IBPS: Common Written Examination (CWE) - Written Exam Structure

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

A Common Written Examination (CWE) conducts by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) as a pre-requisite for selection of personnel for Clerical cadre posts in the Public Sector Banks.

Written Examination Structure:

Written Examination Structure:

Sr. No. Name of Tests (Objective) No. of Questions Maximum Marks Total Time
1 Test of Reasoning 50 50 150 minutes
2 Test of English Language 50 50
3 Test of Numerical Ability 50 50
4 Test of General Awareness
with special reference to Banking Industry
50 50
5 Test of Computer Knowledge 50 50
  Total 250 250  

The above tests except the Test of English Language will be printed bilingually, i.e. English and Hindi. Other detailed information regarding the written examination will be given in an Information Handout, on IBPS website which will be made available for the candidates to download along with the call letters.