IBPS Government Job 2026 for Clerk Prelims Question Paper – Check Details
Updated by Paresh on 17 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection · State: All India
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a new notification on its official website for Clerk Prelims Question Paper Sarkari Naukri. Candidates who want this government job can now read all the details here.
For this post, you need 10th Pass. The number of posts and post-wise vacancy and last date will be updated here soon. Please refer to the official advertisement till then. Apply online on the official website. The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more IBPS updates on the IBPS Recruitment page, all Sarkari Naukri and the home page.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper Government Job 2026: Important Dates, Fee & Age Limit
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IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper Vacancy 2026: Number of Posts
The total number of posts and the post-wise vacancy details will be updated here soon. Until then, please refer to the official advertisement given in the Important Links table below.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper Eligibility: Qualification & Age Limit
| Criteria | Requirement |
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| Educational qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age limit | 30–30 years |
| Experience | Freshers |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
| Exam schedule | Details |
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| Exam date | 10 Oct 2026 |
Preparation Plan From the Dates
- Solve at least three previous papers of this exam under a timer to learn the real difficulty.
- Sleep and revision beat last-week cramming; plan lighter days before the exam.
Clerk Prelims Question Paper: Key Details at a Glance
The table below gives the key details at a glance of Clerk Prelims Question Paper, as it is given in the source.
| Detail | Information |
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| Exam Name | IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate) 2026 |
| Recruitment Cycle | CRP CSA-XVI |
| Exam Stage | Preliminary Examination |
| Exam Dates | 10 and 11 October 2026 |
| Question Paper | Memory-Based Test (MBT) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Subjects | English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Clerk Prelims Question Paper: Download Clerk 2026 Question Paper PDFs
Check the download clerk 2026 question paper pdfs for Clerk Prelims Question Paper in the table below.
| Exam Date | Shift | English | Hindi |
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| 10 October 2026 | Shift 1 | Download MBT PDF | Download MBT PDF |
| 10 October 2026 | Shift 2 | Download MBT PDF | Download MBT PDF |
| 10 October 2026 | Shift 3 | Download MBT PDF | Download MBT PDF |
| 10 October 2026 | Shift 4 | Download MBT PDF | Download MBT PDF |
| 11 October 2026 | Shift 1 | Download MBT PDF | Download MBT PDF |
| 11 October 2026 | Shift 2 | Download MBT PDF | Download MBT PDF |
| 11 October 2026 | Shift 3 | Download MBT PDF | Download MBT PDF |
| 11 October 2026 | Shift 4 | Download MBT PDF | Download MBT PDF |
Clerk Prelims Question Paper: Benefits of Using Memory-Based Papers
Keep these points in mind for Clerk Prelims Question Paper.
- Familiarity with the latest IBPS Clerk Prelims exam pattern.
- Practice with questions recalled from the October 2026 examination.
- Better understanding of question types across all three sections.
- Improved speed, accuracy, and time management.
- Identification of important topics for upcoming banking examinations.
Clerk Prelims Question Paper: Clerk Prelims 2026
The table below gives the clerk prelims 2026 of Clerk Prelims Question Paper, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 60 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
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| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Clerk Prelims Question Paper: Clerk 10 October Exam Shift Schedule
Clerk 10 October Exam Shift Schedule of Clerk Prelims Question Paper:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Timing |
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| Shift 1 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Shift 4 | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Clerk Prelims Question Paper: Why Practice with Clerk Memory-Based Papers?
The list below is for Clerk Prelims Question Paper.
- Familiarity with the latest IBPS Clerk Prelims exam pattern.
- Practice with questions recalled from the October 2026 examination.
- Better understanding of question types across all three sections.
- Improved speed, accuracy, and time management.
- Identification of important topics for upcoming banking examinations.
How to Apply Online for IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper
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Read the notification
Download the official notification PDF and confirm you meet the education, age and category rules.
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Open the official portal
Go to ibps.in and open the recruitment / apply-online section for Clerk Prelims Question Paper.
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Register or log in
Create your account with a working mobile number and email address, or log in if you already registered.
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Fill the form
Enter personal, education and category details exactly as on your certificates.
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Upload documents
Upload the photo, signature and certificates in the size and format the notification asks for.
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Pay the fee
Pay the fee online if it applies to your category and save the payment receipt.
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Submit and print
Submit the form, download the confirmation page and keep a printout with your application number.
Before You Apply for Clerk Prelims Question Paper
Open the official notification on ibps.in and match your qualification, age and category with each point before you pay the fee.
Keep scanned photo, signature and certificates ready in the sizes asked for. Use an email ID and mobile number that you will check regularly, because all updates come there.
What Happens After You Submit the Form
Submitting the form is only the first step. The usual order is checking of applications, exam city slip, admit card, exam, answer key and Sarkari Result, and each stage has its own notice.
Save your application number and the submitted PDF in a safe place. You will need them at every later stage.
How IBPS selects candidates
Officer and clerk government job usually has a first exam, a main exam and then either an interview or a language proficiency test, followed by document verification and provisional allotment to a bank. Each section has its own timing and sectional cut-off, so working on speed and accuracy together matters more than any single subject.
Read more on the IBPS company page or visit the official website at ibps.in.
Documents You Should Keep Ready
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
- Class 10 / 12 marksheets and certificates as per the qualification needed
- Graduation or professional degree / provisional certificate (if needed)
- Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) in the given format, if you claim a benefit
- Photo ID proof and address proof (Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN, etc.)
- Domicile / residence certificate if the post is reserved for state residents
This is a general checklist. The notification lists the exact documents, sizes and formats - follow it.
Earlier IBPS Notifications
Earlier IBPS notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all IBPS updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS Govt Job 2026 for 16 Hindi Officer (HO) Posts – Direct Link | Naukri | 16 | 06 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS PO For Prelims and Mains Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 27 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS Specialist Officer Score Card 2026: Sarkari Result Out | Result | — | 01 Nov 2026 |
| IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026 – Download Link | Admit Card | 1043 | 01 Nov 2026 |
| IBPS SO Prelims Sarkari Result 2026 Declared | Result | 925 | 26 Jul 2026 |
| IBPS SO Law Officer Prelims Mains Guide Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 16 Oct 2026 |
What Changed in This Notice
We track every change to this notice, so you can see what moved and when.
| Date | Change |
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| 17 Oct 2026 | Exam date updated from 11 Oct 2026 to 10 Oct 2026 |
Application Tips That Prevent Rejection
- Do not wait for the last day; servers slow down and payment gateways time out near the deadline.
- Keep category and domicile certificates ready in the format the notice specifies.
- Read the rejected clauses; over-age, wrong category or a missing certificate is rejected without refund.
- Use the correction window if the notice offers one; it may be your only chance to fix a mistake.
- Ignore social-media claims about dates; use the official notice and this page's dates.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper Government Job: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| Question paper - 10 Oct 2026 — PDF | Click Here |
| Question paper - 10 Oct 2026 — PDF | Click Here |
| Question paper - 10 Oct 2026 — PDF | Click Here |
| Official website | ibps.in |
| All IBPS updates | Open IBPS Recruitment |
| IBPS admit cards | View admit cards |
| IBPS results | View results |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper Government Job: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper?
The age limit is 30–30 years.
What is the qualification needed for IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper?
You need 10th Pass. Please read the post-wise details in the notification before you apply.
How can I apply for IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper?
Go to the official website (ibps.in), open the apply link, register, fill in the form, upload your photo, signature and documents, pay the fee and take a printout of the form.
What is the official website for IBPS Clerk Prelims Question Paper?
The official website is ibps.in.
Where can I get the latest sarkari naukri updates of IBPS?
SarkariResultHome.com posts every new update of IBPS as soon as it is published. Bookmark the site and open it directly to see the newest jobs, admit cards, Sarkari Results and answer keys.
Source and Credit
The facts on this page come from the Sarkari Naukri notification and advertisement published by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection on its official website ibps.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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