IBPS Bank Clerk Recruitment 2025 | Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Simple Step to Online Apply for IBPS Clerk Recruitment:

1. Visit the official portal: Apply Online
2. Click on the “Click here for new registration” button
3. Fill out the application form with details and upload required documents
4. Pay the application fee online
5. After final submission, download the Application form and payment receipt for future.

✅IBPS Clerk 2025 Exam Pattern

IBPS Clerk exam is divided into two parts: Preliminary Exam and Main Exam.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duriation
English Language	30	30	20 Minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
Total	100	100	60 Minutes

✅IBPS Clerk Main Exam Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duriation
General/Financial Awareness	50	50	35 Minutes
General English	40	40	35 Minutes
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	50	60	45 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45 Minutes
Total	190	200	160 Minutes

What is the Syllabus for the IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam?

English Language	Reading Comprehension (Story/Fact-based passages) Cloze Test Para Jumbles Error Spotting Fill in the Blanks (Single and Double) Sentence Improvement/Correction Phrase Replacement Synonyms and Antonyms Spelling Errors Idioms and Phrases Vocabulary (Word Usage)
Numerical Ability (Quantitative Aptitude)	Simplification / Approximation Number Series (Missing/Wrong Number) Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselets, Table) Quadratic Equations Ratio and Proportion Averages Percentages Profit and Loss Simple and Compound Interest Time and Work Pipes and Cisterns Speed, Time and Distance Mensuration (2D and 3D) Mixture and Allegation Permutation and Combination Probability Partnership Problems on Ages
Reasoning Ability	Puzzles and Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Box, Floor-based) Syllogism Inequality Coding-Decoding (New Pattern) Direction Sense Blood Relations Alphanumeric Series Order and Ranking Input-Output Data Sufficiency Miscellaneous Logic Problems

What is the Syllabus for the IBPS Clerk Main Exam?

General/Financial Awareness

• Current Affairs (Last 4–6 months)
  • National & International News
  • Sports, Awards, Summits, Agreements
  • Important Days & Themes
  • Government Schemes & Committees
  • Appointments/Resignations
• Banking Awareness
  • History of Banking
  • RBI Roles & Functions
  • Monetary Policy
  • Banking Terms & Abbreviations (RTGS, NEFT, KYC, etc.)
  • Banking Reforms & Laws (SARFAESI, BASEL norms, etc.)
  • Digital Banking (UPI, IMPS, etc.)
  • Financial Markets: Money & Capital Market Basics
• Static GK
  • Countries & Capitals
  • National Parks, Dams, Rivers
  • Indian Polity, Constitution (Basic Facts)
  • Important HQs (UN, IMF, RBI, SEBI, etc.)
  • Books and Authors
  • Census, Economic Survey, Budget Highlights

Tips: Read newspapers, monthly current affairs PDFs, and RBI updates. Stick to last 6 months of news before the exam.

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General English

• Same topics, but questions may be inference-based.
• Focus on:
  • Complex RCs
  • Grammar-intensive Fill in the Blanks
  • Vocabulary usage in context
  • Double Fillers
  • Advanced Para Completion

Tips: Practice editorials, analyze tones, and expand vocabulary using apps or flashcards.

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Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

i. Reasoning

(Same as Prelims but higher difficulty and mixed puzzles)

• Puzzles (4-5 variable)
• Seating Arrangement (with constraints)
• Input-Output (Machine-based)
• Statement and Assumptions
• Course of Action
• Statement & Argument
• Data Sufficiency
• Logical Reasoning (Cause & Effect, Statement-Conclusion)
• Critical Reasoning
• Decision Making

ii. Computer Aptitude

(Not basic computer awareness; focuses on logic-based computer problems)

• Flowcharts
• Binary Logic
• Networking & Internet Concepts
• Operating Systems Basics
• MS Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint Shortcuts)
• Email & Internet (Browsers, URLs, Search Engines)
• Computer Hardware & Software Basics
• Data Backup & Cyber Security
• Memory, Input/Output Devices

Tips: Focus on logic-based computer input-output questions. Refer Lucent’s Computer book or practice from online resources.

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Quantitative Aptitude

• Data Interpretation is dominant:
  • Line Graphs, Bar Graphs
  • Pie Charts
  • Mixed Graphs
  • Caselet DI
  • Missing/Incorrect DI
• Arithmetic Word Problems:
  • All topics from Prelims (more complex & layered)
• Data Sufficiency
• Quantity Comparison
• Time & Work
• Probability & Permutations
• Mensuration

Application Fees

Gen/BC/EWS	850/- Rs.
SC/ST/PWD	175/- Rs.

What is the Salary of an IBPS Clerk?

Basic

₹ 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400- 4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480

Vacancy Detail

IBPS released the notification for 10277 clerks in the Public Sector banks:

For Vacancy Details

Download IBPS Bank Clerk Recruitment 2025 Notification

Final Word

Through the IBPS Bank Clerk Recruitment 2025 (CRP‑CSA‑XV), with 10,277 open positions available, it is one of the most competitive opportunities for aspirants across the nation. This recruitment drives the attention of countless graduates due to the dual-stage selection process, comprised of Prelims and Mains, as well as the clear eligibility criteria, defined syllabus, and reliable marking system. It is indeed a well-structured process. Customer Service Associate positions are highly sought after, and with dedication to understanding the exam format, mastering essential skills, and disciplined practice, candidates can secure these positions. If you are interested, I can elaborate further on specific areas such as study resources, strategizing for individual papers, or even weightage breakdowns for different themes.

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