Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS PO Prelims and Mains Syllabus 2026
IBPS Probationary Officer (CRP PO/MT) syllabus — Prelims (English, Quant, Reasoning) and Mains (including GA / Computer / Descriptive) with official IBPS links.
Quick overview
- Board / org
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Important dates
One timeline — no hunting through tables.
As per latest official notice
Syllabus / pattern
Who can apply
Confirm full criteria in the official notification.
Other eligibility
- ✓Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (as per CRP notice).
- ✓Age limit as notified for the PO/MT cycle with category relaxations.
Selection process
Clear one stage to move to the next.
01
Prelims CBT
Screening paper on English, Quant and Reasoning.
02
Mains CBT + Descriptive
Main objective modules plus letter/essay as notified.
03
Interview
Personal interview for provisional allotment.
How to use this syllabus
Plan from the official PDF — this page is a clearer summary.
- 1Open the official notification / syllabus PDF from the commission website.
- 2Note which subjects appear in Prelims / Mains (or Paper I / Paper II).
- 3Make a topic checklist and revise weak areas first.
- 4Practise previous-year papers and mock tests in the official pattern.
- 5Re-check the latest notice for any syllabus change before the exam.
Official link: Open on official website
Preparation tips
Generic guidance — adjust to your exam pattern.
- ✓Treat the official PDF as the only syllabus source of truth
- ✓Note sectional cutoffs if the board publishes them
- ✓Balance speed and accuracy if there is negative marking
- ✓Keep current affairs / general awareness updated for Tier-I style papers
FAQs
Quick answers visitors usually look for.
Is IBPS PO Prelims and Mains Syllabus 2026 final?
Syllabus can be revised in a new notification. Always verify the latest PDF on the official website.
Where should I download the official syllabus?
Use only the official commission / board links listed on this page.
Notes
IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT) recruits Probationary Officers / Management Trainees in participating public sector banks. **Prelims** typically covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. **Mains** typically covers Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General / Economy / Banking Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, plus a Descriptive paper (Letter / Essay) as notified. Interview follows for shortlisted candidates.
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