IBPS PO prelims is a speed test: 100 questions in 60 minutes with sectional timing. You do not need to attempt everything — you need to attempt the right 65–70 accurately.
Pattern
| Section | Questions | Time | Safe attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 20 min | 18–22 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 min | 20–25 |
| Reasoning | 35 | 20 min | 22–27 |
Topic priority
- Reasoning: puzzles and seating (15–20 q), syllogism, inequality, coding, blood relation
- Quant: DI (10–15 q), simplification/approximation, number series, quadratic comparison, arithmetic (percentage, profit-loss, interest, time-work)
- English: reading comprehension, cloze test, error spotting, para jumbles, fillers
60-day plan
| Days | Work |
|---|---|
| 1–20 | One topic per day per section; 50 questions each |
| 21–40 | Sectional mocks daily (alternate sections); speed drills for simplification and series |
| 41–60 | Full mock every alternate day, analysis on the other day; revise error notebook |
Attempt strategy
- Start each section with the fastest topics (simplification, inequality, fillers).
- Leave the toughest puzzle for last.
- Never attempt with less than 80% confidence — negative marking is 0.25.
- Practise on a computer, not on paper.
Daily routine
2 hours quant, 1.5 hours reasoning, 1 hour English, 30 minutes doubts and error review. Read one newspaper editorial for English and current affairs (needed in mains).
Common mistakes
- Chasing 100% attempts
- Skipping DI practice because it looks long
- Not timing practice sets
Related: Percentage shortcuts.
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Frequently asked questions
Which exams is this IBPS PO Prelims 2026-27 guide useful for?
SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, RRB NTPC and Group D, IBPS and SBI PO/Clerk, state PSC and other exams with a similar syllabus.
How much practice is needed for IBPS PO Prelims 2026-27?
Solve 20–30 questions daily for one to two weeks with a timer. Track the time per question and your accuracy; move on once accuracy is above 90 percent.
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