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 |
Also Check-
- IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 (Shift 1)- Click to Check
- IBPS PO Prelims Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026- Click to Check
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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