Banking

IBPS PO

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection: Probationary Officer

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21
Test groups
2
Pattern
2026
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CRP PO/MT-XVI Main examination
Checked 16/09/2026
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Questions
172
Marks
225
Minutes
190
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About IBPS PO

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection: Probationary Officer is conducted in 2 stages: Prelims (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes) and Mains (172 questions, 225 marks, 190 minutes). TakeMockTest currently offers 21 syllabus-checked practice tests for IBPS PO. Section-wise composition and negative-marking rules for each stage are shown on the exam pattern page, and every stage is checked against its own official source.

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What is IBPS PO?

IBPS PO stands for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection: Probationary Officer and is a recruitment examination in the Banking group. It is conducted in 2 stages (Prelims, Mains), each with its own paper and marking scheme.

How many stages does IBPS PO have?

IBPS PO is conducted in 2 stages: Prelims, Mains. Each stage has its own question count, marks, duration, and negative-marking rules, shown on the exam pattern page.

What is the IBPS PO Prelims exam pattern?

Prelims has 100 questions worth 100 marks in 60 minutes, covering English Language (30 questions, 30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (35 questions, 30 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 questions, 40 marks).

Is this IBPS PO pattern up to date?

The figures on this page describe the IBPS PO pattern for the 2026 cycle and were last checked on 3 August 2026, against the source linked on this page. It is marked official, meaning the primary document was read directly.

Does this mock test cover the official IBPS PO syllabus?

The IBPS PO tests here are built to the sections the official Prelims pattern names (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability), and each is checked against that pattern before it is published. Granular topic labels beneath those sections are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.

What is the age limit and qualification for IBPS PO?

A candidate ordinarily needs a recognised graduation degree and must be between 20 and 30 years old. Age is measured on 1 July 2026, and the educational qualification must be held by 21 July 2026.