IBPS Clerk Prelims Mock Tests: exam pattern, marking scheme, time per question and free mocks
IBPS Clerk Prelims is a 60-minute computer-based test with 100 questions for 100 marks in 3 sections (English Language 30, Numerical Ability 35, Reasoning Ability 35). Marking: +1 for a correct answer and −0.25 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions. MockBazaar's IBPS Clerk Prelims mocks follow this pattern, with the same timer, question palette and negative marking, and a step-by-step solution for every question.
Speed test for clerical posts: 100 questions in 60 minutes. The first stage for Clerk posts in public sector banks. Final selection is on Mains marks.
IBPS Clerk Prelims exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Official source: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (ibps.in). Always confirm dates and vacancies in the latest notification there.
Time per question in IBPS Clerk Prelims
Each section has its own timer, so plan your speed section by section. Questions you cannot start within that time are usually better skipped and revisited.
| Section | Questions | Time | Seconds per question |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 min | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 20 min | 34 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 min | 34 |
Practise section by section
- English Language for IBPS Clerk Prelims: 30 questions, 30 marks
- Numerical Ability for IBPS Clerk Prelims: 35 questions, 35 marks
- Reasoning Ability for IBPS Clerk Prelims: 35 questions, 35 marks
IBPS Clerk Prelims syllabus by section and topic
Topics asked in IBPS Clerk Prelims
- Partnership
- Boats and Streams
- Ratio and Proportion
- Compound Interest
- Simple Interest
- Approximation
- Discount and Marked Price
- Profit and Loss
- Averages
- Problems on Ages
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance (Trains)
- Simplification
- Time and Work
- Seating Arrangement
- Alphabet Test
- Order and Ranking
- Number Series
- Calendar (Day of the Week)
- Coding-Decoding
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Spelling (Correctly Spelt Words)
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases
- Fill in the Blanks (Grammar)
Posts
Customer Service Associate (Clerk) in participating public sector banks
Tips
- Each section locks after its 20 minutes. Decide early which sets to skip.
- Simplification and approximation are the fastest marks in Numerical Ability.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in IBPS Clerk Prelims?
IBPS Clerk Prelims has 100 questions for 100 marks.
What is the time limit for IBPS Clerk Prelims?
IBPS Clerk Prelims is 60 minutes long.
Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk Prelims?
Yes. IBPS Clerk Prelims gives +1 for a correct answer and −0.25 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions.
What are the sections in IBPS Clerk Prelims?
IBPS Clerk Prelims has these sections: English Language (30 questions, 30 marks), Numerical Ability (35 questions, 35 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 questions, 35 marks).
Do prelims marks count in final selection?
No. IBPS Clerk final selection is based on Mains.