IBPS Clerk Syllabus & Pattern 2023 - Syllabus of IBPS Clerk Prelims & Main Exam - Marking Scheme

The first thing that the bank aspirants must-do post enrolling for the IBPS Clerk exam is, going through the IBPS Clerk syllabus and pattern. IBPS has released the IBPS Clerk notification on 01st July 2023. Willing candidates can fill up the application form within the required period as soon as it's out as the last date to apply for the IBPS Clerk exam. Candidates can take the Prelims exam on 26th - 27th August 2023 and 02nd september 2023 & Mains exam on 07th October 2023. The first step towards preparation is taking a glimpse into the IBPS Clerk syllabus in-depth to get an idea about what type of topics comes in the exam. In order to prepare well for the IBPS Clerk exam 2023, candidates must check the official syllabus released by the regulatory body of IBPS. With the help of the IBPS Syllabus, candidates get a brief about the topics that will appear in the exam. Candidates are relaxed as the syllabus aids them in focusing on those topics that require more time. The IBPS Clerk pattern has two stages that include prelims and main exams. There is no interview round for the candidates who successfully clear both the stages of the IBPS exam. For the latest IBPS Clerk syllabus, bank aspirants can go through Career Climb blog to clear their doubts, if any. 

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2023

IBPS Clerk has a simple exam pattern. The exam is conducted in two stages - 
IBPS Clerk Prelims 
IBPS Clerk Main 

 

IBPS Clerk Prelim Exam Pattern 2023

Below are the details of the IBPS Clerk prelims exam consisting of total marks, subjects, and time duration.


Section
No. of Questions
Max. Marks
Duration

Quantitative Aptitude
35
35
20 min

English
30
30
20 min

GI & Reasoning
35
35
20 min

Total
100
100
60 min

 

IBPS Clerk Main Exam Pattern 2023

Below are the details of the IBPS Clerk mains exam consisting of total marks, time duration of the exam, and the subjects. 

Section No. of Questions Max. Marks Duration

General/Financial Awareness
50
50
35 min

English
40
40
35 min

Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
45 min

GI & Reasoning
50
60
45 min

Total
190
200
160 min

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IBPS Clerk Prelim Syllabus 2023

Candidates must be familiar with the IBPS Clerk syllabus. Without a syllabus, preparation is impossible. To ace the IBPS Clerk prelim exam, candidates must have complete control over all its subjects. The maximum marks allotted to the candidates are 100. Subjects that come under the prelims exam are Reasoning Ability, English Language, & Numerical Ability. Although the syllabus is quite similar for both prelims and mains exams, the difficulty level may vary. The syllabus for the subjects of IBPS Clerk prelims 2023 are as follows -

Reasoning Ability

  • Seating Arrangements 
  • Puzzles
  • Inequalities
  • Syllogism
  • Input-Output
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Blood Relations
  • Order and Ranking
  • Alphanumeric Series
  • Distance and Direction 
  • Verbal Reasoning

 

Numerical Ability

  • Profit, Loss & Discounts
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Approximation and Simplification
  • Mixtures and Alligations
  • 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

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
 
 

IBPS Clerk Main Syllabus 2023

The main exam of IBPS is most of the time difficult as compared to the prelims. The maximum marks allotted to the bank aspirants are 200. The subjects that come under the main exam are English Language, Computer Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. 
The syllabus for the subjects of IBPS Clerk main exams 2023 are as follows -

English Language

  • Cloze Test
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Spotting Errors
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Sentence Correction
  • Para Jumbles
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Para/Sentence Completion

Computer Aptitude 

  • Basics of Hardware and Software
  • History of Computing
  • Internet and associated topics
  • Basics of Databases
  • Operating Systems
  • Microsoft Office and other word processing software
  • Basics of Cyber Security Tools and Processes
  • Basic Computer Networking

Reasoning Ability 

  • Analogy
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Sense of Direction and Distance
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Blood Relations
  • Alphanumeric Series
  • Assumptions and Statements
  • Syllogism
     

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number Series
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Profit and Loss
  • Data Interpretation
  • Number System
  • Average
  • Percentage
  • Ministration
  • Simplification
  • Interest
 
 
 

General Awareness

  • Banking Awareness
  • Current Affairs
  • Basics of Banking
  • General Knowledge
  • India’s Financial and Banking System
  • Key National Institutions
  • Budget and Monetary Plans of the Government

IBPS Clerk Marking Scheme 2023

IBPS recruitment takes place based on the IBPS Clerk cut-off that candidates successfully clears. 

  • The IBPS Clerk prelim exam consists of 100 MCQs whereas, IBPS Clerk main exam comprises 190 MCQs. 
  • The candidate loses 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. 
  • Any question left unanswered will have no negative marking. There is no penalty for that question.

FAQs

What is the Syllabus of IBPS Clerk 2023?

IBPS conducts exam in two stages - prelims and mains. Although the syllabus is quite similar for both prelims and mains exams, the difficulty level may vary. If we talk about the IBPS Clerk prelims, the maximum marks allotted to the candidates are 100. Subjects that come under the prelims exam are Reasoning Ability, English Language, & Numerical Ability. For IBPS Clerk main exam, the maximum marks allotted to the bank aspirants are 200. The subjects that come under the main exam are English Language, Computer Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. For a complete detailed syllabus of IBPS Clerk, candidates can click on the link provided.

Is IBPS Clerk pattern different from IBPS PO? What is the pattern of IBPS Clerk?

IBPS conducts Clerk exams in two stages which are prelims and mains. If we talk about IBPS PO exams, the pattern is a bit different as there is one more stage which is added to the pattern that is Interview. The IBPS Clerk prelim is out of 100 marks whereas IBPS Clerk main exam is out of 200 marks. The time duration is 60 minutes and 160 minutes respectively. 

What subjects are there for IBPS Clerk English?

For IBPS Clerk English Language the subjects are as follows:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Tenses Rules
  • Cloze Test(Fill in the Blanks)
  • Jumbled Paragraphs
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Multiple Meaning
  • Error Spotting Correction
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Preposition Rules
What is the salary of an IBPS Clerk?

The basic salary of an IBPS Clerk is Rs 19900/-. After including all the benefits and special allowances the salary turns to Rs 29453.67/- The salary of an IBPS Clerk may vary from time to time. 

Can any average student crack the IBPS Clerk exam?

Yes, an average student can easily crack IBPS Clerk or any bank exam but only under one condition. The bank aspirant must give his/her 100% in order to pass the IBPS Clerk exam in the first attempt. Hard work, Consistency and determination is very important to crack the IBPS exam.