IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — Clerk
IBPS Clerk exam is conducted for recruitment of Clerical Cadre posts in participating public sector banks. It is one of the most popular banking exams with lakhs of applicants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- Age Limit
- 20–28 years
Selection Process
- 1Preliminary Exam
- 2Mains Exam
Exam Pattern
| Stage / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | 100 | 100 | 60 min | Objective MCQ (sectional timing) |
| Mains | 190 | 200 | 160 min | Objective MCQ (sectional timing) |
Detailed Syllabus
1
Preliminary — English Language
30 Marks
Reading ComprehensionCloze TestError SpottingFill in the BlanksPara Jumbles
2
Preliminary — Numerical Ability
35 Marks
Number SeriesDI (basic)PercentageAverageRatioProfit-LossS.I./C.I.Time-WorkTime-Speed-Distance
3
Preliminary — Reasoning Ability
35 Marks
PuzzlesSeating ArrangementSyllogismCoding-DecodingInequalitiesDirection SenseBlood Relations
4
Mains — General/Financial Awareness
50 Marks
Banking AwarenessCurrent Affairs (last 6 months)RBI policiesFinancial termsBudget highlightsInsurance basics
5
Mains — General English
40 Marks
Reading ComprehensionError DetectionFill in BlanksVocabularySentence Improvement
6
Mains — Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
60 Marks
Puzzles & Seating ArrangementInput-OutputLogical ReasoningComputer FundamentalsMS OfficeInternet
7
Mains — Quantitative Aptitude
50 Marks
DIArithmeticQuadratic EquationsNumber SeriesApproximation
🎯 Must-Prepare Topics for IBPS Clerk
Seating Arrangement (linear, circular)
DI — Tables and Charts
Banking Awareness
Current Affairs (Economy focus)
Cloze Test
Percentage-based Arithmetic
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