Syllabus
About IBPS Clerk Syllabus
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection hosts recruitment process for all its public sector banks except for State Bank of India. There is a single application form to be filled in by the aspiring candidates who want to apply for the recruitment process that consists of two phases –
- Preliminary exam
- Main exam.
The topics and subjects covered under each of the exam will be based on the papers in each of these exams.
It is crucial for the candidates to prepare well for preliminary exam and score good marks, and then prepare good for mains exam and score more than cut off marks to secure position as clerical staff in one of the banks participating with IBPS for recruitment process.
IBPS conducts recruitment process for 11 public sector banks. Every year IBPS conducts common recruitment process (CRP) to recruit for various positions in these public sector banks.
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern
IBPS Preliminary Examination Pattern
IBPS Clerk exam 2022 preliminary exam will have one paper of objective type 100 questions divided into three sections
- English Language
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
Candidates appearing IBPS prelim exam for IBPS Clerk 2022 should qualify with minimum cut off marks in each of these sections. There will be one hour to complete the paper and total 100 marks for the exam.
- English Language – There will be 30 questions for English language section, there will be maximum of 30 marks for this section and 20 minutes to complete this section.
- Reasoning Ability – There will be 35 questions with maximum of 35 marks and 20 minutes for the section
- Quantitative (Numeric) Aptitude – There will be 35 questions with maximum of 35 marks and 20 minutes for the section
The tabular format of section wise paper format for preliminary exam is as shown below
| Subject | Number of Questions | Number Of Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numeric Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
There is one paper for prelim exam divided into three sections for total of 100 marks
- There will be 100 questions each question will have 1 mark.
- There is negative marking in prelim exam. Every incorrect answer will have 25% of marks allotted to that question.
- There are no multiple answers for objective type questions.
- The total duration of prelim exam is 60 minutes.
IBPS Mains Exam Pattern
- In IBPS Clerk mains exam has 200 multiple-choice questions divided into four sections
- Candidates appearing IBPS prelim exam for IBPS Clerk 2022 should qualify with minimum cut off marks in each of these sections.
There will be 2 papers for mains exam,
- English Language section will have 40 questions of one mark each, total marks for the section is 40, total time to complete the section is 35 minutes.
- Reasoning Ability & Computer aptitude section will have 50 questions, total marks for the section is 60, and duration allotted is 45 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude section will contain 50 questions and total marks 50, duration for this section is 45 minutes
- General/Financial awareness section will have 50 questions and 50 marks and 35 minutes to attempt this section.
IBPS Clerk mains examination details are given in tabular format below for clear understanding
| IBPS Clerk Mains Paper Name | Number of Questions | Number Of Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Finance Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability and computer aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes |
There will be one mark for each correct answer, for incorrect answer, there is a negative marking, a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer from total mark scored. If candidate has left question unattempt – there will not be any negative mark removed.
IBPS Clerk Syllabus
Following is Syllabus for IBPS Clerk 2022 exam section by section. Candidates can prepare for the exam from subject wise syllabus depending on whether preliminary and mains exam.
IBPS Clerks 2022 Prelims Exam Syllabus
IBPS Clerk Exam 2022 Preliminary exam has three sections
- English Language
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
| Sections | Topics/Subject in Syllabus |
|---|---|
| English language | Reading Comprehension Tenses Rules Cloze Test(Fill in the Blanks) Jumbled Paragraphs Idioms and Phrases Multiple Meaning Error Spotting Correction Reading Comprehension Preposition Rules |
| Reasoning Ability | Logical Reasoning Alphanumeric Series Alphabetic Series Ranking Data Sufficiency Tests Coded Inequalities Direction Test, Seating Arrangements Puzzles Tabulation Syllogism Input/ Output Coding and Decoding Blood Relations |
| Numerical Ability | Profit, Loss and Discounts Quadratic Equations Approximation and Simplification Mixtures and Allegations Simple and Compound Interest Surds and Indices Work and Time Speed, Time and Distance Mensuration: Cone, Sphere, Cylinder Data Interpretation Ratio, Proportion and Percentage Number Systems Sequences and Series Permutation, Combination and Probability |
IBPS Clerk Mains exam 2022 Syllabus
There are 5 (five) sections for IBPS Clerk 2022 syllabus for Mains exam.
- General and Financial Awareness
- General English
- Reasoning Ability
- Computer Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude
| Sections | Topics/Subject in Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General English | Vocabulary Tenses Rules Grammar Idioms & Phrases |
| Reasoning Ability | Analogy Assumptions and Statements Syllogism Coding and Decoding Blood Relations Sense of Direction and Distance Alphanumeric Series Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| General Financial Awareness | Static General Knowledge Current Affairs Banking Awareness India’s Financial and Banking System Budget Fiscal policies of the Government Key National Institutions Basics of Banking |
| Computer Aptitude | Basics of Software and Hardware Operating Systems Internet and associated topics Word processing software Microsoft Office History of Computing Basic Computer Networking Basics of Databases Cyber Security basics – Processes and tools |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Ratio and Proportion Time, Speed and Distance Work and Time Equations Mixtures and Allegations Measures of Central Tendency Mean, Median, Average, and Variance Basics of statistics Stocks, Shares and Debentures Percentages Clock Ray Questions Volume and Surface Area Logarithms Permutation and Combination Partnerships Heights and Distances Probability Simple and Compound Interest Profit, Loss and Discounts Basic Algebra Basic Trigonometry Charts, Bars and Graphs |
Important Points
Candidates appearing for IBPS Clerks 2022 exam should have complete understanding of subject and topics covered exam pattern, distribution of marks based on sections or topics, number of questions, cut-off marks, syllabus and how to prepare for the exam.
Candidates should cover all the topics and subject listed in the syllabus for the specific exam they are appearing (prelims or main) to score better marks and qualify successfully. They should refer previous year papers to understand the pattern IBPS Clerk exam is following.
IBPS Clerk Recommended Books
Candidates should prepare from the recommended learning resources such as books, journals, manuals and guides, in addition they should use previous paper guides to understand what a format for the paper is?
| Section / Topic / Subject | Name of a book | Author & Publications |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
| Objective General English | Arihant Publications | |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | |
| Reasoning | Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning | R. S. Agarwal |
| Analytical Reasoning | M. K. Pandey | |
| A New Approach to Reasoning, Verbal and Non-Verbal | B.S. Sijwali, InduSijwali | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Smart Book by Test book | S. Chand |
| Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Agarwal | |
| Data Interpretation | Arun Sharma | |
| Objective Mathematics | Tarun Goyal |
IBPS Clerk 2022 Exam Preparation Tips
Candidates aspiring for a clerical position in any of the participating banks associated with IBPS must prepare well for IBPS Clerical central recruitment exam 2022, in order to secure good marks and get selected for the post.
Candidates should prepare for the IBPS Clerk 2022 exam as listed below
- It is essential for a candidate to understand exam pattern and syllabus so that they can prepare for the subjects and topics listed for the exam.
- Candidate can prepare on weak or not known topics and revise the topics at least three times before appearing for the exam
- Prepare for the Mock test and prepare for the answers from previous exam papers
- Presence of mind, alert and quick response to the questions asked for quantitative aptitude is essential hence lot of questions should be resolved to make one comfortable.
- The time to solve question is limited and objective paper has multiple choice answers to select from, hence it is essential for candidates to cultivate speed while solving the paper.
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FAQs
Q.1 How can I download IBPS Clerk exam syllabus?
Ans. Candidate can view or download syllabus for IBPS Clerk exam 2022 from IBPS official website. and search for the notification for the exam. There will be a syllabus section as per the exam – prelims and mains. Candidate should prepare based on the exam they are going to appear .
Q.2 Is there a negative marking in IBPS Clerk exam?
Ans. Yes, There is a negative marking for IBPS Clerk exam. The deduction of 0.25 of marks allotted to the question will be deducted for each incorrect answer from the total score. If candidate does not appear particular question then there is no marks will be deducted.
