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IBPS CLERK Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Prelims+Mains)
IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern (Prelims+Mains)
The Exam is conducted in two different stages as listed below:
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Selection Process
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Preliminary Examination, Main Examination & Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
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Mode of Examination
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Online
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Prelims Questions
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100
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Prelims Marks
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100
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Prelims Duration
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60 Minutes
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Mains Questions
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160
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Mains Marks
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200
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Mains Duration
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125 Minutes
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Negative Marking
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0.25 Marks
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Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
There is no change in the Preliminary Examination pattern. Candidates will have to attempt 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks within 60 minutes, with separate sectional timing.
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Section
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Questions
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Marks
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Time
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English Language
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30
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30
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20 Minutes
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Numerical Ability
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35
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35
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20 Minutes
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Reasoning Ability
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35
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35
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20 Minutes
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Total
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100
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100
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60 Minutes
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Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The IBPS CSA (Clerk) Mains Examination has undergone a significant change this year. The total number of questions has been increased from 155 to 160, while the overall examination duration has been extended from 120 minutes to 125 minutes. Additionally, the Quantitative Aptitude section now consists of 40 questions instead of 35.
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Section
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Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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General / Financial Awareness
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40
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50
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20 Minutes
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General English
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40
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40
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35 Minutes
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Reasoning Ability
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40
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60
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35 Minutes
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Quantitative Aptitude
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40
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50
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35 Minutes
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Total
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160
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200
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125 Minutes
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Prelims Syllabus 2026
With the IBPS Clerk 2026 exam confirmed, it’s important for candidates to understand the Prelims syllabus and exam pattern. The Prelims exam is objective and includes three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Numerical Ability. Below is the detailed syllabus to help you start your preparation in the right direction.
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IBPS Clerk Syllabus For Prelims
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English Language
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Reasoning Ability
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Numerical Ability
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Reading Comprehension
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Puzzles(Box based puzzle, Designation based puzzle, Category based puzzle, Floor / Flat-floor based puzzle, Day / Month / Year based puzzle)
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Simplification: BODMAS, Square & Cube, Square & cube root, Indices, fraction, percentage etc.
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Fillers
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Seating Arrangement(Circular Seating Arrangement (Uncertain), Square / Rectangle / Triangular seating Arrangement, Linear seating arrangement, Single row, Double row, Uncertain)
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Approximation: BODMAS, Square & Cube, Square & cube root, Indices, fraction, percentage etc.
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Sentence Based Error
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Inequality (Direct and Indirect Statement)
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Number Series: Missing Number series, Wrong number series
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Vocabulary
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Distance and Direction (Normal)
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Inequality:Linear equation, Quadratic equation, Quantity comparison
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Cloze Test
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Coding-Decoding (General)
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Ratio and Proportion
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Error Detection
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Blood Relation (Normal)
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Percentage
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Sentence Improvement
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Syllogism (2/3 statement + 2 conclusion)
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Number System and HCF & LCM
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Word Swap(3 words, 4 words)
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Series(Alpha-numeric-symbol based, Alpha-numeric based, Word-based, Number based, Digit based series, Letter based series)
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Average
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Word Rearrangement(3 Words, 4 Words)
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Order – Ranking (Comparison)
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Age
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Sentence Rearrangement
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Word Pair / Number Pair
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Partnership
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Parajumble
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Word formation (Meaningful word)
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Mixture and Alligation
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Column Based
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Odd one out
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Simple Interest
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Idioms & Phrases
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Word / Number based (Multiple operations)
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Compound Interest
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Word Usage
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Time and Work
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Connectors/Starters
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Pipe and Cistern
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Profit & Loss and Discount
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Speed Time Distance
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Boat And Stream
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Mensuration
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Probability
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Permutation & combination
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Data Interpretation: Table DI, Missing Table DI, Single Pie chart DI and Multiple pie chart DI, Line chart DI, Bar chart DI, Mixed DI, Caselet
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Mains Syllabus 2026
More or less, the syllabus for IBPS Clerk Prelims and mains are similar but some topics are added in all the sections with the level of difficulty. The level of the mains exam is comparatively difficult. Check the detailed IBPS Clerk mains syllabus below:
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IBPS Clerk Syllabus For Mains
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Subject
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Syllabus
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1.
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General English
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2.
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Reasoning Ability
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3.
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Quantitative Aptitude
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General/ Financial Awareness
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National Current Affairs, International Current Affairs, State Current Affairs, Sports News, Central Government Schemes, Agreements/MoU, Books & Authors, Summits & Conferences, Defense News, Science & Technology News, Banking and Financial Awareness, Static Awareness, Recent RBI Circulars Based Questions, Business & Economy related News, Important Days, Obituaries, Important Appointments, Important Awards & Honours, Union Budget 2026, Economic Survey 2026, Ranks/Reports/Indexes
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