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Verified 2026 PatternInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)Central GovtGraduateUpdated: 01/03/2026

IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT Management Trainee) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Official topic-wise syllabus and examination pattern for IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT Management Trainee) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Complete stage breakdown, subject weightage, duration, and marking scheme.

Selection Stages
4 Stages
Preliminary Examination (Phase 1) • Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Phase 2) • Common Interview (Phase 3) • Provisional Allotment.
Exam Format
Objective & Descriptive
Bilingual (English & Hindi)
Negative Marking
0.25 (1/4th) Penalty
Qualifying thresholds apply
Eligibility
Graduate
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India.

Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus Breakdown

Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

1

Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, 100 Questions, 60 Minutes - 20 Mins Sectional Timing)

100 Marks100 Questions60 Minutes3 topics
  • English Language (30 Qs, 30 Marks, 20 Mins): Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks.

  • Quantitative Aptitude (35 Qs, 35 Marks, 20 Mins): Data Interpretation (Tables, Line, Bar, Pie, Caselet), Quadratic Equations, Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, Arithmetic Word Problems (Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Ratio, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration).

  • Reasoning Ability (35 Qs, 35 Marks, 20 Mins): Seating Arrangement & Puzzles, Syllogisms, Inequalities, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Order & Ranking.

2

Main Examination: Objective Test (200 Marks, 155 Questions, 3 Hours)

200 Marks155 Questions3 Hours4 topics
  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Qs, 60 Marks, 60 Mins): High-level Puzzles, Machine Input-Output, Logical/Critical Reasoning, Coded Inequalities & Directions, Computer basics and logic gates.

  • General / Economy / Banking Awareness (40 Qs, 40 Marks, 35 Mins): Banking news, RBI monetary policies, Financial terms, Current Affairs, Union budget, Static GK.

  • English Language (35 Qs, 40 Marks, 40 Mins): Advanced RC, Vocabulary in context, Error correction, Sentence connectors, Paragraph completion.

  • Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Qs, 60 Marks, 45 Mins): Tabular, Bar, Pie, Radar, Mixed Graphs, Caselets, Missing Data, Arithmetic-based DI.

3

Main Examination: Descriptive English (25 Marks, 2 Questions, 30 Minutes)

25 Marks2 Questions30 Minutes2 topics
  • Letter Writing (Formal / Informal - 150 words).

  • Essay Writing (Current socio-economic/banking themes - 250 words).

4

Phase 3: Common Interview (100 Marks, Minimum Qualifying: 40% for General, 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)

100 MarksQualifying2 topics
  • Personal interview conducted by the participating banks and coordinated by IBPS.

  • Evaluating candidate's banking awareness, personality, communication skills, and general knowledge.

Official Preparation Strategy & Guidelines

Candidates are advised to prepare systematically covering all prescribed topics, solve previous years' question papers, and practice mock tests under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.

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