IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam held on October 10 and 11 for over 11,000 vacancies, was generally easy to moderate across most shifts. Candidates can check IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam analysis, including shift wise difficulty levels, expected good attempts, section wise reviews and more.
IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2026
IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducted the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam on October 10 and 11, 2026, in four shifts each day for 11,403 vacancies. The shift-wise analysis for both days is now available.
Overall, the exam was reported to be Easy to Moderate. Candidates can check difficulty level, expected good attempts and section-wise review below.
- IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026: Overall Analysis
- IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Section-wise Review: Day 1 (October 10)
- IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Section-wise Review: Day 2 (October 11)
- Shift 3
- What Does Good Attempts Mean?
- IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern
- What Next After the Prelims Exam?
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026: Overall Analysis
Most shifts on both days were rated Easy to Moderate. Only Shift 3 on Day 2 (October 11) was rated Moderate. Candidates can check overall IBPS Clerk Exam analysis below
Day 1 (October 10)
| Shift |
Timing |
Difficulty Level |
Expected Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
9 am to 10 am |
Easy to Moderate |
77-86 |
| Shift 2 |
11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Easy to Moderate |
74-82 |
| Shift 3 |
2 pm to 3 pm |
Easy to Moderate |
79-87 |
| Shift 4 |
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Easy to Moderate |
77-83 |
Day 2 (October 11)
| Shift |
Timing |
Difficulty Level |
Expected Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
9 am to 10 am |
Easy to Moderate |
78-87 |
| Shift 2 |
11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Easy to Moderate |
74-80 |
| Shift 3 |
2 pm to 3 pm |
Moderate |
73-80 |
| Shift 4 |
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Easy to Moderate |
81-87 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
IBPS Clerk syllabus is same for all other Clerical level exams. Candidates preparing for other banking exams can use IBPS Clerk syllabus to clear topics and concepts covered in syllabus. Candidates should always check specific syllabus for exam they are preparing for to ensure that they are focusing on most relevant topics.
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
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Section-wise Review: Day 1 (October 10)
Candidates can check IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 section-wise review of Day 1 below
Shift 1
| Section |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
24-27 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
26-28 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
27-30 |
| Overall |
100 |
Easy to Moderate |
77-86 |
Shift 2
| Section |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
23-26 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
25-28 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
28-31 |
| Overall |
100 |
Easy to Moderate |
74-82 |
Shift 3
| Section |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
25-27 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
26-28 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
28-31 |
| Overall |
100 |
Easy to Moderate |
79-87 |
Shift 4
| Section |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
24-26 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
27-29 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
27-30 |
| Overall |
100 |
Easy to Moderate |
77-83 |
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Section-wise Review: Day 2 (October 11)
Candidates can check IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 section-wise review of Day 2 below
Also Read: IBPS Clerk Syllabus
Shift 1
| Section |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
25-28 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
25-28 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
28-32 |
| Overall |
100 |
Easy to Moderate |
78-87 |
Shift 2
| Section |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
24-26 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
24-26 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
26-28 |
| Overall |
100 |
Easy to Moderate |
74-80 |
Shift 3
| Section |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts (Provisional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
23-25 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
Moderate |
25-27 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
25-28 |
| Overall |
100 |
Moderate |
73-80 |
Shift 4
| Section |
Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
Easy to Moderate |
26-28 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
27-29 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
28-30 |
| Overall |
100 |
Easy to Moderate |
81-87 |
What Does Good Attempts Mean?
Good attempts is the number of questions a candidate can try with good accuracy, based on the difficulty of the paper. Since IBPS Clerk has negative marking, candidates should not attempt questions only to increase the count. A higher number of good attempts in a shift usually points to a higher cut-off.
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam pattern below
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
60 minutes |
Each section has its own time limit. One-fourth of the marks of a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
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What Next After the Prelims Exam?
IBPS will announce the prelims result and scorecard on ibps.in, along with the state-wise and category-wise cut-off. Candidates who clear the sectional and overall cut-off will appear for the IBPS Clerk Mains exam on December 27, 2026. The final selection is based on the Mains score, and candidates must also clear the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
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