IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 : Check the latest exam pattern, subject-wise topics, marking scheme, and preparation strategy for Prelims and Mains. Get complete details on Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English/Hindi Language, and Computer Knowledge for the IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam 2026.

Overview :

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) the detailed syllabus for the IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for the IBPS RRB recruitment can download the syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme from this page. This comprehensive guide covers subject-wise topics, preparation strategy, and important books for the IBPS RRB Clerk exam.

Exam Name	IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post Name	Office Assistant (Multipurpose) / Clerk
Total Vacancies	Check Official Notification
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Exam Type	Prelims: Objective | Mains: Objective
Total Questions	Prelims: 80 | Mains: 200
Total Marks	Prelims: 80 | Mains: 200
Exam Duration	Prelims: 45 Minutes | Mains: 120 Minutes
Negative Marking	Yes (0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer)
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Document Verification
Exam Language	English / Hindi (Bilingual)
Official Website	https://ibps.in/

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IBPS RRB Clerk Exam Pattern :

Prelims Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning Ability	40	40	25 Minutes
Numerical Ability	40	40	20 Minutes
Total	80	80	45 Minutes

Mains Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning Ability	40	50	30 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	40	50	30 Minutes
General Awareness	40	40	15 Minutes
English Language / Hindi Language	40	40	30 Minutes
Computer Knowledge	40	20	15 Minutes
Total	200	200	120 Minutes

Important Points:

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• No Interview for Clerk Post. Final selection based on Mains marks

Selection Process :

• Prelims + Mains + Document Verification

Subject Wise Syllabus :

Prelims Syllabus

1. Reasoning Ability

• Puzzles, Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear, Floor, Box)
• Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations, Direction Sense
• Input-Output, Data Sufficiency

2. Numerical Ability

• Simplification, Number Series
• Data Interpretation (Table, Bar, Line, Pie)
• Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work
• Ratio & Proportion, Mensuration, Average

Mains Syllabus

1. Reasoning Ability -Same as Prelims (Higher Level)  2. Quantitative Aptitude -Same as Prelims (Higher Level) 3. General Awareness

• Current Affairs (Last 6-8 Months)
• Banking & Financial Awareness
• Static GK, Government Schemes
• Economy, Sports, Awards

4. English Language

• Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test
• Error Detection, Sentence Improvement
• Para Jumbles, Fillers, Vocabulary

5. Hindi Language

6. Computer Knowledge

• Computer Fundamentals, MS Office
• Internet, Networking, Cybersecurity
• Shortcut Keys, Abbreviations

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