IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 (Available): Section-Wise Question Papers Difficulty Level
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam 2025 ( IBPS Clerk )
IBPS Clerk prelims exam analysis is available now. IBPS Clerk prelims exam analysis help candidates to know the section-wise and overall difficulty level of the exam. Read below for more details on IBPS Clerk paper analysis.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the IBPS Clerk prelims exam. The exam analysis is provided on this page for different shifts. IBPS Clerk prelims exam analysis help candidates to know the section-wise and overall difficulty level of the exam. Besides, the exam analysis also comprises the expected cut off and number of good attempts.
According to exam pattern, the prelims exam comprises three sections and the total marks allotted to the test are 100. Based on the prelims exam of IBPS Clerk, candidates are selected for the mains exam. Scroll down to check IBPS Clerk prelims exam analysis.
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Oct 5
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Oct 4
- IBPS Clerk Shift Timings 2025
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Day Guidelines
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
- Previous Years’ IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis
- IBPS Clerk Last Year Prelims Cut off Marks
IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Oct 5
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| English Language | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Oct 4
The overall difficulty level of the Shift 1 exam was moderate. The section-wise exam analysis is given below.
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| English Language | Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability | Moderate |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Student Reaction Shift 1
Shiksha visited one of the IBPS Clerk prelims exam centres in Noida, check below the feedback shared by students.
Saransh Sinha said, "In Maths questions were asked from DI, Simplification, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion. The Reasoning was tough and questions were asked from Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Decoding, etc. The English was easy and questions were asked from Reading Comprehension, Spotting Error, etc."
Harshit said, "In Maths, maximum number of questions were askedf from the find the value of X, ratio. In Reasoning, mainly questions were asked from Sequence. Reasoning questions were lengthy."
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.
The overall difficulty level of the prelims exam was easy to moderate. The difficulty of the Mains exam was moderate.
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IBPS Clerk Shift Timings 2025
IBPS Clerk prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. The IBPS Clerk shift timings are given below.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Handwriting Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
08.00 AM |
08.55 to 09.00 AM |
| 2 |
10.30 AM |
11.25 to 11.30 AM |
| 3 |
01.30 PM |
02.25 to 02.30 PM |
| 4 |
04.00 PM |
04.55 to 05.00 PM |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Day Guidelines
The prelims exam day guidelines are given below.
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.
Here are some tips to help you prepare:
- Start reviewing the basics of Maths
- Practice sample papers and question papers
- Take mock tests
- Refer good books
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
- Bring the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo ID proof
- Use of calculators, books, notebooks, cellphones, or any electronic device is not allowed inside the exam hall
- Bring a ballpoint pen
- Late comers will not be allowed to take the test
- Electronic items are not allowed inside the exam centre
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
IBPS Clerk prelims exam pattern 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 |
Previous Years’ IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis
To know about the difficulty level of the exam, candidates can refer to the prelims exam analysis given below.
| Sections | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| English Language |
Easy |
| Reasoning Ability |
Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Moderate |
IBPS Clerk Last Year Prelims Cut off Marks
Candidates can check below the last year IBPS Clerk prelims cut off marks.
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| States/ UT | General | EWS/SC/OBC/ST |
| Andhra Pradesh |
77.5 |
|
| Arunachal Pradesh |
71 |
|
| Assam |
83.75 |
OBC- 82.25 |
| Bihar |
79.5 |
OBC- 79.5 |
| Chhattisgarh |
77 |
OBC-77 |
| Chandigarh |
81.50 |
|
| Delhi |
80.75 |
SC-75.25 |
| Gujarat |
77.25 |
ST- 67.75 |
| Goa |
|
OBC- 68 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
|
ST- 83 |
| Haryana |
83 |
|
| J & K |
86.25 |
|
| Jharkhand |
83.5 |
|
| Kerala |
|
OBC- 81 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
73 |
SC- 74.5 |
| Maharashtra |
73 |
ST- 69.50 |
| Manipur |
|
OBC-70.25 |
| Meghalaya |
|
ST- 73.50 |
| Odisha |
86.75 |
|
| Punjab |
81.25 |
SC- 70 |
| Rajasthan |
83.25 |
EWS- 83.25 |
| Karnataka |
64.75 |
|
| Telangana |
68.25 |
|
| Uttar Pradesh |
79 |
OBC- 79 |
| Uttarakhand |
|
|
| West Bengal |
87.75 |
SC- 80.25 |
| Tamil Nadu |
|
OBC- 63.25 |
| Tripura |
80.25 |
ST- 71 |
| Sikkim |
41 |
|
| Lakshadweep |
|
|
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A total of 15701 vacancies were announced for IBPS Clerk 2025 exam.
| IBPS Clerk 2025 Vacancy State Wise & Category Wise | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| States Names | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total 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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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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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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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 Names | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total 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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