IBPS Clerk Question Paper Analysis (Shift 4, Aug 27) 2023 Live: Check Complete Review Here

The overall difficulty of IBPS Clerk Shift 4 is given below.

The shift 4 exam of IBPS Clerk 2023 concluded at 5.30 pm. The exam analysis will be provided here soon.

The Shift 4 exam of IBPS Clerk is underway. The exam will conclude at 5.30 PM.

The shift 4 exam of IBPS Clerk 2023 will begin at 4.30 PM. The exam will conclude at 5.30 PM.

The overall difficulty level of the Shift 3 exam was easy. The English section was easy whereas the Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning sections were easy to moderate.

The Shift 3 of IBPS Clerk prelims exam concluded at 3 PM. We will soon provide the IBPS Clerk Shift 3 Exam Analysis.

The distribution of questions in Reasoning section asked in Shift 2 is given below:

The distribution of questions asked in the Quant section of Shift 2 exam is given below.

The overall difficulty level of IBPS Clerk Shift 2 exam is given below.

The overall difficulty level of the Shift 2 exam was easy. All the sections of the exam were easy.

The Shift 2 exam of IBPS Clerk concluded at 12.30 pm. We will soon update IBPS Clerk shift 2 exam analysis 2023.

The topic-wise distribution of questions in Reasoning section of IBPS Clerk prelims exam is given below.

The shift 2 of IBPS Clerk prelims exam started at 11.30 am. The exam will get over at 12.30 pm.

The topic-wise distribution of questions in English Language section is given below.

The entry of students for the Shift 2 exam is underway. The Shift 2 exam will be held from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm.

The overall difficulty level of IBPS Clerk Shift 1 exam was easy to moderate. The English Language section was easy, Quant section was easy to moderate, Reasoning section was moderate. 

The shift 1 exam for IBPS Clerk concluded at 10.00 AM. We will soon provide the exam analysis for the shift 1 exam.

The marking scheme of IBPS Clerk prelims exam is given below:

• For the correct answer, one mark is awarded to candidates 
• For incorrect answers, 0.25 marks are deducted
• The score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers

The Shift 1 exam of IBPS Clerk 2023 started. The exam will get over at 10.00 am. 

The entry of students for Shift 1 exam is underway. The exam will begin at 9 AM. 

Following are the allowances offered to candidates.

The mains exam pattern of IBPS Clerk is given below.

The difficulty level of IBPS Clerk exam for all shifts today is expected to be easy. The question papers of English, Reasoning and Maths are expected to be easy.

The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS Clerk mains exam are given below:

• Candidates must be aware of the exam pattern and syllabus
• To prepare for IBPS Clerk exam, candidates must refer to the best books
• Candidates must register for various mock tests to improve their speed and accuracy
• Candidates must solve sample papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam

IBPS Clerk prelims result 2023 is expected to be announced in September/October 2023. The result will be announced online and candidates can check it by logging with the required credentials.

IBPS Clerk mains exam will be conducted on October 7, 2023. The mains exam is conducted for all the qualified candidates of the prelims exam.

Important Topics for the Reasoning section are given below:

The important topics for Reasoning are given below.

Important topics for IBPS Clerk English section are given below.

While downloading the ibps clerk hall ticket, candidates might face problems such as slow internet connectivity, invalid login, server issue, etc. In such situations, candidates are advised to keep patience and try to download the ibps clerk admit card within a certain interval of time. Also, candidates should note that the admit card is issued only if IBPS Clerk application form 2023 is finally submitted. If the IBPS Clerk apply online form is rejected then candidates are not issued admit cards.

The steps to download IBPS Clerk prelims admit card are given below:

• Visit the official website-ibps.in
• Click the link 'IBPS CRP Clerk admit card'
• Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
• IBPS admit card for Clerk appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

There is no interview in IBPS Clerk exam. The selection process comprises two stages-prelims and Mains. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the Mains exam. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam. The marks obtained in the Mains exam are not counted for final selection. Allotment of candidates in the participating banks is done based on merit-cum-preference. The process of conducting interviews in Clerical level jobs was discontinued in 2015.

The topic-wise distribution of questions asked in the English section of Shift 4 exam is given below.

The topic-wise distribution of questions asked in the Quant section of the Shift 4 exam is given below.

The topic-wise distribution of questions asked in the Reasoning section of Shift 1 exam is given below.

The difficulty level of the Shift 4 exam was easy. The Quant, English and Reasoning sections were easy.

Directions (36 – 40): In each of these questions a number series is given. In each series only one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number.
Q36. 91, 164, 134, 207, 177, 245, 220
(a) 164
(b) 245
(c) 207
(d) 91
(e) 220
Q37. 1.5, 9, 51, 205, 616, 1233, 1234
(a) 616
(b) 51
(c) 1.5
(d) 1233
(e) 9
Q38. 1180, 600, 316, 172, 100, 64, 46
(a) 316
(b) 64
(c) 172
(d) 600
(e) 46
Q39. 15.5, 19, 23.5, 29, 35.5, 40, 51.5
(a) 40
(b) 15.5
(c) 19
(d) 23.5
(e) 51.5
Q40. 23, 347, 603, 799, 940, 1043, 1107
(a) 23
(b) 940
(c) 347
(d) 603
(e) 1043

Direction (41-50): The table given below shows total number of bikes manufactured by four (A, B, C and D) different companies in two different (2021 and 2022) years. Read the table carefully and answer the questions.

Q41. Find the ratio of total bikes manufactured by A in 2021 to total bikes manufactured by B and C together in 2022.
(a) 5 : 21
(b) 6 : 31
(c) 6 : 29
(d) 6 : 41
(e) 6 ; 35

Q42. If 30% of total bikes manufactured by D in 2021 are brand X bikes and remaining are brand Y bikes, then find the difference between brand X and brand Y bikes manufactured by D in 2021.
(a) 52
(b) 65
(c) 130
(d) 78
(e) 104

Q43. If C sold each bike at Rs. 8000 in 2021 and at Rs. 9000 in 2022, then find total revenue (in Rs.) generated by C in both the given years.
(a) 3990000 Rs.
(b) 2160000 Rs.
(c) 4620000 Rs.
(d) 2210000 Rs.
(e) 3290000 Rs.

Q44. Total bike manufactured by C in 2021 and D in 2022 together is what percent of total bike manufactured by A and B together in 2021.
(a) 200%
(b) 260%
(c) 140%
(d) 160%
(e) 120%

Q45. If average number of bikes manufactured by C, D and E in 2021 is 290, then find total number of bikes manufactured by E in 2021.
(a) 370
(b) 270
(c) 470
(d) 310
(e) 350

The Shift 4 exam of IBPS Clerk 2023 concluded at 5.30 pm. We will soon provide IBPS Clerk Shift 4 exam analysis.

Directions (1-5): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Embracing these goals is essential to build a more equitable, resilient, and harmonious world for current and future generations. (B) These goals, established by the United Nations, encompass a range of interconnected targets, from ending hunger and promoting health and education to fostering gender equality and clean energy access. (C) The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a comprehensive blueprint for global prosperity, focusing on eradicating poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring a better future for all.
(D) The SDGs strive to tackle pressing challenges such as climate change, inequality, and social injustice, aiming to create inclusive and sustainable societies by 2030. (E) By uniting nations, organizations, and individuals in a collective effort, the SDGs envision a world where economic growth is balanced with environmental conservation, social equity, and responsible consumption.

Q1. Which of the following should be the third sentence after rearrangement?
(a) D
(b) A
(c) B
(d) E
(e) C

Q2. Which of the following should be the fourth sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) D
(c) B
(d) E
(e) C

Q3. Which of the following should be the second sentence after rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) E
(c) D
(d) A
(e) B

Q4. Which of the following should be the fifth sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) E
(c) D
(d) C
(e) A

Q5. Which of the following should be the first sentence after rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) A
(c) E

(d) B
(e) D

Directions (6-10): In each of the questions given below four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is then select option (e) as your choice.

Q6. A large house (A) of wire will be needed to run (B) the cable (C) line from one end of the spool (D)
to the other.
(a) A-D
(b) A-D & B-C
(c) B-C
(d) A-C & B-D
(e) No interchange required

Q7. The GST Council needs (A) to meet (B) more often (C) and turn (D) its to-do list into a must-do list
expeditiously.
(a) A-C
(b) C-D
(c) A-D
(d) B-D
(e) No interchange required

Q8. A grand (A) procession streets (B) through the rolled (C) of the festive (D) city.
(a) A-C & B-D
(b) B-C
(c) A-D & B-C
(d) A-D
(e) No interchange required

Q9. As the boy walked (A) into his favorite teacher’s classroom, he realized (B) that it was a class (C) to have his best friend in the same perk (D) with him. 
(a) A-C & B-D
(b) B-C
(c) A-B & C-D
(d) C-D
(e) no replacement required

Q10. unravelling (A) the fishing (B) line wrapped (C) tightly around the spool, the fisherman prepared (D) to cast his pole.
(a) A-D
(b) C-B
(c) B-D

(d) A-B
(e) No interchange required

Directions (1-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given
below:
Eight persons A to H were born (but not necessarily in the same order) on two different dates i.e., 5 or 20 in four different months viz. April, May, July and September. F was born just before H on odd date in the month having odd days. The numbers of persons were born after F is same as the numbers of persons were born before D. E was born just after G who was born two persons after A. C was born before B.

Reasoning:

Q1. The numbers of persons were born between G and H is same as the numbers of persons were before _____.
(a) A
(b) B
(c) F
(d) D
(e) None of these

Q2. In which month was E born?
(a) April
(b) May
(c) July
(d) September
(e) Cannot be determined

Q3. How many persons were born after A?
(a) One
(b) Three
(c) Two
(d) Four
(e) Cannot be determined

Q4. Who was born in the month of May?
(a) A
(b) C
(c) D
(d) G
(e) H

Q5. Which of the following statement is true?
(a) A was born on the 20.
(b) D was born after B.
(c) G was born in July.
(d) H was born after D.
(e) E was born on an odd date.

Shift 4 of IBPS Clerk 2023 prelims exam begins. The exam will conclude at 5.30 pm.

The overall analysis of Shift 3 exam is given below:

The difficulty level of IBPS Clerk Shift 3 was easy to moderate. The English section was easy, Quant section was moderate, Reasoning section was easy to moderate.

The shift 3 exam of IBPS Clerk concluded at 3.30 pm. We will soon provide IBPS Clerk shift 3 exam analysis 2023.

The shift 3 exam of IBPS Clerk started at 2.30 pm. The exam will get over at 3.30 pm.

The state-wise IBPS Clerk 2022 vacancy is given below.

Entry of Students for Shift 3 exam has started at 1.30 PM. The exam for Shift 3 will be conducted from 2.30 PM to 3.30 PM.

The overall difficulty level of Shift 2 was easy. The English section was easy, Quant section was easy to moderate and Reasoning section was easy to moderate. 

IBPS Clerk Shift 2 Exam concluded at 12.30 pm. We will soon update the exam analysis of Shift 2.

The Shift 2 exam of IBPS Clerk started at 11.30 am. The exam will conclude at 12.30 pm.

Check below IBPS Clerk first shift analysis shared by students.

For incorrect answers, 0.25 marks are awarded. The score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. 

The shift 2 exam of IBPS Clerk will begin at 11.30 am. The exam will get over at 12.30 pm.

Entry of students for Shift 2 exam started. The exam will be conducted from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm.

Entry of Students for Shift 2 Exam

Logical reasoning and English sections were easy. Maths was moderate in nature. Arithmetic questions were lengthy and calculative. Puzzles were moderate to difficult in nature.

The overall difficulty level of IBPS Clerk prelims exam is given below.

Questions in the Quant section were asked from Data Interpretation, Arithmetic, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, etc. In Reasoning, mostly questions were asked from Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Blood Relation, Syllogism, etc. Questions in English were asked from Reading Comprehension Cloze Test, Spotting Error, etc.

The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. The Quantitative Aptitude section was moderate, English section was easy and Reasoning section was moderate.

IBPS Clerk 2023 prelims exam concluded at 10 am. IBPS Clerk shift 1 exam analysis 2023 will be provided soon.

IBPS Clerk cut off of prelims is not counted for final selection. The cut off for the Mains exam is considered to calculate the final merit list. The prelims exam cut off is qualifying in nature. The prelims exam cut off is calculated out of 100. Candidates need to secure IBPS Clerk prelims cut off inorder to get selected for the Mains exam.

The tie-breaking policy is applied when two or more candidates secure the same score. The merit is decided as per the date of birth (Candidates senior in age is placed before/above those juniors in age). Candidates are provisionally allotted to any of the participating bank based on merit and verification of documents. 

IBPS Clerk reserve list is released on the official site for provisional allotment. The reserve list is disclosed by the concerned authority after the completion of the exam. The reserve list represents the names and roll numbers of the candidates selected for the exam. Vacancies are filled from the reserve list in case of non-joining of candidates in the bank.

The best books for IBPS Clerk exam are given below:

Reasoning Ability

• Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S Agarwal
• Analytical Reasoning by M.K.Pandey
• A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal by B.S.Sijwali and Indu Sijwali

Quantitative Aptitude

• Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Agarwal
• Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
• Objective Mathematics for Competitive Exams by Tarun Goyal

English Language

• High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
• Objective General English by Arihant Publications
• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

IBPS uses normalisation of IBPS Clerk marks to convert all marks into standardised format. It is done to make it fair for all candidates appearing for the exam. Normalisation of marks is done to evaluate the performance of all candidates on similar exam parameters. It is also done to adjust the difficulty level of question papers across various shifts. Normalisation is done when the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.

Reporting of candidates for the Shift 1 exam started at 8 AM. The Shift 1 exam is to begin from 9 AM to 10 AM.

The salary structure of IBPS Clerk salary structure is given below.

IBPS Clerk cut off is calculated based on several factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of vacancies, number of candidates who appeared for the exam. Candidates are required to secure both the sectional and overall cut off marks. The corrected scores obtained by each candidate in different sessions are normalized using the equi-percentile method. Scores up to two decimal points are taken for the purpose of calculations.

The following details are printed on the admit card.

IBPS Clerk cut off for the prelims exam are calculated out of 100 marks. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. In 2022, IBPS Clerk cut off for Andhra Pradesh was 76.5 while the cut off for Assam was 80.75. IBPS Clerk cut off for Bihar was 87.75. The cut off for Chhattisgarh was 81.25. IBPS Clerk cut off for Delhi was 84.50. The cut off for Gujarat was 81. IBPS Clerk prelims cut off for Himachal Pradesh was 86.50. IBPS Clerk cut off for Haryana was 85.5. The cut off for Jharkhand was 84.75. IBPS Clerk cut off for Kerala was 85.5. IBPS Clerk cut off for Madhya Pradesh was 85. The cut off for Maharashtra was 75.5. The cut off for Odisha was 87.50. The cut off for Punjab was 83.25. IBPS Clerk cut off for Rajasthan was 86.25. The cut off for Karnataka was 74.75. IBPS Clerk cut off for Uttar Pradesh was 84. The cut off for Uttarakhand was 89.50. The cut off for  West Bengal was 86. The cut off for Tamil Nadu was 78.

The promotion process of IBPS Clerk is given below:

Normal process- Candidates who get promoted through this process are not required to have JAIIB and CAIIB diplomas. IBPS Clerks are promoted based on their experience and seniority and a written exam which is conducted internally. After qualifying the written exam, candidates become eligible for promotion to the post of Bank Probationary Officers (PO).

Merit-based process- Merit-Based process requires candidates to have JAIIB and CAIIB diplomas. 

The career growth of IBPS Clerk is given below:

• Assistant Manager Scale I
• Manager Scale 2
• Senior Manager Scale 3
• Chief Manager Scale 4
• Assistant General Manager Scale 5
• Deputy General Manager Scale 6
• General Manager Scale 7

IBPS Clerk job profile is given below:

• Verification of documents submitted by the customers
• Updating the passbooks of account holders
• Issuing Demand Drafts (DDs), bank accounts for the customers, cash receipts, etc.
• Maintaining balance sheets, ledger, and various other documents of the bank, etc.
• Provides information about the latest schemes and government policies
• Solving queries of the customers

 The first basic pay for IBPS Clerk is INR 19,900. The IBPS Clerk pay scale is INR 19900-1000/1-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920.

A total of 4545 vacancies were announced for the exam. Earlier, the number of vacancies was 4045. However, it was revised later.

The selection process of IBPS Clerk comprises prelims and mains exams. The final selection of candidates is done based on the mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list.

The important topics for the IBPS Clerk prelims exam are given below:

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fillers, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, etc.

Numerical Ability: Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, etc.

Reasoning Ability: Puzzle and Arrangements, Inequality, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction sense and Order and Ranking, etc.

The following banks participate in the recruitment process of IBPS Clerk:

The question paper of IBPS Clerk is framed in the following languages.

The negative marking of IBPS Clerk is given below:

• There is a penalty for wrong answers marked in the objective tests of prelims and mains exam
• For each wrong answer,0.25 of the marks assigned to a question are deducted as a penalty to arrive at a corrected score
• If a question is left blank, there is no penalty for that question

The marking scheme of IBPS Clerk is given below:

• For correct answer, one mark is awarded to candidates 
• For incorrect answers, 0.25 marks are awarded 
• The score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers

The structure of IBPS Clerk exam is given below.

The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk will be conducted in the following cities.

The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk will be conducted in four shifts. The shift timings are 09:00 AM to 10.00 AM, 11.30 AM  to 12:30 PM, 02.00 PM to 03.00 PM & 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM. 

Stationery items such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, geometry/pencil box, plastic pouch, calculator, scale, writing pad, pen drives, log table, electronic pen/scanner. Any communication device such as bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band, etc. are not allowed inside the exam centre. 

IBPS Clerk reporting timings are given below:

The preliminary exam call letter will not be collected at the exam venue. However, it will be duly authenticated/stamped by the exam officials. Candidates must keep the authenticated call letter along with the photo-identity proof safely. Those qualified for the mains exam need to bring the prelims call letter and photo-identity proof. 

The process of candidate's registration is given below:

• Candidate's registration will be done through photo capture.
• Photograph will be taken while candidates are standing.
• Seat number will be given to the candidate.

Following are the items permitted inside the exam centre:

• Wearing masks is compulsory while appearing for the exam.
• Candidates can carry a hand sanitiser of 50ml.
• Candidates can wear gloves.
• IBPS has allowed candidates to carry a personal transparent water bottle.
• Admit card and photo-identity proof.
• Candidates can carry a pen.

Candidates need to carry the following photo-identity proofs to the exam centre:

• PAN Card
• Passport
• Permanent Driving
• Licence/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook
• Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer
• People’s Representative along with a photograph
• Identity Card issued by a recognised college/ university
• Aadhar/ E-Aadhar card with a photograph/ Employee ID

The steps to download IBPS Clerk prelims admit card are given below:

• Visit the official website of IBPS
• Click the IBPS Clerk prelims admit card link on the home page
• Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
• IBPS Clerk prelims admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

IBPS Clerk prelims admit card 2023 is available now. Candidates need to download their admit cards online. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.