IBPS PO — exam pattern
IBPS · Graduate · Yearly · Age 20–30 · checked 2026-10-19
Previous year questions (2016–2024) Topic-wise weightage Notification · admit card · result timeline Mock test
Prelims
CBT · 60 min (20 each) · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 100 questions · 100 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30% |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 35% |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 35% |
Mains
CBT · 3 h + 30 min descriptive · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 157 questions · 225 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 26.7% |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 17.8% |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 17.8% |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 26.7% |
| English (Letter & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 11.1% |
Interview
Interview · — · Negative marking: — · 100 marks
Final: Mains 80 : Interview 20.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 100 | 100% |
Subjects in our question bank
Years available: 2024, 2017, 2016
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in IBPS PO?
- Prelims: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 min (20 each). Mains: 157 questions, 225 marks, 3 h + 30 min descriptive. Interview: descriptive questions, 100 marks, —.
- Is there negative marking in IBPS PO?
- Prelims: 0.25 per wrong. Mains: 0.25 per wrong. Interview: —.
- Who can apply for IBPS PO?
- Graduate, age 20–30. Held yearly by IBPS.