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IBPS Clerk — Free Practice & Mock Tests

IBPS Clerical Cadre — Common Recruitment Process

IBPS Clerk is a two-stage exam (Prelims + Mains) with no interview. The final merit is based on Mains marks only, making it one of the most predictable banking exams to crack with focused practice.

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Clerk at 11 public-sector banks

Eligibility

Graduate, age 20–28 years.

Authority

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Cost on Sadhana

Free · No sign-up

Exam pattern

IBPS Clerk pattern & marking scheme

Prelims

1 hour100 marks

English (30Q)
Numerical Ability (35Q)
Reasoning (35Q)

Sectional timing 20 min.

Mains

2h 40min200 marks

General + Financial Awareness (50Q)
English (40Q)
Reasoning + Computer (50Q)
Quantitative (50Q)

Cut-off (typical): Mains overall cut-off (general): 50–75 / 200 depending on state.

Key topics

Important topics for IBPS Clerk

Focus on these high-weightage topics first. Each topic on Sadhana has unlimited free practice questions with timer, instant explanations and AI-generated similar questions.

Preparation strategy

How to prepare for IBPS Clerk

1
Mains is the only round that counts — Prelims is purely qualifying.
2
State-wise vacancy + cut-off varies a lot; check your home state's previous cut-offs before targeting.
3
Banking awareness reads bigger than its share — invest 30 min daily on it.

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