Here is the detailed section-wise topic-wise analysis of IBPS Clerk 2021 Prelims. This exam is going to take place throughout the day. Have a look:
Feedback from the students suggested that some questions varied for some aspirants.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension (synonym/ antonym & filler based questions) | 8 |
| Error Detection | 5 |
| Single Fillers | 6 |
| Para jumbles | 5 |
| Word Swap | 6 |
| Total | 30 |
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Simplification | 10 |
| Missing Number Series | 5 |
| Data Interpretation -Tabular data on pens, pencils & erasers -Caselet | 8 |
| Word Problems | 12 |
| Total | 35 |
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Puzzles & Seating Arrangement -Double Line Seating Arrangement of 10 people -Floor-based Puzzle of 7 people -Order-based Puzzle -1 More Puzzle | 18 |
| Syllogism | 2 |
| Numeric Series | 1 |
| Alphanumeric Series | 5 |
| Inequalities | 5 |
| Coding-decoding | 1 |
| Direction-sense | 3 |
| Total | 35 |
| Section | Good Attempts |
| English Language | 20-23 |
| Numerical Ability | 26-29 |
| Reasoning Ability | 25-28 |
| Overall | 70-73 |
Feedback from the students suggested that some questions varied for some aspirants.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension (antonym of stale & synonym of run) | 7 |
| Error Detection | 5 |
| Misspelt Words | 6 |
| Para jumbles | 5 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 4 |
| Word Swap | 4 |
| Total | 30 |
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Simplification | 10 |
| Wrong Number Series | 5 |
| Data Interpretation -Tabular data on hall & months | 5 |
| Word Problems | 15 |
| Total | 35 |
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Puzzles & Seating Arrangement -Linear Seating Arrangement of 8 people facing North -Linear Seating Arrangement of Uncertain people -Floor-based Puzzle of 8 people & 2 floors -Comparison-based Puzzle -Circular Seating Arrangement of 8 people facing inside | 20 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Inequalities | 4 |
| Alphanumeric Series | 5 |
| Direction Sense | 3 |
| Total | 35 |
| Section | Good Attempts |
| English Language | 20-23 |
| Numerical Ability | 25-28 |
| Reasoning Ability | 25-28 |
| Overall | 70-73 |
We sincerely hope that the analysis of IBPS Clerk 2021 Prelims will be useful to all banking aspirants.
This exam analysis has been prepared using feedback from test-takers and insights from subject experts. The observations regarding section-wise difficulty levels, question trends, and “good attempts” are indicative estimates only and should not be interpreted as definitive or universally applicable. Actual exam experiences may vary across candidates. Wherever possible, references are drawn from reliable sources and past exam patterns to provide context. Readers are strongly encouraged to verify all details with official answer keys, notifications, and updates released by IBPS before making any conclusions or preparation decisions. This content is intended to serve as a guidance resource and not as an official or guaranteed representation of the exam.
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