IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern
Each stage is checked separately so one stage cannot inherit another stage's scoring rules.
Prelims
Official CRP CSA-XVI, 2026 pattern| Questions | 100 |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Negative marking | One-fourth of the marks assigned to the question per wrong answer |
| Sections | English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability |
| Test | Qs | Marks | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 |
Timing: 20 minutes per section.
Candidates must qualify each of the three separately timed sections. Prelims marks are used only for shortlisting; the final merit list is decided by Mains.
Official source · checked 4 August 2026Mains
Review pendingThe Mains pattern is under review before this stage is published.