SarkariResultHome.comIBPS Clerk Prelims Mains Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Written by Kalyani on 22 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection · State: All India
The Clerk Prelims Mains syllabus of Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is available on its official website. Here is a simple guide to what to read and how to plan.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more IBPS updates on the IBPS Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Mains Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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IBPS Clerk Prelims Mains 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
Clerk Prelims Mains: What This Page Covers
This page puts together the exam overview of Clerk Prelims Mains with the exam pattern, in the order a student needs them.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Clerk Prelims Mains: Clerk 2026 Revised
The table below gives the clerk 2026 revised of Clerk Prelims Mains, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 20 minutes.
| Exam Stage | Type | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Objective | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Mains | Objective | 200 | 160 (Revised) | 2 hours 5 Mins |
| LPT | – | Qualifying only | – | – |
Clerk Prelims Mains: Prelims
The table below gives the prelims of Clerk Prelims Mains, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 20 minutes.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes/ 1 hour |
Clerk Prelims Mains: Mains (Revised)
Check the mains (revised) for Clerk Prelims Mains in the table below.
In short: time: 20 minutes.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 (Revised) | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 125 minutes |
Clerk Prelims Mains: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
Looking at the pattern table (Mains Exam Pattern (Revised)), Reasoning Ability (60) carry the highest marks.
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
Clerk Prelims Mains: What is the Difficulty level of Clerk exam?
The table below gives the what is the difficulty level of clerk exam? of Clerk Prelims Mains, as it is given in the source.
| Section | Expected Difficulty Level |
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| English Language | Easy to Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate |
| General / Financial Awareness (Mains) | Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Mains) | Moderate to Difficult |
| General English (Mains) | Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability (Mains) | Moderate to Difficult |
Clerk Prelims Mains: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
Clerk Prelims Mains: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
About IBPS
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, better known as IBPS, was set up in 1975 and is headquartered in Mumbai. It runs common government job processes so that a candidate can appear in one exam and be considered by many participating public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks.
Read more on the IBPS company page or visit the official website at ibps.in.
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 PO For Prelims and Mains Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 27 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS SO Law Officer Prelims Mains Guide Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 16 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS SO IT Officer Subject-wise Topics Prep Strategy Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 15 Oct 2026 |
| IBPS SO Detailed Prelims Mains and Selection Process Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 01 Nov 2026 |
| IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 04 Oct 2026 |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Mains: Question Papers and Answer Keys
For IBPS Clerk Prelims Mains we also keep 3 question paper files on our own site. Solving the real paper once tells you the level of the questions and how fast you must work; the answer key then lets you check your marks honestly.
| Paper / key | Open |
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| Question paper — 10 October 2026 | Download PDF |
| Question paper — 10 October 2026 | Download PDF |
| Question paper — 10 October 2026 | Download PDF |
Tip: attempt the paper in one sitting, mark the questions you guessed, and revise those topics first.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Mains Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| Official website | ibps.in |
| All IBPS updates | Open IBPS Recruitment |
| IBPS latest jobs | View jobs |
| IBPS admit cards | View admit cards |
| IBPS results | View results |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Mains Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official Clerk Prelims Mains syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of IBPS. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Clerk Prelims Mains syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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Source and Credit
Credit for the original information goes to Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, whose syllabus and exam pattern notice we used 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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