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IBPS Clerk Exam: A Comprehensive Guide

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Clerk Exam is a highly competitive examination that aspirants take to secure a position in various public sector banks in India. This blog post aims to guide you through the entire process, providing detailed information on the exam’s overview, application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and recommended study materials.

Overview

The IBPS Clerk Exam is conducted annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit clerks for public sector banks in India. The entire process consists of two stages: Preliminary and Main Examinations. The job profile includes responsibilities like account balance handling, client communication, and documentation.

How to Apply

Step by Step Application Process

  1. Visit the official website of IBPS.
  2. Click on the ‘CWE Clerical’ tab.
  3. Click on ‘Common Written Examination for Clerical Cadre’.
  4. Click on ‘Click here to apply online for CWE Clerks (CWE-Clerks-IX)’.
  5. Register by providing the necessary details.
  6. After registration, log in using the registration number and password.
  7. Fill the application form with all necessary details.
  8. Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
  9. Pay the application fee online.
  10. Click on ‘Submit’.
  11. Print out the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee

The application fee for General category candidates is INR 600, while for SC/ST/PWD/Ex-servicemen candidates, it is INR 100. Payments can be made through online banking, credit card, or debit card.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. They should also have a working knowledge of computer systems.

Age Limit

Aspirants must be between 20 and 28 years old. Age relaxation applies to certain categories as per the government norms.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages: the Preliminary Exam and the Main Exam. Candidates must clear both stages to be considered for the final merit list.

Phase Description
Preliminary Examination – This is the first phase of the selection process. – It consists of three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. – The exam is conducted online and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). – Candidates must qualify in each section by securing the minimum cut-off marks. – The scores obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not considered for final selection.
Main Examination – Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Main Examination. – The Main Examination consists of four sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. – The exam is conducted online and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). – Candidates must secure the minimum cut-off marks in each section and in the overall exam. – The final scores obtained in the Main Examination are used for the final selection of candidates.
Provisional Allotment – Based on the merit list prepared after the Main Examination, candidates are provisionally allotted to participating banks. – The allotment is done based on the preferences filled by the candidates, their merit rank, and the vacancies available in the participating banks. – Candidates who are provisionally allotted a bank need to fulfill the eligibility criteria and document verification requirements of the respective bank to secure the job.

Detailed Syllabus

The IBPS Clerk Exam syllabus covers various areas such as Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Quantitative Aptitude.

Subject Topics
English Language Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Phrase Replacement, Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms
Numerical Ability Number System, Simplification, Approximation, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Topics (Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Average, Age, etc.), Number Series, Data Sufficiency
Reasoning Ability Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Alphanumeric Series, Input-Output, Order and Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning
General/Financial Awareness Current Affairs, Banking and Financial Awareness, Static General Knowledge, Indian Economy, Budget, and Five Year Plans, Banking Terms, RBI and its Functions, Currencies, Monetary and Fiscal Policies, International Organizations
Computer Awareness Computer Fundamentals, Internet and Networking, Computer Hardware and Software, Operating System, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Keyboard Shortcuts, Abbreviations, Computer Memory, Computer Languages

Exam Pattern

Phase Subjects Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Preliminary Examination
 English Language 30 30
Numerical Ability 35 35
Reasoning Ability 35 35
Total 100 100
Duration 60 minutes  
Main Examination
 General/Financial Awareness 50 50
General English 40 40
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 50 60
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
Total 190 200
Duration 160 minutes

Important Books

Here are a few books that can help you prepare for the IBPS Clerk Exam:

Subject Book Title Author
English Language

 Objective General English S.P. Bakshi
High School English Grammar & Composition Wren & Martin
Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis
English for Bank Exams Arihant Publications
Reasoning Ability

 A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning R.S. Aggarwal
Analytical Reasoning M.K. Pandey
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Arihant Publication
Test of Reasoning Edgar Thorpe
Quantitative Aptitude

 Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations R.S. Aggarwal
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Rajesh Verma
Magical Book on Quicker Maths M. Tyra
Quantitative Aptitude N.K. Singh
General Awareness

 Lucent’s General Knowledge Lucent Publication
Banking Awareness Arihant Publication
General/Banking/Financial Awareness Disha Publication
Pratiyogita Darpan Upkar Publication
Computer Knowledge

 Objective Computer Awareness Arihant Publication
Computer Awareness R.Pillai
Computer Awareness and Knowledge Kiran Prakashan
Computer Knowledge Shikha Agarwal
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