Institute of Banking Personnel Selection IBPS conducts Common Written Exam CWE Clerk exam for the recruitment for Clerk post.

IBPS Clerk CWE Exam Pattern:

For Preliminary Exam-

Total Marks: 100 marks
Total Questions: 100

Total Subjects:

Reasoning (35 questions)
English Language (30 questions)
Quantitative Aptitude (35 questions)

Screening Test will be held for 1 Hour

For Mains Exam:

Total Marks: 200 marks
Total Time: 2 Hours

Total Subjects:

Reasoning (40 marks)
English Language (40 marks)
Quantitative Aptitude (40 marks)
GK (40 marks)
Computer Awareness (40 marks)

There is negative marking in exam.

25% marks are deducted for each wrong question.

Exam Syllabus: The syllabus topics include-

Reasoning: The questions will be based on verbal & non- verbal reasoning- Odd man series, Venn Diagrams, Number Series, Coding & de-coding, Statement & Conclusion, missing patterns, arithmetic reasoning, arithmetical number series, syllogistic reasoning, Seating Arrangements, pattern matching

English Language: The basics of language is tested- Grammar sections like nouns, verbs, adjectives, idioms, phrases, speech, voice etc. Vocabulary, antonyms, synonyms, meanings are asked in exam. Comprehension passages are also asked in exam.

Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, LCM & HCF, Averages, Percentage, Time & Work, Volumes, Area, profit & Loss, Probability, Permutation & Combination, Binomial Theorem, Simple & Compound Interest, Investment, Problem On Ages , graphs & charts, Problems on trains, boats & streams

General Awareness: The questions will be asked from- Current Events, Banking, General Science, Important dates, Current Science, Technology, Sports, Culture & Banking Sector etc.

Computer Awareness: The basics of computers are asked in exam which includes- Input & Output Device, Computer organization, generations of computers, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Access), Memory Orientation, Internet, LAN & WAN, Modem. The basic operation of computer are to be tested.