IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern- Complete Pre + Mains Guidance
IBPS Clerk 2026 exam pattern includes a 100-question Prelims exam of 60 minutes and a 190-question Mains exam of 160 minutes. There is 0.25 negative marking for every wrong answer. Final selection is based only on Mains marks. There is no interview.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Selection Process
- Prelims (Qualifying Nature)
- Mains (Final Merit Based)
No Group Discussion
No Interview
Eligibility details:
👉 IBPS Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-clerk-2026-eligibility
IBPS Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern
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 |
Important Points
✔ Sectional timing is fixed
✔ Each section has separate time limit
✔ 0.25 marks deducted for wrong answer
✔ Prelims is qualifying in nature
Detailed syllabus:
👉 IBPS Clerk 2026 Syllabus
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-clerk-syllabus-2026
IBPS Clerk 2026 Mains Exam Pattern (Revised)
BPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026 | ||||
S.No. | Name of Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
2 | English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 minutes |
4 | General/ Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
Total | 155 | 200 | 120 minutes | |
Important Points
✔ Final merit prepared from Mains marks
✔ Sectional cut-off applicable
✔ Negative marking 0.25
✔ Online mode
Cut Off trend analysis:
👉 IBPS Clerk Previous Year Cut Off
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-clerk-cut-off
IBPS Clerk 2026 Marking Scheme
- 1 mark for each correct answer
- 0.25 negative marking
- No penalty for unattempted questions
- Sectional and overall cut-off
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern vs SBI Clerk
Feature | IBPS Clerk | SBI Clerk |
|---|---|---|
Interview | No | No |
Prelims Duration | 60 min | 60 min |
Mains Duration | 160 min | 160 min |
Final Merit | Mains Only | Mains Only |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Important Highlights
✔ Online Computer Based Test
✔ Bilingual paper (English & Hindi except English section)
✔ State-wise vacancies
✔ No interview
Official notification updates:
👉 IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-clerk-2026-notification
Section Wise Weightage Analysis
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Para Jumbles
Numerical Ability
- Simplification
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Arithmetic Word Problems
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
General Awareness (Mains)
- Banking Awareness
- Current Affairs (Last 6–8 Months)
- Static GK
Daily Current Affairs support:
👉 https://www.mahendras.org/current-affairs
IBPS Clerk 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
What is IBPS Clerk 2026 exam pattern?
Prelims: 100 questions, 60 minutes.
Mains: 190 questions, 160 minutes.
Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk?
Yes, 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Is there interview in IBPS Clerk?
No.
How many questions in IBPS Clerk Mains?
190 questions for 200 marks.
IBPS Clerk exam pattern 2026 in Hindi?
Prelims mein 3 section aur Mains mein 4 section hote hain. Har galat uttar par 0.25 number kata jaata hai.
Is sectional timing applicable?
Yes.