The IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026 has been successfully completed which took place on 4 October 2026. This article provides the analysis of the overall and section-wise difficulty level, good attempts, questions asked, and important topics. Candidates who took the exam can use this analysis to review their performance and understand the overall trend of the paper.
IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026
The IBPS PO Mains 2026 follows a revised exam pattern consisting of 170 objective questions for 200 marks, followed by a 25-mark descriptive test. The IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026 will be updated after collecting feedback from candidates who appear in the examination. The objective examination is conducted for 160 minutes, while 30 minutes are allotted for the descriptive section.
IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026 Difficulty Level & Good Attempts
The difficulty level & good attempts of the IBPS PO Mains exam was determined based on the questions asked in each section and the feedback received from candidates. Since the examination is conducted with separate sectional timings, candidates need to manage their time carefully within each section.
| Section | Difficulty level | Good attempts |
| Reasoning & Computer Awareness | Moderate | Updating Soon |
| General/Economy/Banking/Digital/Financial Awareness | Moderate | Updating Soon |
| English Language | Moderate | Updating Soon |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | Moderate | Updating Soon |
| Overall | Moderate | Updating Soon |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026 Section-wise Analysis
The IBPS PO Mains Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2026 provides a detailed overview of the questions asked, difficulty level, and good attempts in each section. Candidates can check the section-wise analysis below to understand the overall paper.
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
The Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude section of the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026 tested candidates’ logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and understanding of computer fundamentals, requiring both speed and accuracy. The difficulty level of this section was considered Moderate, demanding focused attention and quick decision-making.
| IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026: Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | |
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Square Seating Arrangement (8 Persons) | 5 |
| Selection Based Puzzle (7 Persons + Variable) | 5 |
| Year Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Floor + Blood Relation Based Puzzle | 1 |
| Linear Seating Arrangement | 1 |
| Reverse Syllogism (Conclusion 2, Statement 3) | 2 |
| Data Sufficiency (Box Based Puzzle+Variable, Chines Coding) | 2 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
| Coded Direction & Distance | 3 |
| Critical Reasoning | 8-9 |
| Word Based | 1 |
| Machine Input Output (Number Based+Coding) | 5 |
| Total | 40 |
Data Analysis & Interpretation
The section may include different forms of Data Interpretation along with arithmetic and other analytical questions. The exact questions asked has been added after below.
| IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026: Data Analysis & Interpretation | |
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Number Series | 2 |
| Missing Number Series | 1 |
| Caselet DI | 3 |
| Q1 Q2 | 3 |
| Quadratic Equation | 3 |
| Table DI | 5 |
| Scatters DI | 3 |
| Bar Line DI | 4 |
| Pie Chart DI | 5 |
| Data Sufficiency | 3 |
| Arithmetic (SI CI, Train, Profit Loss, Ages etc) | 8 |
| Total | 40 |
English Language
Questions may be asked from Reading Comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, para jumbles, fillers, and other language-based topics.
| IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026: English Language | |
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension (Multiple Research) | 8 |
| Paragraph Replacment | 2 |
| Sentence Rearrangement (Common Leadership) | 7 |
| Paragraph Based (Highlighted Phrases) | 1 |
| Paragraph Complition | 2 |
| Paragraph Based Pair Making | 1 |
| Phrase Replacement | 3 |
| Error Detection | 3 |
| Paragraph: Educational Institute Misspelt | 3 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 2 |
| Paragraph Summary | 2 |
| Cloze Test (Vanilla Crop) 5 blanks + 1 RC style | 6 |
| Total | 40 |
English Descriptive
The IBPS PO Mains Descriptive section assesses candidates on their ability to express ideas clearly. The questions and topics asked in the exam will be updated here, along with the overall difficulty level and key points candidates should note.
Essay Writing (250-350 Words)- 15 marks
Updating soon
RC Writing (150-180 words)- 10 marks: AI (other countries v/s India)
Updating soon
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
- World Water Day: On which date is World Water Day observed every year?
- NDS-OM: Who owns the NDS-OM platform?
- International Space Day: On which date is International Space Day observed?
- 72nd Film Festival: Where was the 72nd Film Festival held?
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