IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Mock Test 2026
How to practice for IBPS Probationary Officer (PO)?
What is the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Exam Pattern?
Preliminary Examination
prelims • Weightage: 100
English Language
Questions
30
Duration
20 Min
Marks
30
Negative
-0.25
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions
35
Duration
20 Min
Marks
35
Negative
-0.25
Reasoning Ability
Questions
35
Duration
20 Min
Marks
35
Negative
-0.25
Main Examination
mains • Weightage: 225
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
Questions
45
Duration
60 Min
Marks
60
Negative
-0.33
General/ Banking Awareness
Questions
40
Duration
35 Min
Marks
40
Negative
-0.25
English Language
Questions
35
Duration
40 Min
Marks
40
Negative
-0.28
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Questions
30
Duration
45 Min
Marks
60
Negative
-0.5
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 60 Minutes with 100 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Practice IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Topics by Round
Section-wise topic practice links mapped to the actual stages and rounds of IBPS Probationary Officer (PO). This keeps revision aligned with the latest exam pattern and makes it easier to jump directly into the high-weight sections aspirants usually search for.
Preliminary Examination · English Language
English
Preliminary Examination · Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude
Preliminary Examination · Reasoning Ability
Reasoning
Main Examination · Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
Reasoning
Main Examination · General/ Banking Awareness
General Awareness
Main Examination · English Language
English
IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) syllabus for 2026?
The IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) syllabus covers 5 subjects: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness, Computer Aptitude. The exam has 100 questions across 3 sections in 60 minutes, with negative marking.
IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 min | −0.25 per wrong |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 min | −0.25 per wrong |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 min | −0.25 per wrong |
| Total | 100 | 60 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · -0.25 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-07-21.
Subjects in the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Syllabus
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- General Awareness
- Computer Aptitude
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in IBPS Probationary Officer (PO)?
Yes. IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.25 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
Frequently Asked Questions — IBPS Probationary Officer (PO)
The notification is expected in July 2026, with the preliminary exams scheduled for August 2026.
Yes, provided they can produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before the specified date in the notification.
Yes, each section (English, Quant, Reasoning) has a fixed duration of 20 minutes.
