IBPS Clerk Mock Test: IBPS Clerk (Prelims)
Up to 30 full-length mock tests of 100 questions each, built on the official syllabus, with an explanation for every answer.
About the IBPS Clerk exam
The IBPS Clerk preliminary exam is the first stage of recruitment for clerical cadre posts in participating public sector banks, testing English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability.
Who should take it: Graduates applying for clerk / customer service associate posts in public sector banks through IBPS.
IBPS Clerk exam pattern
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
|---|---|
| Total marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Target score | 45% (cut-offs vary by year and category) |
| Negative marking | −0.25 mark per wrong answer |
Indicative pattern. Exam bodies revise patterns — confirm the details in the latest official notification before your exam.
Syllabus covered in our IBPS Clerk question bank
Our 50-question bank for IBPS Clerk covers every section below. Mock tests mix questions across all of them in the same proportion as the real paper.
- English Language15 practice questions
- Numerical Ability17 practice questions
- Reasoning Ability18 practice questions
Free IBPS Clerk sample questions
Try five questions from our bank. Each mock test gives you 100 like these, with your score, chapter-wise analysis and explanations at the end.
Read the passage and answer the question. Ramesh, a small shopkeeper, opened a recurring deposit account and saved a fixed amount every month. When his daughter got admission to college three years later, he was able to pay her fees without borrowing from a moneylender. What helped Ramesh pay his daughter's fees?
- A loan from a moneylender
- A scholarship from the college
- Regular monthly savings in a recurring deposit
- Profits from selling his shop
Show answer & explanation
Answer: C. Regular monthly savings in a recurring deposit
The passage says he saved a fixed amount every month in a recurring deposit and so did not need to borrow.
What will come in place of the question mark (?) 35% of 480 + 18² − 125 = ?
- 367
- 357
- 377
- 349
Show answer & explanation
Answer: A. 367
168 + 324 − 125 = 367.
Five friends P, Q, R, S and T sit in a row facing north. R sits in the middle. Q sits at the extreme right end. T sits immediately to the left of R. P is not an immediate neighbour of Q. Who sits between R and Q?
- P
- T
- None
- S
Show answer & explanation
Answer: D. S
R = 3, Q = 5, T = 2; P cannot be at 4 (next to Q), so P = 1 and S = 4, which is between R and Q.
Read the passage and answer the question. Many people ignore the small print on loan documents. Hidden charges such as processing fees and prepayment penalties can raise the real cost of a loan considerably. Reading every clause before signing can save a borrower a lot of money. What is the main advice given in the passage?
- Avoid taking any loans at all
- Always choose the bank with the most branches
- Pay prepayment penalties as early as possible
- Read all the terms of a loan carefully before signing
Show answer & explanation
Answer: D. Read all the terms of a loan carefully before signing
The last sentence states the advice directly: read every clause before signing.
Read the passage and answer the question. The flood had damaged the village bridge, so the bank's mobile van could not reach the market. The officials decided to set up a temporary counter in the school building instead. What does the word 'temporary' mean as used in the passage?
- Permanent and fixed
- Very expensive
- Hidden from view
- Lasting for only a short time
Show answer & explanation
Answer: D. Lasting for only a short time
The counter was a stop-gap arrangement until the van could return, i.e. lasting only a short time.
IBPS Clerk mock test plans
Every plan unlocks one full-length mock test per day of the plan. Prices include GST.
| Plan | Mock tests | Questions | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Days | 10 mock tests | 1,000 questions | ₹199 incl. GST |
| 15 Days | 15 mock tests | 1,500 questions | ₹279 incl. GST |
| 20 Days Popular | 20 mock tests | 2,000 questions | ₹349 incl. GST |
| 30 Days Best value | 30 mock tests | 3,000 questions | ₹449 incl. GST |
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IBPS Clerk mock test FAQs
How many questions are there in the IBPS Clerk exam?
The IBPS Clerk paper has 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. This is the indicative pattern — always confirm it in the latest official notification.
Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk?
Yes. −0.25 mark per wrong answer (25% of the marks for that question). Our mock tests apply the same rule.
What is the target score for IBPS Clerk?
Cut-offs vary by year and category; our mock tests use 45% as a target score to aim for.
How many IBPS Clerk mock tests do I get?
One full-length mock test is unlocked for each day of your plan: 10, 15, 20 or 30 mock tests on the 10 Days, 15 Days, 20 Days or 30 Days plans. You can retake any unlocked test while your plan is active.
Are these the actual exam questions?
No. Every question is an original practice question written to match the official syllabus and the exam's style. Reproducing real exam questions is not permitted, and we do not do it.
Where can I get the official IBPS Clerk study material?
The official syllabus and notifications are published by the conducting body — see the Official resources section on this page.