IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2023: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) releases the IBPS Clerk syllabus 2023 along with its official notification. The Prelims exam consists of three sections, i.e. Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Egnlish Language. On the other hand, the Mains exam consists of Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General/ Financial Awareness.

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Candidates must go through the syllabus to know the important topics that will be asked in the IBPS Clerk exam. The IBPS Clerk 2023 prelims exam will be held on August 26, 27, and September 2, 2023. Moreover, the Mains exam will be held on October 7, 2023. Read on to have the latest syllabus of IBPS Clerk exam 2023.

IBPS Clerk 2023 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The syllabus for the Prelims exam consists of three sections:

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Language

Once the candidate clears the Preliminary exam, they must start preparing for the Mains Exam. The IBPS Clerk Mains consists of four sections:

• Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Language
• General/Financial Awareness.

Candidates must remember a few things about the IBPS Clerk syllabus:

• The syllabus for the English Language and Reasoning Ability are the same for both Prelims and Mains.
• Quantitative Aptitude section of IBPS Clerk Mains is almost the same as the Numerical Ability section of IBPS Clerk Prelims.
• However, the difficulty level and exam pattern will vary for the Prelims and Mains exams.

IBPS Clerk Syllabus For Prelims

Check the important topics for the IBPS Clerk Prelims in the table below:

English Language	Reasoning Ability	Numerical Ability
Reading Comprehension Tenses Rules Cloze Test(Fill in the Blanks) Jumbled Paragraphs Idioms and Phrases Multiple Meaning Error Spotting Correction Reading Comprehension Preposition Rules	Logical Reasoning Alphanumeric Series Alphabetic Series Ranking Data Sufficiency Tests Coded Inequalities Direction Test, Seating Arrangements Puzzles Tabulation Syllogism Input/Output Coding and Decoding Blood Relations	Profit, Loss and Discounts Quadratic Equations Approximation and Simplification Mixtures and Alligations Simple and Compound Interest Surds and Indices Work and Time Speed, Time and Distance Mensuration: Cone, Sphere, Cylinder Data Interpretation Ratio, Proportion and Percentage Number Systems Sequences and Series Permutation, Combination and Probability

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

Candidates must note these points about the IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern:

• Prelims and Main tests will be conducted in English and Hindi except for the English Language section.
• There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Mark will not be reduced for unanswered questions.

Name of the Test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	1 hour

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IBPS Clerk Syllabus For Mains

Referring to the IBPS Clerk Mains exam will assist candidates in getting a complete understanding of the exam and formulating an impressive preparation strategy for themselves. Candidates can check the respective subject-wise syllabus given in this article below.

IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus for English Language

This section will test candidates’ command of the English language. The time duration for the English section in Mains is 35 minutes. The syllabus for the English language is given below:

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar
• Para jumbles
• Fill in the Blanks
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence Correction
• Error Spotting
• Cloze Test
• One Word Substitution
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Active & Passive Voice

IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude evaluates the numerical ability and problem-solving skills of the candidates. Mastering this section requires regular practice. The time duration for the Quantitative Aptitude section in Mains is 45 minutes. Find the syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude below:

• Ratio and Proportion
• Time, Speed, and Distance
• Work and Time Equations
• Mixtures and Alligations
• Basic Statistics (Mean, Average, Median, and Variance, etc.)
• Stocks, Shares, and Debentures
• Percentages
• Clock Ray Questions
• Volume and Surface Area
• Logarithms
• Permutation and Combination
• Partnerships
• Heights and Distances
• Probability
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Profit, Loss, and Discounts
• Basic Algebra
• Basic Trigonometry
• Charts, Bars, and Graphs
• Data Interpretation

IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus for Reasoning Ability

This section will test candidates’ mental and analytical abilities. The duration for the Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude section in Mains is 45 minutes. The following are the important topics as prescribed in the syllabus for Reasoning Ability which is asked in both the IBPS Clerk Prelims and Mains exam:

• Analogy
• Assumptions and Statements
• Syllogism
• Coding and Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Sense of Direction and Distance
• Alphanumeric Series
• Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Seating Arrangements
• Puzzles

IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus for Computer Aptitude

The duration for the Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude section in Mains is 45 minutes. Find the syllabus for Computer Aptitude below:

• Basics of Hardware and Software
• Operating Systems
• Internet and Associated Topics
• Microsoft Office and Other Word Processing Software
• History of Computing
• Basic Computer Networking
• Basics of Databases
• Basics of Cyber Security Tools and Processes

IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus for General/Financial Awareness

This section checks the candidate’s awareness of the events happening in the world in general and in the financial and banking domains. The duration for the General/Financial Awareness section in Mains is 35 minutes. Here are the important topics covered under the General Awareness section of the IBPS Clerk Mains exam:

• Current World and India
• Geography Concepts
• History Concepts
• Political Science
• India’s Financial and Banking System
• Budget and Monetary Plans of the Government
• Key National Institutions
• Basics of Banking

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

Go through the IBPS Clerk Mains Pattern 2023 from the below table:

Name of the Test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General/Financial Awareness	50	50	35 minutes
General English	40	40	35 minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	50	60	45 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45 minutes
Total	190	200	160 minutes

Best Books for IBPS Clerk 2023

Check the best books for IBPS Clerk preparation in the table below:

Books	Authors
Success Master IBPS CWE	Arihant Expert Team
Reasoning Ability Exam Goal Post for Banking Exams	Dreamtech Expert Team
Mental Ability Tests	Dr. Lal & Jain
State Bank Probationary Officers Preliminary Examination	Dr. Lal & Jain
Quantitative Aptitude And Reasoning	Shyam Saraf, Abhilasha Swarup
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exam	Disha Expert Team
Tips and Techniques in English for Competitive Exams	Disha Expert Team
New Pattern Data Analysis & Interpretation	Er. Deepak Agarwal
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency	Dhankar Expert Team
Compulsory English	Johnson Borges

FAQs on IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2023

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We hope this article on IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2023 has provided you with all the information regarding the topics that you need to cover for the examination. Stay tuned to Embibe for more updates related to the IBPS Clerk Exam 2023.