IBPS Clerk Prelims Typing Test Simulator (TCS-iON Hall UI)
Official exam-hall computer typing simulator mirroring TCS-iON and High Court examination centers. Features strict word/character counting, automatic calculation of full/half mistakes, and instant category pass/fail qualification certificates.
IBPS Clerk Prelims DEST Typing Speed & Error Rules
For clerical and executive evaluation in IBPS Clerk Prelims, typing speed requirement is 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi over a 15-minute test window with maximum 5% permissible errors for UR.
| Key Exam Attribute | Official Parameter & Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Post Designation | Customer Support Associate / Clerk in Public Sector Banks |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| 7th CPC Pay Level | Pay Level 4 (Grade Pay ₹2400) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730 |
| Estimated In-Hand Salary | ₹50,408 / month (Metro) |
| Total Questions & Time | 100 Qs in 60 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | +1 Positive | -0.25 Negative |
| Typing Test Speed | 35 WPM (English) / 30 WPM (Hindi) |
| Age Criteria (General/UR) | 20 to 28 Years |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Typing Speed Test
Typing Skill Test FAQs: IBPS Clerk Prelims
Q1. What is the starting in-hand salary for IBPS Clerk Prelims?
As per the 7th CPC Matrix Level 4, the starting basic pay is ₹26,730. With Dearness Allowance (55% DA), House Rent Allowance (up to 30% for X-cities), and Transport Allowance minus NPS/PF deductions, the net monthly in-hand salary comes to approximately ₹50,408.
Q2. What is the negative marking and question pattern for IBPS Clerk Prelims?
The exam paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions for a duration of 60 minutes. Candidates receive +1 marks for each correct response, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect attempt. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.
Q3. Is there a typing skill test required for IBPS Clerk Prelims?
For posts requiring clerical or secretariat duties under IBPS Clerk Prelims, a Computer Typing Skill Test is mandatory with a qualifying benchmark of 35 words per minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi over a 15-minute exam session with 5% allowed error margin.
Q4. What are the age limits and relaxation criteria for IBPS Clerk Prelims?
General (Unreserved) candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age. OBC category candidates receive a 3-year upper age relaxation, and SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation as per Government of India / State Government rules.
Q5. How does the 8th Pay Commission fitment factor impact the Customer Support Associate / Clerk in Public Sector Banks salary?
If the 8th Pay Commission implements a projected fitment factor between 1.92x and 2.86x, the basic pay for Level 4 (currently ₹26,730) is projected to rise to between ₹51,322 and ₹76,448, dramatically boosting future gross pension and retirement benefits.
Q6. Can I download and print a free practice OMR sheet for IBPS Clerk Prelims?
Yes! ToppersMarg provides a free 1-click A4 Printable OMR Sheet Generator calibrated with exact 100 bubbles, corner optical alignment marks, roll number grid, and question-category sections mirroring the real exam hall sheet.