The IBPS PO Exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for recruitment of Probationary Officers in Public Sector Banks across India.
IBPS PO is one of the most prestigious banking exams because:
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Officer-level banking job
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High salary and allowances
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Fast promotion opportunities
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Job security
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Career growth in banking sector
🟦 IBPS PO 2026 Important Dates (Expected)
| 📅 Event | 📝 Expected Date |
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| Official Notification Release | July / August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | August / September 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | September 2026 |
| IBPS PO Prelims Exam | October 2026 |
| Prelims Result | October / November 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | November 2026 |
| IBPS PO Mains Exam | November / December 2026 |
| Interview Process | January / February 2027 |
| Final Result | March / April 2027 |
🟩 IBPS PO 2026 Selection Process
| 🔹 Stage | 📖 Details |
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| Stage 1 | Preliminary Examination |
| Stage 2 | Main Examination |
| Stage 3 | Interview |
✅ Final merit is prepared using:
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Mains Marks
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Interview Marks
🟨 IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern
| 📚 Subject | ❓ Questions | 🎯 Marks | ⏰ Time |
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| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
🟪 IBPS PO 2026 Mains Exam Pattern
Objective Test
| 📚 Subject | ❓ Questions | 🎯 Marks | ⏰ Time |
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| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| General Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
Descriptive Test
| Section | Marks | Time |
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| Essay & Letter Writing | 25 | 30 Minutes |
🟦 IBPS PO 2026 English Language Syllabus
| 📖 Topics |
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| Reading Comprehension |
| Cloze Test |
| Error Detection |
| Fillers |
| Para Jumbles |
| Word Swap |
| Sentence Improvement |
| Vocabulary |
| Idioms & Phrases |
| Synonyms & Antonyms |
| Essay Writing |
| Letter Writing |
🟩 IBPS PO 2026 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
| 📖 Topics |
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| Simplification |
| Approximation |
| Number Series |
| Quadratic Equation |
| Percentage |
| Profit & Loss |
| Ratio & Proportion |
| Average |
| Partnership |
| Time & Work |
| Pipes & Cistern |
| Probability |
| Permutation & Combination |
| Mensuration |
| Data Interpretation |
| Caselet DI |
| Missing DI |
| Data Sufficiency |
🟧 IBPS PO 2026 Reasoning Ability Syllabus
| 📖 Topics |
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| Puzzle |
| Seating Arrangement |
| Syllogism |
| Coding-Decoding |
| Blood Relation |
| Direction Sense |
| Input-Output |
| Data Sufficiency |
| Logical Reasoning |
| Statement & Conclusion |
| Critical Reasoning |
🟥 IBPS PO 2026 Banking Awareness Syllabus
| 🏦 Topics |
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| Current Affairs |
| Banking Awareness |
| RBI |
| Monetary Policy |
| Repo Rate |
| Banking Terms |
| UPI |
| NEFT / RTGS |
| Budget |
| Economic Survey |
| Government Schemes |
| Static GK |
🟦 IBPS PO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| 📌 Criteria | ✅ Details |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20–30 Years |
| Nationality | Indian |
🟨 Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
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| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwD | 10 Years |
🟩 IBPS PO 2026 Salary
| 💰 Component | 💵 Amount |
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| Basic Pay | ₹36,000+ |
| Gross Salary | ₹60,000 – ₹75,000 |
| In-Hand Salary | ₹52,000 – ₹65,000 |
🟪 IBPS PO Interview Process
| 📌 Details |
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| Interview carries 100 marks |
| Minimum qualifying marks required |
| Questions asked from banking, current affairs, graduation subjects, and personal background |
🟧 Best Preparation Strategy for IBPS PO 2026
| Subject | Strategy |
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| Quant | Arithmetic + DI |
| Reasoning | High-Level Puzzles |
| English | RC + Editorial Reading |
| GA | Daily Current Affairs |
| Interview | Banking Awareness + Communication |
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