New Delhi, October 12, 2025 — Here’s the quick IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis for today’s paper—compiled from candidates’ memory‑based feedback across shifts. Final confirmation will reflect in the official IBPS response and cut‑off notice; use this as an indicative guide for performance benchmarking.
Key Takeaways
- Overall Difficulty: Moderate to Moderate‑High. Time management remained the key differentiator.
- Expected Good Attempts (overall): 83–95 (varies with accuracy & shift).
- Most time‑consuming: Caselet DI + Puzzle‑heavy Reasoning; a few lengthy RC in English.
- Scoring areas: Static + Banking GA (for well‑prepared candidates) and Grammar‑based English items.
Section‑Wise Analysis
| Section | Difficulty | Good Attempts* | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Q) | Moderate‑High | 25–31 | 2–3 complex puzzles (floor/seating/relations), input‑output, machine, coding; basic comp‑apt (OS, shortcuts). |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Q) | Moderate‑High | 16–20 | Mixed DI: caselet, combo charts, ratio‑based sets, data sufficiency (2‑statement), quadratic/series light presence. |
| English Language (35 Q) | Moderate | 20–24 | 2 RC sets (economy/technology themes), para‑jumble, fill‑in‑the‑blanks, error spotting; vocab straight‑forward. |
| General/Banking Awareness (40 Q) | Moderate | 22–28 | Monetary policy, UPI/fast‑payments, budget/deficit numbers, financial regulators, schemes, international indices. |
| Descriptive (Letter + Essay) | Moderate | Qualitative | Topics around digital fraud awareness/financial inclusion/ESG banking; formal tone & structure mattered. |
*Good Attempts assume ≥80–85% accuracy.
Memory‑Based GA Highlights
- Latest RBI policy stance; repo rate unchanged; liquidity measures (SSS/SLR context).
- UPI features, RuPay Credit on UPI, FASTag compliance, Bharat BillPay coverage.
- Budget/fiscal metrics, small savings schemes, sovereign green bond mention.
- Schemes: PM SVANidhi, PMJDY milestones, e‑RUPI, Kisan Credit Card; insurance penetration, IRDAI target.
- International: G20 outcomes, BRICS expansion headlines, major global indices.
Expected Cut‑Off Trend (Indicative)
State/Category cut‑offs vary widely. With the difficulty skewing Moderate‑High in DI/Reasoning, a slightly lower or near‑last‑year trend is possible for several states. Final cut‑offs depend on normalization, vacancies, and shift variance.
Time‑Management Snapshot
- Reasoning/DI: Prioritize high‑yield sets; skip one heavy caselet or puzzle early if it looks calculation‑intensive.
- English: Attempt grammar/vocab first, then RCs; do RC with direct fact‑based questions before inference.
- GA: One pass marking sure‑shots; second pass for educated guesses (avoid over‑guessing).
- Descriptive: 12–13 min essay + 7–8 min letter; 2–3 min proof‑read.
Disclaimer: This analysis is memory‑based and for guidance only. Refer to IBPS notifications for official answers and cut‑offs.