IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 — Prelims & Mains
IBPS Clerk follows Prelims + Mains pattern similar to PO but at clerical difficulty. Mains is state-wise merit for final allotment.
Exam pattern
Prelims: 100 Q, 100 marks, 60 min. Mains: 190 Q, 200 marks (approx. — verify notification).
Prelims — English
30 Q
- Comprehension
- Cloze
- Errors
- Spellings
Prelims — Numerical Ability
35 Q
- Arithmetic
- Simplification
- DI
Prelims — Reasoning
35 Q
- Puzzles
- Alphanumeric series
- Coding
- Blood relation
Mains — General/Financial Awareness
As per notification
- Banking terms
- Current affairs
- Static GK
- Computer basics
Preparation tips
- Clerk Prelims rewards accuracy — avoid wild guesses.
- Computer awareness in Mains is often underrated.
FAQs
Does IBPS Clerk have an interview?
Typically no interview for Clerk — selection is based on Mains merit (verify current notification).