IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026 22nd August Shift 3: Difficulty Level, Good Attempts & Questions Asked

TBAIBPS PO 22 August Shift 3 Analysis 2026 has been released. Candidates who appeared for the Shift 3 examination can check the complete exam review, section-wise difficulty level, good attempts and questions asked. The Shift 3 exam was conducted on August 22, 2026, from 2:00- 3:00 PM.

The IBPS PO Prelims examination comprises 100 questions for 100 marks from English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Each section is allotted 20 minutes.

IBPS PO 22 August Shift 3 Analysis 2026 Overview

The analysis includes the difficulty level of English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability, along with the expected good attempts and topic-wise questions asked in the examination.

IBPS PO 22 August 2026 Exam Review

The IBPS PO 22 August 2026 Exam Review is now available for candidates. The Shift 3 paper was conducted successfully and the analysis covers the overall difficulty level, section-wise review, good attempts and questions asked.

Candidates can use the analysis to compare their attempts and understand the overall level of the paper.

IBPS PO Shift 3 Difficulty Level 2026

The IBPS PO Shift 3 Difficulty Level 2026 has been released based on the detailed analysis of the examination. Candidates can check the section-wise difficulty level below.

IBPS PO Shift 3 Good Attempts 2026

The IBPS PO Shift 3 Good Attempts 2026 have been analysed considering the difficulty level of the paper, number of questions and expected accuracy. The section-wise and overall good-attempt figures are provided below.

IBPS PO Shift 3 Questions Asked 2026

The IBPS PO Shift 3 Questions Asked 2026 analysis covers the topics from which questions were asked in English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude. The detailed topic-wise question distribution is given below:

English / Verbal Ability 

• Word swap = 3 questions (5 word swaps)
• Word usage = no question
• Rearrangement = 3 questions
•  Fill in the blank = 1 (R.C based)
• Sentence Improvement = 2–3

Reasoning

1. Puzzle (4 types):

   • In & Out

   • Floor based

   • Order and ranking

   • Tabular

2. Syllogism = 3 Questions

3. Inequality = 3 Questions

4. Direction = 3–4

5. Alphabet = 1

6. Number series = 1

Quantitative Aptitude

• Speed Maths:

  • Approximation = 4–5 Questions

  • Missing / Wrong Number Series = 4 Questions

  • Quadratic Equation = 1 Question

  • Total = 5–21 (approx range)

• Data Interpretation:

  • Line graph (Student) = 5 Questions (Questions cover: ① Ratio, ② %, ③ Avg)

  • Pie-chart = 4 to 5 Questions

  • Caselet

• Arithmetic:

  • Profit & Loss - 1 Question

  • Time & Work 1 1 Question

  • Mixture - 1 Question

  • Train

  • Boat & Stream - 1 Question

  • Simple Interest (Simpl. Int.)

   

IBPS PO Shift 3 Expected Cut Off 2026

The IBPS PO Shift 3 Expected Cut Off cannot be confirmed immediately after one shift. The expected cut-off will depend on the difficulty level of all shifts, number of vacancies, candidate performance and normalization.

The expected cut-off is likely to be updated after the completion of the IBPS PO Prelims examination on August 23, 2026.

Candidates should not consider an unofficial expected cut-off as the final IBPS PO Prelims cut-off. The official cut-off will be released by IBPS along with the result/scorecard.

IBPS PO Prelims Shift 3 Analysis: What Candidates Should Check

Candidates who appeared in Shift 3 can use the analysis to evaluate:

• Overall difficulty level of the paper

• Section-wise difficulty

• Number of good attempts

• Questions asked from important topics

• Accuracy of attempted questions

• Expected cut-off trends

• Memory-based questions

The IBPS PO Prelims 2026 examination consists of 100 questions in 60 minutes, with English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability carrying 30, 35 and 35 questions respectively.