The IBPS Clerk Exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to select candidates for the clerical cadre in various participating banks. The exam consists of two stages: Preliminary Exam and Main Exam. Each stage includes different subjects or sections that test the candidates' knowledge and skills in various areas. Below are the subjects or sections included in the IBPS Clerk Exam:

1. English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the blanks
- Vocabulary

2. Numerical Ability:
- Simplification
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Sufficiency
- Arithmetic Topics (Percentage, Average, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, etc.)

3. Reasoning Ability:
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles
- Direction Sense
- Logical Reasoning

4. General Awareness:
- Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- Static GK (Important Dates, Awards, Books & Authors, etc.)
- Financial Awareness
- Economic News
- Government Schemes

5. Computer Aptitude:
- Computer Fundamentals
- Internet & Networking
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Operating Systems
- Computer Hardware & Software
- Keyboard Shortcuts

Each section has a specific number of questions and carries a certain weightage in the overall score. The Preliminary Exam consists of three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Each section has a time limit of 20 minutes and carries 30 marks. The Main Exam also includes these three sections along with General Awareness and Computer Aptitude. The total duration of the Main Exam is 160 minutes, and the total marks are 200.

Candidates need to prepare thoroughly for each section to perform well in the IBPS Clerk Exam. They should develop a study plan, practice previous years' question papers, and take mock tests to enhance their time management and problem-solving skills.