IBPS PO 2026 Exam Pattern: Questions, Marks, Duration & Negative Marking
IBPS PO 2026 exam pattern — number of questions, marks per question, duration, negative marking scheme, section-wise split, and tips to maximise your score within the time limit.
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IBPS PO 2026 exam pattern
The IBPS PO Preliminary Examination has three sections: English Language (30 questions, 30 marks), Numerical Ability (35 questions, 35 marks), and Reasoning Ability (35 questions, 35 marks), totaling 100 questions for 100 marks to be completed in 60 minutes. The Main Examination has five sections: Reasoning and Computer Aptitude (45 questions, 60 marks), English Language (35 questions, 40 marks), Data Analysis and Interpretation (35 questions, 60 marks), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 questions, 40 marks), and an English Descriptive Paper (2 questions, 25 marks). Total duration is 3 hours 30 minutes for the Main. Both exams are online (CBT) with negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers.
Subjects in this exam
- Reasoning: 10 topics
- Quantitative Aptitude: 15 topics
- English: 8 topics
- General Awareness: 10 topics