What is the complete syllabus for IBPS PO 2026?

IBPS PO 2026 syllabus covers three stages. Prelims: English Language (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 marks) — 100 marks total, 60 minutes. Mains: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (60 marks), English Language (40 marks), Data Analysis & Interpretation (60 marks), General Economy & Banking Awareness (40 marks), plus a Descriptive English paper (25 marks).

Which topics are most important in IBPS PO Prelims?

In Prelims, the highest-weightage topics are: Puzzles and Seating Arrangement (15–20 marks in Reasoning), Data Interpretation (10–15 marks in Quant), Reading Comprehension (10 marks in English), and Number Series or Simplification (5–8 marks in Quant). These four topic clusters alone account for 40–50% of the Prelims paper.

Is the IBPS PO Mains syllabus much harder than Prelims?

Yes — significantly. Mains adds Computer Aptitude to Reasoning, upgrades Quant to full Data Analysis and Interpretation (complex DI sets), adds a Banking Awareness component to GA, and introduces a 25-mark Descriptive paper (essay + letter). The question difficulty increases, time pressure is higher, and sectional complexity is deeper.

What topics come under IBPS PO General Awareness in Mains?

IBPS PO Mains GA covers: current affairs (last 6 months), RBI monetary policy and circulars, banking terminology (NPA, CASA, CRR, SLR, Basel norms), government schemes (PM Jan Dhan, Mudra Yojana), financial market basics (capital market, SEBI, stock exchanges), international organisations, and static GK (national parks, awards, summits, sports).

Is IBPS PO syllabus the same as SBI PO syllabus?

Largely similar, but with key differences. SBI PO Prelims has no sectional time limits (IBPS PO does — 20 minutes per section). SBI PO Mains has a Data Analysis section at higher difficulty and a different GA focus. SBI PO also includes a Group Exercise in final selection; IBPS PO uses only an Interview. Treat them as overlapping but not identical.

How many topics are there in IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude?

IBPS PO Quant syllabus covers approximately 15–18 topic areas: Data Interpretation, Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time Speed Distance, Mixture & Alligation, Partnership, Average, Mensuration, Probability, and Permutation & Combination.

What is the IBPS PO Descriptive paper syllabus?

The IBPS PO Descriptive paper has 2 questions: one essay (250–300 words) and one letter (formal or informal, 150–200 words). Both are typed on a computer. Common essay topics include financial inclusion, digital banking, and economic policy. Letters include complaint letters, formal requests, and bank-customer correspondence. This paper carries 25 marks and has a 30-minute time limit.

Can I skip Computer Aptitude in IBPS PO Mains preparation?

No — Computer Aptitude is clubbed with Reasoning in Mains (combined 60 marks, 60 minutes). You cannot skip it without hurting your Reasoning score. However, Computer Aptitude in IBPS PO is not advanced — it covers basics: hardware, software, internet concepts, MS Office, networking, and abbreviations. 3–4 hours of focused study covers most of what IBPS asks.

Does IBPS PO syllabus change every year?

The core syllabus stays stable — IBPS has not officially revised the PO syllabus since 2015. What changes is question difficulty, topic weightage within sections, and the type of DI sets or Puzzle formats used. For 2026, no syllabus revision is expected. However, always check the official CRP PO/MT-XVI notification on ibps.in when released.

Can I use PrepBanker to practise IBPS PO syllabus topics for free?

Yes. PrepBanker offers free mock tests, sectional tests, and topic-wise quizzes covering every part of the IBPS PO 2026 syllabus at app.prepgrind.com. After each test, you get a topic-level accuracy breakdown — so you can map your performance directly to the syllabus and identify exactly which chapters need more work.

What is the IBPS PO Syllabus 2026?

IBPS PO Syllabus 2026 covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability for Prelims, and Reasoning, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English Language, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness plus a Descriptive Paper for Mains.

Is Computer Aptitude a separate subject in IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2026?

No, the current revised IBPS PO Mains pattern has only four objective sections - Reasoning, General/Economy/Banking/Digital/Financial Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation - with no standalone Computer Aptitude section.

What is the IBPS PO Prelims syllabus?

The IBPS PO Prelims syllabus covers English Language (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension), Quantitative Aptitude (arithmetic, data interpretation, number series), and Reasoning Ability (puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding).

What topics are asked in IBPS PO Mains Data Analysis & Interpretation?

IBPS PO Mains DI section covers tabular, caselet, missing, bar graph, pie chart, and line graph data interpretation along with data sufficiency, probability, permutation & combination, and quadratic equations.

What does the IBPS PO Banking Awareness syllabus include?

IBPS PO Banking Awareness syllabus includes banking terminology, RBI functions and monetary policy, repo/reverse repo rate, CRR, SLR, RBI circulars, digital payment systems, government schemes, and current banking and economic affairs.

What is asked in the IBPS PO Descriptive Paper?

The IBPS PO Descriptive Paper consists of an essay and a letter or comprehension question worth 25 marks, typically on banking, economy, current affairs, social issues, and ethics-related topics.

Which topics have the highest weightage in IBPS PO Reasoning?

Puzzles and seating arrangement carry the highest weightage in IBPS PO Reasoning, followed by syllogism, inequality, blood relations, and direction sense.

Which topics have the highest weightage in IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude?

Data Interpretation carries the highest weightage in IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude, followed by simplification/approximation, number series, and quadratic equations.

Is the IBPS PO syllabus the same for Prelims and Mains?

No, Prelims covers only three basic sections while Mains covers more advanced versions of Reasoning, Quant (as Data Analysis & Interpretation), English, plus an added Banking Awareness section and a Descriptive Paper.

Does IBPS PO syllabus include current affairs?

Yes, current affairs of the last 4-6 months, particularly banking and financial current affairs, are an important part of the General/Economy/Banking Awareness section in IBPS PO Mains.

Where can I download the IBPS PO Syllabus 2026 PDF?

While IBPS does not publish a separate detailed subject-wise syllabus PDF, the official exam pattern and broad subject names are listed in the IBPS PO notification available at ibps.in.

How should I start preparing using the IBPS PO syllabus?

Start by mapping each syllabus topic to its weightage, prioritise high-weightage topics first, and practice subject-wise before attempting full-length mock tests.

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IBPS PO Syllabus 2026

Complete Prelims & Mains Topic List

Everything tested in IBPS PO CRP PO/MT-XVI, organised subject by subject — Prelims covers English, Quant, and Reasoning; Mains adds Data Analysis & Interpretation, Banking Awareness, and a Descriptive Paper. No fluff, just the topic list you'll actually study from.

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Syllabus Breakdown

Prelims Sections3 Subjects

Mains Objective4 Subjects

DescriptiveEssay & Letter

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Computer Aptitude is now completely integrated into the Reasoning section.

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1Computer Aptitude Clarification
2Prelims Subject Topics
3Mains Subject Topics
4Descriptive Paper Syllabus
5Topic-wise Weightage
6Subject Practice & FAQs

Clearing Up a Common Confusion: Computer Aptitude in IBPS PO

Warning: Many syllabus sheets circulating online still list "Computer Aptitude" as a standalone, scored section in Mains. This data is outdated.

Outdated Info Online

Standalone Mains Subject

Prior templates listed Computer Aptitude as a separate scoring subject with its own dedicated question share and sectional cut-off limits.

Current Official Pattern

Integrated / No Standalone Block

The objective exam strictly contains exactly 4 sections (Reasoning, General Awareness, English, Data Analysis). Computer concepts, if tested, are integrated into Reasoning.

How should you prepare?

Basic computer literacy still matters practically (the test itself is computer-administered, and elementary MS Office terms, abbreviations, or database shortcuts occasionally appear inside Logical Reasoning sequences). However, do not spend hours reading dedicated computer memory textbooks—focus your energy on quantitative data analysis and logical puzzle workflows instead.

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IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus — Subject-wise Topics

English Language

Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection / Spotting
Sentence Improvement & Correction
Fill in the Blanks
Para Jumbles & Rearrangement
Phrase Replacement & Word Swap
Sentence Connectors & Completion
Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms)
Idioms & Phrases
Word Association & Odd Sentence Out

Quantitative Aptitude

Simplification & Approximation
Missing & Wrong Number Series
Quadratic & Linear Equations
Data Interpretation (Table, Line, Bar, Pie)
Caselet DI & Missing Data Tables
Percentage & Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Averages
Simple & Compound Interest
Time, Speed, Distance, Boats & Streams
Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
Permutations, Combinations & Probability
Quantity Comparison & Data Sufficiency

Reasoning Ability

Linear & Circular Seating Arrangement
Box, Floor, and Stack-Based Puzzles
Scheduling Puzzles (Month, Day, Year)
Syllogism (Only/Few concepts)
Inequalities (Direct & Coded)
Blood Relations & Direction Sense
Coding-Decoding (Chinese/Conditional)
Alphanumeric Series & Order-Ranking
Input-Output (Step-by-step rearrangement)
Critical Reasoning (Assumption, Inference)
Data Sufficiency (Reasoning)

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IBPS PO Mains Syllabus — Subject-wise Topics

Reasoning (Mains-level, Advanced)

High-Level Seating & Puzzles
Logical & Verbal Reasoning
Critical/Analytical Reasoning
Coded Input-Output
Coded Coding-Decoding
Data Sufficiency (Reasoning)
Coded Blood Relations
Coded Inequalities
Decision Making

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Advanced/Caselet DI
Missing Data Tables
Radar & Mixed Graph DI
Probability & Permutations
Data Sufficiency (Quant)
Quantity Comparison
Arithmetic Word Problems
Number System & Algebra

English Language (Mains-level)

Advanced Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary in Context
Cloze Test & Error Spotting
Sentence Connectors & Starters
Para Completion & Summary
Phrase Replacement & Word Usage
Editorial-Based Patterns
Advanced Grammar Checks

General / Economy / Banking Awareness

Banking Terminology & Products
Banking Reforms & Basel Norms
Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
Digital Banking & Payment Systems
RBI Functions & Monetary Policy
Recent RBI Circulars
Economy, GDP & Inflation
Fiscal Policy, Budget & Survey
Government Schemes
Financial Bodies (SEBI, NABARD)
Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)
Summits, Indices & Awards

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IBPS PO Descriptive Paper — Topics & Expected Themes

The Descriptive Paper (25 marks, part of Mains) tests written communication through an essay and a letter or comprehension-based question.

Broad Theme Areas

Economic & Social Issues
Banking & Financial Sector Reforms
Technology & Digital Banking
Current Events (National & International)
Ethics & Governance
Environment & Sustainability

Sample Essay Themes

Financial inclusion in rural India
Role of technology in banking
Digital India initiative
Women empowerment & growth
Impact of social media on youth
Public vs private sector banks

Sample Letter Themes

Failed UPI transaction complaint
Civic issue to a newspaper editor
KYC awareness request to manager

Note: IBPS does not publish an official descriptive-topic list — the themes above are compiled from recurring patterns across recent IBPS PO papers, meant as preparation direction, not a predicted question bank.

IBPS PO High-Weightage Topics — Where to Focus First

Section	High-Weightage Topics	Priority
Reasoning (Prelims + Mains)	Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relations, Direction Sense	High
Quantitative Aptitude / DI	Data Interpretation, Simplification/Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations	High
English Language	Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fillers, Vocabulary	Medium-High
Banking/GA (Mains)	Current Affairs (last 4–6 months), RBI Policy & Rates, Government Schemes, Static Banking Terms	Medium-High
Descriptive (Mains)	Essay on Banking/Economy/Social Issues, Formal Letter Writing	Scoring-critical if you clear objective cutoff

This weightage is based on recurring patterns across recent IBPS PO papers, not an official IBPS document — use it to sequence your revision, not to skip topics entirely.

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Reasoning Ability	Practice these topics: Reasoning Ability Tests
English Language	Practice these topics: English Language Tests
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