The IBPS Clerk Exam Syllabus is divided into two stages — Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam — covering subjects like English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Computer Aptitude. Below is the detailed syllabus for each section:
1. IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam Syllabus
A. English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Sentence Correction
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Rearrangement/Para Jumbles
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Phrase Replacement
B. Numerical Ability
- Simplification & Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables)
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Mixtures and Allegations
- Mensuration
- Average
- Problems on Ages
- Quadratic Equations
C. Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles (Seating Arrangements, Box/Stack Problems, Scheduling)
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Coding-Decoding
- Inequalities
- Direction Sense
- Order and Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Input-Output
- Logical Reasoning (Statements & Assumptions, Conclusions)
2. IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Syllabus
A. General/Financial Awareness
- Banking Awareness (History, Terminologies, Reforms)
- Current Affairs (Last 6 months)
- Financial Awareness
- Indian Economy
- RBI and Monetary Policies
- Budget & Economic Survey
- International Organizations (IMF, World Bank, etc.)
- Awards and Honors
- Sports and Culture
- Books and Authors
- Important Dates and Events
B. General English (Same as Prelims but slightly advanced level)
- Reading Comprehension (Inference-based questions)
- Error Detection and Sentence Improvement
- Cloze Test (Passage-based)
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary-based Questions (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases)
C. Quantitative Aptitude (Advanced topics)
- Data Interpretation (Caselet, Mixed Graphs)
- Simplification and Approximation
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Problems (Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance)
- Permutation, Combination, and Probability
- Data Sufficiency
D. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
- Advanced Puzzles (Seating Arrangement, Box Problems)
- Input-Output
- Coding-Decoding
- Logical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Alphanumeric Series
- Computer Basics (Hardware, Software, MS Office)
- Internet, Networking, and Security Tools
- Shortcut Keys and Terminologies
Key Focus Areas for Preparation:
- Current Affairs: Focus on news related to Banking, Economy, and Finance.
- Computer Aptitude: Pay special attention to MS Office, Internet Basics, and Keyboard Shortcuts.
- Practice Data Interpretation and Puzzles for reasoning and quantitative sections.
- Revise Grammar Rules and Vocabulary for English.