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Bank PO (IBPS PO and SBI PO) preparation with Prepology
Prepology is an adaptive exam-preparation app for Bank PO (Probationary Officer exams of IBPS and SBI). For Bank PO it has 1,300+ original practice questions across Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General/Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude (66 topics), timed mock tests on the exam pattern (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes), a personalised daily study plan, spaced revision and an AI mentor that explains questions. It runs in the browser and on Android, is free to start, and Plus costs ₹49 a month or ₹499 a year. It is for learners aged 18 and over.
Bank PO is the recruitment route for Probationary Officers in public sector banks: IBPS PO, conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for participating banks, and SBI PO, conducted by the State Bank of India.
- 1,300+original practice questions
- 5subjects
- 66topics covered
- ₹0to start · Plus ₹49/month
What Prepology offers for Bank PO
- Chapter-wise practice: 1,300+ original Bank PO-style questions across 66 topics, pitched at your level, with an explanation after every answer.
- Timed mock tests (Plus): full papers on the Bank PO pattern below, with the exam’s marking and negative marking.
- A personalised daily study plan: built around your classes and study hours, weighted by how much each topic counts in the exam, and rebuilt when you fall behind.
- Spaced revision: topics and missed questions come back for review before you forget them.
- AI Mentor: explains questions and answers doubts about your plan and topics.
- Test history and retakes: review every mock test you have taken and retake it.
- Syllabus coverage: see which Bank PO topics you have practised and which are not assessed yet.
Bank PO exam pattern
The mock follows the IBPS PO preliminary exam: 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes, with each section separately timed at 20 minutes. English Language has 30 questions (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude 35 (30 marks) and Reasoning Ability 35 (40 marks). A wrong answer loses a quarter of that question’s marks. The SBI PO prelims is shaped differently: English 40, Quantitative Aptitude 30 and Reasoning 30 questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks if right | Marks if wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | +1 | −¼ of marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | +0.86 | −¼ of marks |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | +1.14 | −¼ of marks |
| Total | 100 | 100 marks | |
The question bank also covers Computer Aptitude and General/Financial Awareness, which are tested at the mains stage. Source: IBPS PO notification (ibps.in). Exam patterns can change; always check the official notification.
Bank PO subjects and topics covered
Topics follow the official Bank PO syllabus. Each topic has its own practice questions, revision and progress.
Reasoning Ability 17 topics · 300+ questions
- Syllogism
- Inequalities
- Coding-Decoding
- Alphanumeric and Symbol Series
- Alphabet Test and Word Formation
- Statements: Assumptions, Conclusions and Courses of Action
- Arguments, Inferences and Cause-Effect
- Classification and Analogy
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular and Polygon Seating Arrangement
- Floor, Flat and Box Puzzles
- Scheduling and Category Puzzles
- Order, Ranking and Comparison
- Direction and Distance
- Blood Relations
- Machine Input-Output
- Data Sufficiency (Reasoning)
Quantitative Aptitude 21 topics · 400+ questions
- Percentage
- Profit, Loss and Discount
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Ratio, Proportion and Partnership
- Averages and Problems on Ages
- Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Mixture and Alligation
- Mensuration
- Tabular Data Interpretation
- Bar Graph and Line Graph DI
- Pie Chart DI
- Caselet DI
- Missing Data and Arithmetic DI
- Data Sufficiency (Quantitative)
- Simplification and Approximation
- Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- Quantity Comparison
- Permutation, Combination and Probability
- Number System, HCF and LCM
English Language 9 topics · 150+ questions
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Sentence Improvement and Phrase Replacement
- Fillers (Single and Double)
- Para Jumbles and Sentence Rearrangement
- Word Usage, Word Swap and Misspelt Words
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
- Paragraph Completion, Odd Sentence and Connectors
General/Financial Awareness 10 topics · 200+ questions
- RBI: Functions and Monetary Policy Tools
- Indian Banking: History and Structure
- Financial Regulators and Development Institutions
- Banking Terms, Accounts and Instruments
- Payment Systems and Digital Banking
- Money Market and Capital Market
- NPAs, Basel Norms and Risk Management
- Financial Inclusion and Priority Sector Lending
- International Financial Institutions
- Indian Economy and Public Finance Basics
Computer Aptitude 9 topics · 150+ questions
- Computer Fundamentals and History
- Hardware: Input and Output Devices
- Memory and Storage
- Software and Operating Systems
- MS Office and Keyboard Shortcuts
- Networking and Internet
- Computer Security
- Number Systems and Logic Gates
- Database Management Basics
Bank PO preparation: questions and answers
Is Prepology free for Bank PO preparation?
Yes, you can start free. The Free plan includes 20 practice questions a day, the daily study plan, revision, notes, flashcards and 20 AI Mentor messages a day. Plus (₹49 a month or ₹499 a year) raises practice to 200 questions a day, adds timed Bank PO mock tests and allows 150 Mentor messages a day.
Are the questions taken from past Bank PO papers?
No. They are original questions written for Prepology to the Bank PO syllabus and pattern, each with a worked explanation. Questions are checked by a reviewer, and you can report a mistake from the app.
Do the mock tests follow the real Bank PO pattern?
They follow the pattern on this page (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes). Exam bodies can change the pattern, so check the official notification before your exam.
Is Prepology affiliated with IBPS, SBI or any bank?
No. Prepology is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by IBPS, SBI or any bank or any other exam-conducting body.
Who can use Prepology?
Anyone aged 18 or over. Use it in a browser or install the Android app; both sync to the same account.
Start preparing for Bank PO
Set up in about three minutes: pick Bank PO, add your study hours, and get your first study plan. No payment needed to start.
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