IBPS PO XIV 2026 Recruitment — Probationary Officer Apply Online, Notification & Syllabus 2026 — Complete Preparation Guide
Updated for May 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Exam / Job Role | IBPS PO XIV 2026 Recruitment — Probationary Officer Apply Online, Notification & Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | As per notification |
| Last Date to Apply | As per notification |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card | Before exam |
| Age Limit | 20–30 Years (age relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10, Ex-SM as per rules) |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Hard |
| Pay Scale / Salary | As per 7th Pay Commission |
| Organization | IBPS / SBI / RBI |
- Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
- Main Exam (Mains)
- Interview / Group Discussion
- Document Verification
| Subjects Covered | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 33 | 33 | 60 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 33 | 33 | — |
| Reasoning Ability | 33 | 33 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
| Subjects Covered | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 39 | 50 | 3 hrs 30 min |
| English Language | 39 | 50 | — |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 39 | 50 | — |
| General Economy & Banking Awareness | 39 | 50 | — |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hrs 30 min |
Quantitative Aptitude
High PriorityData Interpretation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Simplification, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Speed-Distance, Mixtures
Reasoning Ability
High PriorityPuzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Inequalities, Direction Sense, Input-Output
English Language
High PriorityReading Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary (Cloze Test)
Banking & Economy GK
Medium PriorityRBI Policies, Banking Terms, Financial Institutions, Economic Survey, Budget, Current Affairs — last 6 months
Banking exams have sectional time limits — ignoring one section can disqualify you even with a high total. Study the Prelims and Mains pattern separately.
Data Interpretation and Quadratic Equations are the top scorers in Banking Mains. Practise DI sets daily — 3 sets per day is the target.
Seating Arrangement and Puzzle-based Reasoning carry 50%+ of Reasoning marks in Mains. Practise 3–4 complex puzzles every day.
Read 2 editorials from The Hindu or The Indian Express daily. Focus on vocabulary, idioms and grammar rules for error detection.
Start with subject-wise tests, then graduate to full-length mock exams. Analyse time allocation per section — a weak section kills your Mains score.
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