~5,500–6,000 VacanciesPrelims: Aug 22–23, 2026
IBPS PO 2026 — Free Practice
Probationary Officer · Prelims: 100Q, 60 min · Sectional cutoffs in all 3 sections
Practice by Section — Prelims Pattern
Sectional Cutoff — The Critical IBPS PO Rule
Unlike SSC, IBPS PO fails you if you score below cutoff in ANY single section — even if total is high.
English Language
8–10
Safe marks (UR, typical year)
Reasoning Ability
10–14
Safe marks (UR, typical year)
Quant Aptitude
9–13
Safe marks (UR, typical year)
Strategy: Never ignore a section, even if you find it hard. 8–10 correct answers is enough to clear sectional cutoff — then dominate your strong sections.
IBPS PO Prelims — Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong · Sectional time limits are strict · Sectional + overall cutoffs both apply
IBPS PO 2026 — Salary & Perks
₹36,000
Basic Pay
₹55–65K
Gross Salary
23700–980/7–30560
Pay Scale
16.5% of Basic
Special Allowance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBPS PO 2026 exam date?⌄
IBPS PO 2026 Prelims are scheduled for August 22–23, 2026. Mains is expected on October 4, 2026. The official notification is expected around July 2026 at ibps.in.
What is the IBPS PO Prelims 2026 exam pattern?⌄
IBPS PO Prelims has 100 questions in 60 minutes with sectional time limits: English Language (30Q, 30 marks, 20 min), Reasoning Ability (35Q, 35 marks, 20 min), Quantitative Aptitude (35Q, 35 marks, 20 min). Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer.
What are sectional cutoffs in IBPS PO?⌄
IBPS PO has both sectional cutoffs (minimum marks required in each section separately) AND an overall cutoff. You must clear both to qualify for Mains. Typically: English ~5–8 marks, Reasoning ~8–12 marks, Quant ~7–11 marks (varies by category and difficulty). A strong total score does NOT compensate for a weak section.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS PO 2026?⌄
IBPS PO 2026 is expected to have approximately 5,500–6,000 vacancies across participating public sector banks. The exact count will be confirmed with the official notification in July 2026.
What is the IBPS PO 2026 salary?⌄
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) starting basic pay is ₹36,000/month under the 11th bipartite settlement. With DA, HRA, and special allowances, gross salary is approximately ₹55,000–₹65,000/month depending on posting city.
What is the difference between IBPS PO Prelims and Mains?⌄
Prelims is a qualifying test (100Q, 60 min) — only scores are used for Mains shortlisting. Mains score + interview determines final selection. Mains has 5 sections including Data Analysis & Interpretation and General, Economy & Banking Awareness (200Q, 3 hours).
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