IBPS Clerk Prelims 2025: Memory-Based Questions from 4th October All Shifts

The IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2025 kicked off on 4th October across multiple shifts, drawing lakhs of aspirants nationwide. As the first gateway to a coveted banking career, understanding the exam pattern and types of questions asked is crucial for both current and future candidates. This blog compiles memory-based questions and a section-wise analysis from all shifts conducted on 4th October, helping you evaluate your performance and fine-tune your preparation for upcoming exams.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

The prelims exam consists of three sections:

Section	No. of Questions	Duration	Difficulty Level
English Language	30	20 mins	Easy
Reasoning Ability	35	20 mins	Easy to Moderate
Numerical Ability	35	20 mins	Easy to Moderate

Total Questions: 100
Total Duration: 60 minutes

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2025 Memory-Based Question Paper PDF

In this section, we are providing a memory-based IBPS Clerk Prelims question paper PDF. The PDF is made after the analysis of the exam provided by the students who had attempted the exam

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2025 Memory-Based Question Paper PDF

Shift-Wise Highlights (4th October)

The table consists of the section-wise analysis of the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam held on 4th October 2025 across all three sections—English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Numerical Ability—for Shifts 1, 2, and 3,4

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis – 4th October 2025 (All Shifts)

Here’s a comprehensive and consolidated table combining the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis for all four shifts held on 4th October 2025:

Shift	Section	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts	Key Topics Asked / No. of Questions
Shift 1	English Language	Easy to Moderate	27–31	RC (Soldier), Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Word Swap
	Reasoning Ability	Moderate	24–28	Circular Seating, Floor Puzzle, Month Puzzle, Alphanumeric Series, Blood Relation
	Numerical Ability	Easy to Moderate	23–25	Table DI, Line Graph DI, Arithmetic, Simplification
Shift 2	English Language	Easy to Moderate	30	RC (California), Cloze Test, Word Swap, Sentence Rearrangement, Error Spotting
	Reasoning Ability	Moderate	33	Comparison Puzzle, Box Puzzle, Month Puzzle, Chinese Coding, Blood Relation
	Numerical Ability	Easy to Moderate	27	Table DI, Line Graph DI, Arithmetic, Simplification
Shift 3	English Language	Easy to Moderate	26	RC (Marine Ship), Para Jumble, Misspelt Words, Column Based, Error Spotting
	Reasoning Ability	Moderate	32	Square Arrangement, Floor Puzzle, Direction, Syllogism, Alphanumeric Series
	Numerical Ability	Easy to Moderate	27	Bar Graph DI, Table DI, Arithmetic, Simplification, Missing Number Series
Shift 4	English Language	Easy to Moderate	22–25	RC (Tribal miniso agroforestry): 8–9, Misspelt: 4, Cloze Test: 6–7, Sentence Rearrangement: 4–5, Error Detection: 4–5
	Reasoning Ability	Moderate	28–33	Sequence Based: 5, Circular (Inside): 5, Month-Based Puzzle: 5, Comparison (6 persons): 3, Inequality: 4, Word Formation: 1, Odd One Out: 1, Pair Formation: 1, Mixed Series: 5, Certain Number of Persons: 3–4, Number Based: 1
	Numerical Ability	Easy to Moderate	23–28	Caselet DI (Venn Diagram): 3, Bar Graph (Coolers Sold): 5, Arithmetic (SI-CI, Partnership, etc.): 10, Simplification: 10–12, Line Graph (City): 5
	Overall	Easy to Moderate	71–85	—

Why Memory-Based Papers Matter

Here are a few points that explain the importance of memory-based papers- 

• Memory-based papers provide real-time insights into the types of questions frequently asked in competitive exams.
• They help students focus on important and high-priority topics, making preparation more efficient.
• Practicing these papers gives a clearer understanding of the exam’s difficulty level and common question patterns.
• They reduce exam-day surprises by familiarizing aspirants with repeated question types and exam patterns.
• Instead of broad, generalized study, students can target their revision to topics that are more likely to appear.
• This focused preparation saves valuable time and effort in the final stages of exam preparation.
• Overall, memory-based papers turn preparation from a routine task into a strategic, data-driven process.
• They build confidence by helping aspirants make informed decisions and quickly adapt their study approach.
• Consistent practice with memory-based papers significantly increases the chances of exam success.

Disclaimer: The memory‑based questions, exam analysis, and insights provided are compiled from student feedback and expert review. They are intended for practice and guidance only, not official IBPS Clerk exam content. Actual exam questions may differ. Candidates should always verify details through official IBPS notices before relying on them.

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