Banking & InsuranceNational Reviewed September 2026

Best Books & Mock Tests for IBPS PO 2026

IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (CRP PO/MT) · Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Common recruitment of Probationary Officers for participating public sector banks.

Best books for IBPS PO — in the order to buy

Start at #1 and work down. The first books cover the full syllabus; later books add depth for scoring subjects.

1

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IBPS PO Complete Book Set & Practice Workbook

EduJha

Books aligned to the latest IBPS PO syllabus — theory, solved examples and practice questions.

2

Magical Book on Quicker Maths

M. Tyra · BSC Publishing

Shortcut techniques that save time in banking and SSC quant.

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3

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand

Chapter-wise concepts and thousands of solved questions for arithmetic.

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4

Analytical Reasoning

M.K. Pandey · BSC Publishing

Best for puzzles and seating arrangement — the core of banking reasoning.

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5

A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal

B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali · Arihant Publications

Well-graded reasoning practice with previous year questions.

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6

Objective General English

S.P. Bakshi · Arihant Publications

Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension practice for objective English sections.

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7

Banking Awareness

Arihant Experts · Arihant Publications

Banking history, RBI, financial terms and current banking news.

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8

Objective Computer Awareness

R. Pillai · Arihant Publications

Covers the computer knowledge section of banking, SSC and state exams.

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Best mock tests & practice sets for IBPS PO

Take a full mock every week in the early months and every alternate day in the last 30 days. Analyse every test — that is where marks improve.

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IBPS PO Full-Length Mock Test Series

EduJha

Full-length mocks on the latest IBPS PO pattern with solutions and performance analysis.

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IBPS PO Topic-wise Practice Sets

EduJha

Chapter and topic-wise practice sets for Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English and more, to fix weak areas fast.

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IBPS PO Previous Year Papers with Solutions

EduJha

Practise previous IBPS PO papers in a timed, exam-like format with solutions.

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Official

Official IBPS PO notification, syllabus & papers

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Always confirm dates, eligibility and syllabus on the official website before applying.

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IBPS PO at a glance

Conducted by

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Level

National

Frequency

Annual

Mode

Online (CBT)

Eligibility

Graduate; age 20–30.

Official website

https://www.ibps.in

Dates, vacancies, fees and age limits change every cycle — always confirm in the latest official notification.

Exam pattern

1Preliminary
2Mains
3Interview

Syllabus — key subjects

Quantitative AptitudeReasoningEnglishGeneral/Banking AwarenessComputer Aptitude

How to prepare for IBPS PO

STEP 1

Month 1 — Foundation

Read the official syllabus and solve one previous IBPS PO paper to see where you stand. Start book #1 and #2 from the list above.

STEP 2

Months 2–3 — Concepts

Finish one standard book per subject. Solve topic-wise practice sets the same day you finish a chapter.

STEP 3

Month 4 — Mock phase

Start full-length mocks weekly. Maintain an error log and revisit weak topics after every test.

STEP 4

Last 30 days — Revision

Mocks every alternate day, revise short notes and previous year questions. No new books.

IBPS PO — frequently asked questions

Which is the best mock test for IBPS PO 2026?

TestsYou recommends the EduJha IBPS PO mock test series as its top pick (featured partner) — full-length tests on the latest pattern, topic-wise practice sets and previous year papers with solutions. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

Which are the best books for IBPS PO preparation?

The most recommended books for IBPS PO are: Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra; Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal; Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey; A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal by B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali. Start with the EduJha IBPS PO book set for syllabus-aligned practice, then use the standard books for depth. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

What is IBPS PO?

IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (CRP PO/MT) (IBPS PO) is conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Common recruitment of Probationary Officers for participating public sector banks.

What is the eligibility for IBPS PO?

Graduate; age 20–30. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://www.ibps.in.

What is the IBPS PO exam pattern?

IBPS PO is conducted in the following stage(s): Preliminary; Mains; Interview. Mode: Online (CBT).

What is the IBPS PO syllabus?

The main subjects/sections of IBPS PO are: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, General/Banking Awareness, Computer Aptitude. Download the detailed syllabus from https://www.ibps.in.

How often is IBPS PO conducted?

IBPS PO is held once a year. Dates are announced by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) in the official notification.

How to crack IBPS PO in the first attempt?

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.

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