IBPS Clerk Subject Wise Syllabus 2023

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the IBPS Clerk syllabus for both the preliminary and main sections. As per the notification, the topics for both the stages and subjects are mentioned in the IBPS Clerk syllabus. The candidates preparing for the IBPS Clerk exam should go through the syllabus to get a clear understanding of the topics. 

Candidates who clear both the rounds, the preliminary and main exams will be considered for final appointment to the IBPS Clerk profile.  

IBPS Clerk Syllabus Overview

The authorities have prescribed the IBPS Clerk syllabus PDF for all the subjects, candidates can get a quick overview of the same. 

IBPS Clerk Preliminary Syllabus

IBPS Clerk preliminary exam is going to be held for a total of three subjects. The exam shall be held for 100 marks. There will be 35 questions in Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability and 30 questions in English Language. Candidates can go through the table below to know about the subject-wise IBPS Clerk syllabus for the preliminary exam. 

IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus

IBPS Clerk Main exam is the second stage of the selection process. This will be held for those who clear the preliminary exam. The IBPS Clerk Main exam will be held for 200 marks for questions from English Language, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. The following section can be checked to know about the IBPS Clerk Main syllabus for all the subjects. 

IBPS Clerk Mains English Language Syllabus

IBPS Clerk Main English Language paper will be held for 40 marks and the level of questions will be difficult. The candidates have to prepare the following topics from the English Language paper in the IBPS Clerk Mains exam. 

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Cloze Test
3. Fill in the Blanks
4. Error Detection
5. Sentence Improvement/Correction
6. Para jumbles
7. Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms)
8. Idioms and Phrases
9. Sentence Rearrangement
10. One-word Substitution
11. Phrase Replacement
12. Sentence Completion
13. Active/Passive Voice
14. Direct/Indirect Speech
15. Error Spotting
16. Passage Completion
17. Vocabulary-based questions
18. Grammar-based questions

IBPS Clerk Mains Reasoning Ability Syllabus

IBPS Clerk Mains Reasoning Ability will be held for 60 marks. The questions will be asked from the IBPS Clerk Mains syllabus mentioned in the section below. 

1. Coding-Decoding
2. Inequality
3. Syllogism
4. Blood Relations
5. Alphanumeric Series
6. Direction Sense
7. Order and Ranking
8. Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Square, etc.)
9. Puzzle (Floor puzzle, Box puzzle, etc.)
10. Input-Output
11. Data Sufficiency
12. Logical Reasoning
13. Analogy
14. Statement and Assumptions/Course of Action
15. Statement and Conclusion
16. Cause and Effect
17. Decision Making
18. Arguments
19. Critical Reasoning
20. Analytical Reasoning

IBPS Clerk Mains Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

The quantitative Aptitude section will account for 50 marks in the IBPS Clerk Mains exam. To stay abreast with the exam preparations, the candidates are advised to prepare for the IBPS Clerk syllabus mentioned below. 

1. Number System
2. Simplification/Approximation
3. Decimal and Fractions
4. Ratio and Proportions
5. Percentage
6. Average
7. Problems on Ages
8. Speed, Time and Distance
9. Time and Work
10. Simple and Compound Interest
11. Profit and Loss
12. Data Interpretation (Tabular, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, etc.)
13. Quadratic Equations
14. Mensuration
15. Permutation and Combination
16. Probability
17. Data Sufficiency
18. Number Series
19. Time, Speed, and Distance
20. Partnership

IBPS Clerk Mains General Awareness Syllabus

The candidates can refer to the IBPS Clerk Mains syllabus for General Awareness as mentioned below. 

1. Current Affairs (National and International)
2. Banking Awareness (Banking Terms, Functions, Regulatory Bodies, Banking Reforms, etc.)
3. Financial Awareness (Economy, Budget, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, etc.)
4. Static GK (Important Dates, Places, Awards, Sports, Books and Authors, etc.)
5. Indian Constitution and Polity
6. History and Culture of India
7. Geography (Physical, Political, World Geography)
8. Science and Technology
9. Sports
10. Indian Economy
11. Abbreviations and Acronyms
12. Important Government Schemes and Programs
13. General Knowledge Questions Related to Banking and Finance

Best Books for IBPS Clerk Syllabus 

The candidates who are preparing for the IBPS Clerk syllabus can resort to the subject-wise books. These are standard books prescribed for each subject asked in the IBPS Clerk exam. Candidates can consider these books to clear the basic concepts and foundations relevant to the exam. The following table has the names of the subject-wise IBPS Clerk books that help to maximise scores in the exam.