IBPS Clerk (CWE-Clerical Cadre) Syllabus

IBPS Clerk (Office Assistant- Multipurpose) Syllabus

Conducted by IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) for recruitment to the clerical posts in Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
Job role: Clerk in nationalized banks (except SBI, SBI has its own exam).
Exam Pattern: Prelims + Mains (no interview).

IBPS Clerk Exam Syllabus for Prelims and Mains:

IBPS Clerk Prelims Syllabus

Subjects	Sub-Topics
English Language	Error Spotting, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Jumbling Paragraphs, Idiom and Phrases, Tenses, Complete the Paragraph Miscellaneous, Multiple Meanings, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, word usage, etc).
Reasoning	Alphanumeric Series, Input and Output, Ranking and Order, Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Puzzle, Inequalities, Direction Sense Blood Relation, Word Formation, Coding & Decoding, Alphabet Combinations, Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Square), Analogy, Statement and Assumption, Assertion and Reason
Numerical Ability	Number Systems, Decimals & Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Simple & Compound Interest, Time, Speed & Distance Mensuration, Geometry, Algebra, Data Interpretation, Time and Work, Permutations & Combinations Quadratic Equations, Surds and Indices, Tendency & Variation, Probability, Series and Sequences, Profit and Loss, Mixture and Allegations, Simplification

IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus

The IBPS Clerk Mains Exam 2025 will include four sections:

1. General English: (same as prelims but higher level – RCs, para completion, vocabulary-heavy Qs)

2. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: All reasoning topics from prelims (advanced level)

Computer basics: Internet, Networking, MS Office, DBMS, Operating System, Shortcut Keys, etc.

3. Quantitative Aptitude: All prelims topics + advanced DI (Caselet, Missing DI, Tabular, Pie Chart, Bar Graph), Data Sufficiency, Probability & Permutation–Combination (tougher level)

4. General/Financial Awareness: Current Affairs (last 6 months), Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, Static GK

It will be conducted in an objective (multiple-choice) format. The exam is designed to assess a candidate’s problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, and awareness of current affairs and financial knowledge.

Roopa M N
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ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

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