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IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 - confirm Prelims as well as Mains Examination format & Negative Marking

SyllabusPublished 27 Jul 2026
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As per the official update, review the detailed IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 for Prelims as well as Mains subject-wise topics for Reasoning, English, Quant, Computer Aptitude & GA, assessment pattern, marking scheme, negative marking rules, LPT details, as well as syllabus PDF obtain link.

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21-08-2026

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IBPS Clerk Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
  • Before getting into subject-wise topics, here is a quick snapshot of the exam structure.
IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2026
  • IBPS Clerk recruitment is completed in three stages. There is no interview at any point in the process.
  • Stage 1 - Preliminary Exam: An objective online test of 100 questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. This stage is qualifying in nature - marks scored here are not added to the final merit list. applicants only need to clear the sectional in addition to overall cut-offs to move ahead.
  • Stage 2 - Main Exam: An objective online test of 155 questions worth 200 marks, to be completed in 120 minutes. Unlike Prelims, Mains marks are used to prepare the final merit list.
  • Stage 3 - Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Conducted by the bank a candidate is allotted to, this test checks reading, writing, along with comprehension skills in the authorized regional language of the state applied for. It is qualifying in nature, yet failing it can lead to disqualification even after clearing both Prelims along with Mains.
  • Both Prelims in addition to Mains carry a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer, while unattempted questions are not penalised.
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Prelims Assessment pattern
  • Candidates should note that, The Prelims paper is divided into three sections, each with its own sectional time limit of 20 minutes.
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Qualifying criteria: Category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) minimum qualifying marks for Prelims are not specified in the reference sources used for this article - test-takers should review the departmental circular for exact sectional along with overall cut-offs.
  • IBPS Clerk Mains Examination format
  • The Mains paper has four sections, each with an independent sectional time limit, in addition to is conducted in a bilingual format (English as well as Hindi) except for the English Language section.
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Merit weightage: The final selection is based entirely on Mains marks, provided the candidate additionally clears the Language Proficiency Test. Category-wise minimum qualifying marks for Mains are not specified in the reference sources used for this article.
IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026
  • The Prelims in addition to Mains papers share three common subjects - Reasoning Ability, English Language, along with Quantitative/Numerical Ability - while Mains additionally tests Computer Aptitude (combined with Reasoning) as well as General/Financial Awareness. The topic lists below cover both stages; where Mains adds extra topics to a Prelims subject, this is noted under that subject.
  • 1. Reasoning Ability
  • Aspirants are advised that, This section checks logical thinking, pattern recognition, as well as problem-solving speed. It is common to both Prelims as well as Mains, with a few extra topics appearing only in Mains.
  • Seating Arrangement & Puzzles
  • Syllogism
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • According to the latest notice, Direction Sense
  • Inequalities (including coded inequalities in Mains)
  • The conducting body has announced that, Alphanumeric Series, Order & Ranking
  • Input-Output (including machine input-output in Mains)
  • Candidates should note that, Data Sufficiency
  • Statement & Conclusions, Statement & Assumptions, Statement & Arguments
  • Series Test, Odd Figure Out, Analogy, Classification
  • Assertion as well as Reasoning, Decision Making (Mains)
  • 2. English Language
  • The conducting body has announced that, This section tests grammar, vocabulary, in addition to comprehension. It is identical for Prelims along with Mains.
  • The official notification states that, Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Word Formation, Spelling
  • Grammar: Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement/Correction, Phrases as well as Idioms, Active/Passive Voice, Direct as well as Indirect Speech
  • Reading & Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Passage Completion, Theme Detection, Deriving Conclusions
  • 3. Quantitative/Numerical Ability
  • It is informed that, This section tests calculation speed in addition to accuracy. It is identical for Prelims in addition to Mains.
  • According to the latest notice, Simplification/Approximation
  • Aspirants are advised that, Number Series
  • According to the latest notice, Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Pie Charts)
  • According to the latest notice, Quadratic Equations
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Ratio along with Proportion, Percentages, Averages
  • Candidates should note that, Profit, Loss in addition to Discount
  • Simple along with Compound Interest
  • Time, Speed as well as Distance; Time as well as Work
  • As per the official update, Mensuration, Mixture in addition to Allegation, Partnership
  • Permutation, Combination in addition to Probability
  • 4. Computer Aptitude (Mains only)
  • Combined with Reasoning Ability as one sectional paper in Mains.
  • Basics of Computer Hardware in addition to Software
  • Interested applicants should know that, Windows Operating System Basics
  • Internet Terms, Services as well as Networking
  • Aspirants are advised that, MS Office Basics (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
  • Database Basics
  • History of Computers
  • Basics of Hacking, Security Tools in addition to Viruses
  • 5. General/Financial Awareness (Mains only)
  • This section focuses on banking awareness as well as current affairs.
  • The conducting body has announced that, Current Affairs: National along with international news of the last 6 months, Union Budget in addition to Economic Survey highlights, Government Schemes in addition to Policies
  • According to the latest notice, Banking & Financial Awareness: Overview of the Indian financial system, history of Indian banking, recent RBI monetary in addition to credit policies, banking terms in addition to abbreviations
  • Regulatory & International Bodies: RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, FSDC along with international organisations such as IMF, World Bank, ADB, UN
  • Static GK: essential Days, Books as well as Authors, Awards, Headquarters, Appointments
  • applicants should always cross- review the final subject list against the syllabus mentioned in the authorized IBPS Clerk notification once it is published, since the reference sources used here describe an expected/previous-cycle-based syllabus in the absence of a confirmed authorized PDF.
How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk Exam 2026
  • Start with the syllabus, not random practice: Map out every topic under each subject before picking up question banks, thus you know exactly what to cover.
  • According to the latest notice, Build a sectional timetable: Since each Prelims section has its own 20-minute limit, practise solving sets within that time rather than untimed.
  • Prioritise high-frequency topics: Puzzles along with seating arrangement, data interpretation, along with reading comprehension typically carry more questions than other topics within their sections, hence give them proportionally more practice time.
  • Attempt previous year question papers along with mock tests regularly: This builds familiarity with the actual question style as well as helps track speed as well as accuracy improvement over time.
  • The conducting body has announced that, Track along with revise weak areas weekly: After every mock test, list the topics where you lost the most marks as well as dedicate the next few study sessions to just those.
  • Don't ignore Computer Aptitude along with General Awareness for Mains: These sections are often under-prepared although can be scored quickly with static study material in addition to daily current affairs revision.

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