IBPS Clerk 2026 Syllabus – Direct Answer
IBPS Clerk 2026 syllabus consists of three sections in Prelims — English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability — and four sections in Mains — General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning & Computer Aptitude. Both stages have 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer. Final selection is based only on Mains marks.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern
🔹 Prelims Exam Pattern
Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
✔ Sectional timing
✔ Negative marking: 0.25
Detailed analysis:
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-clerk-exam-pattern
Mains Exam Pattern
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 | |
✔ Final merit based on Mains score
✔ No interview stage
Previous year trend:
👉 IBPS Clerk Previous Year Cut Off
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-clerk-cut-off
IBPS Clerk 2026 Syllabus – Section Wise Detailed Topics
English Language Syllabus (Prelims + Mains)
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Sentence Improvement
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary (Synonyms / Antonyms)
- Idioms & Phrases
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
Preparation Guide:
👉 IBPS Clerk English Strategy
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-clerk-preparation-strategy
Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification & Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Table, Pie, Line, Caselet)
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mensuration
- Algebra Basics
- Probability
- Permutation & Combination
Practice Tests:
IBPS Clerk Online Mock Tests
https://www.mahendras.org/mock-test
Reasoning Ability
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles (Floor, Circular, Linear)
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Direction Sense
- Order & Ranking
- Input-Output
- Logical Reasoning
Practice Papers:
General / Financial Awareness (Mains Only)
- Current Affairs (Last 6–8 Months)
- Banking Awareness
- RBI Policies
- Budget & Economic Survey
- Government Schemes
- Static GK
- Banking Abbreviations
Daily Updates:
👉 Daily Current Affairs for Bank Exams
https://www.mahendras.org/current-affairs
Computer Aptitude (Mains)
- Basic Hardware & Software
- MS Office
- Internet & Networking
- Operating System
- Cyber Security Basics
IBPS Clerk 2026 Marking Scheme
- 1 mark per question
- 0.25 negative marking
- Sectional cut-off applicable
- Final merit based on Mains marks
Eligibility Criteria:
👉 IBPS Clerk 2026 Eligibility
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-clerk-2026-eligibility
Important Highlights
✔ Online Computer Based Test
✔ Bilingual exam (English & Hindi except English section)
✔ State-wise vacancies
✔ No interview
Full Notification:
👉 IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-clerk-2026-notification
Most Searchable FAQs
What is IBPS Clerk 2026 syllabus?
Prelims: English, Quant, Reasoning.
Mains: GA, English, Quant, Reasoning & Computer.
Is IBPS Clerk syllabus same as SBI Clerk?
Similar but pattern slightly differs.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 per wrong answer.
IBPS Clerk syllabus 2026 in Hindi?
English, Maths, Reasoning, GK aur Computer se prashn pooche jaate hain.
How many questions in IBPS Clerk Mains?
190 questions for 200 marks.
Does IBPS Clerk have interview?
No.