IBPS PO Practice Test 2026

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The IBPS - Probationary Officer (IBPS PO) is a banking & finance examination administered in India. It is designed to assess candidates' knowledge and proficiency across 5 key subject areas including Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness. This exam is widely recognized as an essential benchmark for finance professionals.

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8 free IBPS PO practice questions (2026)

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1. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. 'The committee, having deliberated on the proposal for hours, have finally decided to reject the merger, citing severe financial discrepancies.'

   • having deliberated on the
   • have finally decided to
   • citing severe financial
   • No error
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   Answer: B. have finally decided to

   The collective noun 'committee' acts as a single cohesive unit in this context, so it requires a singular verb. 'Have finally decided' should be replaced with 'has finally decided'.

   Topic: English Language · medium

2. Each of the following sentences has a blank space. From the given options, choose the one that fits the blank contextually and grammatically. 'The company's profits ________ because of the pandemic, but the strategic restructuring helped them ________ their previous market position.'

   • plummeted, reclaim
   • escalated, diminish
   • stagnated, forfeit
   • soared, stabilize
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   Answer: A. plummeted, reclaim

   'Plummeted' (decreased rapidly) and 'reclaim' (recover) fit perfectly as the pandemic caused a loss in profits, while restructuring helped them win back their position.

   Topic: English Language · easy

3. Select the phrase that best replaces the underlined portion to make the sentence grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. 'She was so *engrossed at her work* that she did not notice the fire alarm going off.'

   • engrossed in her work
   • engrossed with her work
   • engrossed on her work
   • No correction required
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   Answer: A. engrossed in her work

   The appropriate preposition to use with the adjective 'engrossed' is 'in'. Therefore, 'engrossed in her work' is correct.

   Topic: English Language · mixed

4. In the following sentence, four words have been printed in bold. One of these words may be contextually misplaced. Choose the option that represents the correct swap of words to make the sentence contextually correct. 'The **drastic** (A) of the new tariff policy will **severely** (B) affect the **export** (C) sector, causing an **implications** (D) drop in revenue.'

   • A-B
   • A-D
   • B-C
   • C-D
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   Answer: B. A-D

   Swapping A and D makes the sentence meaningful: 'The implications (A) of the new tariff policy will severely affect the export sector, causing a drastic (D) drop in revenue.'

   Topic: English Language · mixed

5. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. 'If the government would have taken proactive measures earlier, the economic crisis could have been avoided entirely.'

   • If the government would have
   • taken proactive measures earlier
   • the economic crisis could have
   • been avoided entirely
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   Answer: A. If the government would have

   In conditional sentences referring to past unfulfilled actions (Type 3 Conditional), the 'if-clause' uses the past perfect tense ('If the government had taken'), not 'would have'.

   Topic: English Language · mixed

6. Identify the word that is contextually similar (synonym) to the word in bold. 'The diplomat's **laconic** reply left the journalists guessing about the true nature of the negotiations.'

   • Verbose
   • Terse
   • Voluble
   • Loquacious
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   Answer: B. Terse

   'Laconic' means using very few words. 'Terse' is its closest synonym. 'Verbose', 'voluble', and 'loquacious' mean talkative or using too many words.

   Topic: English Language · mixed

7. Choose the starter/connector that can connect the two statements given below to make a single coherent sentence. I. The meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall. II. The city administration did not take any precautionary measures.

   • Consequently
   • Despite the fact that
   • On the grounds of
   • In accordance with
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   Answer: B. Despite the fact that

   The two statements represent contrasting ideas. 'Despite the fact that' correctly introduces the concession: Despite the fact that the department predicted heavy rainfall, the city administration did not take precautions.

   Topic: English Language · mixed

8. In the following question, a word has been given. Choose the option where the word has been used correctly in a sentence. Word: **APPREHENSIVE**

   • The company made an apprehensive investment that yielded huge returns.
   • She felt apprehensive about the upcoming job interview due to a lack of preparation.
   • The rules were apprehensive to all citizens regardless of status.
   • He spoke in an apprehensive voice that filled everyone with joy.
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   Answer: B. She felt apprehensive about the upcoming job interview due to a lack of preparation.

   'Apprehensive' means anxious or fearful about the future. It is correctly used in option B to describe nervousness before an interview.

   Topic: English Language · medium

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