The IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 4 October 2026. Candidates appearing for the examination will be able to check the IBPS PO Question Paper 2026 after the Mains exam is over. The memory-based paper will be prepared on the basis of questions reported by candidates and will include the questions asked from Reasoning, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation and the Descriptive Test.
IBPS PO Question Paper 2026
The IBPS PO 2026 Prelims question paper has been provided in shift-wise PDF format. These memory-based papers contain questions recalled by candidates who appeared for the examination. The IBPS PO Mains Question Paper PDF will be provided here once the examination is conducted. Candidates can use the memory-based paper to check the topics asked, understand the difficulty level and compare their attempts after the exam.
IBPS PO Prelims Question Paper 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name |
IBPS PO/MT-XVI Mains Exam 2026
|
| Conducting Body |
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
|
| Post |
Probationary Officer/Management Trainee
|
| Mains Exam Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Question Paper | To be updated |
| Memory-Based Paper |
To be updated after the exam
|
| PDF Download |
Link will be provided after the exam
|
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS PO Mains Question Paper 2026 PDF Download
Candidates will be able to download the IBPS PO Mains Memory Based Question Paper 2026 PDF from the link given below after the examination.
| IBPS PO Mains Paper 2026 | Download Link |
| 4 October Memory-Based Question Paper | To be Updated |
The Prelims Question Paper PDF for 22 and 23 August has been provided below:
| Exam Date | Shift |
English
|
Hindi
|
| 22 August 2026 | Shift 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 22 August 2026 | Shift 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 23 August 2026 | Shift 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026
IBPS has revised the PO Mains examination structure for 2026. The objective test now consists of 170 questions carrying 200 marks, followed by a 25-mark Descriptive Test. The objective portion has a total duration of 160 minutes, while the descriptive paper is conducted for 30 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness/Digital & Financial Awareness, including RBI Circulars | 50 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 160 minutes |
IBPS PO Mains Descriptive Test
| Component | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Essay and Comprehension | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The IBPS PO Prelims examination carries a total of 100 questions for 100 marks and is conducted for a duration of 60 minutes. Candidates get a separate time limit for each section.
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
How to Use IBPS PO MBT Question Paper 2026?
Candidates can use the IBPS PO memory-based question paper to evaluate their performance after the examination. The following steps can help:
- Download the memory-based paper for your examination shift.
- Go through all the questions carefully.
- Mark the questions you attempted in the actual examination.
- Compare your answers with the available solutions.
- Calculate the approximate number of correct and incorrect attempts.
- Check the detailed exam analysis to understand the difficulty level and expected good attempts.
IBPS PO Question Paper: Benefits of Solving
The memory-based paper is particularly useful for candidates preparing for upcoming banking examinations. It provides an overview of the latest question trends and the types of questions being asked in the IBPS PO examination. Candidates preparing for other banking exams can also use the paper to understand the current level of questions in Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.











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