IBPS Clerk & Probationary Officer (PO) Complete Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Banking Exam Prelims & Mains 📅 Posted Date: 27 August 2026 | 07:00 AM 🌐 SarakariHub.com
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
CRP Clerk & PO Online Examination Syllabus & Scheme

Short Information :

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts common recruitment process for Public Sector Banks across India. Check the detailed sectional syllabus, sectional timing rules, negative marking scheme, and topic-wise weightage below.

Important Dates
Exam ModeOnline Computer Based Test (CBT)
Sectional Timing20 Minutes per Section in Prelims
Negative Marking0.25 (1/4th) Mark per Wrong Answer
Interview StageApplicable for PO (Clerk has No Interview)
Application Fee
Syllabus Download₹0/- (Free)
Official IBPS Portalibps.in
Age Limit Details
  • Clerk Age: 20 to 28 Years
  • PO Age: 20 to 30 Years
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : Public Sector Bank Posts
Stage Sections Questions & Marks Timing
Prelims (Screening) 1. English Language (30 Qs / 30 M)
2. Numerical Ability (35 Qs / 35 M)
3. Reasoning Ability (35 Qs / 35 M)		 100 Questions | 100 Marks 60 Minutes (20 Mins each)
Mains (Merit) 1. General / Financial Awareness (50 Qs / 50 M)
2. General English (40 Qs / 40 M)
3. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (50 Qs / 60 M)
4. Quantitative Aptitude (50 Qs / 50 M)		 190 Questions | 200 Marks 160 Minutes
  • Candidates must pass in each test with minimum sectional cutoff marks.
  • For Clerk: Final merit is 100% based on Mains online exam score.
  • For PO: Final merit is computed based on Mains (80%) + Interview (20%).
How to Fill Online Application Form
  1. Practice speed arithmetic (Simplification, Quadratic Equations, Number Series) for 20-minute Prelims speed.
  2. Master Puzzles and Seating Arrangements for high score in Reasoning.
  3. Read daily financial news, RBI monetary policies, and banking awareness for Mains GA.
Some Useful Important Links
Link Description Action / Direct Link
Download IBPS Syllabus PDF Click Here
Official IBPS Website ibps.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is there sectional cutoff in IBPS Exams?
Ans. Yes, candidates must qualify in each of the three sections separately in Prelims and Mains.
Q. What is the negative marking in IBPS?
Ans. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
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