IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2025 is the cornerstone for cracking the Bank PO dream this year. Before you dive into mock tests or speed-math drills, understand exactly how many questions are asked, how time is split, and where negative marking can hit you. In this 8-minute read you’ll learn:
- 💡 The updated Prelims & Mains blueprint with sectional timing
- 📊 Total marks & qualifying strategy in one glance
- 📥 Direct link to download the official IBPS PO Syllabus PDF
- 🔗 Quick internal jump to the detailed syllabus page for chapter-wise study
Bookmark this page—every section is kept short, factual, and regularly updated so your preparation stays aligned with the official notification.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2025 – Overview
- Stages: Prelims → Mains → Interview
- Mode: Online CBT (Objective + Descriptive)
- Language: English & Hindi (English section only in English)
- Total Marks: Prelims 100 • Mains 225
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2025 – Key Dates
- Prelims Exam: October 2025 (expected)
- Mains Exam: November 2025 (expected)
- Interview: January 2026 (expected)
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹850
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹175
- Pay via Debit / Credit Card • UPI • Net-Banking
Age (as on 01-08-2025): 20 – 30 years • Category relaxations apply per IBPS rules
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 min |
| General / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min |
| Objective Total | 155 | 200 | 180 min |
| Descriptive (Essay + Letter) | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
| Grand Total | 157 | 225 | 210 min |
Selection Process: Prelims (qualifying) → Mains (weighted) → Interview (final).
Descriptive Tips: Essay ≈ 250 words • Letter ≈ 150 words • typed online.
On-screen calculator available for DI in Mains.
| Download IBPS PO Syllabus PDF | |
|---|---|
| Syllabus PDF | Download Now |
| Languages | English & Hindi |
