IBPS PO English Language Sectional Test 1

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection: Probationary Officer

Focus on English Language with 30 original questions in one dedicated practice session.

Syllabus-checked original practice

Mapped to the official Prelims syllabus and answer-checked on 3 August 2026.

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About this IBPS PO English Language sectional test

This sectional test isolates English Language from the IBPS PO Prelims pattern, so you can drill it on its own instead of only meeting it inside the full mock. It draws 30 original practice questions across 21 distinct topics, syllabus-checked the same as our full mocks.

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Scoring and result analysis

Correct answers earn 1 mark and wrong answers deduct 0.25 marks. Unattempted questions score zero. This section's 30 questions are difficulty-tagged: 15 easy, 15 medium. After submitting, you receive topic-wise accuracy, time spent, answer explanations, and source links.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this an official IBPS PO question paper?

No. It's an independent practice test with original English Language questions, mapped to the official IBPS PO Prelims syllabus and answer-checked on 3 August 2026.

How many questions are in this English Language sectional test, and how long is it?

30 questions in 20 minutes.

Which topics does this test focus on?

It spans 21 topics, with the heaviest coverage on Cloze completion, Reading comprehension, and Prepositions.

Is there negative marking in this test?

Yes. Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks, and each correct answer earns 1 mark. Unattempted questions score zero.