The IBPS Clerk Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 helps candidates understand the subjects, number of questions, marks and time available in each stage. The Preliminary Examination tests English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, while the Main Examination covers a wider range of subjects.
IBPS Clerk Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised), Prelims & Mains Syllabus PDF
Candidates should also practise previous-year papers because they help in understanding the type of questions, difficulty level and frequently asked topics.
Tests proficiency in the applicable regional language
Final Selection
Based mainly on Main Examination performance and applicable recruitment rules
NOTE : Candidates should note that the Preliminary Examination is primarily a screening stage for shortlisting candidates for Mains.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
Section
Questions
Marks
Time
English Language
30
30
20 minutes
Numerical Ability
35
35
20 minutes
Reasoning Ability
35
35
20 minutes
Total
100
100
60 minutes
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026
Section
Questions
Maximum Marks
Time
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
40
60
35 minutes
English Language
40
40
35 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude
40
50
30 minutes
General/Financial Awareness
40
50
20 minutes
Total
160
200
120 minutes
There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. The examination is bilingual in applicable sections, while the English Language section is conducted in English.
IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 for Prelims & Mains
IBPS Clerk English Language Syllabus 2026
Topic
Important Areas
Reading Comprehension
Banking, economics, society, technology, education, business, environment and current events
Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, pronouns, conjunctions, modifiers, voice and narration
Cloze Test
Grammar, vocabulary, sentence flow and contextual words
Fill in the Blanks
Single fillers, double fillers and contextual vocabulary
Error Detection
Tenses, articles, prepositions, pronouns and subject-verb agreement
Sentence Improvement
Grammar, clarity and appropriate expression
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases and one-word substitutions
Para Jumbles
Sentence order, connectors, mandatory pairs and conclusion
Phrase Replacement
Grammar and suitable expressions
Word Usage
Correct use of words in sentences
Word Swap
Identifying and rearranging incorrectly placed words
Sentence Rearrangement
Logical arrangement of sentences or sentence parts
IBPS Clerk Reasoning Ability Syllabus 2026
Reasoning Area
Important Topics
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
Floor, box, scheduling and comparison-based puzzles, Linear, circular and mixed arrangements
Syllogism
Statements and conclusions
Inequality
Direct and coded inequalities
Coding-Decoding
Letter, number and mixed coding
Blood Relations
Family-based problems
Direction Sense
Directions, distance and movement
Series & Ranking
Alphabet, number and alphanumeric series , Order, position and ranking
Input-Output
Machine-based arrangement questions
Data Sufficiency
Information-based reasoning
Statement & Assumption
Logical conclusions
Statement & Argument
Valid and invalid arguments
Analogy
Relationship between words or numbers
Classification
Finding the different element
Decision Making
Logical decision-based questions
IBPS Clerk Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2026
Topic
Important Areas
Percentage
Basic and advanced percentage problems
Ratio & Proportion
Direct and inverse proportion
Average
Basic and weighted averages
Profit, Loss & Discount
Profit, loss and discount calculations
Simple Interest
Interest-based calculations
Compound Interest
Compound growth and interest
Time & Work
Work efficiency and combined work
Time, Speed & Distance
Speed, distance and travel problems
Mixture & Alligation
Mixture and replacement questions
Partnership
Investment and profit-sharing
Number Series
Missing and incorrect number series
Simplification
Basic calculations and approximation
Quadratic Equations
Finding roots and comparing values
Data Interpretation
Tables, graphs, charts and caselets
Probability
Basic probability questions
Permutation & Combination
Counting-based questions
Mensuration
Area, volume and surface area
Data Sufficiency
Information-based numerical problems
IBPS Clerk Computer Syllabus 2026
Hardware and software basics
Windows operating system
Internet terminology
Internet services
MS Word, MS Excel , MS PowerPoint
History of computers
Networking
Communication systems
Database basics
Computer security
Viruses & Security tools
Basic cyber security concepts
IBPS Clerk General and Financial Awareness Syllabus 2026
Area
Important Topics
Current Affairs
National and international events of recent months
Banking Awareness
Banking terms, systems and developments
Financial Awareness
Financial system and institutions
RBI
Functions, policies and monetary system
SEBI
Role and functions
IRDAI
Insurance regulation
Banking History
Development of Indian banking
Government Schemes
Important financial and social schemes
Financial Institutions
RBI, SEBI, NABARD and other institutions
International Organisations
IMF, World Bank, ADB and UN
Economy
Economic terms and major developments
Budget
Union Budget and key announcements
Monetary Policy
RBI monetary policy and related terms
IBPS Clerk Topic-Wise Weightage
Reasoning Ability Expected Weightage
Topic
Expected Prelims Questions
Expected Mains Questions
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
10–15
15–20
Syllogism
3–5
3–5
Inequality
3–5
3–5
Coding-Decoding
3–5
3–5
Blood Relations
2–3
2–3
Direction Sense
1–3
1–2
Alphanumeric Series/Ranking
2–3
2–3
Input-Output
0–3
3–5
Data Sufficiency
0–2
2–3
Computer Aptitude
—
5–10
Numerical Ability Expected Weightage
Topic
Expected Prelims Questions
Expected Mains Questions
Simplification & Approximation
10–15
5–8
Number Series
5
5
Data Interpretation
5–10
15–20
Quadratic Equations
5
5
Arithmetic
5–10
8–12
Data Sufficiency
0–3
3–5
Miscellaneous
2–5
3–5
English Language Expected Weightage
Topic
Expected Prelims Questions
Expected Mains Questions
Reading Comprehension
Around 10
10–15
Cloze Test
5–7
5–10
Error Detection
5
5
Para Jumbles/Sentence Rearrangement
3–5
Around 5
Fill in the Blanks
3–5
3–5
Vocabulary
2–5
3–5
General Awareness Expected Weightage
Topic
Expected Mains Questions
Banking & Financial Awareness
20–25
Current Affairs
10–15
Static GK
5–8
Government Schemes & Policies
3–5
RBI, SEBI & IRDAI
3–8
Budget & Economic Survey
2–4
International Organisations
2–3
Books, Awards & Sports
2–3
How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk Exam 2026?
The IBPS Clerk preparation strategy 2026 should focus on concepts, speed, accuracy and regular mock-test practice.
Start with the basic concepts of every subject.
Practise Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude every day.
Read current affairs regularly.
Revise banking and financial awareness.
Improve English vocabulary and grammar.
Solve previous-year question papers.
Take sectional mock tests.
Attempt full-length mocks regularly.
Analyse mistakes after every mock test.
Revise weak topics before the examination.
Since there is negative marking, candidates should focus on attempting questions accurately instead of making random guesses.
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