IBPS Clerk Prelims 2016 New Pattern Are You Prepared?

Last year Exam Analysis of IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam

1. English Language Last year, the level of the English section was of easy
level. The questions asked from each topic were easily solved. Below we are
providing last year detail analysis of English Section
I. English Language
(Level Easy )
i)Reading Comprehension 10 Questions (Easy) Based on Story
(ii) Cloze Test 5 Questions Based on Story
(iii) Spelling & grammatical error 5 Questions (Easy)
(iv) Spotting Error 5 Questions (Easy)
(v) Parajumbles 5 Questions Based on Story
Expected change in the pattern in English Section
It is expected that in Prelims Exam the level of the English section will be of
Easy to Moderate. Below we are providing expected analysis of English Section

I. English Language
(Level Easy to Moderate)
(i)Reading Comprehension 10 Questions (Easy to Moderate) will be based
on Story, Lengthy passage
(ii) Cloze Test 5 Questions (Moderate) Based on Story
(iii) Spelling & Grammatical error Or Fill in the blanks 5 Questions (Easy)
(iv) Spotting Error 5 Questions (Moderate)
(v) Parajumbles 5 Questions (Moderate) will be based on story and tricky
2. Numerical Ability Last year, the level of the Numerical Ability section
was of easy to moderate level. The questions asked from each topic were easily
solved. Below we are providing last year detail analysis of Numerical Ability
section
II. Numerical Ability
(Level Easy to Moderate)
(i) Number Series 5 Questions (Moderate) 2 Easy & 3 tough
(ii) Simplification 10 Questions (Easy)
(iii) Data Interpretation (1 Sets) 5 Questions (Easy) (Table Graph)
(iv) Rest Miscellaneous Questions 15 Questions (Moderate)
Miscellaneous questions include Age, Mixture Allegation, Partnership,
Profit Loss, Average, Boats & Stream, Compound/Simple Interest, Time &
Work, etc.
Expected change in the pattern in Numerical Ability Section
It is expected that in Prelims Exam the level of the Numerical Ability section
will be of Moderate level. Below we are providing expected analysis of
Numerical Ability Section

Numerical Ability
(Level Moderate)
(i) Number Series 5 Questions (Moderate) It is expected 2 questions will be
Easy & 3 will be of tough level can be asked in the exam.
(ii) Simplification 10 Questions (Moderate & Calculative)
(iii) Data Interpretation (1 Sets) 5 Questions (Easy to Moderate) (Table
Graph) & Bar Graph
Note: It is expected that 2 sets of DI can be asked in Prelims Exam. One DI will
be of Easy level and one DI of Moderate level. So, be prepared for the same.
(iv) Rest Miscellaneous Questions 10 or 15 Questions (Moderate,
Calculative & tricky)
Miscellaneous questions include Age, Mixture Allegation, Partnership,
Profit Loss, Average, Boats & Stream, Compound/Simple Interest, Time &
Work, etc.
3. Reasoning Ability Last year, the level of the Reasoning Ability section
was of easy level. The questions asked from each topic were easily solved.
Below we are providing last year detail analysis of Reasoning Ability section
III. Reasoning Ability
Total 35 Qs (Level Easy)
(i) Inequality 5 Questions (Easy) Questions
(ii) Sitting Arrangement (Circular) Sets facing the centre 5 Questions
(Easy)
(iii) Puzzle 5 Questions (Easy) (Monday to Sunday)
(iv) Alphanumeric Series 5 Questions (Easy)
(iv) Coding Decoding 2 to 3 Questions (Easy)
(v) Number series 5 Questions (Easy)
(vi) Rest Miscellaneous Questions 5 Questions (Easy)
Note: Syllogism questions does not asked in the exam.
Expected change in the pattern of Reasoning Ability Section
It is expected that in Prelims Exam the level of the Reasoning Ability section
will be of Moderate level. Below we are providing expected analysis of
Reasoning Ability Section

Reasoning Ability
(Level Moderate)
(i) Coded Inequality 5 Questions (Easy) Questions
Note: Coded inequality questions can be asked in upcoming Prelims Exam.
Where you need to convert the code into the symbols and then solve the
questions. These questions are of time consuming. You need to well prepare to
solve such type of questions during exam.
(ii) Sitting Arrangement (Circular + Linear) 1 Sets each 10 Questions (Easy
to Moderate) Moderate level of seating arrangement questions can be
asked.
(iii) Puzzle 5 or 10 Questions (Moderate) It is expected 2 or 3 parameter
of puzzle can be asked in Prelims Exam. For example 7 friends lives in
different Floor, from different cities and likes different colors.
Note: Two sets of Puzzle can be asked in upcoming Clerk Prelims Exam.
(iv) Number Symbol coding Decoding (Easy to Moderate) 5 Qs
(v) Number series 5 Questions (Easy) for ex
Number Series Example
Directions (Q. 1-5): Study the set of numbers given below and answer the
questions which follow:
427 581 839 275 589
1. Which of the following numbers will be obtained if the second digit of the
greatest number is subtracted from the second digit of the lowest number after
adding one to each of the numbers?

1) 1 2) 2 3) 3 4) 4 5) 5

(vi) Rest Miscellaneous Questions 5 Questions (Easy)

Note: No syllogism questions can be asked in upcoming Prelims exam.
 Expected Syllabus
Though, it is in trend now to change the pattern in almost every exam. But the
topics from which the questions are asked dont change much. So here we are
listing the expected topics of each of the sections from which the questions can
be asked.
Reasoning
This topic is favorite for those candidates who are not fast at calculations
because there is no need of any calculation in this section. All you need is
proper observation and analytical skills which builds up exponentially with
practice.
Seating Arrangement (Linear/ Circular)
Inequalities
Coding Decoding
Ranking/Direction/Blood Relation
Puzzle
Syllogism
Input Output
Data sufficiency
Logical Reasoning
Alphanumeric Series

English language
The best part about this section is that this section is very less time taking. Just
after looking at the question, one can decide whether he/she knows the answer
or not (Except Para jumbles and Reading Comprehension). The questions can
be asked from below mentioned topics.
Reading Comprehension
Cloze test
Fill in the blanks
Error Spotting
Sentence Correction
Para Jumbles
Synonyms/Antonyms
Quantitative Aptitude
This section is favorite for those who love calculation. If one knows the basic
concepts & formulae of topics then he/she can easily solve the questions. The
questions can be asked from below mentioned topics.
Simplification/Approximation
 Data Interpretation
Number Series
Ratio & Proportion
Problem on Ages
Percentages
Partnerships
Profit & Loss
Quadratic Equations
Mixtures & Allegations
Simple Interest & Compound Interest
Time, Work & Wages
Time, Speed & Distance
Boats and streams
Problem on trains
Mensuration
Geometry
Permutation, Combination & Probability
General Awareness
The questions from this section are basically asked from the below-mentioned
topics.

Banking & Financial Awareness

Current Affairs
Static GK (Few questions)
Computer Knowledge
The questions from Computer section are of the basic level and the questions
can be expected from the below-mentioned topics.

Fundamentals of Computer
History of Computer
Internet
MS Office Word, Powerpoint, Excel & Access
Memory
Input Output devices
Computer Shortcuts