IBPS Clerk Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024: With just a few days left for IBPS Clerk exam, candidates must revise the topics properly and attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. Check here IBPS Clerk last minute preparation tips.
IBPS Clerk Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024
IBPS Clerk Last Minute Preparation Tips 2024: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). will conduct the prelims exam of IBPS Clerk on August 24, 25, and 31, 2024. With just a few days left for the exam, candidates should focus on revision only. IBPS Clerk is one of the most competitive banking exams in the country as lakhs of aspirants appear in the exam. Therefore, it is important for candidates to prepare well for the exam. Candidates need to put in hard work to beat the crowd and make a place for themselves. Besides hard work, candidates need to plan smartly for the exam.
According to IBPS Clerk exam pattern, the prelims exam omprises three sections and the total marks allotted to the test are 100. The mains exam carries a total of 200 marks. In this article, we have provided IBPS Clerk last-minute preparation tips that will help candidates to score well in the exam.
Q: What are IBPS Clerk shift timings?
The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk is conducted in four shifts: 9 am to 10 am, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, 2 pm to 3 pm, and 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The reporting times are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates are required to reach the exam centres as per the reporting times. IBPS Clerk Mains exam is conducted in one shifts depending upon the number of candidates. IBPS Clerk shift timing for the Mains exam is 9:00 am -12.00 pm. The shift timings for IBPS Clerk prelims and mains exams are given below:
Mains Exam
Shifts | Reporting Time | Timings |
Shift 1 | 8:00 AM | 9:00 am – 11:40 pm |
Prelims Exam
Shifts | Timings |
Shift 1 | 09:00 am-10:00 am |
Shift 2 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Shift 3 | 02:00 pm-03:00 pm |
Shift 4 | 04:30 pm-05:30 pm |
Q: Where will I get the details of IBPS Clerk exam centres?
Q: When IBPS Clerk 2024 exam will be conducted?
IBPS Clerk 2024 exam dates were announced through IBPS calendar. IBPS Clerk prelims exam is being conducted on August 24, 25 and 31, 2024. The Mains exam will be conducted on October 13, 2024. The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk is conducted for all the registered candidates. IBPS Clerk prelims exam is divided into three sections-Reasoning, Quant and English. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The Mains exam of IBPS Clerk comprises four sections General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200.
Q: When IBPS Clerk notification 2025 will be released?
IBPS Clerk Notification 2025 will be released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) in July, 2025. The notification will bereleased to select candidates for the post of Clerks in 11 participating banks. 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 notification is released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam.
Q: What is the ideal time for IBPS Clerk preparation?
The ideal time for IBPS Clerk preparation is one year. However, many candidates have cracked the exam with six months of preparation. Candidates must prepare properly for the exam by following a study plan. The amount of time required to prepare for the IBPS clerk exam can vary depending on the individual. However, it is generally recommended to start preparing several months in advance to give yourself enough time to cover all of the necessary material and practice. Additionally, it is important to note that the IBPS clerk exam is a competitive exam, so it is important to be well-prepared in order to have the best chance of success.
Q: Which are the cities where IBPS Clerk prelims and Mains exams are conducted?
Q: Are there any sectional timings in the IBPS Clerk exam?
Yes, there are sectional timings in IBPS Clerk exam. In prelims exam, candidates will get 20 minutes to answer each section. In the Mains exam, 35 minutes each will be given to answer questions from General/Financial Awareness, General English and 45 minutes each will be given to attempt Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude questions. The section-wise exam timings for prelims and mains exam are given below.
Prelims Exam
Sections | IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Time Duration (In Minutes) |
English Language | 20 |
Numerical Ability | 20 |
Reasoning Ability | 20 |
Total | 60 Minutes |
Mains Exam
Sections | IBPS clerk mains sectional timing |
General/Financial Awareness | 35 minutes |
General English | 35 minutes |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 45 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 45 minutes |
Total | 160 minutes |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Hi Aniruddha,
The application process for the IBPS Clerk 2024-25 exam has concluded, with the last date for registration being July 28, 2024.
The IBPS Clerk 2024 Mains Exam is scheduled for October 13, 2024.
For the upcoming IBPS Clerk 2025-26 exam, the official notification and application details
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks ago
Following are the documents required at the time of IBPS Clerk document verification:
- Proof of Date of Birth: Something that proves when they were born, like a birth certificate, SSLC/10th standard certificate, or passport.
- Educational Qualification Certificates: Papers that prove they have the right
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Relaxation in the upper age limit given to IBPS Clerk is given below.
| Category | Age relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons With Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years
(8 years for Disabled ExServicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Age concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS,
38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
The minimum and maximum age limit of IBPS Clerk is given below.
| IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria Age Limit | |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
The provisional allotment is subject to the candidate fulfilling the criteria for Participating Bank and identity verification to the satisfaction of the allotted bank. This does not constitute an offer of employment. Verification of documents with regard to eligibility criteria will be carried out
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
A candidate belonging to reserved category, selected on the basis of norms as applicable to General Category, is treated at par with a General category candidate. Such own merit candidates belonging to reserved categories who are provisionally allotted under unreserved (General) category is not adju
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
The exam pattern for IBPS Clerk is summarised below.
| Specifications | Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|---|
Number of sections | Three | Four |
IBPS clerk exam time duration | 60 minutes | 160 minutes |
IBPS Clerk sectional timing | 20 minutes | General/Financial Awareness and English: 35 minutes Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude: 45 minutes |
Number of questions | 100 | 190 |
IBPS clerk total marks | 100 | 200 |
Language of question paper | 13 regional languages along with English & Hindi | |
Mode of exam | Online | |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a month ago
To correct errors in your IBPS Clerk Admit Card, contact the IBPS Help Desk via the official website ibps.in, email, or helpline. Provide your registration number, roll number, date of birth, and details of the error along with the correct information. Attach a copy of your admit card for reference.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IBPS Clerk 2024 prelims cut off is given below.
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| States/ UT | General | EWS/SC/OBC/ST |
| Andhra Pradesh | 77.5 | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 71 | |
| Assam | 83.75 | OBC- 82.25 SC- 81.25 |
| Bihar | 79.5 | OBC- 79.5 |
| Chhattisgarh | 77 | OBC-77 |
| Chandigarh | 81.50 | |
| Delhi | 80.75 | SC-75.25 OBC- 78.25 |
| Gujarat | 77.25 | ST- 67.75 |
| Goa | OBC- 68 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | ST- 83 | |
| Haryana | 83 | |
| J & K | 86.25 | |
| Jharkhand | 83.5 | |
| Kerala | OBC- 81 | |
| Madhya Pradesh | 73 | SC- 74.5 |
| Maharashtra | 73 | ST- 69.50 |
| Manipur | OBC-70.25 | |
| Meghalaya | ST- 73.50 | |
| Odisha | 86.75 | |
| Punjab | 81.25 | SC- 70 OBC-79.75 |
| Rajasthan | 83.25 | EWS- 83.25 |
| Karnataka | 64.75 | |
| Telangana | 68.25 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | 79 | OBC- 79 SC- 70.75 ESM- 56 |
| Uttarakhand | ||
| West Bengal | 87.75 | SC- 80.25 |
| Tamil Nadu | OBC- 63.25 | |
| Tripura | 80.25 | ST- 71 |
| Sikkim | 41 | |
| Lakshadweep | ||
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
IBPS Clerk prelims cut off 2024 is given below.
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| States/ UT | General | EWS/SC/OBC/ST |
| Andhra Pradesh | 77.5 | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 71 | |
| Assam | 83.75 | OBC- 82.25 SC- 81.25 |
| Bihar | 79.5 | OBC- 79.5 |
| Chhattisgarh | 77 | OBC-77 |
| Chandigarh | 81.50 | |
| Delhi | 80.75 | SC-75.25 OBC- 78.25 |
| Gujarat | 77.25 | ST- 67.75 |
| Goa | OBC- 68 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | ST- 83 | |
| Haryana | 83 | |
| J & K | 86.25 | |
| Jharkhand | 83.5 | |
| Kerala | OBC- 81 | |
| Madhya Pradesh | 73 | SC- 74.5 |
| Maharashtra | 73 | ST- 69.50 |
| Manipur | OBC-70.25 | |
| Meghalaya | ST- 73.50 | |
| Odisha | 86.75 | |
| Punjab | 81.25 | SC- 70 OBC-79.75 |
| Rajasthan | 83.25 | EWS- 83.25 |
| Karnataka | 64.75 | |
| Telangana | 68.25 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | 79 | OBC- 79 SC- 70.75 ESM- 56 |
| Uttarakhand | ||
| West Bengal | 87.75 | SC- 80.25 |
| Tamil Nadu | OBC- 63.25 | |
| Tripura | 80.25 | ST- 71 |
| Sikkim | 41 | |
| Lakshadweep | ||
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Contributor-Level 10
How do I register for IBPS Clerk 2024-25 exam?