Previous Year Papers

IBPS PO Previous Year Question Papers

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — Probationary Officer

Conducted by: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

⚠️Exam patterns change every year. Always verify section marks, negative marking and eligibility from the official notification on Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) before the exam. Last verified: April 2026.

Prelims (Online)

Total Marks

100

Duration

Negative Marking

−0.25 marks per wrong answer

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

📌 Sectional time limit applies — you cannot switch between sections freely. Sectional cut-off exists.

Mains (Online)

Total Marks

225

Duration

3h 30m

Negative Marking

−0.25 marks per wrong answer (objective only)

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

📌 Descriptive paper is typed on the same computer — no negative marking for descriptive. Final merit = Mains score (objective + descriptive). Prelims score not counted.

Important Topics (based on past papers)

Puzzles & Seating ArrangementSyllogism & Coding-DecodingData Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Line charts)Quadratic EquationsReading Comprehension & Para JumblesBanking & Financial AwarenessCurrent Affairs (last 6 months)

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