IBPS CLERK MAINS
CRP-CSA-XVI Main Examination (Customer Service Associates)
190 Qs • 200 Marks • 160 Mins
Official Mains Exam Hall Instructions
IBPS Clerk Mains - Exam Pattern & Sectional Timings
Each of the 4 sections has a strict sectional timer. Once time expires, the section auto-submits and locks.
| Sr. No. | Name of Test (Section) | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Marking Breakdown | Duration (Sectional Lock) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 Qs × 1.0 Mark | 35 Minutes |
| 2 | General English | 40 | 40 | 40 Qs × 1.0 Mark | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 10 Qs × 2.0M | 40 Qs × 1.0M | 45 Minutes |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 50 Qs × 1.0 Mark | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 190 Questions | 200 Marks | 1/4th Negative Penalty | 160 Minutes (2 Hrs 40 Mins) | |
- 5 Options per Question: Every question in IBPS Clerk Mains has 5 options (A, B, C, D, E).
- Penalty for Wrong Answers (1/4th): For a 1.00 mark question, wrong answer deducts -0.25 mark. For a 2.00 marks question (in Reasoning Section-A), wrong answer deducts -0.50 mark.
- Split-Screen View: For Reading Comprehension, Mains Puzzles/Seating Arrangement, and Data Interpretation (DI) sets, the Passage/Data appears on the left panel and the question with 5 options appears on the right panel.
- Question Palette Symbols:
1 Not visited yet.2 Visited but Not Answered.3 Answered (Will be evaluated).4 Marked for review (Not evaluated).5 Answered & Marked for Review (Will be evaluated).