{"id":208510,"date":"2026-08-23T18:35:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=208510"},"modified":"2026-08-23T18:35:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:05:57","slug":"ibps-po-prelims-exam-analysis-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po-prelims-exam-analysis-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 Out, 23rd August Shift 1, 2 and 22nd August Shift 1,2,3,4 Question Asked, Difficulty Level & Good Attempts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026<\/strong> provides a detailed review of the paper conducted on 22 August Shift 1, 2, 3, and 4 and 23rd August 2026<\/strong> shift 1 and 2, covering the overall difficulty level, section-wise performance, good attempts and important topics asked in the examination. The exam consisted of 100 questions<\/strong> from Reasoning Ability, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong>, with a sectional time limit of 20 minutes each<\/strong>. Our faculty has connected with the candidates, and as per the feedback, the exam was of \u201cModerate\u201d level.<\/strong> This analysis includes the topic-wise question distribution, important puzzles, Data Interpretation sets, English-language questions, section-wise difficulty level and good-attempt range<\/strong>, helping candidates assess their performance and understand the latest examination pattern and trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS PO Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IBPS PO expected cutoff for prelims is decided based on the shift-wise exam level, category-wise vacancies, and some other key factors. Check this table to know the expected cut off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: The IBPS Prelims result will be out within one month. IBPS PO mains exam will be on 4th October. If you are thinking you are getting 50+ marks from any shift, you can simply start preparing for mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/strong><\/td>Expected Cut Off 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General\/UR<\/strong><\/td>50\u201356<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
OBC-NCL<\/strong><\/td>49\u201355<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
EWS<\/strong><\/td>49\u201355<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/strong><\/td>44\u201350<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
ST<\/strong><\/td>40\u201346<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Check Detailed Prelims Expected Cut Off and Previous Year Trends<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS PO 2026 Paper Sequence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. English, <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Quants, <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Reasoning<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 23rd August, 2nd Shift: Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Prelims Shift 2 Analysis of 23rd August 2026<\/strong> is updated here immediately after the 2nd shift is conducted. The IBPS PO Prelims Exam, Shift 2, has been conducted from 11:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/strong>. The section-wise difficulty level and detailed questions is added based on feedback received from candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Shift 2 Overall Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Section<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Reasoning Ability<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td>23-27<\/td><\/tr>
    English Language<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td>20-24<\/td><\/tr>
    Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>Moderate<\/td>18-23<\/td><\/tr>
    Overall<\/strong><\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/strong><\/td>61-74<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 2nd Shift, 23rd Aug for Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes available. The detailed Shift 2 topic-wise analysis is updated here after the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Topic<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Age-based puzzle<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Stack-based puzzle (6 persons with variables – stapler, calendar, marker, pencil, eraser, pen)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Parallel row seating (14 persons)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Month puzzle (6persons – 3 months, 2 dates)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Blood relation<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Direction<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Inequality<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Syllogism<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    MiscellaneousWord pair (Turnpike) – 1Alphabet based -1Odd one out – 1<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>35<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 2nd Shift, 23rd Aug for English Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO English Language section contains 30 questions for 30 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes allotted to complete it. The section generally tests Reading Comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence arrangement and other language-based concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Topic<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Reading comprehensionPassage related to: Mortality rate in countriesSynonym \/ Antonym: Case, Say<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
    Fillers<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Parajumbles<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Phrase replacement<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Find the correct and incorrect sentences<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Word swap<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 2nd Shift, 23rd Aug for Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude section contains 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong> and is separately timed for 20 minutes. The analysis covers Data Interpretation, arithmetic, number series, approximation, quadratic equations and other questions asked in 2nd Shift , 23rd Aug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Topic<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Bar graph DI (Number of Males and Females in company)<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
    Table DI (based on the number of UPI, credit cards, debit cards)<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
    Quantity based (Q1 & Q2)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Wrong Number Series<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Simplification<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Arithmetic Questions<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>35<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 23rd August, 1st Shift: Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Prelims Shift 1 Analysis of 23rd August 2026<\/strong> is updated here immediately after the 1st shift is conducted. The IBPS PO Prelims Exam, Shift 1, has been conducted from 9:00 AM \u2013 10:00 AM<\/strong>. The section-wise difficulty level and detailed questions was added based on feedback received from candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Shift 1 Overall Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Section<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Reasoning Ability<\/td>easy to moderate<\/td>20-24<\/td><\/tr>
    English Language<\/td>easy to moderate<\/td>23-27<\/td><\/tr>
    Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>Moderate <\/td>18-21<\/td><\/tr>
    Overall<\/strong><\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td>61-72<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 1st Shift, 23rd Aug for Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes available. The detailed Shift 1 topic-wise analysis is updated here after the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Topic \/ Question Type <\/td>No. of Questions <\/td>Details sub topic<\/td><\/tr>
    Puzzles <\/td>5<\/td>Single row ( mix direction ) – 7 person [ N > S ] <\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>5<\/td>Order and Sequence ( 6 person + variable ) <\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>5<\/td>Box based + variable 6 person<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>3<\/td>certain no of person ( North )<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>5<\/td>year based puzzle ( base year based )<\/td><\/tr>
    Blood relation<\/td>3<\/td>no instruction<\/td><\/tr>
    Inequalities<\/td>3<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    Syllogism <\/td>3<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    Meaningful word<\/td>1<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    Word based ( v\/c based )<\/td>1<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    Pair formation<\/td>1<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/td>35<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 1st Shift, 23rd Aug for English Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO English Language section contains 30 questions for 30 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes allotted to complete it. The section generally tests Reading Comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence arrangement and other language-based concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Topic \/ Question Type <\/td>No. of Questions <\/td>Details sub topic<\/td><\/tr>
    Reading comprehension<\/td>9<\/td>Passage related to: China’s Drug Manufacturing
    Synonym \/ Antonym: Still, Remains<\/td><\/tr>
    Phrase replacement <\/td>1<\/td>get behind<\/td><\/tr>
    Para jumble <\/td>5<\/td>sentences 6 , decision making<\/td><\/tr>
    Double filler <\/td>4<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    sentence improvement<\/td>3<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    find incorrect sentences <\/td>4<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    word replacement \/swap<\/td>4<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
    Total Marks \/ Questions<\/td>30<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 1st Shift, 23rd Aug for Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude section contains 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong> and is separately timed for 20 minutes. The analysis covers Data Interpretation, arithmetic, number series, approximation, quadratic equations and other questions asked in 1st Shift , 23rd Aug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Topic \/ Question Type <\/td>No. of Questions <\/td><\/tr>
    Bar graph DI (total no. of boys and girls)
    <\/td>    		5<\/td><\/tr>
    Line Graph with Table DI (No, of chairs sold on Monday and Tuesday)<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
    Caselet DI (cookies baked & sold: chocolate, honey & almond)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Quadratic Equation<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Approximation<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Arithmetic Questions<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
    Total Marks \/ Questions<\/td>35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 22nd August, 4th Shift: Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Prelims Shift 4 Analysis 2026<\/strong> has been updated here immediately after the fourth shift is conducted. The IBPS PO Prelims Exam, Shift 4, has been conducted from 4:30 PM \u2013 5:30 PM<\/strong>. The section-wise difficulty level and detailed questions is added based on feedback received from candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Shift 4 Overall Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Section<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Reasoning Ability<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td>25-30<\/td><\/tr>
    English Language<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td>20 – 25<\/td><\/tr>
    Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td>20-25<\/td><\/tr>
    Overall<\/strong><\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/td>65-80<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 4th Shift, 22nd Aug for Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes available. The detailed Shift 4 topic-wise analysis was updated after the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Topic \/ Question Type<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
    Year-Based Puzzle (BY-2026)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Comparison Puzzle (Toffee)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Uncertain SA (North)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Parallel Row SA (14P – N\u2193 S\u2191)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Flat & Floor (3)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Designation Based (6P + Variable countries)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Inequalities (1 comma, 2 basic)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Distance & Direction (point based)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Pair Formation (No. based)<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    Meaningful Word<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    Odd One Out<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/td>35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 4th Shift, 22nd Aug for English Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO English Language section contains 30 questions for 30 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes allotted to complete it. The section generally tests Reading Comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence arrangement and other language-based concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Topic \/ Question Type<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
    Reading Comprehension<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
    Word Rearrangement (3 words)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Word Usage<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    Phrase Replacement (Phrasal Verb)<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Error Detection – Sentence (2 Correct, 2 Incorrect)<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Sentence Rearrangement<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Cloze Test \/ Fillers<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Total Marks \/ Questions<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 4th Shift, 22nd Aug for Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude section contains 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong> and is separately timed for 20 minutes. The analysis will cover Data Interpretation, arithmetic, number series, approximation, quadratic equations and other questions asked in Shift 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Topic \/ Question Type<\/td>Details \/ Sub-topic<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
    Oneliners \/ Speed Maths<\/td>Approximation<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Missing Number Series<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Simplification<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Wrong Number Series<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Quadratic Equation<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
    Data Interpretation (D.I.)<\/td>Partnership Based Caselet (Easily extractable)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Bar Graph DI<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Venn Diagram \/ Pie Chart (1200 Total, 700 Car Users, Bike Users)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Arithmetic<\/td>Age<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Boats & Streams<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Quantity Comparison ($Q_1, Q_2$) \/ Other Topics<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
    Total Marks \/ Questions<\/td><\/td>35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 22nd August, 3rd Shift: Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Prelims Shift 3 Analysis 2026<\/strong> has been updated here immediately after the third shift is conducted. The third shift was conducted from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The section-wise difficulty level and detailed questions was added based on feedback received from candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Shift 3 Overall Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The overall difficulty level of the exam moderate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Section<\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Reasoning Ability<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/strong><\/td>23-26<\/td><\/tr>
    English Language<\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/strong><\/td>22-25<\/td><\/tr>
    Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>Moderate<\/strong><\/td>19-22<\/td><\/tr>
    Overall<\/strong><\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/strong><\/td>64-73<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 3rd Shift, 22nd Aug for Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes available. The detailed Shift 3 topic-wise analysis was updated after the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Reasoning Shift 3: Questions Asked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Topic \/ Question Type<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td><\/tr>
    Direction Distance<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Box-Based Puzzle (6 Boxes Variable)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Floor Based Puzzle<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Circular Based (7 Person)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Selection Based<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    Blood Relation<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Syllogism<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Inequality<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    Pair Formation<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    Odd One Out\/Word-Based Questions<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/td>35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 3rd Shift, 22nd Aug for English Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO English Language section contains 30 questions for 30 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes allotted to complete it. The section generally tests Reading Comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence arrangement and other language-based concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO English Shift 3: Questions Asked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Topics Asked in English<\/td>Number of Questions<\/td>Details \/ Key Highlights<\/td><\/tr>
    Reading Comprehension<\/td>9<\/td>* Topic: Marine \/ Scuba diving \/ Tourism

    * Direct questions (majority)

    * 3 Synonyms: Sort, Proceeds, Masquerading<\/td><\/tr>
    Filler<\/td>1<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    Cloze Test<\/td>6<\/td>Topic: Aquarium Glass<\/td><\/tr>
    Word Rearrangement<\/td>4<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
    Phrases Replacement<\/td>4<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
    Error Detection<\/td>5<\/td>Grammar rule focus: To + V1<\/td><\/tr>
    Column Based<\/td>1<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/td>30<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 3rd Shift, 22nd Aug for Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude section contains 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong> and is separately timed for 20 minutes. The analysis will cover Data Interpretation, arithmetic, number series, approximation, quadratic equations and other questions asked in Shift 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Quant Shift 3: Questions Asked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Topics Asked in Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>No. of Questions<\/td>Notes \/ Details<\/td><\/tr>
    Missing No.<\/td>4 Q<\/td>Cube, Prime, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
    Approximation<\/td>3 Q<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
    DI (Table + line)<\/td>5 Q<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
    DI (Line)<\/td>5 Q<\/td>Curves: (M + F) \/ 2, M% across A, B, C, D<\/td><\/tr>
    Caselet DI<\/td>5 Q<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
    Arithmetic<\/td>13 Q<\/td>Partnership (Variable)
    SI\u2013CI
    Mensuration (Cube + Rectangle)
    Ages (3 Persons)<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/td>35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 22nd August, 2nd Shift: Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Prelims Shift 2 Analysis 2026<\/strong> has been updated here immediately after the first shift is conducted. The IBPS PO Prelims Shift 2 exam was conducted on 22nd August 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The section-wise difficulty level and detailed questions was added based on feedback received from candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Shift 2 Overall Difficulty Level and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The overall difficulty level of the exam moderate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Section<\/strong><\/td>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Reasoning Ability<\/td>25 – 29<\/strong><\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    English Language<\/td>20 – 22<\/strong><\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>19 – 23<\/strong><\/td>Moderate<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Overall<\/strong><\/td>64 – 74<\/strong><\/td>Moderate<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 2nd Shift, 22nd Aug for Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes available. The detailed Shift 2 topic-wise analysis was updated after the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Reasoning Shift 2: Questions Asked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Topic \/ Question Type<\/strong><\/th>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Floor-Based + Variable<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Month & Date-Based + Variable<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Selection-Based \u2013 3 Countries<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Circular Seating Arrangement (Inside\/Outside)<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Chinese Coding<\/td>4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Inequalities<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Blood Relation \u2013 3 Generations<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Syllogism<\/td>2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Pair Formation<\/td>1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Meaningful Word<\/td>1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Word-Based (V\/C)<\/td>1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>35<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 2nd Shift, 22nd Aug for English Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO English Language section contains 30 questions for 30 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes allotted to complete it. The section generally tests Reading Comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence arrangement and other language-based concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO English Shift 2: Questions Asked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Topics Asked in English<\/strong><\/th>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Reading Comprehension (Pandemic Research)<\/td>10<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Para Jumble (6 Sentences)<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Word Swap<\/td>4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Phrase Replacement<\/td>4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Error Detection (2 Incorrect, 1 Correct)<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Double Fillers<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Word Usage (Graze)<\/td>1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 2nd Shift, 22nd Aug for Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude section contains 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong> and is separately timed for 20 minutes. The analysis will cover Data Interpretation, arithmetic, number series, approximation, quadratic equations and other questions asked in Shift 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Quant Shift 2: Questions Asked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Topics Asked in Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/th>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Wrong Number Series<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Approximation<\/td>4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    DI (Double Line Graph)<\/td>6<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    DI (Table)<\/td>6<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Caselet DI (Table-Based)<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Q1\u2013Q2<\/td>2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Arithmetic<\/td>11<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>35<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 22nd August, 1st Shift: Difficulty Level & Good Attempt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Prelims Shift 1 Analysis 2026<\/strong> has been updated here immediately after the first shift is conducted. The IBPS PO Prelims Exam shift 1 was conducted from 9 am to 10 am. The section-wise difficulty level, good attempts, and detailed questions was added based on feedback received from candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Shift 1 Overall Difficulty Level & Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The overall exam was of Moderate level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Section<\/strong><\/td>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Reasoning Ability<\/td>26 – 27<\/strong><\/td>Moderate<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    English Language<\/td>20 – 22<\/strong><\/td>Easy to Moderate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>19 – 22<\/strong><\/td>Moderate<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Overall<\/strong><\/td>65 – 71<\/strong><\/td>Moderate<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    The good attempts<\/strong> shown above was based on the overall difficulty of the paper and the expected level of accuracy. They should be treated as an indicative range rather than a fixed qualifying score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 1st Shift, 22nd Aug for Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes available. The detailed Shift 1 topic-wise analysis was updated after the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Reasoning Shift 1: Questions Asked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    S. No.<\/strong><\/th>Topic \/ Question Type<\/strong><\/th>Structure \/ Coverage<\/strong><\/th>Questions<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    1<\/td>Month + Date Based + Variable<\/td>June \/ July \/ August + Date-based + Variable<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    2<\/td>Box-Based + Variable<\/td>6 Boxes<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    3<\/td>Parallel Row<\/td>14 Persons<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    4<\/td>Selection-Based<\/td>9 Persons, 3 Cities<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    5<\/td>Comparison Puzzle<\/td>6 Persons<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    6<\/td>Blood Relation<\/td>Person \/ Generation not given<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    7<\/td>Direction<\/td>Direction-based questions<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    8<\/td>Inequalities<\/td>2 Comparison-Based + 1 Non-Comparison<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    9<\/td>Meaningful Word<\/td>Word-based<\/td>1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    10<\/td>Pair Formation<\/td>Word-based<\/td>1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    11<\/td>Odd One Out<\/td>4 Letters<\/td>1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Total<\/strong><\/td><\/td>35 Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 1st Shift, 22nd Aug for English Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO English Language section contains 30 questions for 30 marks<\/strong>, with 20 minutes allotted to complete it. The section generally tests Reading Comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence arrangement and other language-based concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO English Shift 1: Questions Asked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Topic \/ Question Type<\/strong><\/th>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Cloze Test<\/td>6<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Sentence Rearrangement<\/td>4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Word Swap<\/td>4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Reading Comprehension \u2013 Medical Issues Based Passage<\/td>8<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Find the Incorrect Statement<\/td>4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Phrasal Verb<\/td>2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Word Usage<\/td>2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026, 1st Shift, 22nd Aug for Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude section contains 35 questions for 35 marks<\/strong> and is separately timed for 20 minutes. The analysis will cover Data Interpretation, arithmetic, number series, approximation, quadratic equations and other questions asked in Shift 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In today\u2019s 1st shift, candidates reviewed Quantitative Aptitude was of Moderate level with some questions time-consuming.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IBPS PO Quant Shift 1: Questions Asked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Topic<\/strong><\/th>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Table DI \u2013 Boys & Girls<\/td>6<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Table DI \u2013 Mangoes & Apples<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Q1 & Q2<\/td>3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Missing Number Series<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Simplification<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Arithmetic Questions<\/td>11<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>35<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    How Is IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis Prepared?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026<\/strong> has been prepared using feedback collected from candidates who appear in the respective shift along with expert review of the reported questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The analysis will focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n