IBPS Clerk Topic Weightage Analysis (2022-2024)
Comprehensive Section-wise Topic Distribution
English Language (30 Questions)
Reading Comprehension (8-10 Questions)
| Year | Story Based | Economy | Banking | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Key Trends:
- Banking-related passages increased significantly (from 10% to 40%)
- Economic passages remain consistent at 20-30%
- Story-based passages decreasing in importance
Cloze Test (5-7 Questions)
| Year | Banking Context | General | Economics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Error Detection (5-7 Questions)
| Year | Grammar | Vocabulary | Professional Communication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Fill in the Blanks (3-5 Questions)
| Year | Single Word | Phrasal Verb | Banking Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Sentence Arrangement (3-5 Questions)
- Consistent focus on logical flow
- Increased banking context scenarios
Quantitative Aptitude (35 Questions)
Data Interpretation (10-12 Questions)
| Year | Bar Graph | Line Graph | Pie Chart | Table | Mixed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Trend Analysis:
- Mixed DI sets increasing (from 10% to 25%)
- Banking data interpretation introduced in 2024
Arithmetic (15-17 Questions)
Topic-wise Distribution:
| Topic | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage | 3 | 2 | 2 | Stable |
| Profit & Loss | 2 | 3 | 2 | Fluctuating |
| Simple Interest | 2 | 2 | 1 | Decreasing |
| Compound Interest | 1 | 2 | 2 | Increasing |
| Time & Work | 2 | 1 | 3 | Increasing |
| Time & Distance | 2 | 2 | 2 | Stable |
| Partnership | 1 | 1 | 1 | Stable |
| Ratio & Proportion | 2 | 2 | 2 | Stable |
| Average | 1 | 1 | 1 | Stable |
Simplification (5-6 Questions)
| Year | Basic | Decimal | Fraction | Mixed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Number Series (3-4 Questions)
- Consistent difficulty level
- Mixed patterns (arithmetic, geometric, combined)
Reasoning Ability (35 Questions)
Puzzles (12-15 Questions)
| Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Arrangement | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Circular Arrangement | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Box Puzzle | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Floor Puzzle | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Month/Date Puzzle | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Blood Relation Puzzle | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Seating Arrangement (8-10 Questions)
| Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Circular | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Square | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Complex | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Logical Reasoning (5-7 Questions)
| Topic | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syllogism | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Inequality | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Coding-Decoding | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Direction Sense | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Blood Relation | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Data Sufficiency (3-4 Questions)
- Banking context introduced in 2024
- Two statements format consistent
General Awareness (40 Questions)
Banking Awareness (20-24 Questions)
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBI Policies | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Banking Products | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Digital Banking | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Banking History | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Banking Terms | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Financial Inclusion | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Current Affairs (8-10 Questions)
| Month | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 3 months | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Last 6 months | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| International | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Static GK (8-10 Questions)
| Topic | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Economy | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Geography | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| History | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Polity | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Science | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Difficulty Level Analysis (2022-2024)
English Language
| Year | Easy | Moderate | Difficult |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12 | 15 | 3 |
Quantitative Aptitude
| Year | Easy | Moderate | Difficult |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| 2023 | 12 | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 20 | 5 |
Reasoning Ability
| Year | Easy | Moderate | Difficult |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 18 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 | 20 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 | 22 | 5 |
General Awareness
| Year | Easy | Moderate | Difficult |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20 | 15 | 5 |
| 2023 | 18 | 17 | 5 |
| 2024 | 15 | 20 | 5 |
Section-wise Cut-off Analysis
Sectional Cut-offs (Out of 35 for Reasoning/Quant, 30 for English, 40 for GA)
| Year | English | Quantitative | Reasoning | General Awareness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.5 | 17.5 | 16.5 | 22.5 |
| 2023 | 12.75 | 16.5 | 15.75 | 21.5 |
| 2024 | 12.25 | 16.25 | 15.5 | 20.75 |
Overall Cut-off Trends
| Year | Overall Cut-off | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68.75 | 68.75% |
| 2023 | 66.25 | 66.25% |
| 2024 | 64.75 | 64.75% |
Topic Priority Ranking for 2025-26
High Priority Topics (70% Weightage)
English Language:
- Reading Comprehension (Banking & Economics)
- Error Detection (Professional Communication)
- Cloze Test (Banking Context)
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Data Interpretation (Mixed & Banking Data)
- Arithmetic (Time & Work, Compound Interest)
- Simplification (Mixed Operations)
Reasoning Ability:
- Puzzles (Box, Floor, Complex)
- Seating Arrangement (Complex Patterns)
- Logical Reasoning (Syllogism, Inequality)
General Awareness:
- Banking Awareness (RBI Policies, Digital Banking)
- Current Affairs (Last 6 Months, Banking Sector)
- Static GK (Indian Economy, Banking History)
Medium Priority Topics (25% Weightage)
English Language:
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Arrangement
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Number Series
- Arithmetic (Remaining Topics)
Reasoning Ability:
- Data Sufficiency
- Direction Sense
General Awareness:
- Static GK (Other Topics)
- International Current Affairs
Low Priority Topics (5% Weightage)
English Language:
- Vocabulary (Isolated)
- Grammar Rules (Theoretical)
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Basic Arithmetic (Very Easy Questions)
Reasoning Ability:
- Blood Relations (Simple)
- Coding-Decoding (Basic)
Strategic Recommendations Based on Weightage
Phase 1: Foundation (First 40% of Preparation)
- High Priority Topics: Focus on 70% weightage areas
- Strong Foundation: Build concepts in DI, Arithmetic, Puzzles
- Banking Awareness: Daily current affairs and banking news
Phase 2: Enhancement (Next 30% of Preparation)
- Medium Priority Topics: Cover 25% weightage areas
- Speed Building: Practice time management
- Mock Tests: Regular practice with analysis
Phase 3: Refinement (Final 30% of Preparation)
- Low Priority Topics: Quick coverage of 5% weightage
- Revision: Focus on weak areas
- Exam Simulation: Full-length practice tests
Time Allocation Strategy (Based on Weightage)
Daily Study Distribution:
- Quantitative Aptitude: 2.5 hours (35% weightage)
- Reasoning Ability: 2.5 hours (35% weightage)
- English Language: 1.5 hours (30% weightage)
- General Awareness: 1 hour (40% weightage)
- Revision & Practice: 1.5 hours
Weekly Focus:
- Weekdays: Strong subjects + daily GA
- Weekends: Mock tests + comprehensive revision
- Last Month: Focus on high-priority topics only
Conclusion
The weightage analysis shows a clear trend toward banking-related content and application-based questions. Success in IBPS Clerk 2025-26 will require:
- Strong Banking Awareness: 60% of GA section
- Advanced Reasoning: Complex puzzles and seating arrangements
- Application-based Quantitative: Banking context arithmetic and DI
- Professional English: Banking and business communication
Focus on high-priority topics while maintaining a balanced approach across all sections for optimal results.
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