Banking Exams

IBPS PO & Clerk.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) runs the largest banking recruitment in India — placing officers and clerks across 11 public sector banks. It's the most reliable entry point into a stable, respected government banking career.

Prelims Time
1 Hour
Marking
–0.25 Wrong
Eligibility
Any Graduate
Banks Covered
11 PSU Banks
Officer Role

IBPS PO

Probationary Officers start as Grade B officers and are fast-tracked for branch management roles. The selection has 3 rounds — Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Sectional cutoffs apply at every stage.

Prelims
100 Qs · 1 Hour · English, Reasoning, Quant
Mains
155 Qs + Descriptive · 3.5 Hours
Interview
25 Marks · Merit List: 80% Mains + 20% Interview
Clerical Role

IBPS Clerk

Clerks handle customer-facing banking operations. No interview — selection is purely score-based across Prelims and Mains. A great entry point with strong job security and promotion pathways.

Prelims
100 Qs · 1 Hour · English, Reasoning, Quant
Mains
190 Qs · 2 Hours 40 Minutes
No Interview
Score-based final merit list only

Prelims Pattern.

Common across IBPS PO and Clerk. Each section has its own timer — you cannot switch between them freely.

SectionQuestionsMarks
English Language3030
Numerical Ability3535
Reasoning Ability3535

–0.25 for every wrong answer. Sectional cutoffs apply — you must clear each section independently.

The 11 IBPS Banks.

Punjab National Bank
Bank of Baroda
Canara Bank
Union Bank of India
Bank of India
Central Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
UCO Bank
Bank of Maharashtra
Punjab & Sind Bank

The Road to Success.

1
Month 1–2

Phase 1: Foundation

Build arithmetic basics, reasoning fundamentals, and English grammar. This layer supports every section of IBPS.

2
Month 3–4

Phase 2: Section Mastery

Deep-dive into Data Interpretation, puzzles, and comprehension. Practice 50–100 questions per topic.

3
Month 5–6

Phase 3: Mocks & Speed

Full-length mock tests with sectional timers. Learn to manage the 20-minute section limit without freezing.

4
Month 6+

Phase 4: Mains Prep

After Prelims, shift to Mains: advanced DI, descriptive writing, and a banking awareness sprint.

Ready to crack IBPS?

Millions sit for IBPS every year. The ones who clear it aren't smarter — they're more structured. Let's build that structure.