{"id":25469792,"date":"2026-07-29T17:10:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25469792"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:09:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:39:30","slug":"ibps-clerk-preparation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2026: Best Strategy for Prelims &#038; Mains (CRP CSA-XVI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6dfd194a7e4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6dfd194a7e4\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/#IBPS_Clerk_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Download_Previous_Year_Question_Paper\" >IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Download Previous Year Question Paper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/#IBPS_Clerk_Online_Application_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details\" >IBPS Clerk Online Application 2026 &#8211; Notification Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/#IBPS_Clerk_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Download_Model_Question_Papers\" >IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Download Model Question Papers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/#IBPS_Clerk_CRP_CSA-XVI_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates\" >IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI 2026 \u2013 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/#IBPS_Clerk_Exam_Pattern_2026_%E2%80%93_Prelims_Mains\" >IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2026 \u2013 Prelims &amp; Mains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/#IBPS_Clerk_Preparation_Tips_2026\" >IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/#Section-Wise_IBPS_Clerk_Preparation_Tips_2026\" >Section-Wise IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/#IBPS_Clerk_Preparation_Strategy_2026\" >IBPS Clerk Preparation Strategy 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-preparation-tips\/#How_to_Prepare_for_IBPS_Clerk_2026_Exam_at_Home\" >How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam at Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts this recruitment process every year to select eligible candidates for the post of Customer Service Associate (CSA) \u2014 commonly known as IBPS Clerk \u2014 in Participating Public Sector Banks. With the CRP CSA-XVI notification confirming registration from 01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026 and Prelims scheduled for October 2026, this is the right time to lock in a preparation strategy. In this blog, we cover the complete IBPS Clerk preparation tips &amp; strategy 2026, section-wise tips and tricks, exam pattern, and a smart-work approach to help you crack both stages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-syllabus\/\">Click here to know more about IBPS Clerk syllabus 2026!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_Clerk_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Download_Previous_Year_Question_Paper\"><\/span><strong>IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Download Previous Year Question Paper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Title<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Link<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">IBPS Clerk Question Paper 2018 \u2013 Prelims<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-Clerk-Previous-Year-Question-Paper-20181.docx\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-Clerk-Previous-Year-Question-Paper-20181.docx\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">IBPS Clerk Question Paper 2018- Mains<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-Clerk-Previous-Year-Question-Paper-20182.docx\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-Clerk-Previous-Year-Question-Paper-20182.docx\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">Verbal Ability IBPS Clerk Question Paper 2017 \u2013 Prelims<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-Clerk-Previous-Year-Question-Paper-20171.docx\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-Clerk-Previous-Year-Question-Paper-20171.docx\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">Reasoning IBPS Clerk Question Paper 2017 \u2013 Prelims<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-Clerk-Previous-Year-Question-Paper-2017Reasoning.docx\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-Clerk-Previous-Year-Question-Paper-2017Reasoning.docx\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">Quant IBPS Clerk Question Paper 2017 &#8211; Prelims<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-Question-paper-2017Quant.docx\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-Question-paper-2017Quant.docx\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_Clerk_Online_Application_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details\"><\/span><strong>IBPS Clerk Online Application 2026 &#8211; Notification Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Particulars<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Recruitment Cycle<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">CRP CSA-XVI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Post<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Customer Service Associate (CSA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mode of Application<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ibps.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ibps.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Registration Start Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01.08.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Registration Last Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21.08.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Fee Payment Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Form Edit Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">After closure of registration (dates to be notified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Grievance\/Query Portal<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/cgrs.ibps.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cgrs.ibps.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_Clerk_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Download_Model_Question_Papers\"><\/span><strong>IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Download Model Question Papers\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong>Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong>Link<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">IBPS Clerk Question Paper PDF<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-QUESTION-PAPER-PDF_11zon.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-QUESTION-PAPER-PDF_11zon.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">IBPS Clerk Answer Key PDF<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-ANSWER-KEY-PDF.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-ANSWER-KEY-PDF.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">IBPS Clerk First Sitting Question Paper PDF<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-FIRST-SITTING-QUESTION-PAPER-PDF_11zon.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-FIRST-SITTING-QUESTION-PAPER-PDF_11zon.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">IBPS Clerk First Sitting Answer Key PDF<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-FIRST-SITTING-ANSWER-KEY-PDF.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-FIRST-SITTING-ANSWER-KEY-PDF.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">IBPS Clerk Second Sitting Question Paper PDF<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-SECOND-SITTING-QUESTION-PAPER-PDF_11zon.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IBPS-CLERK-PREVIOUS-YEAR-PAPER-2015-PRELIMS-\u2013-SECOND-SITTING-QUESTION-PAPER-PDF_11zon.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"385\">IBPS Clerk Second Sitting Answer Key PDF<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IBPS-SO-2013.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IBPS-SO-2013.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_Clerk_CRP_CSA-XVI_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong>IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI 2026 \u2013 Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Activity<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Timeline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online Registration<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Payment of Application Fee<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Edit Window for Application Form<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">After closure of registration (to be notified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Pre-Examination Training (PET)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Preliminary Examination<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Result \u2013 Preliminary<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">November 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Main Examination<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">December 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Provisional Allotment<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">March 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_Clerk_Exam_Pattern_2026_%E2%80%93_Prelims_Mains\"><\/span><strong>IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2026 \u2013 Prelims &amp; Mains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prelims is only a qualifying stage \u2014 final selection is based entirely on Mains marks. Both stages carry 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Prelims<\/h4>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Total Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">English Language<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Numerical Ability<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">35<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">35<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Reasoning Ability<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">35<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">35<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>100<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>100<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>1 Hour<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Mains<\/h4>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Total Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General\/Financial Awareness<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">35 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General English<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">40<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">35 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Reasoning Ability &amp; Computer Aptitude<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">60<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">45 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">45 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>190<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>200<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>2 Hours 40 Minutes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_Clerk_Preparation_Tips_2026\"><\/span><strong>IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Build a genuine daily reading habit \u2014 for English vocabulary as well as current affairs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Keep your study timetable realistic; an overly ambitious schedule you can&#8217;t sustain does more harm than good.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Set a strict time limit for each section while practicing, matching actual exam durations.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Identify your own strengths and weaknesses honestly, and adjust your study hours accordingly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Take short breaks between long study sessions \u2014 sustained focus matters more than sheer hours.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Revise concepts regularly instead of treating revision as a one-time, pre-exam activity.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Use previous year papers and mock tests as complementary tools, not substitutes for each other.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Learn to solve questions quickly without compromising accuracy, given the 0.25 negative marking in both stages.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Self-assess after every test \u2014 knowing your weak areas is only useful if you act on it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Stay confident and consistent \u2014 steady, structured effort compounds far more than short bursts of intense cramming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section-Wise_IBPS_Clerk_Preparation_Tips_2026\"><\/span><strong>Section-Wise IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">English Language<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Maintain consistent command over grammar fundamentals \u2014 a strong grip here directly translates into higher scores.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Revise basic grammatical rules regularly rather than leaving them for the last week.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Read newspapers and magazines daily to build reading speed and comprehension.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Take short notes on new grammar rules or tricky sentence structures as you encounter them.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Learn at least 8-10 new words daily to build vocabulary for Cloze Test and Error Spotting questions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Solve a fixed number of grammar-based questions every day to build accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Numerical Ability<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Numerical Ability is often considered the toughest section in IBPS Clerk, so it deserves focused daily effort.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Learn formulas topic-wise and make sure you can recall them instantly during practice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Solve previous year papers and topic-wise mock tests regularly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Focus on application-based learning rather than just memorizing formulas \u2014 understand <em>why<\/em> a formula works.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Pick up shortcut methods for calculation-heavy topics like Simplification and Data Interpretation to save time.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Revise weak topics on a fixed weekly cycle instead of a one-time pass.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Deliberately attempt harder question sets once you&#8217;re comfortable with the basics, to build exam-day resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Reasoning Ability<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">This section is highly scoring once you understand the underlying logic of each topic type.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Practice a high volume of questions across puzzle types \u2014 floor-based, box-based, circular, and linear seating arrangements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Build a strong theoretical understanding of each topic (Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relations) before jumping into speed practice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Work through Data Sufficiency and Coding-Decoding questions slowly at first to nail the logic, then build speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">General\/Financial Awareness (Mains Only)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">This section rewards daily consistency far more than last-minute cramming.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Read a newspaper daily, with specific attention to banking and financial news.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Cover current affairs from the last six months, since that&#8217;s the window typically tested in Mains.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Take short notes on important schemes, RBI policies, and banking terms for quick revision closer to the exam.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Revisit static GK topics \u2014 headquarters, important days, awards \u2014 on a weekly basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\">Computer Aptitude (Mains Only)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">An easy, high-scoring section if you dedicate consistent (if brief) daily time to it.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Spend around 30-45 minutes daily learning the fundamentals of computer hardware, software, and internet basics.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Understand how each component and process works rather than memorizing definitions blindly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Practice with previous year Computer Aptitude questions to understand the exact difficulty level.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Memorize keyboard shortcuts and computer abbreviations, since these are usually quick, direct-recall questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_Clerk_Preparation_Strategy_2026\"><\/span><strong>IBPS Clerk Preparation Strategy 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Since the IBPS Clerk syllabus is vast, deciding your priority areas and managing time effectively across the 120-odd days before Prelims is critical.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Go through the official CRP CSA-XVI notification thoroughly once released, and note any changes to pattern or eligibility.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Understand cut-off trends from previous years to set a realistic target score.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Analyze previous year question papers to gauge the actual difficulty level.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Identify your strong and weak sections early, and allot more time to the weaker ones.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Collect study material and consolidate it into short, revisable notes rather than multiple scattered sources.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Build a working timetable and follow it consistently \u2014 a realistic plan followed daily beats an ambitious plan followed sporadically.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Attempt topic-wise, sectional, and full-length mock tests progressively as your preparation matures.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Revise regularly \u2014 a single revision cycle right before the exam isn&#8217;t enough for retention.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Build vocabulary and current affairs knowledge daily rather than in bursts.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Self-assess after every mock test or practice set and adjust your plan accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_IBPS_Clerk_2026_Exam_at_Home\"><\/span><strong>How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam at Home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">A well-planned timetable that allocates balanced time to each core subject is one of the most effective ways to prepare for IBPS Clerk without formal coaching. Understanding the latest syllabus and pattern thoroughly, identifying your priority topics, and working consistently on your weaker sections can help you approach the exam with a clear, well-tested strategy. Self-study works well when paired with genuine consistency: a fixed daily routine, regular mock test practice, and honest self-assessment after each attempt.<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"285\" \/>\n<col width=\"285\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;IBPS Clerk Informations&quot;}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;5&quot;:1,&quot;6&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:10,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;5&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:11}\"><strong>IBPS Clerk Information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;IBPS Clerk Syllabus&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-syllabus\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-clerk-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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