{"id":721,"date":"2026-07-02T17:06:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T17:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tazaquiz.com\/blogs\/?p=721"},"modified":"2026-07-02T17:06:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T17:06:37","slug":"ibps-po-syllabus-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tazaquiz.com\/blogs\/ibps-po-syllabus-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS PO Syllabus 2026: Complete Prelims &amp; Mains Syllabus, Revised Exam Pattern &amp; Weightage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>IBPS PO Syllabus 2026<\/strong> has seen one of the biggest pattern revisions in recent years, and if you&#8217;re preparing with an old syllabus PDF, you&#8217;re preparing for the wrong exam. Following the CRP PO\/MT-XVI notification released on 1st July 2026, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has increased the number of Mains objective questions, redistributed section-wise marks, changed the Descriptive Test format, and added a mandatory Personality Test. This article covers the complete, updated syllabus and pattern so you prepare exactly for what will be asked in 2026 \u2014 not for last year&#8217;s exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udcf2 <strong>Practice on the go with the TazaQuiz App<\/strong> \u2014 free topic-wise quizzes based on the latest IBPS PO 2026 syllabus. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.tazaquiz.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download TazaQuiz App \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO 2026 at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Conducting Body<\/td><td>Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recruitment Cycle<\/td><td>CRP PO\/MT-XVI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notification Released<\/td><td>1st July 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration Window<\/td><td>1st \u2013 21st July 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Vacancies<\/td><td>6,715 (up from ~5,208 last cycle \u2014 an increase of ~29%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prelims Exam Date<\/td><td>22\u201323 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mains Exam Date<\/td><td>4 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Stages<\/td><td>Prelims \u2192 Mains (Objective + Descriptive) \u2192 Personality Test \u2192 Interview<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Actually Changed in IBPS PO 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before jumping into the full syllabus, here&#8217;s exactly what&#8217;s different from previous years \u2014 this is the part most aspirants miss if they&#8217;re studying from outdated material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Change<\/th><th>Earlier Pattern<\/th><th>Revised 2026 Pattern<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mains Objective Questions<\/td><td>145<\/td><td><strong>170<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mains Objective Marks<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>200 (unchanged)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mains Objective Duration<\/td><td>180 minutes<\/td><td><strong>160 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language (Mains)<\/td><td>Fewer questions, 40 marks<\/td><td><strong>40 questions, only 20 marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banking\/Awareness Section<\/td><td>General\/Economy\/Banking Awareness<\/td><td><strong>Expanded to include Digital &amp; Financial Awareness + RBI circulars, 50 questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Descriptive Test<\/td><td>Essay + Letter Writing<\/td><td><strong>Essay + Comprehension<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Descriptive Evaluation<\/td><td>Manual only<\/td><td>May include automated scoring assistance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personality Test<\/td><td>Not present<\/td><td><strong>Now mandatory before Interview<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prelims Marks Distribution<\/td><td>Quant 35, Reasoning 35<\/td><td><strong>Quant 30 marks, Reasoning 40 marks<\/strong> (same 100 total)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> more questions in less time, awareness and data analysis carry more weight, English carries less, and the descriptive paper tests comprehension skills instead of formal letter-writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Preliminary exam structure itself hasn&#8217;t changed \u2014 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, split into three fixed 20-minute sectional slots. What has changed is how marks are distributed within these sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. English Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloze test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Para jumbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error spotting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the blanks (single\/double)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary and word usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Quantitative Aptitude<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplification and approximation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quadratic equations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Interpretation (table, bar, pie, line, caselet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentage, ratio &amp; proportion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profit and loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple and compound interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time, speed and distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time and work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mensuration and mixtures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Reasoning Ability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Puzzles and seating arrangement (circular, linear, floor-based)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syllogism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inequality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding-decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direction sense<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alphanumeric series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranking and order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data sufficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO Prelims Revised Pattern 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>20 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>60 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must clear <strong>both sectional and overall cut-offs<\/strong> to qualify for Mains \u2014 unlike SBI PO Prelims, which only has an overall cut-off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasoning now carries the highest marks-per-section weightage in Prelims (40 out of 100)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2026 (Revised)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where the biggest changes apply. The Mains objective paper now has 170 questions (up from 145) to be completed in 160 minutes \u2014 meaning less time per question than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Reasoning Ability (with Computer Knowledge)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: the latest official notification lists this section simply as &#8220;Reasoning&#8221; \u2014 but candidates should still prepare basic computer aptitude topics, since these have historically been tested here or in related sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced puzzles and seating arrangement (multi-variable, scheduling-based)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine input-output<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coded inequalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical reasoning and course of action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytical decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer basics: hardware, software, MS Office, networking, internet, shortcuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The single most calculation-heavy, time-consuming section in Mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tabular, line, bar, and radar graph DI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caselet and missing-case DI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pie chart DI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data sufficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probability, permutation &amp; combination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantity-based comparison questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. General, Economy, Banking, Digital &amp; Financial Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the single largest section by question count (50 questions) \u2014 this expansion is one of the biggest changes in the 2026 pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current affairs (last 6\u20138 months, banking\/finance-focused)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking terms, history, and structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI circulars and monetary policy updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital banking and fintech developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government schemes and budget highlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Static GK: currencies, capitals, awards, books &amp; authors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. English Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading comprehension (often economy\/banking-themed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar-based error spotting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary in context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Para jumbles and sentence connectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloze test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Descriptive Test \u2014 Now Essay + Comprehension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a major shift from previous years. Letter writing has been <strong>removed<\/strong> and replaced with a comprehension-based question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Component<\/th><th>Format<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Essay Writing<\/td><td>1 topic (choice may be given)<\/td><td>Part of 25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comprehension<\/td><td>Passage-based written response<\/td><td>Part of 25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>2 components<\/td><td><strong>25 marks in 30 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation tip:<\/strong> Since comprehension has replaced letter writing, practice summarizing and responding to banking\/economy-themed passages in your own words \u2014 this tests both reading comprehension and writing clarity together, not just formal formatting like a letter would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO Mains Revised Pattern 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General\/Economy\/Banking\/Digital Awareness<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Objective Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>170<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Descriptive Test (Essay + Comprehension)<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>172<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>225<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Objective paper duration: <strong>160 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descriptive test duration: <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> (conducted immediately after the objective paper)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Mains duration: 190 minutes (3 hours 10 minutes)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to the objective paper only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must clear sectional and overall cut-offs in both Prelims and Mains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage insight:<\/strong> Reasoning, Data Analysis, and Awareness now carry <strong>60 marks each<\/strong>, together accounting for 180 of the 200 objective marks \u2014 more than 90% of the objective paper. English, despite having the second-highest question count (40), carries only 20 marks. This tells you exactly where to invest your preparation time: accuracy in Reasoning, DI, and Awareness will move your score far more than English will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 3: Personality Test &amp; Interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>mandatory Personality Test<\/strong> has been introduced ahead of the Interview for 2026 \u2014 a new addition compared to earlier cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Component<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>What It Evaluates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Personality Test<\/td><td>Not separately scored<\/td><td>Behavioural traits shared with the interview panel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Banking awareness, current affairs, background, communication<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifying marks for Interview:<\/strong> minimum 40% (35% for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PWBD candidates)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Merit Calculation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Weightage in Final Merit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mains Examination<\/td><td>80%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final Merit (out of 100)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: unlike SBI PO (which weighs Mains at 75% and Group Exercise + Interview at 25%), IBPS PO gives Mains an even heavier 80% weightage \u2014 making Mains performance even more decisive here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO vs SBI PO: Quick Comparison 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many aspirants prepare for both exams together since the syllabus overlaps heavily. Here&#8217;s how the two differ in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>IBPS PO<\/th><th>SBI PO<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mains Objective Questions<\/td><td>170<\/td><td>170<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mains Objective Marks<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Descriptive Test<\/td><td>Essay + Comprehension (25 marks)<\/td><td>Letter\/Precis\/Report + Essay (30 marks)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prelims Sectional Cut-off<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No (overall cut-off only)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Merit Weightage (Mains : Interview)<\/td><td>80 : 20<\/td><td>75 : 25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extra Phase 3 Component<\/td><td>Personality Test (new, 2026)<\/td><td>Group Exercise<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re targeting both exams, focus your core preparation (Reasoning, DI, Awareness) once \u2014 the real differentiators are the descriptive format and the interview-stage components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prepare: A Practical Strategy for IBPS PO 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t practice with old 145-question mock tests.<\/strong> Since the objective paper now has 170 questions in 160 minutes, your speed benchmark needs to be recalibrated \u2014 practice exclusively with updated mock tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prioritize Awareness like never before.<\/strong> With 50 questions and 60 marks, this section can no longer be treated as a side subject \u2014 build a daily current affairs habit covering banking, RBI updates, and government schemes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t neglect English just because marks are low.<\/strong> 40 questions still means 40 chances to lose time \u2014 attempt this section fast and accurately rather than skipping it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice comprehension-based writing, not letters.<\/strong> The descriptive format has changed \u2014 retrain your practice accordingly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take sectional mock tests.<\/strong> Since both Prelims and Mains have sectional cut-offs, one strong section cannot compensate for a weak one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. What is the latest IBPS PO syllabus for 2026?<\/strong> Prelims covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Mains covers Reasoning Ability (with Computer Knowledge), Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation, General\/Economy\/Banking\/Digital Awareness, English Language, plus a Descriptive Test (Essay + Comprehension).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. How many questions are there in IBPS PO Mains 2026?<\/strong> 170 objective questions for 200 marks, plus a separate Descriptive Test of 25 marks \u2014 a total of 172 questions for 225 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Has the IBPS PO Descriptive Test changed?<\/strong> Yes. Letter writing has been removed. The Descriptive Test now consists of an Essay and a Comprehension-based question, for 25 marks in 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. Is there a sectional cut-off in IBPS PO Prelims?<\/strong> Yes, candidates must clear both sectional and overall cut-offs in Prelims \u2014 unlike SBI PO Prelims, which has only an overall cut-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. What is the IBPS PO 2026 selection process?<\/strong> Preliminary Exam \u2192 Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive) \u2192 Personality Test \u2192 Interview. Final merit combines Mains (80%) and Interview (20%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6. Which section carries the highest weightage in IBPS PO Mains 2026?<\/strong> Reasoning, Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation, and General\/Economy\/Banking\/Digital Awareness each carry 60 marks \u2014 together over 90% of the objective paper&#8217;s marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7. How many vacancies are there in IBPS PO 2026?<\/strong> 6,715 vacancies have been announced, an increase of about 29% over the previous recruitment cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q8. Is the IBPS PO syllabus different from SBI PO?<\/strong> The core subjects overlap significantly, but IBPS PO&#8217;s Descriptive Test (Essay + Comprehension), Prelims sectional cut-off, and 80:20 Mains-Interview weightage differ from SBI PO&#8217;s format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Mock Tests Based on the Latest IBPS PO Syllabus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading about the revised pattern is step one \u2014 practicing under the new 170-question, 160-minute format is what actually prepares you for it. 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Candidates should always cross-check exam dates and any further pattern updates against the official IBPS notification at ibps.in before finalizing their preparation strategy.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IBPS PO Syllabus 2026 has seen one of the biggest pattern revisions in recent years, and if you&#8217;re preparing with an old syllabus PDF, you&#8217;re preparing for the wrong exam. 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