IBPS Clerk marking scheme: +1 for each correct answer and −0.25 for each wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted questions. The paper has 100 questions for 100 marks. Score = (correct × 1) − (wrong × 0.25).
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2026-2027
| Section | Questions | Marks | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | +1 / −0.25 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | +1 / −0.25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | +1 / −0.25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Mode | Computer-based test (Prelims) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
Each section has its own time limit and cut-off.
How the IBPS Clerk score is calculated
Example: 15 correct and 5 wrong in a section → (15 × 1) − (5 × 0.25) = 13.75 marks. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark(s) — 25% of what a correct answer earns — so guess only when you can eliminate options.
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How to calculate your IBPS Clerk score
- Download the official answer key and your response sheet.
- Count correct and wrong answers in each section.
- Enter them above — the score updates instantly.
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Exam patterns are based on the latest official notifications (reviewed September 2026). Always confirm with the current notification — if the pattern changes, section-wise entries still let you calculate correctly.