IBPS Clerk Syllabus
IBPS Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
| Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | IBPS Clerk 2025 |
| Category | Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| Exam Dates | Prelims: 4th, 5th, 11th Oct 2025 Mains: 29th Nov 2025 |
| No. of Questions | Prelims: 100 Mains: 155 |
| Maximum Marks | Prelims: 100 Mains: 200 |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 for wrong answer |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains (final selection based on Mains) |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Prelims |
100 MCQs | 60 minutes | Sections: English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability Qualifying in nature. Negative marking: 0.25. |
| Mains |
155 questions | 200 marks | 120 minutes. Sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General/Financial Awareness. Scoring in nature. Final merit prepared from this stage. |
Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
| S.No. | Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | |
Mains Exam Pattern 2025
| S.No. | Test | No. of Questions | 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 | |
Detailed Syllabus 2025
English Language
- Vocabulary: Homonyms, Antonyms, Synonyms, Word Formation, Spelling
- Grammar: Spotting Errors, Phrases & Idioms, Direct/Indirect Speech, Active/Passive Voice
- Comprehension: Theme Detection, Passage Completion, Rearrangement, Conclusion Derivation
Reasoning Ability
- Verbal: Analogy, Classification, Syllogism, Statement & Assumptions, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, Decision Making
- Non-Verbal: Series, Odd Figure Out, Figure Series, Input/Output, Assertion & Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
- Ratio, Averages, Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI/CI
- Time & Work, Speed/Distance, Partnership, Mixture & Allegation
- Mensuration, Algebra, Trigonometry, Logarithms, Permutation & Combination, Probability
- Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Pie charts, Line charts
Computer Knowledge
- Basics: Hardware, Software, Windows OS
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Networking, Internet, DBMS basics
- Cybersecurity: Viruses, Hacking, Security Tools
General / Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- Banking System: History, Policies, RBI, SEBI, IRDAI
- Indian Financial System, Monetary Policies, Credit
- International Orgs: IMF, World Bank, ADB, UN
- Govt Schemes, Economic Terminologies, Abbreviations
Note: Prelims is qualifying in nature. Final merit list is based only on Mains performance. Prepare section-wise with PYQs and mock tests for accuracy and speed.