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IBPS Probationary Officer (Common Recruitment Process)

IBPS PO is the gateway to officer-grade positions at 11 public-sector banks in India. Lakhs of candidates appear every year for roughly 4,000+ vacancies. The selection process is three-stage — Prelims, Mains (objective + descriptive) and Interview.

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Probationary Officer at 11 public-sector banks (Bank of Baroda, Canara, PNB, etc.)
Eligibility
Graduate in any discipline, age 20–30 years.
Authority
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Cost on Sadhana
Free · No sign-up
Exam pattern

IBPS PO pattern & marking scheme

Prelims

1 hour100 marks
  • English (30Q)
  • Quant (35Q)
  • Reasoning (35Q)

Sectional timing 20 min. Negative 0.25.

Mains (Objective)

3h200 marks
  • Reasoning + Computer (45Q)
  • GA / Banking / Economy (40Q)
  • English (35Q)
  • Data Analysis (35Q)

Mains (Descriptive)

30 min25 marks
  • Letter (10)
  • Essay (15)

Interview

—100 marks
  • Personality + Banking awareness

Cut-off (typical): Sectional + overall in both stages. Mains overall cut-off (general): 75–95 / 225.

Key topics

Important topics for IBPS PO

Focus on these high-weightage topics first. Each topic on Sadhana has unlimited free practice questions with timer, instant explanations and AI-generated similar questions.

Data Interpretation
Puzzle Seating
Arithmetic
Reading Comprehension
Banking Awareness
Current Affairs
Preparation strategy

How to prepare for IBPS PO

  1. 1
    DI and puzzles together carry ~50% of Prelims weight — make them your top priority.
  2. 2
    GA section (Mains) covers static GK + banking awareness + last 6 months' current affairs.
  3. 3
    Bank PO is a marathon not a sprint — consistency for 6+ months beats last-minute cramming.
Past papers

IBPS PO — memory-based past papers

Take any recent IBPS PO paper as an exam-exact mock — sectional timing, negative marking and full results breakdown. All free.

2025 · Prelims
IBPS PO Prelims 2025
100 Q · 60 min
2024 · Prelims
IBPS PO Prelims 2024
100 Q · 60 min
FAQ

IBPS PO — frequently asked questions

Which banks participate in IBPS PO?

Currently 11 public-sector banks: Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India.

What is the IBPS PO Mains weightage in final selection?

Mains carries 80% weight and the Interview 20% in the final merit list. Both have minimum qualifying marks.

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