IBPS PO Exam 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) exam calendar for the academic year 2026-27 on its official website - ibps.in. Candidates can now check the IBPS PO preliminary and main examination dates. The IBPS PO prelims exams 2026-27 is scheduled to be held on August 22 and 23, 2026 and the main examination is set to be conducted on October 4, 2026. The detailed notification regarding the IBPS PO exam 2026-27 will be released soon on the official website by the exam conducting body. Along with the exam calendar the IBPS has also released the IBPS PO registration process.
The IBPS PO registration 2026-27 will be conducted online only and there will be a single registration for both Preliminary and Main examination. Once the application form for IBPS PO is released, candidates will be required to upload the following documents - Photograph, signature, thumb impression and scanned copy of the hand written declaration. The exam calendar has been released by the exam conducting authority; aspirants who want to appear in the IBPS PO exam must start their preparation based on these exam dates. Candidates who meet the IBPS eligibility criteria will be able to fill out the application form using their personal and educational details, once released.
The IBPS PO final result 2025 was released on January 15, 2026 on its official website. Candidates can now check and download thier combined mains and interview round result from the official website - ibps.in. Applicants must note that the final result login window will remain open till February 14, 2026, after that no candidate will be able to download their IBPS PO final result 2025. To access the IBPS PO final result 2025, candidates will need to enter their login credentials such as the registration number/roll number and date of birth/password in the login window.
IBPS released the IBPS PO mains result for the 2025 examination cycle on the official website, ibps.in, on December 1, 2025. The IBPS PO Mains exam was conducted on October 12, 2025. The institute announced the IBPS PO Prelims result on its official website on September 26, 2025. The preliminary examination was held on August 17, 23 and 24, 2025. Candidates can check their IBPS Prelims scorecards at ibps.in. The result was available for download on the official website till October 3.
Latest Updates:
- IBPS PO tentative exam calendar has been released on the official website for the academic year 2026-27.
- The IBPS PO 2026-27 preliminary exam is scheduled to be held on August 22 and 23, 2026.
- The IBPS PO Main exam 2026-27 is set to be conducted on October 4, 2026.
- IBPS PO Final result 2025 has been declared on January 15, 2025. The final result is available for download on the official website till February 14, 2026.
- IBPS PO Mains result 2025 was announced on December 1, 2025 in a PDF format.
- IBPS PO Mains admit card has been released on October 1, 2025. The main exam will be held on October 12, 2025.
- The institute has released the IBPS Prelims result 2025 on September 26, 2025, on its official website.
- The institute has released the IBPS PO Admit Card on its official website on August 14, 2025. The call letters are available to download till August 24, 2025.
- IBPS is set to release the admit card for IBPS PO exams 2025 for the preliminary round. IBPS Prelims will be held on August 17, 23 and 24, 2025.
- IBPS will open the application correction window for the recruitment of IBPS PO and SO on July 31. Candidates can edit/modify their IBPS application forms till August 1.
- IBPS PO Registration 2025 started on July 1, 2025. The last date to apply for the IBPS PO exam is July 21, 2025.
- The IBPS PO Prelims exam 2025 will be conducted from August 17, 23 and 24, 2025, and the IBPS PO Mains exam 2025 is scheduled to be conducted from October 12, 2025.
- The exam conducting authority has released the tentative IBPS PO exam dates on its official website.
- The IBPS PO result for mains has been declared on January 31, 2025, at the official website. The main exam was conducted on November 30, 2024.
IBPS PO Exam Date 2026
Candidates can refer to these dates if they are planning to appear for the IBPS PO 2026-27 exam:
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Events
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Date
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IBPS PO Notification 2026
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To be notified
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IBPS PO Registration Starts
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To be notified
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IBPS PO Registration Ends
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To be notified
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IBPSC Correction Window
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To be notified
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IBPS Prelims Admit Card
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To be notified
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IBPS Prelims Result
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To be notified
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IBPS PO 2026 Preliminary Exam Date
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August 22 and 23, 2026
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IBPS PO Mains Admit Card
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To be notified
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IBPS PO Mains Exam Date 2026
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October 4, 2026
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IBPS PO Mains Result 2026
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To be notified
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IBPS PO Interview Call Letter
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To be notified
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IBPS PO 2026 Provisional Allotment
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To be notified
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IBPS PO Exam 2026
The IBPS PO exam is a yearly government test for those who want to become Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in Public Sector Banks. It happens in three steps: prelims, mains, and an interview. For the academic year 2026-27, the prelims exam is scheduled for August 22 and 23, 2026. The IBPS mains exam will be held on October 4, 2026. Interviews might start around February 2027, but the exact date has not been announced yet. The provisional allotment will be done based on the candidate's performance in the mains and the interview round.
Recruited candidates start working in different IBPS PO participating banks, including Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, etc, once they have cleared all rounds of the selection process. For the unversed, only 11 public sector banks participate in the IBPS PO recruitment process. In order to be recruited, aspirants must start effective IBPS PO 2026 Preparation.
IBPS PO Notification 2026
IBPS PO detailed Notification for the academic year 2026-27 will be released sonn on the official website. The IBPS has released the IBPS PO 2026-27 exam calendar. The notification consists of details about the process of recruitment of IBPS PO in a total of 11 public sector banks. As per the exam calendar released by the IBPS, the IBPS PO Prelims exam 2026-27 is scheduled to be conducted on August 22 and 23, 2026 and the IBPS PO Mains exam will take place on October 4, 2026.
The IBPS PO registration for the 2026-27 examination is yet to start. Candidates will have to fill in the details according to their documents and certificates. They are also required to submit their scanned photograph and signature. Note that there will be a single registration process for every round of the exam. Once the application form for IBPS PO is released, candidates will be required to upload the following documents - Photograph, signature, thumb impression and scanned copy of the hand written declaration.
IBPS PO Registration Date 2026
The IBPS PO Registration dates for the academic year 2026-27 will be released soon on the official website. Last year, the IBPS PO registration started on July 1, 2025, and the last date to apply was July 21, 2025. IBPS opened the application correction window for the recruitment of IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) and Specialist Officers (SO) on July 31, 2025. Eligible candidates were able to edit or modify their IBPS application forms till August 1, 2025.
IBPS PO Registration Process 2026-27
Aspirants who wish to apply for the IBPS PO exam can check the steps below..
- Visit the official website - ibps.in
- Check the “IBPS PO Notification”.
- Click on the “New Registration” link mentioned on the homepage.
- Fill in all the basic required details.
- After submitting the details, candidates will receive their registration ID and password.
- Upload scanned documents such as - photograph and a signature.
- Click on the “IBPS PO Application Form” link.
- Fill in all the other required credentials, such as personal and educational qualifications.
- Submit the application form.
- Upload the thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- At last, candidates must pay the required amount of fees to complete the registration process.
IBPS PO Fee Structure 2026
Once the application has been submitted, a registration number and password for every registered candidate will be given in specific emails. Students can then log in through this for information or queries. Candidates who belong to the general/OBC category have to pay an application fee of INR 850, whereas SC/ST/PWD candidates have to submit INR 175 as the application fee.
IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026
In order to appear for the exam, the candidate must fulfil the eligibility criteria given by the exam conducting body. Some requirements that are asked of the candidates include:
Education Qualification
Candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in any course or subject from a recognised university in India.
Further, candidates should also note that they do not require any minimum percentage of marks to be eligible for the IBPS PO exam.
Candidate's class 10th and 12th marks are also not considered for bank examinations.
Nationality
Candidates have to be citizens of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Tibetan Refugees who entered India before 1st January 1962, wanting to permanently settle in India, or a person of Indian origin having migrated from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, etc, are also eligible to appear for the exam. However, they should come to settle in India permanently.
Age Limit
The candidate should be a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 years of age. Candidates must have been born not later than August 1, 2005 and not earlier than August 2, 1995
Check detailed requirements here: IBPS PO Eligibility 2026
IBPS PO Participating Banks
Candidates are selected for the posts of POs/MTs at public sector banks through the IBPS exam. 11 banks are in the IBPS PO bank list. Recruited applicants will be assigned to one of the following IBPS PO participating banks-
| Punjab & Sind Bank |
Indian Bank |
| Union Bank of India |
Bank of Maharashtra |
| Central Bank of India |
Punjab National Bank |
| Bank of India |
UCO Bank |
| Indian Overseas Bank |
Canara Bank |
| Bank of Baroda |
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IBPS PO Vacancy 2026
The IBPS is expected to release the IBPS PO detailed notification PDF 2026 soon on its official website - ibps.in. Last year, the IBPS PO notification PDF included the announcement of 4455 vacancies for Probationary Officer posts across 11 participating banks. The IBPS has provided a detailed table of vacancies categorised by banks. Among the banks, the Central Bank of India has the highest number of vacancies, with 2000 positions available. The vacancies will help in determining the IBPS PO Cut-Off.
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SR. No.
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Participating Bank
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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UR
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TOTAL
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Out of Which (PwBD)
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1
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BANK OF BARODA
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150
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75
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270
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100
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405
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1000
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10
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2
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BANK OF INDIA
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105
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53
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189
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70
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283
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700
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7
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3
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BANK OF MAHARASHTRA
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150
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75
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270
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100
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405
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1000
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10
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4
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CANARA BANK
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150
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50
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200
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100
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500
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1000
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10
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5
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CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA
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75
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37
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135
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50
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203
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500
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5
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6
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INDIAN BANK
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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7
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INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
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69
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33
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121
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44
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183
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450
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4
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8
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PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
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30
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15
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54
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21
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60
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180
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1
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9
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PUNJAB & SIND BANK
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53
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27
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98
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36
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144
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358
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16
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10
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UCO BANK
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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11
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UNION BANK OF INDIA
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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NR
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Note: This figure is bound to change with time as other participating banks release their vacancies.
IBPS PO Admit Card 2026
IBPS will release the independent admit cards for IBPS PO prelims, mains, and interviews. The IBPS PO admit card has various significant details about the candidate, the date of the exam, the location of the exam, the exam time, and the exam guidelines. Hence, it is an important document. Candidates will be denied entry to the centre if they fail to carry their admit cards to the venue. The admit card will be released on the official website of IBPS, and from there, candidates can download and print their admit cards.
It is advisable to check the details on the admit card. Students should check all the details on the admit card, including name, exam name, and other information. By any chance, if the admit card contains incorrect information, then one can contact the authorities to make the appropriate changes.
IBPS PO Selection Process 2026
Recruitment for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees is done every year through a Common Recruitment Process (CRP), also called the IBPS PO examination. This started in 2012, and this year will be the 14th time it will be conducted. Candidates are selected on the basis of three important rounds, and the candidate must qualify for each round to get to the next one. These important phases are:
Preliminary Examination
The first phase of the process is the Preliminary exam, which candidates are required to clear in order to reach the next round.
Mains Examination
Mains is the second phase, where candidates need to obtain an appropriate score so that they can step into another phase of the examination.
Interview
Participating organisations coordinated by the Nodal Bank in each State/ UT with the help of IBPS will conduct interviews for the shortlisted candidates, and as this will be the final round, candidates will be selected on the basis of how they perform in this round.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026
The exam is conducted in three phases, including Prelims, Mains and an Interview. Consequently, the first phase (Prelims) consists of three sections. Candidates who will qualify for the prelims will further be eligible to sit for the IBPS PO mains exam. The second phase is more elaborate and consists of descriptive and objective-type questions.
IBPS PO Prelims Pattern
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Sections
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Total Questions
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Duration
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Quantitative Aptitude
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35
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20
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Reasoning Ability
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35
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20
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English Language
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30
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20
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Total
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100
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60
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Each correct question carries a +1 mark, whereas 0.25 marks will be deducted for the question answered incorrectly.
IBPS PO Mains Pattern
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Section
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Marks
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Questions
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Duration
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English Language
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40
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35
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40 Minutes
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Data Analysis and Interpretation
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60
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35
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60 Minutes
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General Awareness Related to Economy and Banking
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40
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40
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35 Minutes
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Reasoning and Computer Aptitude
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60
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45
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60 Minutes
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Essay and Letter Writing
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25
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2
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30 Minutes
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Total
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225
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157
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3 Hours 30 Minutes
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One-fourth of the marks is deducted for the wrongly selected answers.
IBPS PO Interview Pattern
Candidates who will clear the mains stage will then appear for the personal interview round. IBPS PO interview is often conducted by the nodal bank and participating organisations. The interview session goes on for 15-20 minutes and is of 100 marks. This phase does not have a limited syllabus, although the questions can revolve around the banking sector, things about yourself, current affairs, and general awareness.
IBPS PO Syllabus 2026
The IBPS PO syllabus is a combination of a wide range of questions from different fields. The Prelims section is divided into three sections, consisting of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.
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Sections
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Topics
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Reasoning Ability
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Input and Output, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Order and Ranking, Tabulation, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Direction, Verbal Reasoning, Inequalities, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Mensuration, Average, Profit and Loss, Probability, Mixtures & Alligations, Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Relations, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Number Systems, Quadratic Equation, Work Time & Energy, Approximation, Sequence & Series
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English Language
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Para jumbles, Spotting Errors, Sentence Correction and Sentence Improvement, Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Para or Sentence Completion, Miscellaneous, Cloze Test.
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IBPS PO Salary 2026
As PO is a desirable job role, the salary is what draws people to it. The initial pay for a public bank PO is 52,000 to 55,000, with timely incentives and benefits like allowances, special allowances, HRA, and other perks. This is expected to increase with time, according to the promotion of candidates.
Check the detailed salary structure here: IBPS PO Salary
IBPS PO Result 2026
The IBPS PO final result has been announced by the exam conducting body on January 15, 2026 on its official website. The result is available for download from the official website till February 14, 2026. To check the result, candidates will have to register on the website with the given password and registration number. The prelims result was released on the official website - ibps.in, on September 26, 2025. The IBPS PO prelims exam was conducted on August 17, 23 and 24, 2025, and the mains exam was held on October 12, 2025 and the result for the same was declared on December 1, 2025.
A final merit list will be released both state and category-wise. The list will often be prepared in descending order in terms of the marks that have been obtained by the selected candidates. These candidates will have to undergo a medical fitness appointment before they are allotted seats in different public banks.
Check: IBPS PO Result 2026
IBPS PO Cut-Off 2026
The cut-off for the IBPS PO mains exam 2026 will be released by the exam authority after the declaration of the result. The cut-off will be different for every section and category. Candidates who will score equal to or more than the released cut-off for IBPS PO prelims will then be selected for the Mains exam. Take a look at the cut-off for the year 2024 here:
IBPS PO Prelims Cut off 2024
Check the table below to know last year's cut-off for IBPS PO prelims exam.
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Category
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Cut-Off Marks
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GEN
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48.5
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ST
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41
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EWS
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48.5
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SC
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48
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OBC
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48.5
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IBPS PO Cut Off 2023-24
| Categories |
Cut off 2023-24 |
| Unreserved |
63.00 |
| Scheduled Castes |
50.25 |
| Scheduled Tribes |
41.00 |
| OBC |
62.25 |
| EWS |
61.00 |
| HI |
28.75 |
| OC |
45.75 |
| ID |
37.00 |
| Visually Impaired |
47.50 |
IBPS PO Books 2026
In order to prepare for the IBPS PO exam in the best way possible, students are advised to refer to the expert-recommended books available in the market. Lakhs of people prepare for the same test with limited time at hand. Hence, to stand out and make the most of the provided time, it is advisable to find study material that helps. Books and other such materials are also categorised section-wise.
IBPS PO English Language Books
- Descriptive General English by S.P. Bakshi and Richa Sharma
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- English Grammar & Composition by Wren and Martin
- Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Rani Sinha, McGraw-Hill Education Publication
IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude Books
- Teach Yourself Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma
- Rapid Quantitative Aptitude with Shortcuts & Tricks by Disha Publication
- Quantitative Aptitude Book by Wiley’s Publication
- Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examination: The Pearson Guide
- Quantitative Aptitude by Disha Experts
- Data Interpretation Magical Books Series by BSC Publication
- Data interpretation by Arun Sharma
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
IBPS PO Reasoning Books
- Modern Approach Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by BS Sijwali
- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
- Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
- Logical Reasoning by K Kundan
- A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal by B S Sijwali
IBPS PO Preparation 2026
Lakhs of students appear for the same exam, making the competition level extremely difficult. Therefore, it is important to stand out from the others to clear the examination. The candidate’s preparation should be productive and systematic, keeping the latest exam pattern and IBPS PO books in mind. Thus, it is extremely important to study from suitable study material. Meanwhile, some candidates opt for coaching classes to prepare for the IBPS PO exam. However, those classes can cause a huge hole in a student's pocket. If you are someone who is planning to cover the syllabus on your own, here are a few tips:
- Candidates should go through the previous year's IBPS questions so that they have an idea of what to expect in the IBPS PO 2026 examination
- It is advisable to solve as many mock tests and past papers as possible
- Watch lecture videos online and, if possible, join an online test series
- Make a schedule and divide time for self-study
- Have a proper routine wherein you are getting proper sleep and also exercising for better productivity
- Be consistent with your exam preparation
IBPS PO Centres
The exam is conducted all over the country at various locations, and candidates can mention their preference for the centre while filling out the application form. It is advisable to choose a centre that is closest to the candidate’s place of residence, to cut down on travelling time. If the preferred centre is not available, IBPS may allot an exam centre other than the choices made by a candidate.
IBPS is the only authority that has the power to add or remove an exam centre. As a consequence, candidates cannot request a change if they have already submitted the application form with their preference for the exam centre.
