# IBPS Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern

> IBPS Clerk syllabus bullets, marking snapshot, eligibility, and brochure cautions.

Source: https://previousyearquestions.app/ibps-clerk/syllabus-pattern/

IBPS Clerk is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) and covers English, Numeracy, Reasoning and Computer/GA. This page summarises the IBPS Clerk exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus as a study snapshot for previous year question practice. Confirm eligibility, dates and marking in the latest official notification on ibps.in.

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Pattern and syllabus notes below are a study snapshot for PYQ practice. Always cross-check the latest notification and information bulletin on ibps.in before you finalise eligibility, fees, or marking assumptions.
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## Pattern snapshot

Two-stage objective process in typical cycles. State-wise vacancies and language provisos appear in the notice.

| Section | Duration | Questions (typical) | Marking |
|---------|----------|---------------------|---------|
| Prelims English | Sectional | As notified | +1 / −0.25 typical |
| Prelims Numerical Ability | Sectional | As notified | Confirm notice |
| Prelims Reasoning | Sectional | As notified | Confirm notice |
| Mains (incl. Computer/GA as notified) | Longer CBT | As notified | Sectional rules as notified |

State preferences and language requirements can matter after clearing CBTs - read the notice fully.

## Marking scheme (study snapshot)

| Question type | Correct | Wrong | Notes |
|---------------|---------|-------|-------|
| Objective MCQ | +1 (typical) | −0.25 (typical) | Verify notice |
| Unattempted | 0 | 0 | Speed with discipline |

Numbers above are typical of recent cycles. Confirm exact marks, negatives, and sectional rules in the current brochure.

## Detailed syllabus bullets (for mapping PYQ misses)

### English

- Grammar and vocabulary
- Reading comprehension
- Cloze and fillers

### Numerical Ability

- Simplification/approximation
- Arithmetic
- Basic DI

### Reasoning

- Puzzles/seating (selection critical)
- Inequality, syllogism
- Coding and miscellaneous

### Mains Computer / GA

- Computer fundamentals as tested
- Banking awareness
- Current affairs

## Eligibility snapshot

- Graduation / eligibility as per IBPS Clerk CRP notice
- Age limits as notified
- State/UT preference and language conditions as per notice

Eligibility can change by year (age, attempts, degree, category rules). Treat this as orientation only.

## Who runs it and how often

- **Exam:** IBPS Clerk (CRP Clerical) (IBPS Clerk)
- **Conducted by:** IBPS
- **Typical frequency:** Annual cycle
- **Category:** Banking
- **Official site:** [ibps.in](https://ibps.in)

## Link PYQs to syllabus

1. Take one recent full paper under realistic timing.
2. Map every miss to a syllabus bullet above.
3. Study that bullet from your primary resource (notes/textbook).
4. Re-solve only those PYQs before the next full paper.
5. Update your error log with the syllabus tag so weak areas compound correctly.

## Brochure caution

Do not rely on undated coaching PDFs for duration, number of questions, or negative marking. Screenshot or bookmark the **current** information bulletin. If a PYQ set disagrees with the latest pattern, still use it for skill practice, but do not treat its structure as the live exam.

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