The IBPS PO 2026 syllabus consists of three sections in Prelims (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability) and five sections in Mains (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, and Descriptive Writing). The syllabus focuses on banking aptitude, logical reasoning, arithmetic, data interpretation, English proficiency, current affairs, and computer awareness. The detailed official structure is released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on https://www.ibps.in under CRP PO/MT cycle.

IBPS Official Website
https://www.ibps.in/

CRP PO/MT Section
https://www.ibps.in/career-opportunities/

IBPS Online Application Portal
https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/

Section | Questions | Marks | Time
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min

Prelims is qualifying in nature.

Section | Questions | Marks | Time
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 min
General Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 min
English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min
Descriptive (Essay + Letter) | 2 | 25 | 30 min
Total | 157 + Descriptive | 225 | 210 min

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Error Detection
• Sentence Improvement
• Para Jumbles
• Fill in the Blanks
• Word Swap
• Vocabulary
• Idioms & Phrases

Focus: Speed + accuracy.

• Simplification & Approximation
• Quadratic Equations
• Number Series
• Data Interpretation (Table, Pie, Line, Caselet)
• Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Partnership, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mixture & Alligation, Ages, Probability, Permutation & Combination)

Arithmetic + DI carry major weightage.

• Seating Arrangement
• Puzzles (Floor, Box, Circular, Linear)
• Syllogism
• Inequality
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction & Distance
• Order & Ranking
• Input-Output
• Data Sufficiency

Puzzles dominate.

• Advanced Puzzles
• Logical Reasoning
• Critical Reasoning
• Data Sufficiency
• Input-Output
• Machine Input
• Coded Inequality
• Computer Fundamentals
• Networking Basics
• MS Office
• Internet
• Operating Systems

Reasoning level increases in depth.

• Caselet DI
• Missing DI
• Radar DI
• Table DI
• Pie DI
• Arithmetic Word Problems
• Quantity Comparison
• Data Sufficiency
• Probability
• Permutation & Combination

Calculation intensive.

• RBI Policies
• Monetary Policy
• Banking Terminologies
• Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)
• Budget
• Economic Survey
• Static Banking Awareness
• Government Schemes
• Financial Institutions

GA is scoring if prepared properly.

• Reading Comprehension (High Level)
• Cloze Test
• Error Detection
• Para Jumbles
• Sentence Correction
• Vocabulary
• Word Usage

• Essay (Banking/Economy/Social Issue)
• Letter (Formal/Informal)

Typing skill important.

Section | Most Dominant Topics
Prelims Reasoning | Seating + Floor Puzzle
Prelims Quant | DI + Arithmetic
Prelims English | RC + Cloze
Mains Reasoning | Puzzle + Logical
Mains DI | Caselet + Mixed DI
Mains GA | Banking + RBI + Current Affairs

Trend shows puzzle dominance every year.

Phase 1 – Concept Building (2 Months)
Phase 2 – Prelims Mock Phase (2 Months)
Phase 3 – Mains Intensive (2 Months)
Phase 4 – Descriptive + GA Consolidation

Start Mains preparation from Day 1.

• Ignoring Mains topics
• Skipping descriptive practice
• Avoiding Data Sufficiency
• Not revising GA monthly
• Over-focusing on easy topics

Balanced coverage is necessary.

IBPS PO 2026 Notification Guide
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-notification

IBPS PO 2026 Eligibility Explained
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-eligibility

IBPS PO 2026 Exam Calendar
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-exam-calendar

IBPS PO Previous Year Analysis
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-last-3-years-analysis

IBPS PO Cut Off Trends
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-cut-off-analysis

Mahendra’s Official Website
https://www.mahendras.org

Mahendra’s Branch Locator
https://branch.mahendras.org

This builds full topical authority cluster.

What is IBPS PO 2026 syllabus?
Prelims + Mains topics including English, Quant, Reasoning, GA, Descriptive.

Is IBPS PO syllabus same every year?
Largely consistent with minor variations.

Is IBPS PO Mains tougher than Prelims?
Yes.

How many subjects in IBPS PO Mains?
Five objective + one descriptive.

Is computer part of IBPS PO?
Yes, integrated with reasoning in Mains.

Is GA important in IBPS PO?
Very important (40 marks).

Does IBPS PO repeat puzzle types?
Yes.

Is IBPS PO descriptive compulsory?
Yes.

Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 per wrong answer.

What is weightage of DI in Mains?
60 marks.

Is IBPS PO tough?
Highly competitive.