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IBPS PO Question Paper 2026 Out, 22 August All Shifts Memory-Based Papers PDFs

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the IBPS PO Preliminary Examination on 22nd and 23rd August 2026 in 4 shifts each day at various exam centres throughout the country. Since the exam is being conducted in online mode, no official question paper has been released by IBPS. Our experts have prepared memory-based question paper PDFs based on feedback received from candidates who appeared in the examination, and the same has been shared here. 

IBPS PO Question Paper 2026 Out

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims Question Paper includes a total of 100 MCQ-based questions from the topics of English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Aspirants who appeared in the exam and pllaning for appearing in further exam shifts can refer to the memory-based Question Paper to check important questions asked, difficulty levels, and question types.

IBPS PO Question Paper 2026- Highlights
Exam Name CRP PO/MT CRP-XVI
Exam Mode Online (Computer-Based)
Exam Date 22nd and 23rd August 2026
Total Shifts 4 shifts
Type of Questions Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
Total Questions 100
Total Marks 100
Duration of Exam 60 minutes
Negative Marking 0.25

IBPS PO Prelims Question Paper 2026 PDF (Memory Based)

As the IBPS PO 1st day, 2nd shift exam is over, the memory-based question papers are compiled and published in PDF format here, covering all three sections of English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Download the papers and compare question trends, difficulty levels, and topic weightage across shifts.

Exam Date Shift Question Paper PDF
22nd August 2026 Shift 1 Download PDF
Shift 2 Soon

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IBPS PO Question Paper Pattern 2026

IBPS PO Exam conducted in computer-based mode, including 100 objective-type questions. There is negative marking; 1/4 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Name of Tests (Objective) No. of Questions/Marks Duration
English Language 30/30 20 minutes
Numerical Ability 35/35 20 minutes
Reasoning Ability 35/35 20 minutes
Total 100/100 60 minutes

IBPS PO Prelims Shift Timing 2026

IBPS PO Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted in 4 shifts each day, and the duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 minutes).

Shift Exam Timing
Shift 1 9 am to 10 am
Shift 2 11:30 am to 12:30 am
Shift 3 2 pm to 3 pm
Shift 4 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Why Attempt IBPS PO Question Paper 2026

  • Understand the Exam Pattern – Know the section-wise question type and its difficulty level.
  • Know Important Topics – Understand the frequently asked and high-weightage topics.
  • Manage Time – Solving previous year question papers helps candidates in managing the time needed to solve each section.
  • Helps Analyse Preparation – Candidates can understand which are their strong and weak areas by solving these papers.
  • Understanding Trend and Pattern of Questions – Solving previous year papers will help candidates get an idea about the type of questions that IBPS generally asks.
  • Increases Confidence Level – By getting an idea about the types of questions and their level of difficulty, candidates can increase their confidence level and reduce the chances of getting nervous in the examination hall.
  • Helps in Building Exam Strategy – It will help candidates know which questions they need to attempt first and which ones they can leave for the end.
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IBPS PO Previous Year Question Papers IBPS PO Revised Salary Structure
IBPS PO Exam Centre List 2026
ATTEMPT IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test 2026

FAQs

Has the IBPS PO 2026 Prelims question paper been officially released by IBPS?

No. IBPS does not release the actual question paper as exam is conducted in online mode, here we have provided the memory based question papers.

What is the IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026?

The IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern includes a total 100 objective type questions for total 100 marks.

Is there negative marking in IBPS PO 2026?

There is negative marking, 1/4 mark is deducted for wrong answer.

Where can I find shift-wise memory-based IBPS PO Question Paper?

Candidates can check and download memory-based IBPS PO Question Paper from the direct link shared here.

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