IBPS Clerk 2025 Preparation Tips and Strategies

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam 2025 ( IBPS Clerk )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 15, 2025 18:34 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2025: Candidates who are preparing for IBPS Clerk exam must ensure that they follow the best preparation tips. The preparation for IBPS Clerk 2024 for prelims and mains exam needs to be done in two different phases. Candidates should first begin with the preparation of IBPS Clerk prelims exam. One should have an effective study plan to crack the exam. Candidates must go through the IBPS Clerk syllabus to know the topics prescribed for the exam. IBPS Clerk exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the exam.

The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk is qualifying in nature. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the mains exam. Read below for more details on IBPS Clerk preparation tips.

Q:   How to prepare for IBPS Clerk in 2 months?
A: 

To crack IBPS Clerk in two months prepare proper study strategy for two months plan every day of it Keep yourself updated with the current affairs,  Focus on section-wise study too because candidates need to clear sectional cut-offs as well, Time your mock tests as it will help during the examination, Work upon improving the speed and accuracy, Stay in positive mind frame

Q:   How to prepare for IBPS Clerk in one month?
A: 

Candidates must clear the concepts of the topics given in the IBPS Clerk syllabus. They should solve previous years question papers. Candidates must revise all the topics. With practice, they can crack the exam.

 

Table of contents
  • IBPS Clerk 2025 Preparation Tips
  • IBPS Clerk 2025 Preparation Tips: Subject-Wise
  • IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2025 FAQs
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IBPS Clerk 2025 Preparation Tips

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  • Create a Timetable
  • Study Regularly
  • Know the topics And Plan Accordingly.
  • Buy the Best Books and solve IBPS Clerk Previous Years' Question Papers
  • Take Mock Tests
  • Regular Revision

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Q:   How many hours to study for IBPS Clerk?
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Students should give at least 6 hours daily for IBPS Clerk prelims exam. Candidates must take mock tests. They should also solve previous years question papers. Candidates must clear the concept of the topics given in the syllabus.

Q:   What should be IBPS Clerk preparation strategy?
A: 

Students should prepare with the syllabus and paper pattern. They should practice previous years' question papers. Attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy of solving questions.

 

 

Q:   What is IBPS Clerk last minute preparation tips?
A: 

Candidates can check below few tips and tricks.

  • Go through the syllabus
  • Memorise the formulas and concepts
  • Practice mock tests and analyse the strengths and weaknesses
  • Focus on revision
Q:   How can I clear my concepts regarding the Quantitative Aptitude section of IBPS Clerk exam?
A: 

Here are some tips to help you prepare:

  • Start reviewing the basics of Maths
  • Practice sample papers and question papers
  • Take mock tests 
  • Refer good books
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IBPS Clerk 2025 Preparation Tips: Subject-Wise

The section-wise IBPS Clerk preparation tips are given below:

IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips for Quantitative Aptitude

  1. Candidates need to clear their basic concepts of the important topics
  2. Practice quizzes on a daily basis
  3. Practice Data Interpretation questions since the majority of questions are asked from this section
  4. Attempt sectional tests to increase performance
  5. Learn shortcut tricks for squares, cubes, percentage values, etc.

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IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips for Reasoning Ability

  1. Candidates need to practice a lot to master this subject
  2. Solve puzzles and seating arrangement
  3. Attempt sectional tests daily to increase speed and accuracy
  4. Increase command on important topics like Coding-Decoding, Inequality, syllogism

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IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips for English Language

  1. This is the section where candidates boost their overall score
  2. To improve this section, candidates should study editorials daily
  3. Candidates should learn the rules of grammar and revise them regularly

IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips for General Awareness

Candidates should prepare it on a regular basis by reading current affairs. Attempt daily quizzes to check your knowledge.

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Q:   How to ace the General Awareness section of IBPS Clerk exam?
A: 

To stay updated with current events, read newspapers and magazines. Important topics for General Awareness are Current Affairs Monetary Plans, Indian Financial System, Introduction to National Institutions, Indian Banking System, Banking Terms, etc.

Q:   Which are the IBPS Clerk participaring banks?
A: 

The list of participating banks is given below

  • Bank of Baroda
  • Canara Bank
  • Indian Overseas Bank
  • UCO Bank
  • Bank of India
  • Central Bank of India
  • Punjab National Bank
  • Union Bank of India
  • Bank of Maharashtra
  • Indian Bank
  • PSB 
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IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below IBPS Clerk 2025 preparation tips FAQs.

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Q:   What is IBPS Clerk exam pattern?
A: 

IBPS Clerk exam pattern two parts-prelims and mains. The prelims test comprises three sections and carries 100 marks. The Mains comprises four sections and carries 200 marks. 

 

 

Q:   How to prepare for IBPS Clerk in 3 months?
A: 

To crack IBPS Clerk 2023 in three months candidates must Segregate & set targets,  Self analysis based on the subject, Learn shortcut and tricks, Enhance speed & \accuracy, focusing on English and General Knowledge Practice regularly

Q:   How to prepare for IBPS Clerk in 6 months?
A: 

Candidates can prepare for IBPS Clerk in 6 months by being regular in their studies Candidates need to check the previous years' question papers. They should clear their concepts of the topics given in the syllabus. 

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Answered 2 weeks ago

A total of 15701 vacancies were announced for IBPS Clerk 2025 exam.

IBPS Clerk 2025 Vacancy State Wise & Category Wise
States NamesSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal Vacancies 

Andaman & Nicobar

--

--

02

01

13

16

Andhra Pradesh

77

33

110

42

200

462

Arunachal Pradesh

--

15

--

02

24

41

Assam

26

44

102

36

189

397

Bihar

118

04

201

72

365

760

Chandigarh

01

--

02

--

12

15

Chhattisgarh

34

97

13

28

142

314

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu

--

12

01

03

28

44

Delhi

39

19

73

23

125

279

Goa

--

08

15

09

72

104

Gujarat

76

164

295

105

469

1109

Haryana

32

--

47

15

94

188

Himachal Pradesh

32

04

25

13

60

134

Jammu & Kashmir

01

05

16

04

50

76

Jharkhand

27

60

31

24

126

268

Karnataka

214

108

338

135

591

1386

Kerala

35

01

89

34

195

354

Ladakh

--

01

--

--

07

08

Lakshadweep

--

01

--

--

06

07

Madhya Pradesh

142

191

140

93

392

958

Maharashtra

166

142

437

159

730

1634

Manipur

--

11

03

04

30

48

Meghalaya

--

04

--

--

13

17

Mizoram

--

09

--

02

18

29

Nagaland

--

12

--

01

21

34

Odisha

87

126

66

54

239

572

Puducherry

01

--

05

01

19

26

Punjab

112

--

74

33

164

383

Rajasthan

67

53

77

37

174

408

Sikkim

--

03

03

01

18

25

Tamil Nadu

247

09

322

116

523

1217

Telangana

61

27

81

32

161

362

Tripura

05

14

--

03

34

56

Uttar Pradesh

589

28

754

272

1138

2781

Uttarakhand

11

--

07

07

78

103

West Bengal

256

52

237

102

439

1086

Total

2456

1257

3566

1463

6959

15701

C

Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The minimum basic pay of IBPS Clerk is INR 124050. The maximum is INR 64480. IBPS Clerk salary is decided by Central Government. Candidates are also get various allowances and benefits.

I

Indrani Thakur

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

IBPS Clerk salary slip consists of all elements such as gross pay, allowances, and net pay. It will also carry the details related to the deductions in salary. Promotion is given based on the performance.

B

Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

A total of 15701 vacancies were announced for IBPS Clerk 2025 recruitment. The state-wise vacancy break-up is given below.

IBPS Clerk 2025 Vacancy State Wise & Category Wise
States NamesSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal Vacancies 

Andaman & Nicobar

--

--

02

01

13

16

Andhra Pradesh

77

33

110

42

200

462

Arunachal Pradesh

--

15

--

02

24

41

Assam

26

44

102

36

189

397

Bihar

118

04

201

72

365

760

Chandigarh

01

--

02

--

12

15

Chhattisgarh

34

97

13

28

142

314

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu

--

12

01

03

28

44

Delhi

39

19

73

23

125

279

Goa

--

08

15

09

72

104

Gujarat

76

164

295

105

469

1109

Haryana

32

--

47

15

94

188

Himachal Pradesh

32

04

25

13

60

134

Jammu & Kashmir

01

05

16

04

50

76

Jharkhand

27

60

31

24

126

268

Karnataka

214

108

338

135

591

1386

Kerala

35

01

89

34

195

354

Ladakh

--

01

--

--

07

08

Lakshadweep

--

01

--

--

06

07

Madhya Pradesh

142

191

140

93

392

958

Maharashtra

166

142

437

159

730

1634

Manipur

--

11

03

04

30

48

Meghalaya

--

04

--

--

13

17

Mizoram

--

09

--

02

18

29

Nagaland

--

12

--

01

21

34

Odisha

87

126

66

54

239

572

Puducherry

01

--

05

01

19

26

Punjab

112

--

74

33

164

383

Rajasthan

67

53

77

37

174

408

Sikkim

--

03

03

01

18

25

Tamil Nadu

247

09

322

116

523

1217

Telangana

61

27

81

32

161

362

Tripura

05

14

--

03

34

56

Uttar Pradesh

589

28

754

272

1138

2781

Uttarakhand

11

--

07

07

78

103

West Bengal

256

52

237

102

439

1086

Total

2456

1257

3566

1463

6959

15701

A

Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

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