IBPS Clerk 16th 2026
Common Recruitment Process for Clerks · Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Level
Graduate Level
Tiers
2
Total Marks
100
Duration
60 min (Prelims) + 120 min (Mains)
Negative Marking
0.25 marks for wrong answer
Subject-wise Syllabus
English Language
Reading ComprehensionCloze TestError SpottingSentence ImprovementFill in the BlanksSynonyms & AntonymsIdioms & Phrases
Numerical Ability
Number SystemPercentageRatio & ProportionProfit & LossSimple & Compound InterestTime & WorkTime DistanceData InterpretationMensuration
Reasoning Ability
SyllogismCoding-DecodingPuzzleSeating ArrangementInput-OutputBlood RelationsDirection SenseInequality
General/Financial Awareness
Current AffairsBanking AwarenessFinancial AwarenessStatic GKComputer Awareness
Computer Awareness
MS OfficeInternetComputer HardwareOperating SystemBasic SecurityDatabase ConceptsNetworking
Recommended Books
Objective General English by SP Bakshi English
Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal Quant
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal Reasoning
Banking Awareness by Arihant Banking
Preparation Tips
- 📌 Strong subjects pehle — jo subject strong hai usse start karein, confidence badhega
- 📝 Previous year papers solve karein — pattern samajhne ke liye minimum 5 saal ke papers karein
- ⏰ Daily 2-3 hours study — consistency zaroori hai, roz padho chahe 2 ghante hi sahi
- 📊 Mock tests weekly — har hafte 1 mock test do aur analysis karo
- 📖 NCERT se start karein — basics clear karo phir advanced books pe jao