IBPS Syllabus 2026

Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Exams Covered:

• IBPS PO (Probationary Officer)
• IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate)
• IBPS Specialist Officer (SO)
• IBPS RRB (Officer Scale & Office Assistant)

Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks (1/4th per wrong answer)

IBPS Selection Process

IBPS PO

• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam
• Interview

IBPS Clerk

• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam

IBPS SO

• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam
• Interview

IBPS RRB

• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam
• Interview (for Officer Scale I, II, III)

IBPS PO Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

Main Exam

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

Main Exam

IBPS Syllabus Subject-Wise (Detailed)

1. Reasoning Ability Syllabus

Verbal Reasoning

• Analogy
• Classification
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Syllogism
• Inequality
• Statement & Assumption
• Statement & Conclusion
• Course of Action

Puzzle & Seating Arrangement

• Linear Seating
• Circular Seating
• Floor Based Puzzle
• Box Puzzle
• Scheduling

Input Output

• Machine Input Output

Logical Reasoning

• Data Sufficiency
• Order & Ranking

2. Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis Syllabus

Arithmetic

• Number System
• Simplification
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Simple Interest
• Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Pipes & Cistern
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Boats & Streams

Data Interpretation

• Table
• Bar Graph
• Line Graph
• Pie Chart
• Caselet DI

Advanced Maths (Mains Level)

• Probability
• Permutation & Combination
• Quadratic Equations
• Number Series
• Approximation

3. English Language Syllabus

Grammar

• Error Detection
• Sentence Correction
• Tenses
• Articles
• Prepositions
• Active Passive
• Direct Indirect

Vocabulary

• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases
• One Word Substitution

Reading Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Para Jumbles
• Fill in the Blanks

4. General Awareness / Banking Awareness

Current Affairs

• Last 6 Months Important News
• Banking News
• RBI Updates
• Budget
• Economic Survey
• Government Schemes
• Appointments
• Awards

Banking Awareness

• RBI Functions
• Monetary Policy
• Financial Institutions
• Digital Banking
• Payment Systems
• NEFT / RTGS / UPI
• Basel Norms
• NPA

5. Computer Aptitude Syllabus

• Computer Fundamentals
• Hardware & Software
• Operating System
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Internet & Email
• Cyber Security
• Networking Basics

6. Descriptive Paper (PO & SO)

Topics Include:

• Essay Writing
• Letter Writing (Formal/Informal)

Focus Areas:

• Banking Topics
• Social Issues
• Economy
• Digital India
• Financial Inclusion

Interview Round (PO & SO)

• Banking Knowledge
• Current Affairs
• Personality Test
• Communication Skills