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IBPS Clerk CSA-XVI 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
IBPS Clerk CSA-XVI 2026
Updated 23 Jul 2026
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Preliminary Examination (60 minutes, 100 marks, 0.25 negative marking):
• English Language — 30 questions, 30 marks (20 min)
• Numerical Ability — 35 questions, 35 marks (20 min)
• Reasoning Ability — 35 questions, 35 marks (20 min)
Main Examination (160 minutes, 200 marks):
• General / Financial Awareness — 50 questions, 50 marks (35 min)
• General English — 40 questions, 40 marks (35 min)
• Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude — 50 questions, 60 marks (45 min)
• Quantitative Aptitude — 50 questions, 50 marks (45 min)
No interview for the clerical (Customer Service Associate) cadre — final merit is based on the Main Examination score. State-wise vacancies; language proficiency in the state's official language may be verified.
• English Language — 30 questions, 30 marks (20 min)
• Numerical Ability — 35 questions, 35 marks (20 min)
• Reasoning Ability — 35 questions, 35 marks (20 min)
Main Examination (160 minutes, 200 marks):
• General / Financial Awareness — 50 questions, 50 marks (35 min)
• General English — 40 questions, 40 marks (35 min)
• Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude — 50 questions, 60 marks (45 min)
• Quantitative Aptitude — 50 questions, 50 marks (45 min)
No interview for the clerical (Customer Service Associate) cadre — final merit is based on the Main Examination score. State-wise vacancies; language proficiency in the state's official language may be verified.