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IBPS CLERK Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk (CRP-Clerk-XIV)

Sections
3
Topics
10
Sub-topics
79
Stages
3
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The IBPS CLERK (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk (CRP-Clerk-XIV)) syllabus is organised into 3 sections: IBPS-Clerk Prelims, IBPS-Clerk Mains and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 10 topics and 79 sub-topics, tested in IBPS-Clerk Preliminary Examination, IBPS-Clerk Mains Examination (Selection Round) and IBPS-CLERK Domain Test. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

IBPS-CLERK is conducted for recruitment to Clerical cadre posts in 11 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under IBPS Common Recruitment Process. Per IBPS CRP-Clerk-XIV notification: Prelims (English, Quant, Reasoning — 100 Q) + Mains (Reasoning, English, Quant, GA — 190 Q + Computer Knowledge). No interview. Final selection based on Mains only.

Exam pattern: Online CBT (Prelims + Mains) — IBPS CRP-Clerk (No Interview)

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  • English Language (IBPS-Clerk Prelims)

    Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Per IBPS Official Notification

    ~3 marks

  • Quantitative Aptitude (IBPS-Clerk Prelims)

    Arithmetic, Algebra, DI, Per IBPS Official Notification

    ~3 marks

  • Reasoning Ability (IBPS-Clerk Prelims)

    Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding, Per IBPS Official Notification

    ~3 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Online CBT (Prelims + Mains) — IBPS CRP-Clerk (No Interview)

High-weightage IBPS CLERK topics

  1. 1Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (IBPS-Clerk Mains)IBPS-Clerk Mains~4 marks
  2. 2English Language (IBPS-Clerk Prelims)IBPS-Clerk Prelims~3 marks
  3. 3Quantitative Aptitude (IBPS-Clerk Prelims)IBPS-Clerk Prelims~3 marks
  4. 4Reasoning Ability (IBPS-Clerk Prelims)IBPS-Clerk Prelims~3 marks
  5. 5General/Financial Awareness (IBPS-Clerk Mains)IBPS-Clerk Mains~3 marks
  6. 6English Language (IBPS-Clerk Mains)IBPS-Clerk Mains~3 marks
  7. 7Quantitative Aptitude (IBPS-Clerk Mains)IBPS-Clerk Mains~3 marks
  8. 8Banking AwarenessDomain Knowledge / Professional Awareness~3 marks

IBPS CLERK section-wise syllabus

IBPS-Clerk Mains

IBPS-Clerk Mains Examination (Selection Round) · 4 topics · 28 sub-topics

  • General/Financial Awareness (IBPS-Clerk Mains)
  • English Language (IBPS-Clerk Mains)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (IBPS-Clerk Mains)
  • Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (IBPS-Clerk Mains)
Full IBPS-Clerk Mains syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the IBPS CLERK syllabus?

The IBPS CLERK syllabus has 3 sections: IBPS-Clerk Prelims, IBPS-Clerk Mains and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 10 topics and 79 sub-topics.

What is the IBPS CLERK exam pattern?

Online CBT (Prelims + Mains) — IBPS CRP-Clerk (No Interview). Stages: IBPS-Clerk Preliminary Examination, IBPS-Clerk Mains Examination (Selection Round), IBPS-CLERK Domain Test.

How many questions come from each IBPS CLERK section?

IBPS-Clerk Prelims: 100 questions (100 marks); IBPS-Clerk Mains: 190 questions (200 marks); Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which IBPS CLERK topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (IBPS-Clerk Mains) (IBPS-Clerk Mains, ~4 marks), English Language (IBPS-Clerk Prelims) (IBPS-Clerk Prelims, ~3 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (IBPS-Clerk Prelims) (IBPS-Clerk Prelims, ~3 marks), Reasoning Ability (IBPS-Clerk Prelims) (IBPS-Clerk Prelims, ~3 marks), General/Financial Awareness (IBPS-Clerk Mains) (IBPS-Clerk Mains, ~3 marks).

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Is this the official IBPS CLERK syllabus?

It is compiled from the official IBPS CLERK notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.