IBPS PO Previous Year Question Paper with Answers PDF: 2025 Memory-Based, Shift-wise
Shift-wise IBPS PO Prelims memory-based papers: English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, each with its own 20-minute timer.
IBPS does not release PO question papers, so these are memory-based papers rebuilt from each shift's reported topics and difficulty.
IBPS PO Prelims 2025 Question Papers (Shift-wise)
2 papers. Attempt any shift online in a timed test, or open it with answers and save it as PDF.
| Exam date | Shift | Source | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2025 · 100 Qs · 60 min | Shift 1 | Memory-Based PaperSource: Candidate recall, not an official paper | |
| 23 August 2025 · 100 Qs · 60 min | Shift 1 · 9:00 AM | Memory-Based PaperSource: Candidate recall, not an official paper |
IBPS does not publish question papers or answer keys. These papers are rebuilt from candidates' recall of the shift, written fresh and fully re-checked.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- Marks are no longer one per question: Reasoning carries 40 marks and Quantitative Aptitude 30.
- One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for each wrong answer.
- Sectional cut-offs apply.
Source: IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI notification
IBPS PO Previous Year Papers: FAQs
Can I download the IBPS PO previous year question paper with answers as a PDF?
Yes. Open any paper's "With answers" page from the table above: it shows every question with the correct option and a worked solution, and the Save as PDF button prints it to a PDF on your phone or computer. To practise first, use "Attempt online" for the same paper in a timed test.
Where do these IBPS PO papers come from?
IBPS does not release PO question papers, so these are memory-based papers rebuilt from each shift's reported topics and difficulty. The "Source" column marks every paper as memory-based so you always know what you are practising.
Does IBPS release official IBPS PO Prelims question papers?
No. IBPS does not publish the question paper or answer key for IBPS PO Prelims. Every IBPS PO Prelims paper you see online is memory-based, rebuilt from candidates' recollection of a shift.
How are these IBPS PO Prelims memory-based papers prepared?
Each paper follows the topic mix, question types and difficulty reported for that shift. Questions are written fresh in the same style, every puzzle is checked to have exactly one solution and every answer is re-calculated, so the paper is reliable practice even though it is not a copy of the original.
Can I attempt the IBPS PO Prelims memory-based papers online for free?
Yes. Each paper opens in our timed test player with sectional timing, negative marking and detailed solutions after you submit.
What is the IBPS PO Prelims exam pattern in 2026?
English 30 questions (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude 35 questions (30 marks) and Reasoning Ability 35 questions (40 marks), with 20 minutes per section and one-fourth negative marking.