IBPS Clerk 2020 last minute preparation tips for mains

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam 2026 ( IBPS Clerk )

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IBPS Clerk 2026 Mains Exam

27 Dec '26

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Anangsha Patra
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IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 28. Here are few last minute preparation tips for IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam.

With just a few days left for IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam, here are a few last-minute preparation tips for the exam that will boost your confidence and strategise your performance.

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IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 28. Candidates who have cleared the prelims exam will appear for the mains exam. During the last phase, you should only focus on revision. Avoid touching the new topics rather revise the ones that you have prepared so far. You should also primarily focus on attempting the mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.

To boost your confidence level, we are sharing some last minute preparation tips for IBPS Clerk. The last-minute preparation tips will help you to strategise your performance and approach inorder to perform better in the exam. Based on the performance in the mains exam, you will be selected for the final appointment. Read below for more details on IBPS Clerk 2020 last minute preparation tips for mains.

Table of contents
  • IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Exam Pattern
  • IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Syllabus
  • Subject-wise IBPS Clerk 2020 Last Minute Preparation Tips
  • IBPS Clerk 2020 Last Minute Preparation Tips: General Tips and Tricks

IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Exam Pattern

IBPS Clerk mains exam pattern is divided into four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude. The total duration of the test is 160 minutes with sectional timings. The test will have a total of 190 questions and the total marks are 200. The structure of the exam pattern is given below.

Sections No of questions Maximum marks Sectional timings

General/Financial Awareness

50

50

35 minutes

General English

40

40

35 minutes

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 minutes

Total

190

200

160 minutes

IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Syllabus

IBPS Clerk mains syllabus is given below section-wise.

Subjects Topics

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

Seating Arrangement, Coding and Decoding, Syllogism, Direction Sense, MS Office, Internet, Computer Software, Internet, Networking, etc.

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement, Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, etc.

General/ Financial Awareness

Current Affairs, Monetary Plans, Indian Financial System, Indian Banking System, Banking Terms, etc

Quantitative Aptitude

Data Interpretation, Series, Simplification, etc.

Check here IBPS Clerk 2020 Syllabus

Subject-wise IBPS Clerk 2020 Last Minute Preparation Tips

English Language

  • This requires a good hold on the vocabulary and grammar rules
  • Pick questions where you have a good hold and are less time-taking
  • It is advisable to attempt topics such as Cloze Test, Fillers, Spotting Errors, Vocabulary based questions from RC at first
  • Avoid guess work as there is negative marking

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

  • This section is highly scoring. Therefore, prepare this section well.
  • Attempt questions from Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Number/Alphanumeric Series as they are time-consuming
  • Do not attempt Puzzle and Seating Arrangement question first as they are bit time-consuming and confusing

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Try to attempt the topics that are less time consuming such as Approximation, Number Series, Data Interpretation
  • Do not take time in cracking the pattern of number series. If you cannot solve the pattern then move on to the next question
  • After completing the above-mentioned topics, move on to the arithmetic questions
  • Use short tricks while attempting the questions. Leave tricky and complex questions to attempt at last.

General Awareness

  • Revise current affairs, banking, static and financial news of last five to six months
  • Do not miss out the details of any big event held recently
  • Revise the latest government policies and schemes
  • Go through the RBI policies and schemes

IBPS Clerk 2020 Last Minute Preparation Tips: General Tips and Tricks

  • Do not waste time on a single question. If you are not able to solve it then switch to another question
  • Solve mock tests within the time limit to get rid of exam anxiety
  • Do not make a wild guess as there is negative marking for wrong answers. 0.25 marks will be deducted as a penalty
  • Solve the questions with complete accuracy to clear IBPS Clerk cutoff
  • Do not forget to take the printed copy of IBPS Clerk admit card along with one original photo-identity proof
  • Do not stress yourself as it might affect your performance. Stay calm and relaxed before the exam
  • Believe in your preparation and give your best in the exam

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