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IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme For Prelims and Mains

IBPS Clerk exam consists of 3 phases prelims, main and LPT. Get detailed information about the exam pattern 2023, format, and marking scheme along with the section-wise time allotment for both prelims and main exams here.

Last updated: 2023/03/22 at 1:59 PM
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IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection holds the IBPS Clerk exam every year to recruit candidates to the post of Probationary Officer in various Public Sector Banks (excluding SBI).

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IBPS Clerk 2023 Selection ProcessIBPS Clerk 2023 Prelims Exam PatternIBPS Clerk 2023 Mains Exam PatternIBPS Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

The candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in the preliminary and mains examinations. Every year, a large number of candidates apply for the examination, leading to cutthroat competition among them. Hence, candidates should check and understand the IBPS Clerk Exam pattern along with the selection process to score well in each stage of the examination.

IBPS Clerk 2023 Selection Process

The IBPS Clerk 2023 Selection Process is divided into three parts, which are:

  • Preliminary Examination (100 marks)
  • Main Examination (200 marks)
  • Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Before starting the preparation for IBPS Clerk 2023 examination, candidates should also review their eligibility, syllabus, exam dates, and other important factors, and then accordingly plan their preparation strategies. The exam pattern for prelims and the main exam is provided in the given article.

IBPS Clerk 2023 Prelims Exam Pattern

The preliminary exam is the first stage of the IBPS Clerk 2023 Selection Process and it is qualifying in nature. The exam is conducted to shortlist serious candidates for the main exam. The difficulty level of the exam is easy to moderate. There are three sections in this exam- English Languages, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.

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IPBS Clerk  Prelims exam SectionTotal QuestionsTotal MarkTime
English Language353520 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude303020 minutes
Reasoning Ability303020 minutes
TOTAL10010060 minutes
  • The major sections of the prelims exam are English language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability.
  • Candidates have to finish 100 questions worth a total of 100 marks in the allotted time of 1 hour.
  • The format of the exam is of the objective type, which consists of only MCQs.
  • The section cannot be revisited by candidates after the segment time has passed.
  • Along with the overall cutoff, candidates have to meet the sectional cutoff.
  • Negative Marking: 1/4 mark for a wrong answer.
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IBPS Clerk 2023 Mains Exam Pattern

The shortlisted candidates from the Prelims will go through the mains round. The final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the main examination. Altogether, there are four sections in the exam: General and Financial Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning ability & computer awareness.

IPBS Clerk  mains exam SectionTotal QuestionsTotal MarkTime
General and finance awareness505035 minutes
English Language404035 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude506045 minutes
Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude505045 minutes
TOTAL1902002hours 40 minutes
  • Like the prelims exam, the main exam will only contain objective-type questions.
  • The total time allotted to finish the paper is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
  • The exam consists of 190 questions with a total of 200 marks.
  • Negative marking: 1/4 mark for each incorrect answer.

Language Proficiency Test

The Language Proficiency Test (LPT) round does not follow any particular structure. It is conducted to assess candidates’ proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in the selected state/UT language. Candidates can be asked to write text or answer questions in their selected native language.

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IBPS Clerk 2023 Final Selection

IBPS clerk selection is based on the marks obtained in the main exams. As mentioned above, the prelims exam is of a qualifying nature, but the marks obtained in the mains are added to the final selection list. IBPS will publish the cutoff scores for the IBPS Clerk preliminary and mains results, both state-wise and category-wise. For the Clerk post, the final merit list will be compiled using 100 points.

IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs

Q. What is the exam pattern for the IBPS Clerk prelims exam?

A. The prelims exam consists of 3 sections English language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes. the exam comprises 100 questions for a total of 100 marks.

Q. What is the exam pattern for the IBPS Clerk mains exam?

A. The mains exam consists of 4 sections: general and finance awareness, English language, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability and computer awareness. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and 40 minutes. the exam comprises 190 questions for a total of 200 marks.

Q. Is there any negative marking in the IBPS Clerk exam?

A. Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1/4 marks.

Q. Is there any sectional cutoff in the IBPS Clerk exam?

A. Yes there is an overall as well as a sectional cut-off in the IBPS Clerk exam.

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10 Comments 10 Comments
  • Manvi Dixit says:
    January 11, 2023 at 9:31 AM

    What score is needed to pass the IBPS Clerk paper pre-exam?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 11, 2023 at 11:37 AM

      it depends on the cutoff of the IBPS Clerk exam.

      Reply
  • Himanshi says:
    January 11, 2023 at 10:08 AM

    IBPS Clerk: How many times can I apply?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 12, 2023 at 9:19 AM

      You can apply as many times as you want till you are eligible.

      Reply
  • Alina says:
    January 11, 2023 at 10:19 AM

    How many questions are asked in the prelims and mains exams of IBPS Clerk?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 14, 2023 at 9:16 AM

      In the prelims exam of IBPS Clerk, a total of 100 questions are asked while there are total of 190 questions in the mains exam.

      Reply
  • Naresh Roy says:
    January 11, 2023 at 10:25 AM

    Does the IBPS Clerk exam include an interview?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 14, 2023 at 9:16 AM

      Interviews are not part of the IBPS Clerk test. The mains exam performance is used to choose candidates.

      Reply
  • Ishika Sharma says:
    January 11, 2023 at 10:33 AM

    The IBPS Clerk exam will it include any subjective questions….?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 14, 2023 at 9:30 AM

      No, there aren’t any open-ended questions in the IBPS Clerk exam. In the exam, only objective-type questions will be asked.

      Reply

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