IBPS Clerk Mains Question Paper 2024 with Answer Key; Download PDF

Ans. The IBPS Clerk exam consists of two phases: the Preliminary Exam and the Mains Exam. The Prelims paper includes English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability, while the Mains paper includes English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, and General/Financial Awareness.

Ans. The IBPS Clerk Prelims exam has a total of 100 questions, divided into three sections: English Language (30 questions), Numerical Ability (35 questions), and Reasoning Ability (35 questions).

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in the IBPS Clerk exam. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted from the total score.

Ans. The duration of the IBPS Clerk Preliminary exam is 60 minutes, with 20 minutes allocated for each section.

Ans. The IBPS Clerk Mains exam includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, and General/Financial Awareness.

Ans. The IBPS Clerk Mains exam is marked out of 200 marks, with different weightage for each section. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

Ans. The level of difficulty for the IBPS Clerk exam ranges from easy to moderate for the Prelims, while the Mains exam is generally moderate to difficult, depending on the candidate’s preparation.

Ans. Yes, there is a sectional cutoff for each section in both the Prelims and Mains exams. Candidates need to clear the sectional as well as the overall cutoff to qualify for the next stage.

Ans. No, candidates cannot switch between sections in the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam as each section has a fixed time limit of 20 minutes.

Ans. The IBPS Clerk Mains exam consists of 190 questions, divided into four sections: General/Financial Awareness (50 questions), English Language (40 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (50 questions), and Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (50 questions).

Ans. The total duration of the IBPS Clerk Mains exam is 160 minutes, with different time limits for each section.

Ans. The reasoning section includes questions on topics like puzzles, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations, and direction sense.

Ans. Yes, except for the English Language section, all other sections in both the Prelims and Mains exams are available in both English and Hindi.

Ans. Candidates should focus on practicing mock tests, reviewing previous years’ question papers, and strengthening their basics in English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.

Ans. Previous years’ IBPS Clerk question papers can be found on various exam preparation websites, coaching platforms, or through official IBPS notifications and mock test portals.