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IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Question Paper – 22 Aug 2026 Shift 2 (Memory-Based, with Solutions)

From word swap and an RC on what employees value to line graph DI, boats and streams, syllogism and a floor puzzle: the 22 August 2026 Shift 2 IBPS PO Prelims, as recalled.

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Questions
95

Across 3 sections

Duration
60 min

3 timed sections

Marks
94.30

Negative marking

Attempts
100
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IBPS PO 2026 Prelims PYQ, 22 Aug Shift 2: Section-wise Recalled Questions

The 22 August 2026, Shift 2 sitting of IBPS PO 2026 Prelims tested three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.

Topic-wise questions in each section of IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Question Paper – 22 Aug 2026 Shift 2 (Memory-Based, with Solutions)

English Language
6topics
Reading Comprehension10 · 37%
Para Jumbles5 · 19%
Word Usage & Swap5 · 18%
Error Spotting3 · 11%
Fill in the Blanks3 · 11%
Sentence Improvement1 · 4%

Based on the questions whose topic is confirmed (90% of this section).

Quantitative Aptitude

All 15 topics, ranked (questions · share of the section):

Data Interpretation15 · 43%
Simplification & Approximation4 · 11%
Number Series3 · 8%
Quantity Comparison2 · 5%
Ages1 · 3%
Average1 · 3%
Boats & Streams1 · 3%
Mensuration1 · 3%
Mixture & Alligation1 · 3%
Number System1 · 3%
Partnership1 · 3%
Profit, Loss & Discount1 · 3%
Simple & Compound Interest1 · 3%
Time & Work1 · 3%
Time, Speed & Distance1 · 3%
Reasoning
7topics
Puzzles10 · 35%
Seating Arrangement5 · 17%
Coding-Decoding4 · 14%
Blood Relations3 · 10%
Inequality3 · 10%
Alphabet & Word Test2 · 7%
Syllogism2 · 7%

Based on the questions whose topic is confirmed (97% of this section).

What this tells you: course of action

English Language

  • First priority: Reading Comprehension and Para Jumbles, roughly 56% of the questions between them.
  • Keep in rotation: Word Usage & Swap, Error Spotting and Fill in the Blanks, a steady 41% that rewards regular practice once the first group feels comfortable.
  • Leave for last: 1 topic appears only once, about 4% in total. Revise that topic from short notes after the topics above are solid.
  • Splitting your study time: out of every 10 study sessions on this section, about 5 for the first group, 4 for the keep-in-rotation group and 1 for the leave-for-last group.

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Start with Data Interpretation and Simplification & Approximation: together about 54% of the questions, so every hour here pays back the most.
  • Keep in rotation: Number Series and Quantity Comparison, a steady 14% that rewards regular practice once the first group feels comfortable.
  • Save for the end: 11 one-question topics (31% together). Skim them last rather than building long study blocks around them.
  • Splitting your study time: out of every 10 study sessions on this section, about 6 for the first group, 1 for the keep-in-rotation group and 3 for the leave-for-last group.

Reasoning

  • Begin with Puzzles and Seating Arrangement. These carry about 52% of the questions, which makes them the best place for your first study sessions.
  • Keep in rotation: Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Inequality, Alphabet & Word Test and Syllogism, a steady 48% that rewards regular practice once the first group feels comfortable.
  • Splitting your study time: out of every 10 study sessions on this section, about 5 for the first group and 5 for the keep-in-rotation group.

FAQs about IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Question Paper – 22 Aug 2026 Shift 2 (Memory-Based, with Solutions)

How many questions are in the IBPS PO 2026 Prelims (22 August 2026, Shift 2) paper?
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) 2026 Prelims, 22 August 2026 Shift 2 paper on Aptitude360 has 95 questions: 30 in English Language, 35 in Quantitative Aptitude and 30 in Reasoning Ability. All are multiple-choice questions.
What was the marking scheme in IBPS PO 2026 Prelims (22 August 2026, Shift 2)?
In the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) 2026 Prelims, 22 August 2026 Shift 2 paper, marking differs by section: English Language carries 1 mark per question with a deduction of 0.25 marks for a wrong answer; Quantitative Aptitude carries 0.86 marks per question with a deduction of 0.21 marks for a wrong answer; Reasoning Ability carries 1.14 marks per question with a deduction of 0.29 marks for a wrong answer. The maximum score on this paper is 94.3.
In IBPS PO 2026 Prelims (22 August 2026, Shift 2), which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked?
In the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) 2026 Prelims, 22 August 2026 Shift 2 paper, the Quantitative Aptitude section covered topics including percentages, ratio and proportion, data interpretation, time, speed and distance and averages. For example, one question begins: “Aarav and Kabir started a business by investing Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 12,000, respectively.” To practise these, see Aptitude360's Percentage and Ratio & Proportion practice lessons.
How many reasoning puzzle sets were in the IBPS PO 2026 Prelims (22 August 2026, Shift 2) paper?
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) 2026 Prelims, 22 August 2026 Shift 2 Reasoning Ability section had 7 puzzle and arrangement sets, covering 27 of its 30 questions. They include ones that open with “In this question, the relationship between different elements…”, “In each question below, some statements are given…” and “Seven persons – A, B, C, D, E…”.
How much time is given for the IBPS PO 2026 Prelims (22 August 2026, Shift 2) paper?
Aptitude360's timed version of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) 2026 Prelims, 22 August 2026 Shift 2 paper runs 60 minutes, 20 minutes for each of its 3 sections. Once you finish a section you cannot go back to it.
Can I attempt IBPS PO 2026 Prelims (22 August 2026, Shift 2) as a mock test on Aptitude360?
Yes, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) 2026 Prelims, 22 August 2026 Shift 2 paper is available on Aptitude360 as a free test. Normal practice is untimed and needs no account, while the Simulated test runs on one clock with a question palette and shows your score, section-wise analysis and the key at the end.

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Test structure

How the paper is split, and how long each part runs. A section you have finished cannot be returned to.

SectionQuestionsTime
IBPSPO26 PRE · 22 Aug 2026 · S2 · English3020 min
IBPSPO26 PRE · 22 Aug 2026 · S2 · Quant3520 min
IBPSPO26 PRE · 22 Aug 2026 · S2 · Reasoning3020 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
94.3 across 95 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

What you get when you submit

The analysis is ready the moment you submit the paper.

Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

Section by section

The same figures for each section, so a weak one cannot hide in an average.

The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

Your score against the spread of everyone else who has sat this test.

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