IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 Revised will be released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection soon on their official website. This article will help candidates to understand the exam pattern, detailed subject wise syllabus for prelims and Mains as per the previous year IBPS clerk syllabus notification. Candidates preparing for a government exam syllabus in banking or targeting a stable sarkari job, this detailed guide will help you understand everything clearly and systematically. Candidates are advised to study consistently, practice PYQs and be informed about the official announcements.
Exam Pattern of the IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam:
Before understanding thee subject wise syllabus candidates must refer to the exam pattern. The detailed exam pattern is given below:
- Preliminary Examination
| Mode | Online |
| Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per incorrect answer |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
Sections:
| SUBJECT | QUESTIONS | MARKS |
| Reasoning ability | 35 questions | 35 |
| Numerical skill | 35 question | 35 |
| English language | 30 Questions | 30 |
- Mains Exam pattern
Total Marks 200 Total Questions 190 Duration 160 minutes Mode Online Negative Marking 0.25 marks
Sections:
| SUBJECT | QUESTIONS | MARKS |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 questions | 50 Marks |
| Reasoning aptitude, Computer aptitude | 50 questions | 60 Marks. |
| General English | 40 questions | 40 Marks |
| General or Financial Awareness | 50 Questions | 50 marks |
Detailed subject wise syllabus of IBPS Clerk 2026
Candidates must refer to the detailed subject wise syllabus for prelims and mains exam stages:
English Language
This part examines Candidates grammar, vocabulary and reading skills.
| Prelims Examination Syllabus | Mains Examination Syllabus |
| Reading Comprehension Cloze Test Error Detection Sentence Improvement Fill in the Blanks | Reading Comprehension Cloze Test (Advanced) Para Jumbles (Sentencing rearrangement) Fillers (Double orr Triple) Error Detection (Advanced Grammar) |
| Para Jumbles (basic level) Word Swap Vocabulary-based questions Synonyms & Antonyms | Word Usage Column-Based Questions Phrase Replacement Vocabulary based questions |
Reasoning Ability
The part analyses the problem solving and logical thinking abilities of the candidates.
| Prelims Examination Syllabus | Mains Examination Syllabus |
| The Seating Arrangement (Linear and Circular basic level) Puzzles (Floor, Box, Month-based – basic) Syllogism Inequality Coding-Decoding (New pattern & Old pattern) | Professional seating arrangement High Level Puzzles (Floor, Scheduling, Circular, Box, Tabular) Input-Output Logical Reasoning Data Sufficiency |
| Blood Relation Direction & Distance Alphanumeric Series Data Sufficiency (basic) | Coding-Decoding (New Pattern) Blood Relation (Complex) Direction & Distance Statement & Assumption Statement & Conclusion |
Numerical ability
This section checks calculation speed and arithmetic basic skills.
| Prelims Exam Syllabus | Mains Examination Syllabus |
| Profit & Loss Ratio & Proportion Average Time & Work Time, Speed & Distance Simple & Compound Interest Partnership | Quantity Comparison Partnership Time & Work (Advanced) Speed and TSD (Advanced) Simple & Compound Interest Ratio & Proportion |
| Simplification Approximation Number Series (Missing & Wrong) Quadratic Equations Table, Bar and Pie (Basic level) Data Interpretation. Percentage | Data Interpretation (Caselet, Missing DI, Arithmetic DI) Word Problems Advanced Arithmetic. Probability Permutation & Combination Quadratic Equations Number Series Data Sufficiency |
Computer Aptitude
Candidates must possess basic and technical understanding of computer including:
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Office
- Internet & Networking
- Computer Abbreviations
- Hardware & Software Operating System
- Cyber Security Basics
General or Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs (Last 6 months)
- Banking Awareness
- RBI guidelines and monetary policy.
- Budget and economic Survey
- Static GK
- Significant government Programmes.
- Banking terms
- Financial Institutions
- Important committees
- International and national
- Financial news.
What are the High Priority Topics of IBPS Clerk 2026 syllabus?
In order to score better marks, candidates must pay more attention to the topics given below:
Priority topics for Prelims Exams
- Simplification & Series of Numbers.
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement.
- Quadratic Equations
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
Priority topics for Mains Exam
- Data Interpretation (Very High weightage)
- Advanced Puzzles
- Input-Output
- Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs (Banking Focus).
What are the Best Books to prepare for IBPS Clerk 2026 ?
Selecting exam focused and correct books can accelerate candidates preparation. Candidates may refer to the subject wise books given below:
| SUBJECT | AUTHOR |
| English | General English objective – S.P. Bakshi. Word Power made easy – Norman Lewis |
| Reasoning | A Contemporary Way of thinking about verbal and non-verbal reasonings by R.S. Aggarwal. Thought Process by M.K.Pandey. |
| Quantitative aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh verma. |
| General Awareness | Banking Awareness by Arihant experts. Monthly Current Affairs Magazine by arihant Publications |
Important links
For more reference, candidates may refer to the important links given below
| Official website | Click here |
| Syllabus PDF | Click here |
| Notification | Available soon |
| Application link | Available soon |
| For More Syllabus Updates | Visit here |
FAQs on IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 Revised
No, interview round is not included.
No, it is expected to be released soon.
Yes, It is one of the most stable and secured banking government jobs in India.
No, interview round is not included.
The Prelims exam is Easy to moderate while the Mains Exam is moderately difficult.
IBPS clerk Exam includes prelims and mains.
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted per wrong answer.
