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IBPS Clerk (Prelims)
IBPS Clerk Prelims — 60-minute test with 100 questions (English, Quant, Reasoning) for clerical posts in public sector banks.
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Reading ComprehensionRead the passage and answer the question that follows. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has consistently achieved remarkable milestones with limited resources. While space agencies in developed countries operate with budgets running into billions of dollars, ISRO has demonstrated that cost-effective space exploration is possible through innovation and efficient resource management. The Mars Orbiter Mission, launched in 2013, cost India only 74 million dollars, which was less than the budget of the Hollywood film Gravity. This mission made India the first Asian nation to reach Martian orbit and the first nation in the world to do so in its maiden attempt. ISRO's success has inspired developing nations to pursue their own space programs and has positioned India as a major player in the global space industry, particularly in satellite launch services. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Different states have different cutoffs — high-population states (UP, Maharashtra, Bihar) have the highest cutoffs because of competition density.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
2025
21 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
19 questions
Take paper →2021
20 questions
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IBPS Clerk — Full Mock 1
FULL100 questions · 60 min
Start mock →| 2024 |
| General (state-wise range) |
| 70 – 79 |
| 2024 | OBC | 65 – 76 |
| 2024 | EWS | 68 – 78 |
| 2024 | SC | 55 – 70 |
| 2024 | ST | 45 – 65 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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| # | Student | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Payal S. | 75.0% |
| 2 | Hem P. | 50.0% |
| 3 | Hem P. | 46.4% |
| 4 | Hem P. | 8.3% |
| 5 | Anisha P. | 0.0% |
What can I get from IBPS Clerk?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Outstanding — top 1% nationally
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Excellent score — top rankers
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High scorer — top tier prospects
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong prelims score — mains probable
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Prelims qualifier — competitive zone
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualifying zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
IBPS released its annual calendar confirming Prelims exam on 10th & 11th October 2026 and Mains on 27th December 2026 for CRP CSA-XVI recruitment. The notification with complete details is expected in July-August 2026.
All major public sector banks except SBI will participate in this year's recruitment drive. The exam will be conducted in 13 regional languages along with English and Hindi to promote local employment opportunities.
IBPS Clerk recruitment follows a two-tier process with only Prelims and Mains examinations. Final merit is based 100% on Mains marks, with Prelims serving as a qualifying stage.
From CRP CSA-XVI onwards, IBPS has officially renamed the Clerk post to Customer Service Associate. The exam structure remains unchanged with Prelims and Mains stages, but candidates should note the updated designation.
Official notification release expected
28 days awayFri, 7 Aug, 2026
Detailed CRP CSA-XVI notification with vacancy details, application dates, and complete eligibility criteria
Application window opens (expected)
30 days awaySun, 9 Aug, 2026
Online registration begins on official website ibps.in
Application window closes (expected)
53 days awayTue, 1 Sept, 2026
Last date to submit online application and pay fees
Prelims admit card release (expected)
78 days awaySat, 26 Sept, 2026
Download hall ticket 10-15 days before Prelims exam
🏦IBPS Clerk Prelims
85 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
🏦IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam - Day 1
92 days awaySat, 10 Oct, 2026
Online Preliminary Examination (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude)
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Reading Comprehension
Passage-based questions — easier passages than PO, focus on direct comprehension and vocabulary.
Cloze Test
Fill blanks in a paragraph; single-fill format dominant at Clerk level.
Error Spotting
Identify the part of a sentence with a grammatical error.
Sentence Improvement / Phrase Replacement
Choose the best alternative for an underlined phrase.
Para Jumbles
Re-arrange 5–6 jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph.
Fill in the Blanks
Single and double-blank sentence completion.
Sentence Rearrangement
Re-order parts of one sentence into a meaningful order.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Word-meaning questions, mostly within RC passages.
Idioms, Phrases and Spelling
Meaning of idioms; identify the correctly/incorrectly spelt word.
Word Usage / One-word Substitution
Choose the contextually correct word; replace a phrase with one word.
Simplification and Approximation
BODMAS, fractions, decimals — highest-frequency Clerk topic (8–10 questions).
Number Series
Missing-term and wrong-term series at Clerk difficulty.
Quadratic Equations
Compare two quadratic equations and decide x-y relation.
Data Interpretation
Arithmetic
Permutation and Combination
Basic counting and arrangement problems.
🏦IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam - Day 2
93 days awaySun, 11 Oct, 2026
Online Preliminary Examination continues
Prelims result announcement (expected)
123 days awayTue, 10 Nov, 2026
Shortlisted candidates notified for Mains exam
🏦IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
170 days awaySun, 27 Dec, 2026
Online Main Examination (Reasoning & Computer, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness)