IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026: 4th Oct, Shift 1 Good Attempts, Difficulty Level, and Topics Asked

Aspirants can check the complete IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026 conducted on 4th October 2026 here. The IBPS PO mains exam tests candidates’ skills in English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness and Descriptive Paper. The exam consists of 170 questions carrying a total of 200 marks, along with two descriptive papers worth 25 marks. The total duration of the examination is 190 minutes. Candidates who appear for the exam can check the detailed analysis to understand the section-wise questions, difficulty level, good attempts, and overall exam pattern. Aspirants who clear the IBPS PO Mains will be eligible to appear for the interview. Check the detailed IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis today good attempts and refer to the FAQs for further information..

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IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026 - 4th October

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IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026 For 4th October – Good Attempts And Difficulty Level

Here we have added the IBPS PO Mains good attempts and the difficulty level of the exam held on 4th October, Shift 1. Candidates can analyse their exam level and details by referring to the details given below.

 

IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026: 4th October – Shift 1
Sections Total Questions Good Attempts Difficulty Level
English Language 40 18 to 24 moderate to hard
Reasoning Ability 40 17 to 22 moderate
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars 50 18 to 22 moderate
Data Analysis & Interpretation 40 13 to 17 moderate
Overall 170 66 to 85 moderate

 

English Language

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IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026 – 4th October – English Language
Topic No. of Questions

Reading comprehension 1

Passage related to: micro-organism based

8

Reading comprehension 2

Passage related to: 

7

Reading comprehension 3

Passage related to:

3

Cloze test

  • A to E
  • one inference based question
6
Sentence rearrangenent 2
Error spotting (from the given sentenced, error-free part will be highlighted) 4
Connectors 2
Odd one out (5 statements and replacement) 3
Summary from passage 3
Miscellaneous 2
Total 40

 

Reasoning Ability

IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2026 - 4th October - Reasoning Ability
Topic No. of Questions
Category puzzle (3 company, 7 persons) 5
Square seating (8 persons inside, outside facing) 5
Input output (4 digit numbers - 6 numbers) 5
Blood relation 1
Coded Direction 4
Data sufficiency (2 statements) 3

Reverse Syllogism

2

Critical reasoning

12

Miscellaneous

  • meaningful words - 1
3
Total 40

 

Data Analysis & Interpretation

IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026 Mains – 4th October – Data Analysis & Interpretation

Topic No. of Questions

Bar with line graph DI

4

Pie chart DI

4

Scatter graph DI

4

Caselet 1 (denomination based)

2

Caselet 2 (boys girls based)

3

Table DI

4

Data sufficiency (2 statements)

3

Q1, Q2, Q3

3

Quadratic equation (power & root based)

3

Missing number series (with simplification)

1

Missing number series (with variable A & B)

2
Arithmetic Questions 7
Total 40

 

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General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars

Check the General Awareness questions asked in the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026 below.

most questions - July to Septemper, RBI circulars..

 

 

IBPS PO Descriptive Paper 

Check the IBPS PO descriptive writing topics, including Essay and Comprehension, asked in the exam below.

Essay Writing (230 to 250 words):

  • Online photography based
  • Metro rail network based

Comprehension:

  • Relationship between France & Germany tie-ups (4 questions)

 

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FAQs

Q: What is the overall difficulty level of the IBPS PO mains exam 2026?

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Q: What is the total number of questions for the IBPS PO mains examination 2026?

The total number of questions for the IBPS PO mains examination 2026 is 170.

Q: What are the overall good attempts of the IBPS PO mains exam 2026?

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