Overview
IBPS PO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer) is a national-level exam conducted for recruitment of Probationary Officers in participating public sector banks. The exam is conducted in three phases: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview.
Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
Tier-wise Exam Pattern
Detailed Syllabus
High Weightage Topics
High Weightage Topics
High Weightage Topics
High Weightage Topics
Important Topics
Based on previous year analysis, focus on these high-weightage topics:
Recommended Books
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Popular Books for IBPS PO
Lucent's General Knowledge 2026
Dr. Binay Karna
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Dr. RS Aggarwal
Pinnacle SSC English 2025
Pinnacle Publications
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Preparation Tips
Focus heavily on Reasoning and Quant - they carry maximum weightage
Practice at least 2-3 full-length mock tests every week
For Banking Awareness, follow RBI notifications and banking news
Read The Hindu or Economic Times daily for current affairs
Master Data Interpretation - it is crucial for Mains
Speed is key in Prelims - practice time management
Keep notes on static GK and revise weekly
Solve previous year papers to understand difficulty level
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