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Exam Syllabus

CWE Clerk Written Exam Syllabus

The written Examination paper for clerical cadre by IBPS will consist of 5 subjects – English, Logical Reasoning, Numerical, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge.
The total number of marks given out basis objective type questions amounting to 200 questions (1 mark for each question) covering the above mentioned subjects. Each paper carries 40 marks and a negative marking of 0.25 mark is levied for every incorrect answer. The duration to complete the question paper is 2 hours.
1.Logical Reasoning

• expect verbal & non-verbal questions. Verbal questions include classification, analogy, decision making, word formation, series, decoding & coding, blood relation, symbol & notation, statement & conclusion, sitting arrangement and problem solving. Non-verbal questions will include series completion, finding any missing figure and classification.

2.English Language 

• synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, word formation and the topic comprehension means deriving conclusion, theme detection, passage completion and the topic Rearrangement of passage, spelling, sentence and the topic grammar means set of rules active passive voice, indirect direct speech and the topic General usage means phrases and idioms.

3.Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude 

• this section will comprise of multiple choice questions only based on Arithmetic & Data Interpretation, which includes bar graphs, pie-charts, line graphs & tabulation. Roots, Average, Ratio, Time & Work, Time and Distance, Percentage, Profit & loss etc. include the Arithmetic quotient.

 4.General Awareness

• this section will cover questions primarily related to current affairs including constitution, politics, banking, economy, sports, Finance, culture etc. across India and her neighboring countries.

5.Computer Knowledge & Awareness: 

• questions in this section will be based on both hardware (operating systems, computer networks, internet, E-commerce, the basic computer architecture, terminology, EFT systems, acronyms and MS Officer 2003, 2007 power point) and software (MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Windows and internet etc)