What you can practise today
155
questions to practise
4
mock tests
0
previous-year papers and questions
5
subjects in the syllabus
Exam pattern
Checked against the source below on 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm with the official notification of your year.
Preliminary examination
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 1 h
- Negative marking
- One-quarter of the marks for that question is deducted for each wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks | Wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| English LanguageFive options | 30 | 30 | |
| Quantitative AptitudeFive options | 35 | 30 | |
| Reasoning AbilityFive options | 35 | 40 |
Each section has its own 20-minute time limit. Five options per question.
Main examination
- Questions
- 145
- Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 160 min
- Negative marking
- Not stated
| Section | Questions | Marks | Wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | |
| General, Economy, Banking, Digital & Financial AwarenessGeneral Knowledge · Current Affairs | 35 | 50 | |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 50 |
Objective sections only; a descriptive test (essay and comprehension, 2 questions, 25 marks, 30 minutes) follows. Negative marking for the main exam not confirmed in the source checked.
Source: competition.careers360.com · Official site: www.ibps.in
Syllabus subjects
- General EnglishGrammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension.42
- Quantitative AptitudeArithmetic, algebra, data interpretation and elementary mathematics for competitive exams.44
- ReasoningVerbal and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles and logical deduction.47
- General KnowledgeThe common General Knowledge section covering the history and culture of Tamil Nadu, Indian polity, geography and general science.22
- Current AffairsNational, state and world events of the past year.Being added
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