IBPS Clerk Mock Test 2026
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How to practice for IBPS Clerk?
What is the IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern?
Preliminary Examination
prelims • Weightage: 100
English Language
Questions
30
Duration
20 Min
Marks
30
Negative
-0.25
Numerical Ability
Questions
35
Duration
20 Min
Marks
35
Negative
-0.25
Reasoning Ability
Questions
35
Duration
20 Min
Marks
35
Negative
-0.25
Main Examination
mains • Weightage: 200
General/Financial Awareness
Questions
50
Duration
35 Min
Marks
50
Negative
-0.25
General English
Questions
40
Duration
35 Min
Marks
40
Negative
-0.25
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
Questions
50
Duration
45 Min
Marks
60
Negative
-0.25
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions
50
Duration
45 Min
Marks
50
Negative
-0.25
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 60 Minutes with 100 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Practice IBPS Clerk Topics by Round
Section-wise topic practice links mapped to the actual stages and rounds of IBPS Clerk. This keeps revision aligned with the latest exam pattern and makes it easier to jump directly into the high-weight sections aspirants usually search for.
Preliminary Examination · English Language
English
Preliminary Examination · Numerical Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
Preliminary Examination · Reasoning Ability
Reasoning
Main Examination · General/Financial Awareness
General Awareness
Main Examination · Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
Reasoning
Main Examination · Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude
Section-wise mini mocks
Practice Quant, Reasoning, English and other exam sections with 30 questions in 30 minutes.
IBPS Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
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)
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk?
Yes. IBPS Clerk deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (−0.25 per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
Frequently Asked Questions — IBPS Clerk
The IBPS Clerk Prelims is a 60-minute online exam with 100 questions. It consists of three sections: English Language (30 questions), Numerical Ability (35 questions), and Reasoning Ability (35 questions). Each section has a individual time limit of 20 minutes.
Yes, for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks (1/4th of the question's total marks) will be deducted as negative marking in the IBPS Clerk exam.
The preliminary exam syllabus includes English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The mains exam also includes General/Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude.
The IBPS Clerk exam has a medium difficulty level. Compared to PO exams, it focuses more on speed and calculation accuracy rather than extremely complex problems.
Since speed is crucial for IBPS Clerk, taking mock tests on YourMockTest is highly beneficial. It helps you practice completing 100 questions in 60 minutes and lets you track your speed per question.
