IBPS Clerk Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026 (10 October), Check Questions Asked in the Exam

The second shift of the IBPS Clerk Prelims examination is successfully conducted from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and the exam was of Easy to Moderate level. The prelims exam for Clerk CSA comprises three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The detailed analysis is prepared based on feedback from candidates who appeared in the examination. The analysis covers good attempts, overall and section-wise difficulty levels, topic-wise question distribution, and questions reported by candidates.

IBPS Clerk Shift 2 Prelims Exam Analysis 2026

As per the IBPS Clerk Shift 2 Exam Analysis of 10 October 2026, the exam was of an easy to moderate level with 77-85 good attempts. As analysed and compared with shift 1, in 2nd shift, missing number series, single coding was asked. There were 4 sets of puzzles & seating arrangements and 2 sets of Data Interpretation (DI) asked.

IBPS Clerk Shift 2 Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

The overall difficulty level and good attempts of the IBPS Clerk Shift 2 examination is based on candidate feedback and the questions asked in each section. Good attempts refer to the number of questions a candidate can reasonably expect to have answered correctly, considering the paper’s difficulty level and accuracy.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026 (Section-wise)

The IBPS Clerk Prelims is an objective test of 100 marks with 100 questions, to be completed in 1 hour. Each section is allotted 20 minutes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. After connecting with the candidates who appeared in the 2nd shift of IBPS Clerk 2026, we have discussed the details for each section below.

Reasoning Ability

Candidates can check which questions were asked in the reasoning ability of shift 2.

• Square-based puzzle (8 persons) – 5 questions
• Uncertain puzzle (North facing) N= 14- 3 questions
• ate-based puzzle (4 months)
• Sequence-based (8 persons) – 4 questions
• Mix Series – 5 questions
• Syllogism – 2 questions
• Inequality – 3 questions
• Pair Formation- 1 question
• Simple Coding- 1 question
• Odd One Out- 1 question

English Language

This section was of Easy level and attempting 25 questions can be a good attempt.

• Reading Comprehension (Brands/Business-related) – 10 questions. [Filler, Synonyms]
• Error Detection – 5 questions (traditional pattern)
• Cloze Test (A to F) – 6 questions
• Sentence Rearrangement – 4 to 5 questions
• Match the Column- 2 questions
• Phrase Replacement- 2 to 3 questions

Quantitative Aptitude

The good attempts for Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude section were somewhere between 26-29.

• Simplification- 9 to 10 questions
• Missing Number Series- 3 to 4 questions
• Bar Graph DI- 5 questions
• Table DI- 5 questions
• Arithmetic Problems- 12 questions

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Structure 2026

The examination is conducted online and consists of objective-type questions. Candidates lose one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect answer. No penalty is applied for unanswered questions. Candidates can check the exam pattern for the IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination below.

What After the IBPS Clerk Prelims Examination?

After completing the Preliminary Examination, candidates should focus on the next stage of the recruitment process.

• Evaluate performance: Review the questions attempted and identify areas where mistakes may have occurred.
• Begin Mains preparation: Candidates should start preparing for the Mains examination instead of waiting for the Prelims result.
• Revise important topics: Focus on banking awareness, general and financial awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English.
• Practise mock tests for Mains: Attempt full-length tests to improve speed, accuracy, and time management.