IBPS Clerk Exam 2012 Pattern, Topics to Prepare & Books

The much expected results of PO & RRB exams might have left many bank job aspirants disappointed over their inability to qualify. Rather than feeling dejected over negative results, candidates should remain positive.Because its time to prepare for IBPS clerk common exam which is expected in the month of December 2012.


Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will close registrations for 2nd clerical common exam on November 5 giving ample time for applicants to get ready for the d-day.

This CWE gains importance with some major changes such as online test & common interviews being introduced by IBPS.

IBPS Clerk Exam 2012 Pattern

As said earlier, the mode of examination will be online – you need not shade circles in OMR sheets but would have click the correct answer for question displayed on computer screen.

Private Banks have already employed online tests for their recruitments & going by that, candidates should have options to move back & forth and complete questions left unanswered before final submission.
 
200 for 200
The structure of question paper is same; have to attend 200 objective type questions in
5 sections for a total of 200 marks within 2 hours (120 minutes)

While each correct option fetches one mark, 0.25 shall be reduced for every wrong answer.There is no penalty if you choose to leave a question.

To minimize the effect of negative marks on your total score, take calculated risks (see how to minimise negative marks for more tips)

Books:

References materials have become necessary nowadays to get acquainted about the pattern & here are some clerk exam workbooks & practice guides to help you in preparations.

Important Topics

What to prepare for IBPS clerical common exam? is one of the frequently asked query by applicants who are new for banking examinations. Unlike few other competition tests, IBPS does not provide syllabus for their PO or clerk CWE.

Hence we are listing some topics from which most no. of questions were asked in previous years

General awareness: Have good knowledge about the recent happenings in India & neighboring countries.Be very thorough in banking terms

• Ministers & portfolios
• Abbreviations
• Top news in business, sports, culture & entertainment
• Prominent committees & their heads

A G.K book for facts & reading newspapers everyday or alternate days will suffice.

Computer knowledge: Answering this part won’t be tough as many are well versed in computer operations & questions would be only of basic level such as

• Computer parts & their functions
• Basic internet & email controls
• MS Office package (word, excel, powerpoint etc)
• Popular software names & their uses

Since ms-office software is widely used in banks, checkout its features by working on it if possible.

Reasoning & Numerical ability: It would be better if you allot good amount of time in preparing for these 2 sections. The topics to cover shall include,

• Coding & decoding
• Syllogisms
• Venn diagrams
• Number series
• Work, Time, Speed & distance problems
• Profit & loss, Ratios, Simple interest etc.,

Try practicing with as many problems possible for you to get acquainted with types, formulas & shortcuts.

Though common interviews shall be conducted for all qualifiers your CWE scores will carry maximum weightage in final selection.

So accuracy & arriving at the correct answer in shortest time is the key to score good marks in IBPS common bank exams.