IBPS PO Preparation Guide
IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for IBPS PO 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
October 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree, age 20-30 years
ANumber of Attempts
4 for general category
Study Plan by Subject
English Language
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Aptitude
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reasoning Ability (Prelims)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Data Analysis
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General/Economy/Banking Awareness
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
English Language (Mains)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Focus on banking awareness for Mains — study recent RBI policy decisions, bank mergers, and financial news
Practice data interpretation (DI) sets daily as Mains has heavy DI component in the Reasoning+DI section
Work on essay writing and letter writing skills for the descriptive paper in Mains (25 marks)
Take full-length Prelims mocks with 20-minute sectional timing to build time management skills
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Reasoning Ability (Prelims) | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Data Analysis | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| English Language (Mains) | 14 | 14 | 9 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
July 2027
Next Exam Date
October 2027
Conducted By
IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
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