IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 Starts, 23 Aug Shift 1 and 2, Check Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

Today, the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 is being conducted in two shifts. Shift 1 was successfully conducted on 23 August 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, while Shift 2 is scheduled from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Candidates who appeared for Shift 1 can now check the detailed IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, covering the overall difficulty level, good attempts, section-wise analysis, and questions asked in the exam.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 23 Aug 2026 For Shift 1 and 2

The analysis is based on the feedback shared by candidates and the questions reported after the examination. The IBPS PO 2026 Prelims examination is being conducted on 22 and 23 August 2026 in four shifts each day. The exam consists of English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, with a total of 100 questions to be attempted in 60 minutes.

IBPS PO Prelims Shift 1 Exam Timing 2026

The 1st shift of the IBPS PO Prelims Exam was conducted from 9 AM to 10 AM. Candidates were required to report at the examination centre by 8 AM. The shift-wise schedule for the IBPS PO Prelims exam is given below.

Shift	Reporting Time	Exam Timing
Shift 1	8:00 AM	9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Shift 2	10:30 AM	11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Shift 3	1:00 PM	2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Shift 4	3:30 PM	4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 Shift 1: Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

The overall difficulty level and good attempts for the 23 August Shift 1 have been updated after reviewing the feedback received from candidates and our expert team’s analysis.

Section	Total Questions	Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
English Language	30
Reasoning Ability	35
Quantitative Aptitude	35
Overall	100

IBPS PO Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2026: Section-wise Analysis

The IBPS PO Prelims paper consists of three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. Each section has a separate time limit of 20 minutes.

Reasoning Ability

The Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions. Candidates were required to manage their time carefully because puzzles and seating arrangement questions can consume considerable time. The questions asked in the exam will be updated here shortly.

English Language

The English Language section carries 30 questions. The detailed topic-wise questions asked in the 23 August Shift 2 examination will be added based on the questions reported by candidates.

Quantitative Aptitude

The Quantitative Aptitude section contains 35 questions. The section generally includes questions from Data Interpretation, Arithmetic, Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, and other numerical topics. The topic-wise questions asked in the exam will be updated here shortly.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026: What After the Exam?

Candidates who qualify for the IBPS PO Preliminary Examination will be shortlisted for the Mains examination. As per the 2026 schedule, the IBPS PO Mains Exam is scheduled for 4 October 2026.

FAQs

What was the timing of IBPS PO 23 August Shift 1?

The IBPS PO Prelims Shift 1 on 23 August 2026 was conducted from 9 AM to 10 AM. Candidates were required to report at 8 AM.

How many questions were asked in IBPS PO Prelims Shift 2?

A total of 100 questions were asked in the IBPS PO Prelims examination: 30 from English Language, 35 from Reasoning Ability, and 35 from Quantitative Aptitude.