exam will have 170 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks. There will be a separate descriptive paper also in the mains exam
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