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IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2023: Check Important Topics

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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 LanguageReasoning AbilityNumerical 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 TestNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
English Language303020 minutes
Numerical Ability353520 minutes
Reasoning Ability353520 minutes
Total1001001 hour

Steps To Attempt IBPS Clerk Prelims Mock Tests

Know the steps to take the IBPS Clerk Prelims online test series below:

  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
  • 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job”.
  • 4th Step: Select the Goal “Banking” from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
  • 5th Step: Search and select “IBPS Clerk Prelims” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
  • 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on “Done”.
  • 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Section.
  • 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
  • 9th Step: Click on any IBPS Clerk Prelims subjects.
  • 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.

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 TestNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
General/Financial Awareness505035 minutes
General English404035 minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude506045 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude505045 minutes
Total190200160 minutes

Best Books for IBPS Clerk 2023

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

BooksAuthors


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

Some of the frequently asked questions related to the IBPS Clerk syllabus are provided below:

Q: What is the syllabus for the IBPS Clerk exam?

Ans: IBPS Clerk Prelims syllabus consists of topics from English language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude are included in the Mains exam.

Q: Will the IBPS Clerk syllabus be the same for this year?

Ans: The topics for the IBPS Clerk exam remain the same every year. However, if there are any announcements made in this regard, we will update the latest syllabus in this article.

Q: Is the syllabus for IBPS Clerk and PO the same?

Ans: The subjects covered in the IBPS PO and Clerk syllabus are the same, but the exam format differs slightly. There is also a descriptive English test in the IBPS PO Mains but not in the Clerical cadre exam.

Q: Is the IBPS Clerk syllabus tough?

Ans: The IBPS Clerk syllabus is comprehensive. If a candidate is well aware of the topics included in the syllabus and the latest exam pattern, they may not consider the syllabus to be tough.

Q: Where can I find the detailed IBPS Clerk syllabus?

Ans: Candidates can check the latest and updated IBPS Clerk syllabus for Prelims or Mains from this article.

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.

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