IBPS SO Prelims 1st shift exam is over, and based on candidates’ feedback, we have provided the IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, including the overall difficulty level, section-wise analysis, good attempts, and topic-wise questions asked in the exam. This analysis helps candidates understand the latest trends and identify the most frequently asked topics.
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026
This analysis is based on feedback shared by candidates and questions reported after the exam. IBPS SO Prelims Exam consists of Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude/ General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge. A total of 100 questions are asked for a total of 125 marks.
The overall Good Attempts of the IBPS SO Prelims 1st shifts Exam is 71 – 81 and Difficulty Level is Moderate. Candidates can check detailed exam analysis, good attempt, difficulty level from here.
What was the IBPS SO Prelims 2026 Difficulty Level?
The IBPS SO Prelims difficulty level is updated shift-wise after each examination. Candidates can check both the overall difficulty level and the section-wise difficulty level to understand how the paper varied across different shifts.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
| English Language | Easy to Moderate |
| Reasoning | Easy to Moderate |
| General Awareness with Special Reference to the Banking Industry | Easy to Moderate |
| Professional Knowledge | Easy to Moderate |
IBPS SO Prelims Good Attempts 2026: What Should Be Considered a Good Score?
Our faculty will discuss with the candidates who appeared in the exam and have provided a section-wise IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis in this below article. The table will include the expected good attempts for each section along with the overall safe attempts based on the exam’s difficulty level.
| Section | Good Attempts |
| English Language | 20 – 23 |
| Reasoning | 19 – 22 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 17 – 19 |
| Professional Knowledge | 15 – 17 |
| Total | 71 – 81 |
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026- Reasoning Ability
Questions were asked from Puzzle Box and Seating Arrangement, and based questions as per the candidates’ feedback.
| Name of the Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Puzzle Box (8 Boxes) | 5 |
| Seating Arrangement 7 Person | 5 |
| Seating Arrangement 8 Person | 5 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Blood Relation (8 Person) | 3 |
| Alphanumeric | 2 |
| Pair Formation | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026- Quantitative Aptitude
As per the candidate feedback, the Quantitative Aptitude Section is Easy to moderate, and good attempts are 17 – 19. The questions were asked from Arithmetic, Approximation, and DI Bar Graph.
| Name of the Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 7 |
| Approximation | 5 |
| DI Bar Graph | 5 |
| Wrong Number Series | 5 |
| Caselet DI (3 Shops) Sold and Unsold | 3 |
| Total | 25 |
IBPS SO Exam Analysis 2026- English Language
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 8 |
| Phrase Replacement | 4 |
| Miss Spelt | 4 |
| Seating Arrangement | 4 |
| Spotting Error | 4 |
| Connectors | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026- Professional Knowledge
- Page Replacement Numerical
- Page Replacement + Theory LRU
- Numerical
- Same Key Used encryption tech.
- DNS Port Number
- Quantum computing Union
- Union
- In order
- oops Polymorphism /etc
- SAAS
- AI (Statement Wise)
- KYC
- RAID
- Neural Network
- ARP
- Python Generator
- Agile Model
- Final Keyword
- Cyber Law
- JAVA Specifier
- C++ Default Access Modifier
- b + tree
IBPS PO Exam Timings 2026
IBPS PO Prelims Exam is scheduled in 2 shifts (morning and afternoon).
| Shifts | Exam Timing | Exam Duration |
| Shift 1 | 9 am to 11 am | 2 hour |
| Shift 2 | 2 pm to 2 pm | 2 hour |
IBPS PO Prelims Exam- What After the Exam?
Candidates who qualify for the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination will be shortlisted to appear for the Mains examination. The Mains exam is scheduled for 1st November 2026. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature. The final selection is based on the Mains Exam score and Interview performance only.
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