IBPS clerk Pattern
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10 months agoContributor-Level 7
The exam pattern is given below.
| Specifications | Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|---|
Number of sections | Three | Four |
IBPS clerk exam time duration | 60 minutes | 160 minutes |
IBPS Clerk sectional timing | 20 minutes | General/Financial Awareness and English: 35 minutes Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude: 45 minutes |
Number of questions | 100 | 190 |
IBPS clerk total marks | 100 | 200 |
Language of question paper | 13 regional languages along with English & Hindi | |
Mode of exam | Online | |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
There is no difference between the IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk exam pattern. The level of both exams is the same. The pattern of both the exams is divided into prelims and Mains. The prelims exam carries three sections Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The level and difficulty of the exam are also the same. In terms of career growth, an SBI Clerk may be promoted to a post equivalent to a Probationary Officer within 3 to 4 years of appointment. However, it may take more years for an IBPS Clerk to become an Officer in the Organisation. Recruitment is only for the selection of candidates for SBI Probationary Officers. The S
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can check below few important points related to IBPS Clerk exam pattern:
- IBPS Clerk Mains exam pattern comprises current affairs and computer knowledge
- Only three sections will be asked in the prelims exam
- The score of the preliminary exam will not be taken into consideration for the final selection. The score of the Mains exam will be taken into consideration for the final allotment
- There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the objective tests
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
IBPS Clerk exam is conducted in 13 regional languages. Earlier, the question papers are framed in English and Hindi only.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
For correct answer, one mark is awarded. For incorrect answers, 0.25 marks are deducted The score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, there are sectional timings in IBPS Clerk exam. In prelims exam, candidates will get 20 minutes to answer each section. In the Mains exam, 35 minutes each will be given to answer questions from General/Financial Awareness, General English and 45 minutes each will be given to attempt Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude questions. The section-wise exam timings for prelims and mains exam are given below.
Prelims Exam
Sections | IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Time Duration (In Minutes) |
English Language | 20 |
Numerical Ability | 20 |
Reasoning Ability | 20 |
Total | 60 Minutes |
Mains Exam
Sections | IBPS clerk mains sectional timing |
General/Financial Awareness | 35 minutes |
General English | 35 minutes |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 45 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 45 minutes |
Total | 160 minutes |
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New answer posted
6 years agoContributor-Level 10
Check complete syllabus and exam pattern. Select best books and study materials for your preparation. Solve previous year question papers and take online mock tests. This will give you an idea about the pattern and difficulty level of the questions. Read the newspaper daily and watch news channels. This will get you aware of the latest happenings and will improve your current affairs part. Also read some good GK books
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