Are there any sectional timings in the IBPS Clerk exam?

Yes, there are sectional timings in IBPS Clerk exam. In prelims exam, candidates will get 20 minutes to answer each section. In the Mains exam, 35 minutes each will be given to answer questions from General/Financial Awareness, General English and 45 minutes each will be given to attempt Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude questions. The section-wise exam timings for prelims and mains exam are given below. Prelims Exam Sections IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Time Duration (In Minutes) English Language 20 Numerical Ability 20 Reasoning Ability 20 Total 60 Minutes Mains Exam Sections IBPS clerk mains sectional timing General/Financial Awareness 35 minutes General English 35 minutes Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 45 minutes Quantitative Aptitude 45 minutes Total 160 minutes

What are the important points related to IBPS Clerk exam pattern?

Candidates can check below few important points related to IBPS Clerk exam pattern: IBPS Clerk Mains exam pattern comprises current affairs and computer knowledge Only three sections will be asked in the prelims exam The score of the preliminary exam will not be taken into consideration for the final selection. The score of the Mains exam will be taken into consideration for the final allotment There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the objective tests

What is IBPS Clerk marking scheme?

For correct answer, one mark is awarded. For incorrect answers, 0.25 marks are deducted The score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers.

What are the important topics for IBPS Clerk exam?

The important topics for are below: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fillers, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, etc. Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, etc. Puzzle and Arrangements, Inequality, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction sense and Order and Ranking, etc. History and Generation of Computers, Introduction to Computer Organisation, etc. Banking and Insurance Awareness, Financial Awareness, Current Affairs government. Schemes and Policies, Static Awareness, etc.

What are the best books for IBPS Clerk exam?

The best books for IBPS Clerk exam are given below: English Language High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin Objective General English by Arihant Publications Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis Quantitative Aptitude Quantitative Aptitude by R S Agarwal Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma Objective Mathematics for Competitive Exams by Tarun Goal Fast Track Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma Reasoning Ability Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal by BS Sijwali and Indus Sijwali General and Financial Awareness India Year Book Manorama Yearbook Banking Awareness by Arihant Publications Lucent's GK book Computer Aptitude Banking & Computer Aptitude for IBPS Bank Clerk/PO Exams Paperback Computer Knowledge by Odisha Publication Computer Awareness by Arihant Publication Objective Computer Knowledge and Literacy by Kiran Publication.

How can I crack IBPS clerk exam?

Check tips below: English Language: Focus on improving Vocab and comprehension Reasoning Ability: Practice previous papers Numerical Ability: Learn Shortcuts

What are the criteria for shortlisting candidates for the interview?

IBPS RRB exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3, 2024. The interview is conducted for the post of Officers Scale 1, 2 and 3. The selection of candidates for the interview is done based on the performance in the mains. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted to select candidates for the interview.

What is IBPS Clerk Mains paper structure?

The Mains exam of is divided into four sections. The total marks allotted to the exam are 200. The marks obtained at stage is considered for final selection.

What is prelims exam pattern for IBPS Clerk?

The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk is divided into three sections. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The exam structure of IBPS Clerk prelims exam is given below. Sections No. of Questions Total Marks IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Time Duration (In Minutes) English Language 30 30 20 Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Total 100 100 60 Minutes

What are the languages of IBPS Clerk question paper?

IBPS Clerk exam is conducted in 13 regional languages. Earlier, the question papers are framed in English and Hindi only.

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2025 Revised: Check Paper Pattern for Prelims & Mains

Q: What is the overview of IBPS Clerk exam pattern?

The exam pattern is given below. Specifications Prelims Mains Number of sections Three Four IBPS clerk exam time duration 60 minutes 160 minutes IBPS Clerk sectional timing 20 minutes General/Financial Awareness and English: 35 minutes Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude: 45 minutes Number of questions 100 190 IBPS clerk total marks 100 200 Language of question paper 13 regional languages along with English & Hindi Mode of exam Online

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Exam On - 29 Nov '25

Updated on Sep 15, 2025 17:51 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has revised the IBPS Clerk exam pattern, which also includes changes to the pattern of the mains exam.

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2025 is divided into prelims and mains exam. The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk carries sections such as English, Reasoning and Quant. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The marks obtained in this stage are not counted for the final merit list. According to IBPS Clerk exam pattern, the mains exam comprises sections such as English, Reasoning, Quant, Computer Aptitude and General Awareness. The total marks allotted to the exam are 200. There are sectional timings in the IBPS Clerk 2025 exam for both prelims and mains. For wrong answers in the exam, 0.25 marks are deducted. For more details on IBPS Clerk exam pattern, read this article below.

Q: What is IBPS Clerk exam pattern?

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: What is the overview of IBPS Clerk exam pattern?

The exam pattern is given below.

Specifications	Prelims	Mains
Number of sections	Three	Four
IBPS clerk exam time duration	60 minutes	160 minutes
IBPS Clerk sectional timing	20 minutes	General/Financial Awareness and English: 35 minutes Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude: 45 minutes
Number of questions	100	190
IBPS clerk total marks	100	200
Language of question paper	13 regional languages along with English & Hindi
Mode of exam	Online

Q: What is the difference between IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk paper pattern?

There is no difference between IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk exam pattern. The level of both exams is the same. The pattern of both the exams is divided into prelims and Mains. The prelims exam carries three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The mains exam comprises four sections-General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the mains exam are 200. The duration of the test is 160 minutes. There is a difference in the difficulty levels. SBI Clerk exam is tougher than IBPS Clerk.

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