IBPS Probationary Officer. IBPS PO is for Probationary Officer posts in public sector banks. Prelims (100 Q, 60 min) is qualifying. Mains (145 Q, 160 min - reduced from 155 Q/180 min in 2025) plus a 30-min Descriptive Test determine merit. Sectional cutoffs apply at both stages.
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| # | Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | English Language (Prelims) | 30 | 20 min |
| 02 | Quantitative Aptitude (Prelims) | 35 | 20 min |
| 03 | Reasoning Ability (Prelims) | 35 | 20 min |
| 04 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (Mains) | 40 | 50 min |
| 05 | Data Analysis & Interpretation (Mains) | 35 | 45 min |
| 06 | General/Economy/Banking Awareness (Mains) | 35 | 25 min |
| 07 | English Language (Mains) | 35 | 40 min |
Prelims: 100 Q, 100 marks, 60 min, sectional time limits (20 min/section), −0.25 negative marking. Mains: 145 Q (reduced from 155 in 2025), 200 marks, 160 min (reduced from 180). Descriptive: Essay + Letter, 25 marks, 30 min.
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