IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 (Pre & Mains) : Exam Syllabus and Pattern
The key ladder to success is “efficient preparation”. But then, efficiency is directly proportional to sound practice. The IBPS Clerk Prelims 2016 Mains examination is approaching on 26th and 27th of November 2016 & 3rd and 4th of December 2016 and students are all into rigorous preparation. Meanwhile, we bring you a complete overview of the IBPS Clerk examination exam pattern and syllabus.
The preliminary examination for IBPS Clerk 2016 is scheduled to be held on November and December (i.e. November 26 and 27, December 3 and 4 if required).
Sections/Subjects |
Topics |
General Awareness & Current Affairs |
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English Language |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
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Reasoning |
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Computer Awareness |
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IBPS Clerk 2016: Exam Pattern
The recruitment exam for clerical post in IBPS exam is divided into two written sections: Preliminary and Mains.
(a) Pattern for IBPS Clerk 2016 Preliminary Examination:
S.NO. |
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Max. Marks |
Duration |
1 |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
1 hour |
2 |
Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
|
3 |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
(b) Pattern for IBPS Clerk 2016 Mains Examination:
S.NO. |
Subjects |
No. Of Questions |
Max. Marks |
Duration |
1 |
English Language |
40 |
40 |
30 Minutes |
2 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
50 |
30 Minutes |
3 |
Reasoning Ability |
40 |
50 |
30 Minutes |
4 |
General Awareness (with special reference to Banking) |
40 |
40 |
25 Minutes |
5 |
Computer Knowledge |
40 |
20 |
20 Minutes |
Total |
200 |
200 |
135 Minutes |
Negative Marking: For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
For unmarked answers, no deduction is applicable. Final scores will be normalized.
Difficulty level: The questions will be of basic to moderate difficulty level in IBPS Clerk Prelims exam while difficulty level will be moderate to high in the Mains exam.
Candidates can apply online for the IBPS Clerk exam 2016 before last date 12 September.
Stay tuned for more updates. Follow our website for more info. Till then, good luck and prepare well !