Exam · IBPS · SBI · RRB
Banking pattern, eligibility & series
बँकिंग
IBPS PO / Clerk, SBI PO / Clerk, IBPS RRB and allied bank prelims — reasoning, quant, English and GK with a real exam timer.
Prelims MCQ (+ Mains as per...
Pattern
4–8 months
Prep time
Marathi / English
Medium
Yes — typically 0.25 (confirm notification)
Negative marking
Official source
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Overview
What this exam is
IBPS PO / Clerk, SBI PO / Clerk, IBPS RRB and allied bank prelims — reasoning, quant, English and GK with a real exam timer.
Roles after selection
Pattern
Prelims MCQ (+ Mains as per IBPS / SBI notification)
Eligibility
Graduation from a recognised university (as per IBPS / SBI advertisement)
Pay band
As per IBA / SBI officer and clerical scales
Typical prep
4–8 months
At a glance
Key facts aspirants ask first
Clerk Prelims
100 Q · 60 min · 3 sections
PO Prelims
100 Q · 60 min · sectional timing
Negative marking
Usually 0.25 per wrong
Portals
ibps.in · sbi.co.in/careers
Selection
Stages you will face
Prelims
Online objective screening with sectional timing. Marks usually not added to final merit.
Mains
Scoring stage — GA/banking awareness plus aptitude; PO adds descriptive paper.
Language / interview
Local language test (Clerk) or interview / personality stages (PO) as per IBPS/SBI.
Written pattern
Papers at a glance
Typical scheme — confirm question count and duration on the official advertisement.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS / SBI Clerk Prelims | 100 | 100 | 60 min (20×3) | English · Numerical Ability · Reasoning |
| IBPS Clerk Mains (typical) | 160 | 200 | 125 min | GA/FA · English · Quant · Reasoning — confirm latest IBPS notice |
| IBPS / SBI PO Prelims | 100 | 100 | 60 min | English · Quant · Reasoning with sectional timers |
| PO Mains + descriptive | As notified | As notified | As notified | Adds banking awareness & descriptive English / essay |
Syllabus map
What to study
Topic clusters summarised for practice planning — verify the official syllabus PDF.
Prelims
- Simplification & arithmetic
- Puzzles & seating
- Reading comprehension
- Inequalities & syllogism
- Number series
Mains extras
- Banking & financial awareness
- Static GA & current affairs
- Data interpretation
- Descriptive English (PO)
Application desk
Documents, fees & apply tips
Keep ready
- ✓ Graduation certificate and marksheets
- ✓ Category certificates if claiming reservation
- ✓ Photo identity and signature as per IBPS/SBI specs
Fees
IBPS and SBI publish separate fee tables each CRP cycle. Pay only on ibps.in or the official SBI careers portal.
Before you submit
- → Practise sectional timers from week one — one slow section can end Prelims.
- → Start banking awareness 8–10 weeks before Prelims even though it appears in Mains.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- Graduation from a recognised university (as per IBPS / SBI / RRB notice).
- Age and attempt limits differ for PO, Clerk and RRB.
Syllabus outline
Subjects to cover
Preparation
How to practise this paper
Daily quant + reasoning sets beat weekend-only study.
Read RBI / banking current affairs in short daily slots.
Attempt full Prelims mocks under exact sectional clocks.
Series
Practice series for Banking
Published series open the store. If a series is not live yet, start from the practice hub.
Related exams
Other papers in this family
Official links
Confirm on the source
FAQ
Quick answers
Is banking bilingual on MyExamMate?
IBPS Prelims are usually English/Hindi. Maharashtra government papers on this site stay Marathi + English.
Clerk vs PO?
Clerk is clerical cadre (Prelims → Mains → language). PO adds Mains depth and interview. Pick the CRP you applied for.
Sit a timed Banking mock
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