The official IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam will be conducted on 10th and 11th October, 2026, in 4 shifts. The IBPS Clerk Prelims shift timings 2026 are 9 AM - 10 AM, 11:30 AM - 12.30 PM, 2 PM - 3 PM, and 4:30 PM - 5.30 PM.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift Timings 2026

• IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Timings 2026 - Report at 8 AM | Exam From 9 AM - 10 AM

• IBPS Clerk Prelims Second Shift Timings 2026 - Report at 10.30 AM | Exam from 11:30 AM - 12.30 PM

• IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 3 Timings 2026 - Report at 1 PM | Exam from 2 PM - 3 PM

• IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 4 Timings 2026 - Report at 3.30 PM | Exam from 4:30 PM - 5.30 PM

The IBPS Clerk prelims exam time duration is 60 minutes (20 minutes for each section).

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IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift Timings 2026

The IBPS Clerk prelims exam schedule with details is mentioned below. IBPS Clerk prelims Shift Timings 2026 details are provided here. Candidates can view the given IBPS Clerk prelims shift timings 2026. There will be four shifts in total for the IBPS Clerk prelims exam 2026. The IBPS Clerk prelims exam timings provided here, with full details, can be referred to by candidates looking for IBPS Clerk shift timings 2026.

IBPS Clerk Exam 2026 Important Dates

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IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Time Duration 2026

• English Language - 30 questions - 30 marks - 20 minutes

• Numerical Ability - 35 questions - 35 marks - 20 minutes

• Reasoning Ability - 35 questions - 35 marks - 20 minutes

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• For each wrong answer, 1/4th of marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty.

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Exam Instructions - IBPS Clerk Exam Shift Timings 2026

Candidates can review the IBPS Clerk shift timings 2026 and exam-related instructions on the IBPS Clerk admit card 2026. See the important guidelines for the IBPS Clerk prelims exam 2026 provided here.

• Candidates need to bring their call letter with a photo pasted in the box specified.
• A photocopy of photo identity proof stapled with admit card, and the same photo ID in original with 1 additional photograph - THIS IS ESSENTIAL.

Valid ID Proofs

• PAN Card
• Passport
• Permanent Driving License
• Voter’s Card with photograph
• Bank Passbook with photograph
• Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer or People’s Representative on official letterhead
• Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised College or University
• Aadhaar Card
• E-Aadhaar Card with a photograph
• Employee ID
• Bar Council Identity card with photograph

ID Proof - Not Valid

• Ration Card
• Learner’s Driving License

Candidates reporting without one photograph pasted on the Call Letter and one additional photograph will not be allowed to appear for the examination.

FAQs

Q. In how many shifts will the IBPS Clerk Prelims Examination 2026 be held?

The number of shifts in the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is 4 shifts.

Q. What are the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 shift timings?

The IBPS Clerk Prelims shift timings 2026 are 9 AM - 10 AM, 11:30 AM - 12.30 PM, 2 PM - 3 PM, and 4:30 PM - 5.30 PM.