IBPS Clerk: most asked topics and weightage
Where the marks are in IBPS Clerk: Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CSA): subjects ranked by their share of the paper, the topics inside each, and the question and marks split of every section.
Subjects ranked by share of marks
Share of the exam's marks that the pattern gives to each subject, and the topics it covers in the official syllabus.
1.Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
35% of marksArithmetic · Data interpretation and analysis
2.Reasoning Ability
35% of marksPuzzles and seating arrangement · Logical reasoning · Verbal and critical reasoning · Computer aptitude (SBI mains)
3.English Language
30% of marksReading comprehension · Grammar · Verbal ability
4.General, Economy and Banking Awareness
1% of marksBanking awareness · Economy and finance · Current affairs
Section-wise questions and marks
Online Preliminary Examination
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 35% |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 35% |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30% |
Online Main Examination
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25% |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 25% |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 25% |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 25% |