IBPS PO Mock Test: IBPS Probationary Officer (Prelims)
Up to 30 full-length mock tests of 100 questions each, built on the official syllabus, with an explanation for every answer.
About the IBPS PO exam
The IBPS PO preliminary exam is the first stage of recruitment for Probationary Officers in participating public sector banks. It tests English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability in sectional, timed papers.
Who should take it: Graduates applying for officer (PO/MT) posts in public sector banks through IBPS.
IBPS PO exam pattern
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
|---|---|
| Total marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Target score | 45% (cut-offs vary by year and category) |
| Negative marking | −0.25 mark per wrong answer |
Indicative pattern. Exam bodies revise patterns — confirm the details in the latest official notification before your exam.
Syllabus covered in our IBPS PO question bank
Our 50-question bank for IBPS PO covers every section below. Mock tests mix questions across all of them in the same proportion as the real paper.
- English Language15 practice questions
- Quantitative Aptitude18 practice questions
- Reasoning Ability17 practice questions
Free IBPS PO sample questions
Try five questions from our bank. Each mock test gives you 100 like these, with your score, chapter-wise analysis and explanations at the end.
Read the passage and answer the question. Microfinance institutions extend small, collateral-free loans to borrowers who lack formal credit histories. Because many such borrowers are women in rural households, lenders often rely on group guarantees, where members of a group share responsibility for repayment. Critics argue that peer pressure within these groups can push borrowers into taking fresh loans merely to repay old ones. According to the passage, why do lenders rely on group guarantees?
- Because rural women prefer to borrow in large groups
- Because peer pressure guarantees high profits for lenders
- Because the borrowers usually cannot offer collateral or a credit record
- Because the government requires every microloan to be guaranteed
Show answer & explanation
Answer: C. Because the borrowers usually cannot offer collateral or a credit record
The passage says the loans are collateral-free and the borrowers lack credit histories, so the group guarantee replaces these securities.
What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) 24.98% of 639.97 + 17.02 × 11.99 = ?
- 352
- 376
- 364
- 388
Show answer & explanation
Answer: C. 364
≈ 25% of 640 + 17 × 12 = 160 + 204 = 364.
Seven persons A, B, C, D, E, F and G live on seven different floors of a building numbered 1 (lowest) to 7 (top). • C lives on an even-numbered floor which is neither the lowest nor the highest even-numbered floor. • Exactly two persons live between C and B. • E lives above B. • G lives immediately above E. • Only one person lives between G and F. • A lives on an even-numbered floor. • D lives above F. Who lives on the floor immediately above C?
- A
- F
- G
- D
Show answer & explanation
Answer: B. F
C = 4; B = 1 (B = 7 fails as E is above B); E–G = 2–3 (other pairs clash), F = 5, A = 6, D = 7. Floor 5 is F.
Read the passage and answer the question. When a country's currency weakens, its exports become cheaper for foreign buyers, which can help exporters win orders. At the same time, imported goods such as crude oil and electronic components become costlier, and these higher costs can feed into domestic prices. Policymakers therefore rarely welcome a sharp fall in the currency, even if exporters gain from it. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
- A weaker currency always lowers domestic inflation
- A weaker currency has both benefits and costs for an economy
- Exporters lose orders when the currency weakens
- Policymakers prefer a sharp fall in the currency
Show answer & explanation
Answer: B. A weaker currency has both benefits and costs for an economy
The passage lists a gain (cheaper exports) and a cost (costlier imports feeding inflation), so the effect is mixed.
Read the passage and answer the question. The new branch manager was known for her candid assessments; she told her team plainly where they had fallen short and what needed to change. Though some found her manner abrupt at first, most came to value her honesty. Which word is most nearly the SAME in meaning as 'candid' as used in the passage?
- Secretive
- Polite
- Frank
- Hasty
Show answer & explanation
Answer: C. Frank
'Candid' means open and honest; the passage confirms this with 'told her team plainly' and 'honesty'.
IBPS PO mock test plans
Every plan unlocks one full-length mock test per day of the plan. Prices include GST.
| Plan | Mock tests | Questions | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Days | 10 mock tests | 1,000 questions | ₹199 incl. GST |
| 15 Days | 15 mock tests | 1,500 questions | ₹279 incl. GST |
| 20 Days Popular | 20 mock tests | 2,000 questions | ₹349 incl. GST |
| 30 Days Best value | 30 mock tests | 3,000 questions | ₹449 incl. GST |
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IBPS PO mock test FAQs
How many questions are there in the IBPS PO exam?
The IBPS PO paper has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. This is the indicative pattern — always confirm it in the latest official notification.
Is there negative marking in IBPS PO?
Yes. −0.25 mark per wrong answer (25% of the marks for that question). Our mock tests apply the same rule.
What is the target score for IBPS PO?
Cut-offs vary by year and category; our mock tests use 45% as a target score to aim for.
How many IBPS PO mock tests do I get?
One full-length mock test is unlocked for each day of your plan: 10, 15, 20 or 30 mock tests on the 10 Days, 15 Days, 20 Days or 30 Days plans. You can retake any unlocked test while your plan is active.
Are these the actual exam questions?
No. Every question is an original practice question written to match the official syllabus and the exam's style. Reproducing real exam questions is not permitted, and we do not do it.
Where can I get the official IBPS PO study material?
The official syllabus and notifications are published by the conducting body — see the Official resources section on this page.