🏦 IBPS PO 2026 — What is it & Key Details
IBPS PO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — Probationary Officer) recruits Probationary Officers for 11 Public Sector Banks across India. One exam, multiple bank options — IBPS PO is one of India's most popular competitive exams with lakhs of applicants every year. Selection: Prelims → Mains → Interview.
| Conducting Body | IBPS — Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Banks Covered | 11 PSBs including PNB, BOB, Canara, Union Bank & more |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Starting Salary | ₹36,000–₹52,000/month (JMG Scale I) + allowances |
| Eligibility | Any Graduate — Age 20 to 30 years |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
📋 IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2026 — Prelims & Mains
| Section | Q | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
⚠️ -0.25 marks for every wrong answer
| Section | Q | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer | 45 | 60 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
| General Economy & Banking | 40 | 40 |
| Total (MCQ) | 155 | 200 |
+ Descriptive: Letter & Essay — 25 marks (30 min)
IBPS PO Prelims Previous Papers — Year-Wise PDF
IBPS PO Mains Previous Papers — Year-Wise PDF
IBPS PO — 11 Participating Public Sector Banks
💡 Advantage: One IBPS PO exam లో qualify అయితే 11 banks లో ఏదైనా posting అవుతుంది — SBI PO కంటే more opportunities! Candidates can give bank preference during allotment process.
⚠️ Note: BeInCareer is not affiliated with IBPS. For official IBPS PO notifications and previous papers visit ibps.in. Participating banks list may change each year per IBPS announcement.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — IBPS PO Previous Papers
IBPS PO previous papers ఎక్కడ download చేయాలి?
Official source is ibps.in. Adda247, Testbook, Oliveboard, and Career Power also provide IBPS PO previous year papers with shift-wise analysis and detailed video solutions for both Prelims and Mains stages.
IBPS PO and SBI PO syllabus same గా ఉంటుందా?
Yes, IBPS PO and SBI PO syllabi are nearly identical — both have English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning in Prelims, and add Data Interpretation, General/Banking Awareness in Mains. Candidates preparing for one exam automatically prepare for the other. The main difference is that IBPS PO Mains has a 25-mark Descriptive paper while SBI PO Mains has a 50-mark Descriptive paper.
IBPS PO salary ఎంత ఉంటుంది?
IBPS PO starting basic pay is ₹36,000 to ₹52,000 per month under JMG Scale I depending on the bank. With DA, HRA, medical benefits, and other allowances, total CTC is approximately ₹8 to ₹12 lakhs per annum. Promotions to Senior Manager, Chief Manager happen within 3 to 5 years of service.
IBPS PO Prelims లో sectional cut-off ఉంటుందా?
Yes. IBPS PO Prelims has both overall cut-off and sectional cut-off for each section — English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Even if overall score is good, you must meet the minimum sectional cut-off in each section individually. This means all 3 sections need balanced preparation — neglecting any one section can cause disqualification even with a high total score.
IBPS PO లో Banking Awareness ఎంత important?
Banking Awareness + General Economy carries 40 marks in IBPS PO Mains — a highly scoring section if prepared well. Key topics include RBI policies, monetary policy, banking terms, financial institutions, recent budget highlights, and current economic events. Reading The Hindu Business Line or Economic Times daily for 30 minutes for 3 months is sufficient for this section.
Disclaimer: For official IBPS PO papers visit ibps.in. BeInCareer is not affiliated with IBPS.
