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Anangsha Patra
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Updated on Jul 8, 2022 17:30 IST
It is definitely possible to crack IBPS Clerk in six months. For this, candidates need to prepare well by practicing previous years’ question papers, mock tests, understanding the syllabus and exam pattern. Check here how to prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in six months.

It is definitely possible to crack IBPS Clerk in six months. For this, candidates need to prepare well by practicing previous years’ question papers, mock tests, understanding the syllabus and exam pattern. Check here how to prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in six months.

How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in Six Months?

How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in Six Months?

How to prepare for IBPS Clerk in six months is a very common question asked by bank aspirants preparing for the exam. The answer to this question is ‘Yes’. Six months are sufficient time for IBPS Clerk preparation. There are many candidates who have cracked IBPS Clerk exam in six months. It is the easiest among the bank exams can be cleared in first attempt. If candidates want to clear IBPS Clerk 2022, they need to develop a clear strategy and timeline. IBPS Clerk is conducted in two phases-prelims and mains. Interview is not conducted for IBPS Clerk. The level of Prelims is easy whereas for mains it is easy to moderate.

Candidates must examine past year’s question papers of IBPS Clerk for difficulty level, important topics, and expected topics. They should divide study time into three stages: understanding the fundamentals, practicing a good number of questions of varying difficulty, and finally analysis of the performance. In this article, we have explained how to prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in six months.

Q:   How many hours to study for IBPS Clerk?
A:

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:   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.

 

Q:   How can I crack IBPS clerk exam?
A:

Check tips below:

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

 

Table of contents
  • How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in Six Months?
  • IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2022
  • Tips & Tricks to Crack IBPS Clerk 2022 in 6 Months

How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk 2022 in Six Months?

It is possible to crack IBPS Clerk 2022 in six months. For prelims exam, candidates need to have a good speed so that they can attempt a maximum number of questions in the limited time. As the questions in the prelims are comparatively easier, candidates can clear the exam if they have good speed. Practice is the only way to achieve speed. Accuracy plays a vital role here. Candidates must attempt the questions with accuracy to avoid negative marking.

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For mains exam, the concepts of candidates should be strong. Questions are lengthy and conceptual. Unlike prelims exam, questions are not straightforward. There are no shortcuts or tricks for the mains. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of the questions only then they candidates solve the questions.

To clear IBPS Clerk cut off, candidates need to prepare well if they want to crack the exam in the first attempt.

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IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2022

IBPS Clerk exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims and mains exams. The prelims exam comprises three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The question paper carries 100 questions that candidates need to solve within 60 minutes. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100.

Q:   What are the subjects of IBPS Clerk exam?
A:
The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk comprises questions from Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The Mains exam comprises questions from Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude English Language, and General/ Financial Awareness. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 200.
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

IBPS Clerk mains exam pattern comprises four sections-General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. The duration of IBPS Clerk is 160 minutes and there are sectional timings. The test carries a total of 190 questions and total marks are 200.

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Tips & Tricks to Crack IBPS Clerk 2022 in 6 Months

Here are some points that candidates need to focus while preparing for IBPS Clerk in six months.

  • Try to complete IBPS Clerk syllabus for pre exam within three months. For this, candidates need to invest atleast eight hours a day with complete dedication
  • After completing IBPS Clerk syllabus for pre exam, candidates must attempt mock tests. Candidates must practice atleast one mock test per day
  • One of the most important thing that candidates need to do is to analyse the mock test and find out the number of questions attempted wrongly. Also candidates must compare their time of the mock tests with topper’s time. It will help candidates to enhance their speed
  • Candidates must work on their accuracy and speed. Because 80 attempted questions with 90 per cent+ accuracy is far better than the 90+ questions with mere 60 per cent accuracy
  • After clearing the prelims exam, candidates need to change their tactics for the mains exam. Prelims exam is to test speed and accuracy and mains exam is to test their intelligence and strategy to approach any particular question
  • In the mains exam, it is not possible to attempt all the given questions. Therefore, learn the art of skipping questions. Candidates must choose their questions by themselves
  • For the mains exam, candidates must invest time for General Awareness, Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, English because these are scoring sections
  • Candidates must formulate a proper timetable and follow that properly

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Answered a week 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 a week 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.

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Indrani Thakur

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Answered a week 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.

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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

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