NEW DELHI, India — The first shift of the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 held on 23 August has concluded, with candidates describing the overall paper as moderate. Based on the initial feedback from candidates who appeared in Shift 1, the IBPS PO Exam Analysis 2026 covers the difficulty level, estimated good attempts and the topics asked in English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.