IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026
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What is the IBPS Clerk syllabus for 2026?
The IBPS Clerk syllabus covers 5 subjects: 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, Syllogisms, Inequalities, Coding-Decoding), General & Financial Awareness (Banking Awareness, Current Affairs, RBI Monetary Policy, Static GK), Computer Aptitude (Hardware, Software, Internet, Networking, Cybersecurity Basics). The exam has 100 questions across 3 sections in 60 minutes, with negative marking.
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 20 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 100 | 60 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · -0.25 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the IBPS Clerk Syllabus
- 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, Syllogisms, Inequalities, Coding-Decoding)
- General & Financial Awareness (Banking Awareness, Current Affairs, RBI Monetary Policy, Static GK)
- Computer Aptitude (Hardware, Software, Internet, Networking, Cybersecurity Basics)
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Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk?
Yes. IBPS Clerk deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.25 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
How should I cover the IBPS Clerk syllabus?
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