IBPS Clerk Preparation Guide
IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for IBPS Clerk 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
December 2026
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree, age 20-28 years
ANumber of Attempts
No limit within age
Study Plan by Subject
English Language
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Numerical Ability
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reasoning Ability (Prelims)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General/Financial Awareness
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General English
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reasoning Ability
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Numerical Ability
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Computer Knowledge (Mains)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Time management is crucial in Prelims — you get exactly 20 minutes per section with no carryover
Mains GA section requires 6-month current affairs knowledge — start reading banking news immediately
Practice number series, simplification, and quadratic equations for quick marks in Numerical Ability
Computer knowledge in Mains is scoring — cover all basics of computer hardware, software, MS Office, and internet
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 13 | 13 | 8 min |
| Numerical Ability | 13 | 13 | 8 min |
| Reasoning Ability (Prelims) | 13 | 13 | 8 min |
| General/Financial Awareness | 13 | 13 | 8 min |
| General English | 13 | 13 | 8 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 13 | 13 | 8 min |
| Numerical Ability | 13 | 13 | 8 min |
| Computer Knowledge (Mains) | 13 | 13 | 8 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
September 2026
Next Exam Date
December 2026
Conducted By
IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
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