IBPS Clerk recruits Clerks/Junior Associates for public sector banks via a Prelims + Mains process — no interview. Selection is based purely on the Mains score, so consistent accuracy across all four sections matters more than any single strong section.
120
Questions
120
Total Marks
60 min
Duration
-0.25 / Q
Negative
Recruits For
Clerk / Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) at public sector banks under IBPS
Conducted by: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 25% | Easy |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 29% | Easy |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 29% | Easy |
| Banking & General Awareness | 20 | 17% | Easy |
Key Facts
- ▸120 questions, 120 marks, 60 minutes (Prelims CBT)
- ▸English Language 30Q, Quantitative Aptitude 35Q, Reasoning Ability 35Q, Banking & General Awareness 20Q
- ▸+1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong answer
- ▸Prelims → Mains — no interview; Mains score alone decides selection
- ▸One of the highest-applicant-volume banking exams in India
- ▸Recruits Clerks/Junior Associates across public sector banks nationwide
Section-wise Syllabus & Notes
Simplification, DI, quadratic comparison, arithmetic — shared across IBPS PO/Clerk and SBI PO/Clerk
Simplification & Approximation
Read Notes →Number Series
Read Notes →Quadratic Equations — Comparison
Read Notes →Data Interpretation — Tables & Graphs
Read Notes →Data Interpretation — Caselet & Missing DI
Read Notes →Arithmetic Word Problems
Read Notes →Mixtures & Partnership
Read Notes →Simple & Compound Interest
Read Notes →Mensuration & Probability
Read Notes →Permutation, Combination & Probability
Read Notes →Data Sufficiency (Quant)
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
IBPS Clerk has no interview — Mains score is final. Speed and accuracy on Quant + Reasoning decide selection; English and GK are easier scoring sections.
IBPS Clerk Revision Notes
Section-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the IBPS Clerk exam pattern?
IBPS Clerk (IBPS Clerk / Junior Associate (Prelims pattern)) has 120 questions over 60 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Banking & General Awareness.
Which category does IBPS Clerk fall under on Aspirant Arcade?
Banking Exams (IBPS/SBI). Questions are tuned to this exam's syllabus.
What is the IBPS Clerk selection process?
Selection is based on the written/objective score. Clerk / Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) at public sector banks under IBPS.
Is IBPS Clerk preparation free?
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