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IBPS PO Syllabus 2026

The IBPS PO exam assesses a candidate's aptitude in English, Quantitative, Reasoning, and General Awareness for recruitment as Probationary Officers in public sector banks. Topics below follow the official IBPS PO notification pattern — check the linked notification for the authoritative list.

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Preliminary Exam — English Language

Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Fill in the Blanks

Preliminary Exam — Quantitative Aptitude

Simplification/Approximation
Number Series
Data Sufficiency
Quadratic Equations
Arithmetic Word Problems

Preliminary Exam — Reasoning Ability

Puzzles
Seating Arrangement
Blood Relations
Inequality
Direction Sense

Main Exam — Reasoning and Computer Aptitude

Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
Logical Reasoning
Data Sufficiency
Computer Fundamentals
MS Office
Internet and Email

Main Exam — Data Analysis and Interpretation

Bar Graphs
Line Graphs
Pie Charts
Caselets
Tabular Data

Main Exam — General/Economy/Financial Awareness

Banking Awareness
Economic Awareness
Static General Knowledge
Financial Awareness

Main Exam — English Language

Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Fill in the Blanks

Main Exam — Quantitative Aptitude

Simplification/Approximation
Number Series
Data Sufficiency
Quadratic Equations
Arithmetic Word Problems

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IBPS PO Syllabus 2026 FAQ

What is the main difference between the IBPS PO Preliminary and Main exams?

The Preliminary exam is a screening test to shortlist candidates for the Main exam. The Main exam is a more comprehensive test that includes a descriptive section and is used for the final merit list.

Is the Computer Aptitude section present in both Prelims and Mains?

No, the Computer Aptitude section is only a part of the Main exam syllabus. The Preliminary exam focuses on English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.

Is there a descriptive test in the IBPS PO selection process?

Yes, the Main exam includes a descriptive English language test. Candidates must qualify in this section to be considered for the interview round.

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