IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Free Mock Test
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) (IBPS Probationary Officer) is part of India's Government Exams category, covering 6 topics. Kamiyab provides a free IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Full Mock test — questions matched to the official exam pattern with real timing, instant scoring, and per-question explanations. Eligibility: Graduate. Aligned to the current 2026 official syllabus.
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About IBPS PO (Probationary Officer / Management Trainee)
The IBPS PO examination is the single-largest entry route into Junior Management Grade Scale I officer cadre across India's public sector banking system. IBPS conducts the Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers / Management Trainees — CRP-PO/MT — once every year on behalf of 11 participating public sector banks: Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank, and Union Bank of India. State Bank of India runs its own separate CRP cycle (SBI PO) and is NOT part of IBPS. The most recent CRP-PO cycles have advertised roughly 4,000-6,000 vacancies pooled across the 11 banks, with the final allocation to a specific bank decided after the interview stage based on rank, vacancy availability and the candidate's preference order.
Selection happens in three sequential stages: a Preliminary Examination (objective, screening only — does NOT count towards final merit), a Main Examination (objective + a descriptive English paper, fully merit-deciding subject to interview) and a personal Interview conducted by the participating banks coordinated by IBPS. Prelims is qualifying — only the Mains score (out of 225 — a 200-mark objective paper plus a 25-mark descriptive paper) plus Interview (out of 100) goes into the final merit list, in the 80:20 weightage ratio specified in the IBPS notification. Approximately 12-15 lakh aspirants register for CRP-PO every cycle, roughly 4-5 lakh appear for Prelims, around 60,000-80,000 clear Prelims for Mains, and the final allotment list is typically published in April of the following financial year for joining around June-July.
A Probationary Officer joins at Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS-I) with a basic pay starting at Rs 48,480 (revised under the 12th Bipartite Settlement, w.e.f. November 2022, applicable to officers in nationalised banks) and a CTC of approximately Rs 8.5-12 lakh per annum depending on city of posting (metro vs non-metro DA + HRA), including dearness allowance, leased-house accommodation or HRA, special allowance, learning allowance and medical/leave perquisites. The probation period is typically 24 months, after which the officer is confirmed and becomes eligible for promotion to MMGS-II (Manager) on completion of the prescribed years of service. The IBPS PO route is widely considered the most predictable and merit-transparent entry to a long-term banking career in India.
Conducted by: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), an autonomous body based in Mumbai, set up in 1975 and registered as a public trust in 1984; IBPS conducts the Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers / Management Trainees (CRP-PO/MT) on behalf of 11 participating public sector banks
Eligibility
- General eligibility (IBPS PO / MT)Age: 20 to 30 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (typically 1st August of the recruitment year). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 35), OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years (up to 33), Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) +10 years over and above category relaxation, Ex-servicemen relaxation as per Government of India rules, J&K domicile (1980-1989) +5 years, victims of 1984 riots +5 years.
Exam Pattern
Stage-by-stage breakdown of the recruitment process.
Preliminary Examination (screening only)
- Questions
- 100 multiple-choice questions (30 English + 35 Quant + 35 Reasoning)
- Marks
- 100 marks (English 30 marks · Quantitative Aptitude 30 marks · Reasoning Ability 40 marks — question counts and mark weights differ by section, so it is NOT a flat 1 mark per question)
- Duration
- 60 minutes total with SECTIONAL TIMING of 20 minutes per section (English / Quant / Reasoning). Candidates cannot switch back to a completed section.
Main Examination — Objective
- Questions
- 170 multiple-choice questions (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 40 · General/Economy/Banking/Digital Awareness 50 · English 40 · Data Analysis & Interpretation 40)
- Marks
- 200 marks (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 60 · General/Economy/Banking/Digital Awareness 60 · English 20 · Data Analysis & Interpretation 60), each section individually timed
- Duration
- 160 minutes total with SECTIONAL TIMING (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 + General/Economy/Banking/Digital Awareness 35 + English 35 + Data Analysis & Interpretation 45 minutes)
Main Examination — Descriptive English (Letter & Essay)
- Questions
- 2 descriptive items (1 letter + 1 essay)
- Marks
- 25 marks (added to the Mains 200 to give a 225-mark Mains total)
- Duration
- 30 minutes
Personal Interview
- Questions
- Open-ended panel interview by a board of 4-5 members
- Marks
- 100 marks (qualifying minimum: 40% General / 35% reserved)
- Duration
- Typically 15-25 minutes per candidate
Syllabus
6 sections, 64 topics in total.
- Quantitative Aptitude (Prelims + Mains as Data Analysis & Interpretation)13 topics
- Reasoning Ability (Prelims + Mains as Reasoning & Computer Aptitude)12 topics
- English Language (Prelims + Mains)11 topics
- Descriptive English (Mains)7 topics
- General / Economy / Banking Awareness (Mains)13 topics
- Computer Aptitude (Mains — within Reasoning section)8 topics
Preparation Strategy
Subject-wise strategy, a study plan and the books aspirants rely on for IBPS PO (Probationary Officer / Management Trainee).
Read the preparation guideRecent Changes to Know
- CRP-PO XIII (2023-24) introduced the latest exam pattern with sectional timing in Prelims (20 minutes per section) and Mains, removing the earlier composite timing. This rewards consistent section-wise speed over selective strength and has made Reasoning + Quant balance more important than English-heavy or DI-heavy strategies.
- Bank mergers effective 1 April 2020 reduced the number of nationalised banks from 18 to 12, and the IBPS participating-bank list has stabilised at 11 PSBs (excluding SBI which runs its own CRP). Vidya Sahakari Bank, Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank, Andhra Bank, Corporation Bank, Syndicate Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, United Bank of India and Allied Bank of Commerce no longer exist as separate participating banks.
- 12th Bipartite Settlement (effective 1 November 2022) revised the pay scale for Officers in nationalised banks; new IBPS POs join at the revised JMGS-I scale with basic pay starting at Rs 48,480. CTC including DA, HRA and special allowance is now in the Rs 8.5-12 lakh per annum range depending on city of posting.
- Computer Aptitude is no longer a stand-alone section in Mains — it is merged into the Reasoning & Computer Aptitude paper (40 questions, 60 marks). Stand-alone computer prep books are no longer required; computer fundamentals are tested within the reasoning section context.
- General Awareness in Mains has shifted weight further towards Banking and Economy current affairs (75-80% of GA questions) and away from static GK. Daily/weekly current-affairs digests focused on RBI policy, government schemes and Union Budget highlights now have higher ROI than general static GK books.
Important Dates
- Notification
- IBPS PO notification is typically released in July-August every year on ibps.in. Online application window is approximately 3 weeks long (mid-July to early-August or mid-August to early-September depending on cycle). The Common Recruitment Process for the cycle is referred to as CRP-PO/MT-XV, XVI etc. — incremented each year.
- Exam
- Prelims: typically October. Mains: typically November-December. Personal Interview: January-February of the following calendar year. Provisional allotment to a participating PSB: April of the year following the notification.
- Results
- Prelims result: roughly 3-4 weeks after the Prelims exam. Mains result: roughly 4-6 weeks after Mains. Final reserve list and provisional allotment: April of the cycle's joining year. Joining typically happens in June-July at the allotted PSB's regional training centre.
All dates are indicative ranges that have varied by 2-6 weeks across recent cycles. Always confirm against the latest CRP-PO notification PDF and the IBPS Annual Calendar published every January on ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/calendar.pdf. Admit cards are released approximately 7-10 days before each exam stage at ibpsonline.ibps.in.
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) preparation guides
- Master Quantitative Aptitude: Topic‑Wise Priority Blueprint for SSC CGL & IBPS POA step‑by‑step, topic‑wise priority guide that shows you exactly which Quantitative Aptitude concepts to master first, how much time to allocate, and proven tactics to solve each type of problem efficiently.
- Master Exam-Day Calm: Turn Anxiety into Peak PerformanceLearn proven, step‑by‑step techniques to silence exam‑day nerves, boost focus, and unleash your true potential on any competitive test.
- Master Bank PO Exams While Working Full‑Time: A Practical RoadmapLearn how to juggle a day job and Bank PO preparation with realistic scheduling, free resources, and proven study techniques—stay focused, confident, and burnout‑free.
- Reasoning for Banking Exams: The High-Yield Topics FirstMaster high-yield reasoning topics to boost your IBPS PO and SBI PO scores. Focus on the most critical areas to maximize your exam performance.
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) mock test — frequently asked questions
What is the IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) eligibility?
A graduate degree (in any discipline) from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet/Degree Certificate showing that they are a graduate on the cut-off date mentioned in the notification AND indicate the percentage of marks obtained. Computer literacy — operating and working knowledge in computer systems — is mandatory. Final-year graduates are NOT eligible; the degree must be complete as on the cut-off date. Age: 20 to 30 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (typically 1st August of the recruitment year). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 35), OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years (up to 33), Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) +10 years over and above category relaxation, Ex-servicemen relaxation as per Government of India rules, J&K domicile (1980-1989) +5 years, victims of 1984 riots +5 years. Nationality: The candidate must be (a) a Citizen of India, OR (b) a subject of Nepal, OR (c) a subject of Bhutan, OR (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with intent of permanently settling in India, OR (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intent of permanently settling in India. Candidates in categories (b)-(e) require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India..
What is the IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) exam pattern?
Preliminary Examination (screening only) covers English Language · Quantitative Aptitude · Reasoning Ability. 100 multiple-choice questions (30 English + 35 Quant + 35 Reasoning) questions for 100 marks (English 30 marks · Quantitative Aptitude 30 marks · Reasoning Ability 40 marks — question counts and mark weights differ by section, so it is NOT a flat 1 mark per question) marks, with negative marking of 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer; no penalty for unattempted questions.
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A Full Mock is built to match the real IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) exam pattern and timing — a complete, full-length paper. You can also practise a single topic on its own for a shorter, focused session.
Which subjects and topics are covered for IBPS PO (Probationary Officer)?
6 topics are covered for IBPS PO (Probationary Officer), including Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language and more. Each topic can be practised on its own or combined into a full-length mock.
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Every question is hand-curated and kept aligned with the current official IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) syllabus, each with a short explanation. When the exam body revises the syllabus, the question bank is updated so you are not practising removed or out-of-syllabus topics.
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