IBPS PO 2026 Syllabus

From the official Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) documents · last checked 3 October 2026

Prelims

English Language

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence completion (choosing the right word)
  • Finding grammar errors in a sentence
  • Synonyms and antonyms
  • Reading comprehension passages

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Computation: speed and accuracy with numbers
  • Quantitative reasoning
  • Reading and interpreting tables and graphs

Reasoning Ability

  • Thinking ability and aptitude for working with computers
  • Odd one out (classification)
  • Analogies
  • Rearranging letters to form words
  • Drawing inferences from statements
  • Statements and conclusions (syllogism)
  • Questions using symbols for operations
  • Data sufficiency

Mains

Reasoning

  • Thinking ability and aptitude for working with computers
  • Odd one out (classification)
  • Analogies
  • Rearranging letters to form words
  • Drawing inferences from statements
  • Questions using symbols for operations
  • Data sufficiency

General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness/ Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars

  • Awareness of people and events, past and present, in different fields
  • Banking awareness
  • Economy (for example, monetary policy)
  • Digital and financial awareness
  • RBI circulars

English Language

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence completion
  • Finding grammar errors in a sentence
  • Synonyms and antonyms
  • Reading comprehension passages

Data Analysis & Interpretation

  • Computation and quantitative reasoning
  • Interpretation of tables and graphs
  • On-screen calculator allowed

Descriptive Paper (Essay and Comprehension)

  • Essay writing
  • Comprehension
  • Possible themes: economic and social issues
  • Possible themes: new trends in banking and technology
  • Possible themes: current events and ethics

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