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English · Numerical Ability · Reasoning. 20 min per section. Negative marking −¼. Simpler than PO — ideal for first-time banking aspirants.

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60m
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IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
English Language303020 min
Numerical Ability353520 min
Reasoning Ability353520 min
Total10010060 min

20 min per section — strictly enforced. Negative marking −¼ per wrong answer. No interview — selection based purely on exam score.

Section-wise Strategy

English Language

20 min

30Q · 30M

Reading Comprehension (1–2 passages), Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles.

Strategy: Clerk English is simpler than PO — aim 25+ correct. RC + Cloze = 20 marks in 12 minutes.

Numerical Ability

20 min

35Q · 35M

Number Series, Simplification & Approximation, Data Interpretation (1–2 basic sets), Arithmetic (SI/CI, Profit/Loss, Time & Work, Average).

Strategy: Simplification + Number Series = 20 quick marks. Clerk DI is simpler than PO — attempt all DI sets.

Reasoning Ability

20 min

35Q · 35M

Puzzles & Seating Arrangements (2–3 sets, ~15Q), Inequality, Syllogism, Direction, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Alphabet Test.

Strategy: Clerk reasoning has fewer complex puzzles than PO. Inequality + Syllogism + Directions = 12 easy marks.

IBPS Clerk Salary 2026

₹17,900
Basic Pay
₹26–33K
Gross Salary
~₹4–5 LPA
Annual CTC
Officer via exam
Promotion

Plus DA, HRA (city-based), medical, LFC. Clerks can be promoted to Officer scale via JAIIB/CAIIB exams. No interview required for selection.

Frequently Asked Questions — IBPS Clerk Free Mock Test

Is the IBPS Clerk mock test on ZestExam free?
Yes — 2 full-length IBPS Clerk Prelims mock tests are free on ZestExam. A free account is required (takes 30 seconds, no credit card ever). You get 2 full mocks with 100 questions each, 60-minute timer with sectional limits, negative marking simulation, and instant section-wise score.
What is the IBPS Clerk Prelims pattern?
IBPS Clerk Prelims: English Language (30Q, 30M, 20 min), Numerical Ability (35Q, 35M, 20 min), Reasoning Ability (35Q, 35M, 20 min). Total: 100Q, 100 marks, 60 minutes. Sectional time limits apply. Negative marking: −0.25 (−¼) per wrong answer. Both overall and sectional cutoffs must be cleared.
Is IBPS Clerk easier than IBPS PO?
Yes, IBPS Clerk Prelims is significantly easier than IBPS PO. Reasoning has simpler puzzles. Quant has fewer DI sets and simpler arithmetic. English passages are shorter. Clerk is the best entry point into banking for first-time aspirants. Cutoffs are also lower.
What is the IBPS Clerk 2026 vacancy count?
IBPS Clerk CEN (2025–26) typically has 7,000–8,000 vacancies across 11 PSU banks. Banks include Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank, and others. State-wise vacancy distribution is published in the official notification.
What is the IBPS Clerk salary?
IBPS Clerk starting basic pay: Rs.17,900/month (revised under 11th Bipartite Settlement). Gross salary with DA, HRA, and allowances: Rs.26,000–Rs.33,000/month depending on city. Annual CTC approximately Rs.4–5 LPA. Promotions available to Officer Grade via internal exams (IBPS JAIIB/CAIIB).
What is the IBPS Clerk Mains pattern?
IBPS Clerk Mains has 190 questions in 160 minutes: General/Financial Awareness (50Q, 50M, 35 min), English Language (40Q, 40M, 35 min), Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (50Q, 60M, 45 min), Quantitative Aptitude (50Q, 50M, 45 min). No descriptive paper. No interview for Clerk (unlike PO).
How many attempts are needed to clear IBPS Clerk?
Most candidates clear IBPS Clerk in 1–2 attempts with proper preparation. Unlike PO, Clerk has no interview — it's purely exam-based. Focus on accuracy over attempts. A consistent 75–80 marks in Prelims and 120+ in Mains (out of 200) usually ensures selection in most states.

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