IBPS PO Prelims Mock Test (September 10, 2026): 100 Questions in the Real Exam Pattern, Fully Explained — Day 1, 23 Days to Exam

Quick answer: A full 100-question IBPS PO Prelims mock in the real pattern – Reasoning 35, Quant 35, English 30, each section 20 minutes, 100 marks total at 0.25 negative marking – with the complete answer key and one-line explanation for every question. Prelims expected 3 October 2026: 23 days to go, Day 1 of the daily countdown series.

What is the IBPS PO Prelims pattern you are practising?

Three sections with sectional timing – English Language 30 questions, Quantitative Aptitude 35, Reasoning Ability 35 – totalling 100 questions and 100 marks in 60 minutes, with 0.25 penalty per wrong answer and sectional cutoffs (pattern per the official IBPS website notification). That is 36 seconds per question: attempt each 20-minute section against the clock.

Reasoning Ability (Q1-Q35, 20 minutes)

1. Q1. 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
   (a) 94   b) 95   c) 96   d) 99)
2. Q2. 8, 24, 12, 36, 18, ?
   (a) 54   b) 48   c) 44   d) 36)
3. Q3. If RED = 27 (sum of letter positions), then BLUE = ?
   (a) 30   (b) 34   (c) 36   (d) 40)
4. Q4. Pointing to a man, Sita says: he is the son of my mother’s only daughter. Who is the man to Sita?
   (a) Brother   b) Nephew   c) Son   d) Father)
5. Q5. A man faces north, turns 90 deg right, then 90 deg right again. He now faces:
   (a) North   b) South   c) East   d) West)
6. Q6. In a certain code, TREE = 8 and LEAF = 8. Then FOREST = ?
   (a) 10   (b) 11   (c) 12   (d) 13)
7. Q7. All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Which must be true?
   (a) Some roses fade quickly   b) No rose fades quickly   c) Some flowers are roses   d) All flowers are roses)
8. Q8. Find the odd one out: 16, 36, 64, 81, 100
   (a) 36   b) 64   c) 81   d) 100)
9. Q9. If PENCIL is coded as QFODJM, then ERASER is coded as?
   (a) FSBTFS   b) FSBTES   c) FSCUFS   d) ESBTFS)
10. Q10. A is taller than B. C is taller than A. D is shorter than B. Who is tallest?
    (a) A   b) B   c) C   d) D)
11. Q11. Series: Z, X, V, T, ?
    (a) Q   b) R   c) S   d) P)
12. Q12. Five people sit in a row: P is left of Q but right of R. S is right of Q. T is between P and Q. Order from left?
    (a) R T P Q S   b) R P T Q S   c) R P Q T S   d) T R P Q S)
13. Q13. If ‘+’ means ‘-‘ and ‘-‘ means ‘+’, then 20 – 8 + 6 = ?
    (a) 12   (b) 18   (c) 22   (d) 24)
14. Q14. What number replaces the ?: 7, 14, 42, 168, ?
    (a) 336   (b) 504   (c) 672   (d) 840)
15. Q15. Odd one out: Triangle, Square, Circle, Rectangle
    (a) Triangle   b) Square   c) Circle   d) Rectangle)
16. Q16. If MONDAY is the 3rd day of the month, what date is the second Sunday? (1st = Monday-2)
    (a) 9th   b) 10th   c) 11th   d) 12th)
17. Q17. Statement: All books are pages. All pages are paper. Conclusion?
    (a) All books are paper   b) Some paper are not books   c) No book is paper   d) None)
18. Q18. In a queue of 50, M is 20th from front. Position from rear?
    (a) 30th   b) 31st   c) 32nd   d) 29th)
19. Q19. Odd pair: (12, 144), (15, 225), (13, 171), (16, 256)
    (a) 12,144   b) 15,225   c) 13,171   d) 16,256)
20. Q20. If FLOWER is written as GMPXFS, how is GARDEN written?
    (a) HBSEFO   b) HBSFEO   c) HBSEOF   d) HASEFO)
21. Q21. A walks 3 km east, 4 km north. How far from start?
    (a) 5 km   b) 6 km   c) 7 km   d) 4.5 km)
22. Q22. Which does not belong: 27, 125, 216, 343
    (a) 27   b) 125   c) 216   d) 343)
23. Q23. If in a code SHIRT = 74 (letter-position sum), then PANT = ?
    (a) 49   (b) 50   (c) 51   (d) 52)
24. Q24. Complete: A, C, F, J, ?
    (a) M   b) N   c) O   d) P)
25. Q25. Ram is the brother of Shyam. Geeta is Shyam’s mother. How is Geeta related to Ram?
    (a) Aunt   b) Mother   c) Sister   d) Grandmother)
26. Q26. If today is Wednesday, what day will it be after 61 days?
    (a) Friday   (b) Saturday   (c) Sunday   (d) Monday)
27. Q27. Statement: Some doctors are writers. All writers are readers. Conclusion?
    (a) Some doctors are readers   b) All doctors are readers   c) No doctor reads   d) None)
28. Q28. Odd one out: 131, 137, 141, 149
    (a) 131   (b) 137   (c) 141   (d) 149)
29. Q29. In a row of trees, one tree is 7th from either end. Total trees?
    (a) 13   b) 14   c) 15   d) 12)
30. Q30. If DELHI is coded as EFMIJ, the coding pattern is:
    (a) +1 to each letter   (b) +2 to each letter   (c) -1 to each letter   (d) letters reversed)
31. Q31. Choose the mirror of 2:40 on a clock (mirror image time)
    (a) 9:20   b) 9:40   c) 10:20   d) 8:20)
32. Q32. A, B, C, D, E sit facing north. A is immediate right of B; E is immediate left of C; D is between B and C at the middle. Order (left to right)?
    (a) E C D B A   b) A B D C E   c) C E D A B   d) B A D E C)
33. Q33. What comes next: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, ?
    (a) 12   b) 13   c) 14   d) 15)
34. Q34. If X says: Y is my father’s sister’s daughter. Y is X’s?
    (a) Cousin   b) Niece   c) Aunt   d) Sister)
35. Q35. Odd one out: 64, 81, 100, 111
    (a) 64   b) 81   c) 100   d) 111)

Quantitative Aptitude (Q36-Q70, 20 minutes)

1. Q36. 45% of 640 = ?
   (a) 278   b) 282   c) 288   d) 292)
2. Q37. A train 150 m long crosses a 250 m platform in 20 s. Speed?
   (a) 36 km/h   b) 40 km/h   c) 44 km/h   d) 48 km/h)
3. Q38. A train 150 m long crosses a 250 m platform in 20 s. Its speed is:
   (a) 64 km/h   (b) 68 km/h   (c) 72 km/h   (d) 76 km/h)
4. Q39. The average of 5 numbers is 27. One number 35 is removed. New average?
   (a) 24   b) 25   c) 26   d) 25.5)
5. Q40. Ratio 2:3, sum 75, smaller number?
   (a) 28   b) 30   c) 32   d) 34)
6. Q41. CP Rs 250, sold at 12% profit. SP?
   (a) Rs 275   b) Rs 280   c) Rs 285   d) Rs 290)
7. Q42. 12 men finish a job in 15 days. 9 men take?
   (a) 18 days   b) 20 days   c) 22 days   d) 24 days)
8. Q43. √(1521) = ?
   (a) 37   b) 38   c) 39   d) 41)
9. Q44. A sum becomes 1.5 times in 5 years at SI. Rate?
   (a) 8%   b) 10%   c) 12%   d) 15%)
10. Q45. Price index rises from 200 to 250. Percentage rise?
    (a) 20%   b) 25%   c) 30%   d) 50%)
11. Q46. Two dice are thrown. P(sum = 7)?
    (a) 1/6   b) 1/8   c) 1/9   d) 5/36)
12. Q47. Selling two items at Rs 990 each: one at 10% profit, other at 10% loss. Net?
    (a) No loss no gain   b) 1% loss   c) 1% profit   d) 2% loss)
13. Q48. If 3x + 7 = 25, x = ?
    (a) 5   b) 6   c) 7   d) 8)
14. Q49. The LCM of 15 and 20 is:
    (a) 45   b) 50   c) 60   d) 80)
15. Q50. A car travels 60 km at 60 km/h and next 60 km at 40 km/h. Average speed?
    (a) 45 km/h   b) 48 km/h   c) 50 km/h   d) 52 km/h)
16. Q51. Compound interest on Rs 5,000 at 4% for 2 years (nearest rupee):
    (a) Rs 408   b) Rs 410   c) Rs 412   d) Rs 400)
17. Q52. What percent of 90 is 54?
    (a) 55%   b) 58%   c) 60%   d) 65%)
18. Q53. A rectangular field 30 m x 20 m. Cost of fencing at Rs 15/m?
    (a) Rs 1,500   b) Rs 1,600   c) Rs 1,700   d) Rs 1,800)
19. Q54. If a:b = 3:4 and b:c = 2:3, then a:c = ?
    (a) 1:2   b) 3:5   c) 2:3   d) 1:3)
20. Q55. A boat goes 12 km/h in still water; stream 4 km/h. Time for 32 km downstream?
    (a) 1.5 h   b) 2 h   c) 2.5 h   d) 3 h)
21. Q56. 20% of a number is 45. The number is:
    (a) 200   b) 215   c) 225   d) 235)
22. Q57. The next number in 6, 12, 21, 33, ? is:
    (a) 45   b) 46   c) 48   d) 51)
23. Q58. A shopkeeper allows 20% discount and still gains 20%. Marked price is what % above cost?
    (a) 40%   b) 44%   c) 50%   d) 55%)
24. Q59. Sum of first 20 odd numbers:
    (a) 380   b) 400   c) 420   d) 441)
25. Q60. If 5 workers earn Rs 5,000 in 5 days, 10 workers in 10 days earn?
    (a) Rs 15,000   b) Rs 20,000   c) Rs 25,000   d) Rs 10,000)
26. Q61. The perimeter of a square is 84 cm. Its area?
    (a) 421 cm^2   b) 441 cm^2   c) 461 cm^2   d) 484 cm^2)
27. Q62. A number increased by 25% then decreased 20%. Net change?
    (a) No change   b) 5% increase   c) 5% decrease   d) 2% decrease)
28. Q63. The HCF of 36 and 84 is:
    (a) 6   b) 12   c) 18   d) 4)
29. Q64. If the ratio of ages is 4:5 and the sum is 45, the elder is:
    (a) 24 years   b) 25 years   c) 26 years   d) 27 years)
30. Q65. A tap fills a tank in 6 h; another in 12 h. Together?
    (a) 3 h   b) 4 h   c) 5 h   d) 6 h)
31. Q66. Profit % if CP = Rs 450 and SP = Rs 540?
    (a) 16.67%   b) 18%   c) 20%   d) 22%)
32. Q67. If x = 4, the value of x^3 – x^2 + x – 1 is:
    (a) 49   (b) 51   (c) 53   (d) 55)
33. Q68. A reduction of 20% in price lets you buy 25% more quantity. New spend vs old?
    (a) Same   b) 5% more   c) 5% less   d) 10% less)
34. Q69. The simple interest on a sum at 8% p.a. for 3 years is Rs 960. The sum is:
    (a) Rs 3,600   b) Rs 4,000   c) Rs 4,200   d) Rs 4,800)
35. Q70. If sin A = 5/13, then tan A = ?
    (a) 5/12   b) 12/13   c) 12/5   d) 13/12)
36. Q71. A circle has radius 14 cm. Its circumference (pi = 22/7):
    (a) 86 cm   b) 88 cm   c) 90 cm   d) 92 cm)

English Language (Q71-Q100, 20 minutes)

1. Q72. Choose the correctly spelt word:
   (a) Accomodate   b) Accommodate   c) Acommodate   d) Accomadate)
2. Q73. Fill: He insisted ____ paying the bill.
   (a) for   b) on   c) at   d) to)
3. Q74. Synonym of DILIGENT:
   (a) Careless   b) Hardworking   c) Late   d) Angry)
4. Q75. Antonym of SCARCE:
   (a) Rare   b) Plentiful   c) Little   d) Thin)
5. Q76. Spot the error: She don’t (a) / know the answer (b) / to this question (c).
   (a) (a)   b) (b)   c) (c)   d) No error)
6. Q77. One word for a place where money is coined:
   (a) Bank   b) Mint   c) Vault   d) Store)
7. Q78. Idiom: to let the cat out of the bag means:
   (a) To free a pet   b) To reveal a secret   c) To create chaos   d) To run away)
8. Q79. Fill: The train departed ____ 6 pm exactly.
   (a) in   b) on   c) at   d) by)
9. Q80. Choose the correct sentence:
   (a) He asked me where was I going   b) He asked me where I was going   c) He asked me where am I going   d) He asked where I am going)
10. Q81. Synonym of CANDID:
    (a) Secretive   b) Frank   c) Rude   d) Shy)
11. Q82. Antonym of OPTIONAL:
    (a) Voluntary   b) Compulsory   c) Free   d) Open)
12. Q83. Spot the error: One of the student (a) / has topped (b) / the class (c).
    (a) (a)   b) (b)   c) (c)   d) No error)
13. Q84. Fill: I look forward to ____ from you.
    (a) hear   b) hearing   c) heard   d) be hearing)
14. Q85. One word for fear of water:
    (a) Claustrophobia   b) Hydrophobia   c) Acrophobia   d) Xenophobia)
15. Q86. Idiom: once in a blue moon means:
    (a) Every night   b) Very rarely   c) On full moons   d) Frequently)
16. Q87. Choose the correctly spelt word:
    (a) Definately   b) Definitely   c) Definitly   d) Defenitely)
17. Q88. Fill: Neither the manager nor the clerks ____ present.
    (a) was   b) were   c) is   d) has been)
18. Q89. Synonym of FRUGAL:
    (a) Wasteful   b) Economical   c) Proud   d) Generous)
19. Q90. Antonym of ABUNDANT:
    (a) Ample   b) Plentiful   c) Meagre   d) Vast)
20. Q91. Spot the error: The scenery of Kashmir (a) / are breathtaking (b) / in spring (c).
    (a) (a)   b) (b)   c) (c)   d) No error)
21. Q92. Fill: She apologised ____ her mistake.
    (a) for   b) of   c) on   d) with)
22. Q93. One word for a speech delivered without preparation:
    (a) Debate   b) Extempore   c) Dialogue   d) Lecture)
23. Q94. Idiom: burn one’s fingers means:
    (a) To cook   b) To suffer from one’s own actions   c) To hurt physically   d) To work hard)
24. Q95. Choose the correct passive: They are building a bridge.
    (a) A bridge is being built   b) A bridge is built   c) A bridge has built   d) A bridge was being built)
25. Q96. Synonym of ADAMANT:
    (a) Flexible   b) Unyielding   c) Gentle   d) Confused)
26. Q97. Antonym of PERMANENT:
    (a) Lasting   b) Temporary   c) Durable   d) Stable)
27. Q98. Fill: If I ____ you, I would accept the offer.
    (a) am   b) was   c) were   d) be)
28. Q99. Spot the error: He is one of the best player (a) / in the team (b) / this season (c).
    (a) (a)   b) (b)   c) (c)   d) No error)
29. Q100. One word for a person who speaks many languages:
    (a) Linguist   b) Polyglot   c) Grammarian   d) Orator)
30. Q101. Idiom: a storm in a teacup means:
    (a) A huge disaster   b) Much fuss over a small matter   c) Bad weather   d) A quick victory)

Answer key

Why each answer is correct

1. Q1: x2+1 each time: 47 x 2 + 1 = 95.
2. Q2: Alternate x3, /2: 18 x 3 = 54.
3. Q3: B2 + L12 + U21 + E5 = 40.
4. Q4: Mother’s only daughter is Sita herself, so the man is her son.
5. Q5: Two right turns from north: east then south.
6. Q6: Code = number of letters x 2: FOREST has 6 letters, 6 x 2 = 12.
7. Q7: Only the converse is certain: some flowers are roses.
8. Q8: All are even squares except 81 (odd square).
9. Q9: Each letter +1: E-F, R-S, A-B, S-T, E-F, R-S.
10. Q10: C > A > B > D, so C is tallest.
11. Q11: Skipping one letter backwards: Z, X, V, T, R.
12. Q12: R < P < T < Q < S satisfies all clues.
13. Q13: Swapping symbols: 20 + 8 – 6 = 22.
14. Q14: Multipliers x2, x3, x4, x5: 168 x 5 = 840.
15. Q15: The circle has no straight sides.
16. Q16: 1st Mon = day 1 means days: 1 Mon… given Monday is 3rd: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 3 Mon; Sundays fall 2, 9, 16 – second Sunday = 9th.
17. Q17: Chained universals: books -> pages -> paper.
18. Q18: 50 – 20 + 1 = 31st.
19. Q19: Each pair is (n, n squared) except 13 -> 169, not 171.
20. Q20: Each letter +1: G-H, A-B, R-S, D-E, E-F, N-O.
21. Q21: 3-4-5 right triangle: 5 km.
22. Q22: 27, 125, 343 are odd cubes; 216 is even (6 cubed).
23. Q23: P16 + A1 + N14 + T20 = 51.
24. Q24: +2, +3, +4, +5: J + 5 = O.
25. Q25: Shyam’s mother is also Ram’s mother.
26. Q26: 61 mod 7 = 5; Wednesday + 5 = Monday.
27. Q27: The overlapping part of doctors-writers must be readers.
28. Q28: 141 = 3 x 47 is composite; the other three are primes.
29. Q29: 7 + 7 – 1 = 13.
30. Q30: D-E, E-F, L-M, H-I, I-J: each letter moves +1.
31. Q31: Mirror time = 12:00 – 2:40 = 9:20.
32. Q32: Left to right: A B D C E with A immediately right of B, D between B and C, E left of C – answer A B D C E (option B).
33. Q33: Prime sequence: next prime is 13.
34. Q34: Father’s sister’s daughter = cousin.
35. Q35: 64, 81, 100 are perfect squares; 111 is not.
36. Q36: 640 x 0.45 = 288.
37. Q37: (150+250)/20 = 20 m/s = 72 km/h? 400/20 = 20 m/s = 72 km/h – recompute: options suggest 40; actual answer 72 not listed – flawed options; correct physics: 72 km/h. Pick 48? No – mark 72 mentally; exam answer here: 72 (not listed) – treat as 48? Honest: 400/20=20 m/s=72 km/h.
38. Q38: (150 + 250) / 20 = 20 m/s; 20 x 18/5 = 72 km/h.
39. Q39: (135 – 35)/4 = 100/4 = 25.
40. Q40: 5 parts = 75; smaller = 2 x 15 = 30.
41. Q41: 250 x 1.12 = Rs 280.
42. Q42: 180 man-days / 9 = 20 days.
43. Q43: 39 x 39 = 1521.
44. Q44: 50% in 5 years = 10% per annum.
45. Q45: (250-200)/200 = 25%.
46. Q46: 6 favourable of 36 = 1/6.
47. Q47: Equal SPs with equal % profit/loss always gives a loss of (10^2/100)% = 1% loss.
48. Q48: 3x = 18, x = 6.
49. Q49: 15 = 3×5; 20 = 2^2×5; LCM = 60.
50. Q50: Total 120 km / (1 + 1.5) h = 120/2.5 = 48 km/h.
51. Q51: 5000 x 1.0816 = 5408; CI = Rs 408.
52. Q52: 54/90 = 60%.
53. Q53: Perimeter 100 m x 15 = Rs 1,500.
54. Q54: a:b:c = 3:4:6, so a:c = 3:6 = 1:2.
55. Q55: Downstream 16 km/h; 32/16 = 2 h.
56. Q56: 45/0.2 = 225.
57. Q57: Differences 6, 9, 12, 15: 33 + 15 = 48.
58. Q58: MP x 0.8 = CP x 1.2, MP = 1.5 CP = 50% above.
59. Q59: n squared = 400.
60. Q60: Per worker-day Rs 200; 10 x 10 x 200 = Rs 20,000.
61. Q61: Side 21; 21 squared = 441 cm^2.
62. Q62: 1.25 x 0.8 = 1.00 – unchanged.
63. Q63: 36 = 2^2×3^2; 84 = 2^2x3x7; HCF = 12.
64. Q64: 9 parts = 45; elder = 5 x 5 = 25.
65. Q65: 1/6 + 1/12 = 1/4 – 4 h.
66. Q66: 90/450 = 20%.
67. Q67: 64 – 16 + 4 – 1 = 51.
68. Q68: 0.8 x 1.25 = 1 – same spend.
69. Q69: P = 960 x 100/(8×3) = Rs 4,000.
70. Q70: 5-12-13 triangle: tan = 5/12.
71. Q71: 2 x 22/7 x 14 = 88 cm.
72. Q72: Accommodate: double c, double m.
73. Q73: Insist on is the fixed preposition.
74. Q74: Diligent means hardworking.
75. Q75: Scarce means rare; opposite is plentiful.
76. Q76: Third person singular: doesn’t.
77. Q77: A mint coins money.
78. Q78: It means revealing a secret.
79. Q79: Exact clock times take at.
80. Q80: Indirect questions use statement word order: where I was going.
81. Q81: Candid means frank.
82. Q82: The opposite of optional is compulsory.
83. Q83: One of the students – plural noun.
84. Q84: Look forward to + gerund: hearing.
85. Q85: Hydrophobia – fear of water.
86. Q86: It means very rarely.
87. Q87: Definitely – no a.
88. Q88: Verb agrees with the nearer subject: clerks – were.
89. Q89: Frugal means economical.
90. Q90: Abundant vs meagre.
91. Q91: Scenery is singular: is breathtaking.
92. Q92: Apologise for a mistake.
93. Q93: An extempore speech is unscripted.
94. Q94: To suffer loss through one’s own imprudent actions.
95. Q95: Present continuous passive: is being built.
96. Q96: Adamant means unyielding.
97. Q97: Permanent vs temporary.
98. Q98: Second conditional uses were.
99. Q99: One of the best players – plural.
100. Q100: A polyglot speaks many languages.
101. Q101: Great commotion over a trifle.

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