IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 - Check Prelims and Mains Exam
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Total Vacancies
300
Notification
07 Aug 2026
Category
Banking
Location
All India
Type
Full Time
An official recruitment notification has been released. A total of 300 vacancies are on offer. Full details of eligibility, important dates, fees and how to apply are given below.
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Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post | Clerk |
| Selection Stages | Prelims, Mains, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT) |
| Total Questions | Prelims: 100 | Mains: 155 |
| Total Marks | Prelims: 100 | Mains: 200 |
| Duration | Prelims: 60 minutes | Mains: 120 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer in both stages |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Final Merit Basis | Prelims is qualifying only; final selection is based on Mains marks, subject to clearing the LPT |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| General/Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 120 minutes |
How to Apply
1
Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.
2
Keep your documents, photo, signature and details ready.
3
Apply through the official website.
4
Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form.
5
Take a printout/confirmation for future reference.
Important Note
Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification and website before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBPS Clerk syllabus 2026?
The IBPS Clerk syllabus covers Reasoning Ability, English Language, and Quantitative/Numerical Ability in Prelims, with Computer Aptitude and General/Financial Awareness added in Mains.
What is the exam pattern for IBPS Clerk 2026?
Prelims has 100 questions worth 100 marks in 60 minutes across three sections. Mains has 155 questions worth 200 marks in 120 minutes across four sections, each with its own sectional time limit.
How many questions are asked in the IBPS Clerk exam?
Prelims has 100 questions and Mains has 155 questions, based on the exam pattern referenced in this article.
Is there negative marking in the IBPS Clerk exam?
Yes. Both Prelims and Mains carry a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer; there is no penalty for unattempted questions.
Is the IBPS Clerk syllabus the same as IBPS PO?
This comparison is not confirmed from the sources used for this article, so it should not be assumed. Candidates preparing for both exams should check the official IBPS PO syllabus separately rather than assuming identical topic coverage.