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IBPS Clerk Syllabus Guide 2026
Banking Clerk Exam- Conducting Body
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Exam Mode
- Online
- Exam Level
- Graduate
- Selection Process
- Prelims, Mains
- Official Website
- ibps.in
1
Overview
IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate) Examination is conducted annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit candidates for clerical cadre posts in participating public sector banks across India. The recruitment process consists of Preliminary Examination and Main Examination.
2
Syllabus
The IBPS Clerk syllabus is divided into 5 subjects. Review each section topic-wise before starting mock tests and previous year papers.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification
- Approximation
- Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Interpretation
- Percentage
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangement
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Direction Sense
- Syllogism
General / Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- Financial Awareness
- RBI
- Budget
- Government Schemes
Computer Aptitude
- Computer Fundamentals
- Operating Systems
- MS Office
- Internet
- Networking
- Computer Security
3
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination |
| 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes | 0.25 Marks |
| Main Examination |
| 190 | 200 | 160 Minutes | 0.25 Marks |
- Stage
- Preliminary Examination
- Subjects
- English
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking
- 0.25 Marks
- Stage
- Main Examination
- Subjects
- General/Financial Awareness
- General English
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Questions
- 190
- Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 160 Minutes
- Negative Marking
- 0.25 Marks
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Syllabus Guide
Study Strategy
Complete preparation strategy for IBPS Clerk
Coming SoonRecommended Books
Best books for IBPS Clerk preparation
Coming SoonPrevious Year Papers
Memory-based papers with solutions
Coming SoonMock Test Plan
Section-wise practice and mock schedule
Coming SoonPrevious Year Cutoff
IBPS Clerk Tier-1 (Prelims) Cutoff (Out of 100)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75.00 - 82.00 (Expected) | 72.00 - 79.00 (Expected) | 65.00 - 72.00 (Expected) | 58.00 - 65.00 (Expected) | 73.00 - 80.00 (Expected) |
| 2025 | 69.75 | 69.75 | 63.00 | 57.75 | 68.50 |
| 2024 | 79.00 | 79.00 | 70.75 | 65.00 | 78.25 |
| 2023 | 79.25 | 76.00 | 68.50 | 61.25 | 78.50 |
- Year
- 2026
- General
- 75.00 - 82.00 (Expected)
- OBC
- 72.00 - 79.00 (Expected)
- SC
- 65.00 - 72.00 (Expected)
- ST
- 58.00 - 65.00 (Expected)
- EWS
- 73.00 - 80.00 (Expected)
- Year
- 2025
- General
- 69.75
- OBC
- 69.75
- SC
- 63.00
- ST
- 57.75
- EWS
- 68.50
- Year
- 2024
- General
- 79.00
- OBC
- 79.00
- SC
- 70.75
- ST
- 65.00
- EWS
- 78.25
- Year
- 2023
- General
- 79.25
- OBC
- 76.00
- SC
- 68.50
- ST
- 61.25
- EWS
- 78.50
IBPS Clerk Tier-2 (Mains) Final Allotment Cutoff (Normalized Out of 100)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38.00 - 42.00 (Expected) | 35.00 - 39.00 (Expected) | 30.00 - 34.00 (Expected) | 26.00 - 30.00 (Expected) | 36.00 - 40.00 (Expected) |
| 2025 | 39.50 | 36.75 | 31.25 | 27.50 | 37.00 |
| 2024 | 37.75 | 33.50 | 28.50 | 26.13 | 35.63 |
| 2023 | 38.25 | 34.63 | 32.50 | 28.38 | 35.75 |
- Year
- 2026
- General
- 38.00 - 42.00 (Expected)
- OBC
- 35.00 - 39.00 (Expected)
- SC
- 30.00 - 34.00 (Expected)
- ST
- 26.00 - 30.00 (Expected)
- EWS
- 36.00 - 40.00 (Expected)
- Year
- 2025
- General
- 39.50
- OBC
- 36.75
- SC
- 31.25
- ST
- 27.50
- EWS
- 37.00
- Year
- 2024
- General
- 37.75
- OBC
- 33.50
- SC
- 28.50
- ST
- 26.13
- EWS
- 35.63
- Year
- 2023
- General
- 38.25
- OBC
- 34.63
- SC
- 32.50
- ST
- 28.38
- EWS
- 35.75
5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the educational qualification required for IBPS Clerk?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk?
Yes. One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for every incorrect answer in both Preliminary and Main examinations.
Is there an interview in IBPS Clerk recruitment?
No. IBPS Clerk recruitment does not include an interview. Final selection is based on Main Examination merit.
Can final year students apply for IBPS Clerk?
Candidates must possess the required graduation qualification by the date specified in the official notification.
How many attempts are allowed in IBPS Clerk?
There is no fixed attempt limit. Candidates can apply until they satisfy the prescribed upper age limit.
What is the salary of an IBPS Clerk?
The initial basic pay of an IBPS Clerk is approximately Rs. 24,000 plus DA, HRA, transport allowance and other admissible benefits.
Which banks participate in IBPS Clerk recruitment?
IBPS Clerk recruitment is conducted for participating public sector banks including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and others.
How often is the IBPS Clerk examination conducted?
IBPS Clerk recruitment is generally conducted once every year.