IBPS Clerk / CSA Exam Pattern
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IBPS Clerk / CSA Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English, Hindi and applicable regional language options |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English, Hindi and applicable regional language options |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
CRP CSA-XVI Main Examination
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 125 minutes |
Marking
For the online objective examinations, one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer. There is no penalty for an unattempted question.
The CSA-XVI Main Examination pattern differs from the preceding CSA-XV pattern: Quantitative Aptitude has 40 questions in CSA-XVI rather than 35, taking the total to 160 questions and 125 minutes while total marks remain 200.
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Last verified: 01 October 2026
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