IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Shift 1 Ends, Check Paper Review, Exam Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

In IBPS PO Shift 1, the following type of questions were asked:

1. Year-Based Age Puzzle (Base Year 2025) with 5 calculative questions was asked.
2. Date and Month Based Puzzle involving 6 persons and a colour variable carried 5 questions.
3. Certain Number of Persons (Linear Arrangement) puzzle included 3 questions, while a Box Based Puzzle with 6 persons had 5 questions

The IBPS PO exam timing for Shift 2 is from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The handwriting sample process began at 11:00 am and concluded at 11:30 am.

The difficulty level of the Quantitative Aptitude section was Moderate. Most of the questions were based on Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, and Arithmetic. Candidates found this section slightly time-consuming.

Test-takers found this section easy as compared to other two sections. The maximum number of questions were asked from Single filler, error detection, parajumle and reading comprehension. You can check the difficulty level of each topic in the table below.

Based on candidates' feedback, the overall difficulty level of Shift 1 was moderate, and the good attempts ranged between 65 to 71.

A total of 35 questions were asked from this section. The maximum number of questions were based on topics such as Puzzles and seating arrangement, Blood Relation etc.

The overall good attempts of the exam ranges between 65 to 71. You can check the section-wise IBPS PO Good Attempts in the table below.

The shift 1 of IBPS PO 23 August 2025 exam ended at 10 am. The detailed analysis will be shared here as soon as we get in touch with the aspirants.

Aspirants must carry any one of the following identity proofs to enter the examination premises: PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving Licence, Voter’s Card with photograph, Bank Passbook with photograph, or any other valid Photo Identity Proof.

The shift 1 of Day 1 is ongoing. It commenced at 9 am and will conclude at 10 am. Candidates can check the section-wise review here.

1. Visit the official IBPS website — ibps.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the link “IBPS PO Admit Card 2025” under the CRP PO/MT section.
3. Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
4. IBPS PO Admit Card will appear on the screen.
5. Download the admit card and take a printout for exam day.