IBPS Clerk Previous Year Question Paper Pattern
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — Clerical Cadre
Conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Last verified: 2026-06-05. Always match this with the latest official notification before final preparation.
Prelims (Online)
Marks
100
Time
60 min
Negative
−0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
Sectional time limit of 20 min each applies.
Mains (Online)
Marks
200
Time
160 min
Negative
−0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General English | 40 | 40 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
Important Topics
Number Series & SimplificationInequality & SyllogismReading ComprehensionCloze TestBanking Awareness & Financial TermsComputer Fundamentals