IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026

IBPS Clerk recruits clerical cadre for public-sector banks. Prelims tests three sections under sectional timing; Mains adds General/Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude.

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IBPS Clerk exam pattern

SectionQuestionsDuration
English (30 Q)3020 min
Numerical Ability (35 Q)3520 min
Reasoning (35 Q)3520 min
Total10060 min

Marking: 1 mark per correct answer, -0.25 per wrong answer (negative marking). Scale: 0–100.

IBPS Clerk syllabus — topic-wise

Reasoning Ability

Numerical Ability

English Language

Mains — General/Financial Awareness & Computer Aptitude

How to cover the IBPS Clerk syllabus

IBPS Clerk is won on sectional timing and accuracy — there is no interview, so the Mains score alone decides selection. With separate clocks per section in Prelims and a broad Mains, quick, accurate arithmetic and reasoning plus steady banking awareness are the levers.

✅ Preparation tips

  • Practise the strict per-section timing enforced in Prelims.
  • Build reflexive quantitative and reasoning speed.
  • Keep a daily banking- and current-awareness habit for the Mains.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • Over-investing in one section and running its clock down.
  • Neglecting General & Financial Awareness, which is fast, scoring Mains marks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IBPS Clerk syllabus?

The IBPS Clerk syllabus covers Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, English Language, Mains — General/Financial Awareness & Computer Aptitude. IBPS Clerk recruits clerical cadre for public-sector banks. Prelims tests three sections under sectional timing; Mains adds General/Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude.

What is the IBPS Clerk exam pattern?

IBPS Clerk Prelims has 100 questions across 3 sections in 60 minutes, with negative marking of -0.25 per wrong answer.

How many sections are there in IBPS Clerk?

IBPS Clerk is organised into 3 sections: English (30 Q), Numerical Ability (35 Q), Reasoning (35 Q).

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