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IBPS PO Question Paper 2026 for Mains, Download 4 October Phase 2 MBT Paper PDF

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:

  1. Download the memory-based paper for your examination shift.
  2. Go through all the questions carefully.
  3. Mark the questions you attempted in the actual examination.
  4. Compare your answers with the available solutions.
  5. Calculate the approximate number of correct and incorrect attempts.
  6. 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.

FAQs

Is the IBPS PO Question Paper 2026 available?

Yes, the question paper PDFs are available in this article. Candidates can download them from the Download links provided above.

Where can I download the IBPS PO Memory Based Paper 2026?

Candidates can download the shift-wise IBPS PO Memory Based Paper PDFs from the table provided in this article once the papers are uploaded.

When was the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 conducted?

The IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled on 22 and 23 August 2026, with four shifts conducted each day.

How many questions are asked in IBPS PO Prelims?

The IBPS PO Prelims examination consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, divided among English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.

What is the duration of the IBPS PO Prelims Exam?

The total duration of the IBPS PO Prelims examination is 60 minutes, with 20 minutes allotted to each section.

When will the IBPS PO Mains Question Paper 2026 be available?

The IBPS PO Mains Question Paper 2026 will be updated after the examination scheduled for 4 October 2026.

When is the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026?

The IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 4 October 2026.

Where can I download the IBPS PO Mains Memory Based Paper 2026?

Candidates will be able to download the memory-based paper from this page once it is prepared after the examination.

What is the total number of questions in IBPS PO Mains 2026?

The objective section of IBPS PO Mains 2026 contains 170 questions.

How many marks is the IBPS PO Mains Exam?

The objective test carries 200 marks, while the Descriptive Test carries 25 marks, making the total 225 marks.

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