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Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb IBPS Clerk<\/a><\/span> \u00bb IBPS Clerk English Topic-wise Weightage<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk English Topic-wise Weightage 2026 <\/strong>helps candidates understand which chapters are asked most frequently in both the Prelims and Mains exams.The English Language section carries 30 questions (30 marks)<\/strong> in the IBPS Clerk Prelims<\/strong> and 40 questions (40 marks)<\/strong> in the IBPS Clerk Mains<\/strong> examination. Based on previous year trends, Reading Comprehension<\/strong> consistently carries the highest weightage, followed by Cloze Test, Error Detection, Phrase Replacement, Para Jumbles, Fillers, and Word Swap<\/strong>. Understanding the Topic-wise Weightage<\/strong> helps you focus on high-scoring chapters, prepare smarter, and improve your chances of clearing both the Prelims and Mains exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS Clerk English Section Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before checking the chapter-wise weightage, candidates should know the latest English section pattern for both stages of the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The English Language section tests your ability to understand passages, identify grammatical errors, improve sentences, and apply vocabulary correctly. Since there is sectional timing<\/strong>, candidates must develop both speed and accuracy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Stage<\/strong><\/td>Questions<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
IBPS Clerk Prelims<\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
IBPS Clerk Mains<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>35 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS Clerk English Topic-wise Weightage for Prelims 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IBPS Clerk English Topic-wise Weightage<\/strong> for the Prelims examination is based on previous year question paper analysis. Among all chapters, Reading Comprehension<\/strong> generally carries the highest number of questions, followed by Cloze Test<\/strong> and grammar-based topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates aiming for a good score should practise these chapters regularly while revising vocabulary and grammar concepts every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk Prelims English Topic-wise Weightage <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Reading Comprehension<\/td>8\u201310<\/td><\/tr>
Cloze Test<\/td>5\u20137<\/td><\/tr>
Error Detection<\/td>3\u20135<\/td><\/tr>
Phrase Replacement<\/td>3\u20135<\/td><\/tr>
Para Jumbles \/ Sentence Rearrangement<\/td>4\u20135<\/td><\/tr>
Fill in the Blanks<\/td>3\u20135<\/td><\/tr>
Word Swap<\/td>3\u20135<\/td><\/tr>
Word Usage \/ Vocabulary<\/td>2\u20134<\/td><\/tr>
Miscellaneous Grammar Questions<\/td>1\u20133<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk English Chapter-Wise Weightage Previous Year Trend (Prelims)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking at the previous year’s papers shows that some English topics appear almost every year. Preparing these chapters first can help you score quickly in the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td>2025<\/strong><\/td>2024<\/strong><\/td>2023<\/strong><\/td>2022<\/strong><\/td>2021<\/strong><\/td>2020<\/strong><\/td>2019<\/strong><\/td>2018<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Reading Comprehension<\/td>8-10<\/td>9-13<\/td>08-10<\/td>07-10<\/td>08-09<\/td>06<\/td>08<\/td>08<\/td><\/tr>
Cloze Test<\/td>5-6<\/td>5<\/td>06<\/td>04-07<\/td>05<\/td>05<\/td>06<\/td>05<\/td><\/tr>
Error Detection<\/td>3-5<\/td>4-6<\/td>04-05<\/td>04-05<\/td>05<\/td>05<\/td>03<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Word Swap<\/td>3-4<\/td>0-5<\/td>02-05<\/td>05<\/td>–<\/td>04<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Fillers<\/td>3-5<\/td>5-6<\/td>03-07<\/td>02-05<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td>05<\/td>05<\/td><\/tr>
Word Usage<\/td>0-1<\/td>2-4<\/td>01<\/td>02-03<\/td>04-05<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Misspelt<\/td>3-5<\/td>0-5<\/td>04-05<\/td>03-06<\/td>0-2<\/td>0-2<\/td>0-2<\/td>0-2<\/td><\/tr>
Para Jumbles<\/td>0-5<\/td>0-5<\/td>03-05<\/td>05<\/td>0-5<\/td>0-5<\/td>0-5<\/td>0-5<\/td><\/tr>
Phrase Replacement<\/td>3-4<\/td>3-5<\/td>04-05<\/td>03-05<\/td>–<\/td>05<\/td>–<\/td>07<\/td><\/tr>
Match the Column<\/td>1-3<\/td>0-3<\/td>01-03<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td>05<\/td><\/tr>
Word Rearrangement\/Word Replacement<\/td>3-6<\/td>0-5<\/td>03<\/td>–<\/td>04-05<\/td>–<\/td>03<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Sentence Rearrangement\/Sentence Improvement<\/td>3\/4<\/td>–<\/td>03-05<\/td>02-05<\/td>–<\/td>05<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Misc.,<\/td>0-2<\/td>1-2<\/td>01-03<\/td>01-02<\/td>01-03<\/td>01-02<\/td>01-02<\/td>01-02<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Which IBPS Clerk English Topics Should You Prepare First?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your preparation time is limited, focus on chapters that regularly appear in the examination. Building a strong foundation in these chapters makes it easier to improve your overall English score and perform well in mock tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These topics offer the best return on your effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High Priority Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n