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IBPS PO syllabus & exam pattern

About IBPS PO

IBPS PO is the common recruitment process run by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to hire Probationary Officers and Management Trainees for the participating public-sector banks. A single exam therefore opens doors to officer-level roles across many banks at once, which is why it draws huge numbers of applicants each year.

The process runs in three stages — a Preliminary objective exam, a Mains exam (objective plus a descriptive paper) and an interview. The tests assess English, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and banking/general awareness, with the Mains going deeper on data analysis and computer aptitude.

On StreakPeaked you can practise IBPS PO quant, reasoning and English questions with solutions and build exam speed through timed 1v1 battles. Browse the sections below.

IBPS PO exam pattern

Official source: IBPS official site. Always confirm dates and eligibility on the official notification.

Subjects & practice

English

631 practice questions

General Awareness

3,134 practice questions

Quantitative Aptitude

2,110 practice questions

Reasoning

2,360 practice questions

Frequently asked questions

What is IBPS PO?

IBPS PO is a common written exam and interview process used to recruit Probationary Officers and Management Trainees for several public-sector banks through a single application.

What is the IBPS PO exam pattern?

It comprises a Preliminary objective exam (English, Quant, Reasoning), a Mains exam (objective sections plus a descriptive paper), and a final interview.

Who is eligible for IBPS PO?

Candidates need a graduate degree in any discipline and must be within the prescribed age limits, with relaxations for reserved categories. See the official IBPS notification.

Is there negative marking in IBPS PO?

Yes — one-fourth (0.25) of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective tests.

How should I prepare for IBPS PO?

Focus on speed and accuracy in quant, reasoning and English, revise banking and current affairs regularly, and take timed sectional and full-length tests — which StreakPeaked's practice and battle modes support.

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