IBPS PO Syllabus 2026 PDF Topics, Pattern

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts this national exam to recruit Probationary Officers for public sector banks. It is one of the most sought-after jobs in the banking sector. The selection involves three phases: Prelims, Mains with a descriptive writing test, and a personal interview. The Prelims test focuses on speed in English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. The Mains phase is highly analytical and tests deep knowledge of data interpretation, reasoning, and banking awareness. High accuracy is essential to clear the sectional cut-offs. Preparing for IBPS PO takes six to nine months of intensive practice and mock tests. Use our subject checklists below to monitor your progress daily.

Conducted by

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University

Age limit

20-30 years (varies by category)

Pattern

Prelims (Online), Mains (Online + Descriptive), Interview

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Subject	Book	Author / publisher
Quantitative Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning	A New Approach to Reasoning	B.S. Sijwali
English	High School English Grammar and Composition	Wren & Martin
Banking Awareness	Banking & Financial Awareness	Arihant Experts
Computer	Computer Knowledge for SBI/IBPS	Arihant

IBPS PO Syllabus 2026

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English Language

Quantitative Aptitude

Reasoning Ability

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

English Language (Advanced)

Data Analysis & Interpretation

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

Descriptive Paper (Letter and Essay Writing)

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