IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Day 1 Concludes: Exam Analysis and Difficulty Level Out for All Shifts

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 Day 1: Here candidates can check shift-wise difficulty level, section-wise analysis and exam review for October 10 examination. 

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Day 1 Analysis

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the preliminary examination for recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) in participating banks. IBPS Clerk Prelims Examination 2026 Day 1 has been concluded. Overall, IBPS Clerk prelims day 1 exam was reported to be Easy to Moderate, with a good attempt range falling between 77 and 86 questions.

It must be noted that IBPS Clerk Prelims exam analysis is based on candidates’ feedback after completing their respective shifts. It helps them understand nature of IBPS Clerk prelims question paper, distribution of questions across sections and time needed to solve them.

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Day 1 Overall Difficulty Level

Overall difficulty level of IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam has been provided based on feedback from candidates who appeared in different shifts. A section considered easy by some candidates may need more time for others, depending on their preparation and familiarity with topics.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 Section-Wise Review

IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination comprises three sections English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. Each section has a separate time limit too.

• English Language section carries 30 questions for 30 marks.

• Numerical Ability section comprises 35 questions carrying 35 marks. Some topics are simplification, number series, data interpretation, percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, time and work and compound interest.

• Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions for 35 marks. Candidates had to solve logical reasoning questions within allotted time.