Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts an online written examination for the recruitment of clerical cadre posts in the public sector banks. The selection of the candidates will be based on two-levels of online written exams, i.e., Prelims and Mains.
The organising body had never described any details about IBPS Clerk syllabus in the details recruitment notification. Based on some authentic sources along with IBPS Clerk previous year questions paper, we have listed prepared IBPS Clerk syllabus in pdf. Candidates, intending to apply and appear for the online written examination should check explore IBPS Clerk syllabus 2024.
IBPS Clerk Preliminary paper comprises three papers Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. The time allotted for the exam would be 1 hour. IBPS Clerk VIII Prelims Exam Pattern contains fewer objective type questions with shorter duration. Pre-examination have some short and multiple choice questions (MCQ) from the subjects Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude. IBPS online test syllabus will be uploaded on IBPS website and you can also download it from the attachment below.
First Section covers all logical reasoning questions which have to form judgments, conclusions from premises or facts. All questions in Reasoning “Syllabus of IBPS Clerk Exam” is based on Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Verbal Reasoning contains analogy, odd man out, syllogism, word formation, statement and conclusions, statement and assumptions, statement and arguments, passage and conclusions, coding-decoding, blood relations, alphabet test, series test , number, ranking and time sequence , direction sense test, sitting arrangement, decision making, input-output, assertion and reasoning, figure series.
Non-Verbal Reasoning contains series test, analogy, odd figures, miscellaneous test.
For Computer Aptitude or Computer Awareness, the syllabus covers two sections hardware and software.
All candidates must have basic knowledge of computer and also have the skills to operate a computer for office purpose alongside knowledge about DBMS, MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Windows, Internet.
The second section of IBPS clerk syllabus is of extreme importance for all candidates. The selection committee closely follows the rule where all the selected clerks need to have the basic knowledge of English Language which is considered a common language internationally. The English syllabus covers vocabulary including homonyms, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, word formation and also comprehension where candidates have to derive conclusions, theme detection, passage completion and the topic. There are also questions on rearranging of passage, spelling, sentence, while the grammar part includes questions on active passive voice, indirect direct speech and there will also be a question on phrases and idioms.
IBPS Clerk Syllabus for Numerical ability or Quantitative Aptitude paper consists of 5 Multiple Choice Questions. The questions in this part are mainly focused around two subjects Arithmetic and Data Interpretation. Information (Data) Interpretation means visual diagrams, pie outlines, line charts and classification. Number-crunching (Arithmetic) means roots, average, ratio, time & work, time & separation, rate, benefit & loss, mixture, stocks & shares, partnership, clocks, volume & surface area, height & distances, logarithms, permutation & combination, simple & compound interest, in equations & equations and probability.
The General Knowledge Syllabus of IBPS Clerk Exam gives special emphasis on Current Affairs with special reference to Banking Industry. The topics that are included in the exam are Indian Economy, International Economy, UNO, Marketing, Awards & Honors Sports, Finance, Agriculture etc. One should also prepare the History of Banking, Social Function of Banks, current affairs of last 6 months, countries/currencies, Books & their Authors, Banking Terms, Reserve bank of India policies.
IBPS Clerk Syllabus : English Language
English Language | ||
Vocabulary | Grammar | Reading Comprehension |
1. Homonyms 2. Antonyms 3. Synonyms 4. Spelling 5. Word Formation | 1. Spotting Errors 2. Phrases & Idioms 3. Direct & Indirect Speech 4. Active / Passive Vocie | 1. Theme Detection 2. Passage Completion 3. Topic Arrangement of passage 4. Deriving Conclusion |
IBPS Clerk Syllabus : Reasoning
Reasoning Ability | |
Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
1. Analogy 2. Classification 3. Word Formation 4. Statement & Conclusions Syllogism 5. Statement & Assumptions 6. Statement & Arguments 7. Coding – Decoding 8. Blood Relations 9. Passage & Conclusions 10. Alphabet Test 11. Series Test 12. Number, Ranking & time sequence 13. Direction Sense Test 14. Direction-making Test 15. Figure Series 16. Input / Output 17. Assertion & Reasoning 18. Sitting Arrangement | 1. Series Test 2. Odd Figure Out 3. Analogy 4. Miscellaneous Test |
IBPS Clerk Syllabus : Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude |
1. Ration & Proportion 2. Averages 3. Time and Work 4. Speed 5. Distance and time 6. Mixture and allegation 7. Stocks and shares 8. Percentages 9. Partnership 10. Clocks 11. Volume and Surface Area 12. Bar & Graphs 13. Line Charts 14. Tables 15. Height and Distances 16. Logarithms 17. Permutations & Combinations 18. Simple and Compound Interest 19. Equations, Probability 20. Trigonometry 21. Profit 22. Loss and Discount 23. Mensuration 24. Elements of Algebra 25. Data Interpretation 26. Pie Charts |
IBPS Clerk Syllabus – Computer Knowledge
Computers |
1. Basics of Hardware & Software 2. Windows Operating System basics 3. Internet terms and services 4. Basic Functionalities of MS-Office (MS-word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point) 5. History of Computers 6. Networking & Communication 7. Database basics 8. Basics of Hacking 9. Security Tools 10. Viruses |
IBPS Clerk Syllabus – General Awareness
General Awarness | |
Current Affairs | Banking |
1. Current Affairs related to national & international issues of last 6 months 2. Overview of Indian Financial System, 3. History of the Indian Banking System, 4. Recent Credit and Monetary Policies | 1. Introduction of National Financial Institutions like RBI, SEBI, IRDA, FSDC etc and of International Organizations like IMF, World Bank, ADB, UN etc. 2. Abbreviations & Economic Terminologies 3. Banking Terms. 4. Important Government Schemes on Capital & Money Market. |