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IBPS PO 2026 (CRP 17)
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) · IBPS PO
Exam Overview
Recruitment of Probationary Officers in 11 participating public sector banks through a two-stage online exam followed by an interview. IBPS PO is the most popular banking examination in the country.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduate in any discipline. Age 20-30 years (relaxation for reserved categories).
Exam Pattern & Stages
Stage 1 — Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
- Mode
- Online CBT
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Total Questions
- 100
- Total Marks
- 100
- Negative Marking
- 0.25 per wrong answer
Stage 2 — Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Descriptive (Letter & Essay) | 2 | 25 |
- Mode
- Online CBT
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Total Questions
- 157
- Total Marks
- 225
- Negative Marking
- 0.25 per wrong answer
Stage 3 — Interview
- Mode
- Personal
- Duration
- ~20 minutes
- Negative Marking
- No
Full Syllabus & Preparation
Stage-wise subject & topic breakdown for this exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many attempts can I give for IBPS PO?
General candidates get 6 attempts, OBC get 9, and SC/ST candidates have no attempt limit.
Is the IBPS PO interview descriptive?
The interview is a personal interview of roughly 20 minutes. The descriptive test is part of Mains: a letter and an essay worth 25 marks.
IBPS PO 2026 (CRP 17) ke liye eligibility criteria kya hai?
Graduate in any discipline. Age 20-30 years (relaxation for reserved categories).
Exam pattern kya hai?
3 stage(s): Prelims, Mains, Interview.
Apply karne ki last date kab hai?
Please check the official notification for application dates. Visit the conducting body's website for the latest updates.