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Key Facts: IBPS PO Exam

100

Prelims Objective Questions

IBPS

60 min

Prelims Duration

IBPS

145

Mains Objective Questions

IBPS

0.25

Negative Mark per Wrong Answer

IBPS

Rs. 850

Fee (General/OBC/EWS)

IBPS Notification

20-30 yrs

Age Eligibility

IBPS Notification

IBPS PO is the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection's recruitment process for Probationary Officers in public sector banks. The Prelims has 100 objective questions in 60 minutes; the Mains has 145 objective questions over 160 minutes plus a 30-minute descriptive paper. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer, and the fee is Rs. 850 (General/OBC/EWS) or Rs. 175 (SC/ST/PwBD).

Sample IBPS PO Practice Questions

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1Simplify: 45% of 240 + 30% of 150.
A.153
B.150
C.108
D.162
Explanation: 45% of 240 = 0.45 x 240 = 108. 30% of 150 = 0.30 x 150 = 45. Adding gives 108 + 45 = 153. IBPS PO prelims simplification questions reward fast percentage conversion.
2A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become four times the original sum?
A.24 years
B.16 years
C.32 years
D.20 years
Explanation: If the sum doubles in 8 years, the interest earned in 8 years equals the principal, so the annual rate is 100/8 = 12.5%. To become four times means total interest equals 3 times the principal, needing 3 x 8 = 24 years under simple interest.
3The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 96. What is the larger number?
A.60
B.36
C.48
D.54
Explanation: Let the numbers be 3x and 5x. Their sum 8x = 96, so x = 12. The larger number is 5x = 5 x 12 = 60. Ratio problems convert quickly when you total the ratio units first.
4A shopkeeper marks an article 40% above cost price and allows a discount of 25% on the marked price. What is his profit percent?
A.5%
B.15%
C.10%
D.12.5%
Explanation: Let cost price be 100. Marked price = 140. After 25% discount, selling price = 140 x 0.75 = 105. Profit = 105 - 100 = 5, so profit percent = 5%. Chaining markup and discount on a base of 100 keeps the arithmetic clean.
5Pipe A can fill a tank in 12 hours and pipe B in 18 hours. If both are opened together, how long will they take to fill the tank?
A.7.2 hours
B.6 hours
C.8 hours
D.9 hours
Explanation: A fills 1/12 per hour and B fills 1/18 per hour. Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/18 = 3/36 + 2/36 = 5/36 per hour. Time = 36/5 = 7.2 hours. The LCM of 12 and 18 is 36, which simplifies the addition of rates.
6The average of five consecutive even numbers is 24. What is the largest of these numbers?
A.28
B.26
C.30
D.24
Explanation: For consecutive even numbers, the average equals the middle (third) number, so the third number is 24. The five numbers are 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, and the largest is 28. Symmetry around the mean is the fastest route.
7A train 180 metres long travelling at 54 km/h crosses a platform in 20 seconds. What is the length of the platform?
A.120 metres
B.100 metres
C.150 metres
D.90 metres
Explanation: Speed = 54 km/h = 54 x 5/18 = 15 m/s. Distance covered in 20 s = 15 x 20 = 300 m. This equals train length plus platform length, so platform = 300 - 180 = 120 metres. Converting km/h to m/s with the 5/18 factor is essential.
8Find the compound interest on Rs. 8,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.
A.Rs. 1,680
B.Rs. 1,600
C.Rs. 1,760
D.Rs. 1,640
Explanation: Amount = 8000 x (1.10)^2 = 8000 x 1.21 = 9680. Compound interest = 9680 - 8000 = 1680. The (1 + r/100)^n formula captures interest on accumulated interest.
9Solve the quadratic equation: x^2 - 7x + 12 = 0.
A.x = 3 or x = 4
B.x = 2 or x = 6
C.x = -3 or x = -4
D.x = 1 or x = 12
Explanation: Factor into (x - 3)(x - 4) = 0 because -3 and -4 multiply to +12 and add to -7. So x = 3 or x = 4. Quadratic-equation pairs are a recurring IBPS PO format comparing two such equations.
10In how many ways can the letters of the word LEADER be arranged?
A.360
B.720
C.120
D.180
Explanation: LEADER has 6 letters with the letter E repeating twice. Total arrangements = 6! / 2! = 720 / 2 = 360. Dividing by the factorial of repeated letters removes duplicate orderings.

About the IBPS PO Exam

The IBPS PO exam is the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT) conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit Probationary Officers and Management Trainees for participating public sector banks in India. Selection has three stages: an online Preliminary exam of 100 objective questions (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability) in 60 minutes with sectional timing; an online Main exam of 145 objective questions across Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness, plus a descriptive English paper; and a Personal Interview. The Prelims is qualifying, while the final merit list combines Mains and Interview scores. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to the objective sections, and the exam requires a graduation degree in any discipline.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Prelims: 60 minutes (sectional timing); Mains: 160 minutes objective + 30 minutes descriptive

Passing Score

Category-wise sectional and overall cut-offs set each cycle; Prelims is qualifying only

Exam Fee

Rs. 850 for General/OBC/EWS; Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), conducted online at designated test centres across India)

IBPS PO Exam Content Outline

~25%

Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation

Arithmetic, simplification, number series, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, time and work, interest, mensuration, and data interpretation across tables and charts

~25%

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

Puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relations, inequalities, direction sense, and Mains computer fundamentals

~25%

English Language

Reading comprehension, cloze tests, error detection, sentence improvement, para-jumbles, vocabulary, and grammar

~25%

General / Economy / Banking Awareness

Banking and financial terms, RBI and monetary policy, payment systems, regulators, financial inclusion schemes, and economy basics

How to Pass the IBPS PO Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Category-wise sectional and overall cut-offs set each cycle; Prelims is qualifying only
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: Prelims: 60 minutes (sectional timing); Mains: 160 minutes objective + 30 minutes descriptive
  • Exam fee: Rs. 850 for General/OBC/EWS; Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

IBPS PO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice each objective section under its own time limit, because the Prelims and Mains both use strict sectional timing.
2Manage negative marking by attempting only questions you are reasonably confident about; 0.25 is deducted per wrong answer.
3Build daily speed in Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, as these often decide who clears the cut-offs.
4Read a banking and finance news source regularly to stay current on RBI policy, payment systems, and schemes for the awareness section.
5Drill puzzles and seating arrangements until you can quickly spot under-specified clues and avoid time-sink questions.
6Rehearse essay and letter writing within 30 minutes to prepare for the Mains descriptive paper.
7Take full-length timed mock tests for both Prelims and Mains, then review every mistake by section.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBPS PO exam?

IBPS PO is the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT) conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to hire Probationary Officers and Management Trainees for participating public sector banks. It has three stages: a Preliminary exam, a Main exam, and a Personal Interview.

What is the exam pattern for IBPS PO Prelims and Mains?

The Prelims has 100 objective questions (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability) in 60 minutes with sectional timing. The Mains has 145 objective questions across four sections in 160 minutes, plus a descriptive English paper of 2 questions in 30 minutes.

How much does the IBPS PO exam cost?

The application and intimation fee is Rs. 850 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and Rs. 175 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. The fee is paid online and is non-refundable.

What is the eligibility for IBPS PO?

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university and generally be between 20 and 30 years of age as on the notification's cut-off date, with category-wise age relaxation. Indian nationality (or eligible equivalents) and basic computer literacy are required.

Is there negative marking in the IBPS PO exam?

Yes. A penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective sections of both the Preliminary and Main examinations. There is no penalty for questions left unattempted.

Is the IBPS PO Prelims score counted in the final merit?

No. The Preliminary exam is only a qualifying stage. The final merit list is based on the Mains and Interview scores, typically combined in an 80:20 ratio, subject to clearing the cut-offs at each stage.

Which banks recruit through IBPS PO?

IBPS conducts the CRP PO/MT for participating public sector banks across India. Candidates select preferred banks during the online application, and final allotment depends on merit, preference, and bank vacancies.

How many times can I attempt the IBPS PO exam?

There is no fixed cap on the number of attempts within the upper age limit. Candidates who are not selected can reapply for subsequent IBPS CRP PO/MT cycles as long as they remain age-eligible.