IBPS Clerk 2023: Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus & Latest News

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam 2023 ( IBPS Clerk )

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Exam On: 26 Aug '23 - 27 Aug '23

Anangsha Patra

Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Jun 1, 2023 16:02 IST

IBPS Clerk 2023: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to release IBPS Clerk notification 2023 in June. The notification will be released in PDF form and comprises important details related to the exam. IBPS Clerk application form will be released a day after the released of notification. IBPS Clerk exam dates 2023 have been announced by IBPS. IBPS Clerk prelims exam will be conducted on August 26, 27, and September 2, 2023. The mains exam will be conducted on October 7, 2023. In 2021-22, a total of 8.49 lakh candidates registered for the exam. Out of which, a total of 5.94 lakh candidates appeared for the exam.

IBPS Clerk exam is conducted every year to recruit eligible candidates for Clerical posts in the various public sector banks in the country. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to make their career in banking.

IBPS Clerk is a reputed and well-paid job in the banking sector. Around 5 lakh candidates apply every year for IBPS Clerk exam. To sail through the competition, candidates should be aware of the important details such as IBPS Clerk exam date, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and others.

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IBPS Clerk Notification 2023

IBPS Clerk 2023

What is IBPS Clerk Recruitment?

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts a common recruitment process (CRP) to recruit candidates for clerical cadre posts in public sector banks in India. The public sector banks use the scores of CRP to select candidates for their various branches. This is a good opportunity for candidates who are looking for a career in a nationalised bank. IBPS Clerk exam is conducted in two levels-preliminary and mains exams. Candidates selected through IBPS Clerk get a handsome salary package and other benefits. 

IBPS is an autonomous body that candidates the IBPS Clerk exam annually. IBPS makes arrangements for conducting the online prelims and mains exams, declaring the result and informing the shortlisted candidates about their selection. 

Prospective candidates are required to apply online for IBPS Clerk after carefully reading the advertisement regarding the process of examinations and provisional allotment, eligibility criteria, online registration processes, payment of prescribed, application fee/ intimation charges, the pattern of examination, issuance of call letters, etc. and ensure that they fulfill the stipulated criteria and follow the prescribed processes.

Also Read: Private Sector Bank Recruitment in India

IBPS Clerk Bank Preference

The bank preference helps candidates to make their choice for filling IBPS Clerk application form. For filling the bank preference, candidates need to know their home state, local or official languages, bank ranking, transfer policy, and other important details. A total of 11 public sector banks take part in the recruitment process. Following is the list of IBPS Clerk participating banks.

Bank Name Bank Name

Bank of Baroda

Canara Bank

Indian Overseas Bank

UCO Bank

Bank of India

Central Bank of India

Punjab National Bank

Union Bank of India

Bank of Maharashtra

Indian Bank

Punjab & Sind Bank

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IBPS Clerk 2023 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS Clerk 2023 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Jun '23

IBPS Clerk 2023 Application Form

TENTATIVE

Jun '23

IBPS Clerk 2023 Notification

TENTATIVE

26 Aug '23 -

27 Aug '23

IBPS Clerk 2023 prelims exam (Day 1 and 2)

2 Sep '23

IBPS Clerk 2023 prelims exam (Day 3)

7 Oct '23

IBPS Clerk 2023 mains exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

1 Apr '23

IBPS Clerk Mains Result 2022

8 Oct '22

IBPS Clerk 2022 mains exam

29 Sep '22 -

8 Oct '22

IBPS Clerk mains admit card

NRA CET for IBPS Clerk

Union Cabinet has formed National Recruitment Agency (NRA) which has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for all the non-gazetted posts (Group B and C) in the banking exams. Going forward, the prelims exam for IBPS Clerk will be replaced by National Recruitment Agency Common Eligibility Test or NRA CET. The scores obtained by candidates in NRA CET will be used for shortlisting candidates for further rounds of selection. The mains exam will be conducted by IBPS.

Also Read: IBPS Clerk calendar 2023

IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam Highlights

For more details on IBPS Clerk recruitment, refer to the table below.

Exam Particulars Exam Details

Exam Name

IBPS Clerk 

Conducting Body

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Exam Level

National level

Exam Frequency

Annually

Mode of Exam

Online 

Total Registrations

8.49 (As per 2021-22 data)

Total Test Takers

5.94 (As per 2021-22 data)

Exam Fees

  • INR 850 for General and OBC
  • NR 175 for SC/ST/PWD 

Exam Duration

Prelims: 60 minutes

Mains: 160 minutes

No. of Papers and Total Marks

Prelims: Three (100 marks)

Mains: Four (200 marks)

Total Questions

Prelims: 100

Mains: 190

Marking Scheme

0.25 marks are deducted

Language/Medium of Exam

English, Hindi and 13 regional languages

Exam Purpose

To select candidates for the clerical cadre post

No. of Test Cities

Prelims: Around 200 cities

Mains: Around 80 cities

Official Website

https://www.ibps.in/

Contact Details

1800 222 366, 1800 103 4566

IBPS Clerk 2023 Notification

IBPS Clerk 2023 notification will be released to recruit candidates for the post of Clerks in the public sector banks. Candidates aspiring to appear for IBPS Clerk should carefully go through the notification. It is important to understand IBPS Clerk notification PDF as it outlines all the important details regarding the exam. IBPS Clerk apply online link will be activated after the release of the official notification. 

Also Read: IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2023

IBPS Clerk Application Form 2023

IBPS Clerk application form 2023 will be released online in June on the official website-ibps.in. The steps to fill the application form are given below:

How to Apply Online for IBPS Clerk 2023?

To fill the IBPS Clerk application form, candidates must follow the below-mentioned steps:

  • Visit the official website of IBPS to apply online for IBPS Clerk 2023 exam
  • Click the 'IBPS Clerk Apply Online Link'
  • Register for IBPS Clerk 2023
  • After registering fill up the IBPS Clerk application form
  • Upload the photograph, signature, Left Thumb Impression and IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration
  • Pay the application fee according to the category
  • Take the printout of the application form

IBPS Clerk Application Fees

The online IBPS clerk form fees can be through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.

Category Application Fee (In INR)

SC/ST/PWD/EXSM candidates

175 (inclusive of GST)

Other candidates

850 (inclusive of GST)

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2023

IBPS Clerk eligibility criteria are given in the table below in terms of age and educational qualification:

IBPS Clerk Age Limit

  • Candidates between 20 and 28 years are eligible for the exam 
  • Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rule

IBPS Clerk Qualification

  • Candidates who have completed Graduation from any discipline can apply
  • Final year candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam

Computer Proficiency

Candidates must have an operating and working knowledge of computers. They must have either a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language or have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute

Proficiency in Local Language

Candidates must have proficiency in the Official Language of the State/ UT (candidates should know how to read/ write and speak the Official Language of the State/ UT) for which vacancies a candidate wishes to apply for are preferable.

IBPS Clerk Exam Centres 2023

IBPS Clerk prelims exam will be conducted in around 200 cities. The mains exam will be conducted in around 80 cities. Candidates are required to select one exam centre each for prelims and mains exam while filling the application form. 

Also Read: IBPS Clerk exam centres 

IBPS Clerk Recruitment Process

IBPS Clerk selection process comprises two stages-prelims and mains exams. However, the recruitment process comprises several stages starting from the filling up the application form till the declaration of provisional allotment/final result. The complete IBPS Clerk recruitment process is explained below:

Filling in the IBPS Clerk Application Form

IBPS Clerk application form is released online for candidates who wish to apply for the post of Probationary Officer. The application process comprises registration, uploading scanned photographs and signatures, filling the detailed application form, uploading left thumb impression & handwritten declaration and fee payment.

Release of IBPS Clerk Admit Card

IBPS Clerk admit card is released separately for prelims and mains exams. Candidates need to download their admit cards by logging with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.

Appearing in IBPS Clerk Exam

All registered candidates are first required to appear for the prelims exam. On the basis of candidates' performance in the prelims exam, they are called for the mains exam. The final selection of candidates is done based on the mains exam. 

Declaration of IBPS Clerk Result 

IBPS Clerk result is declared online separately for prelims and mains exams. To download the result, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.

The infograph below highlights the entire recruitment process of IBPS Clerk.

IBPS Clerk Selection Process

IBPS Clerk Selection Process

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IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2023

The prelims exam comprises topics from English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The mains exam comprises topics from Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General/Financial Awareness. IBPS Clerk syllabus for prelims and mains exams is given below:

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fillers, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, etc.

Numerical Ability: Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, etc.

Reasoning Ability: Puzzle and Arrangements, Inequality, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction sense and Order and Ranking, etc.

Computer Aptitude: History and Generation of Computers, Introduction to Computer Organisation, Computer Hardware and I/O Devices, Computer Languages, Basics of DBMS, Operating System, Internet, Computer Network & Security, Computer Memory, Computer Software, etc.

General Knowledge: Banking and Insurance Awareness, Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, Govt. Schemes and Policies, Static Awareness, etc.

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2023

IBPS Clerk exam pattern is divided into two stages-prelims and mains. Both papers are conducted online. IBPS Clerk exam pattern for both stages is given below:

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

The prelims exam for IBPS Clerk comprises questions from three sections. The duration of the exam is one hour and the total mark allotted to the paper is 100. The structure of the prelims exam is given below.

Sections No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration

English Language

30

30

20 minutes

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Total

100

100

One hour

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

The mains exam of IBPS Clerk comprises questions from four sections. A total of 190 questions are asked in the exam which candidates need to complete within 160 minutes. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. The structure of the mains exam is given below.

Name of Tests No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 minutes

English Language

40

40

35 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 minutes

General/ Financial Awareness

50

50

35 minutes

Total

190

200

160 minutes

IBPS Clerk Marking Scheme

There is a penalty for wrong answers in both prelims and mains exams. 1/4 of marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers.

Normalisation of IBPS Clerk Marks

IBPS uses normalisation of IBPS Clerk marks to convert all marks into standardised format. It is done to make it fair for all candidates appearing for the exam. Normalisation of marks is done to evaluate the performance of all candidates on similiar exam parameters. It is also done to adjust the difficulty level of question papers across various shifts.Normalisation is done when the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.

IBPS Clerk Pre-Exam Training

IBPS arranges pre-exam training for SC/ST/Religious Minority at certain centers as per the guidelines given by the Government of India. This training is made available to the candidates who apply during the time of registration process. In pre-exam training, candidates are briefed regarding the exam.

IBPS Clerk Exam Language

IBPS Clerk prelims and mains exams are conducted in 13 regional languages along with English & Hindi. The aim to conduct IBPS Clerk in regional languages is to promote uniform opportunities to the local youth for employment in the banking sector as well as connect with the customers through local/regional languages. The state-wise medium of language has been tabulated below.

State Name Version of tests (Medium of examination)

Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Sikkim

English and Hindi

Andhra Pradesh

English, Hindi and Telugu

Assam

English, Hindi and Assamese

Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu

English. Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Konkani

Goa

English, Hindi and Konkani

Gujarat

English, Hindi and Gujarati

Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh

English, Hindi and Urdu

Karnataka

English, Hindi, Kannada and Konkani

Kerala, Lakshadweep

English, Hindi and Malayalam

Maharashtra

English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani

Manipur

English, Hindi and Manipuri

Odisha

English, Hindi and Odia

Puducherry

English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam

Punjab

English, Hindi and Punjabi

Tamil Nadu

English, Hindi and Tamil

Telangana

English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu

Tripura, West Bengal

English, Hindi and Bengali

IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2023

Candidates should judiciously do IBPS Clerk preparation 2023. They should be well-versed in the syllabus and exam pattern. Since the syllabus is vast, it is necessary to study regularly for the exam. Candidates must choose the right set of preparation books or study materials to clear the concepts. They must go through the previous years' question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam and the difficulty level of the paper. It is also important to solve the sectional and full-length mock tests for the exam. Candidates can check below few tips and tricks to crack IBPS Clerk exam.

  • Candidates must be aware of the exam pattern and syllabus
  • To prepare for IBPS Clerk exam, candidates must refer to the best books
  • Candidates must register for various mock tests to improve their speed and accuracy
  • Candidates must solve sample papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam

IBPS Clerk Books

IBPS Clerk books are a great study resource for the exam. The best books for IBPS Clerk preparation help candidates to create a perfect strategy for the exam. The best books for IBPS Clerk exam are given below:

Reasoning Ability

  • Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S Agarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning by M.K.Pandey
  • A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal by B.S.Sijwali and Indu Sijwali

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Agarwal
  • Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
  • Objective Mathematics for Competitive Exams by Tarun Goyal

English Language

  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
  • Objective General English by Arihant Publications
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

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IBPS Clerk Mock Test

IBPS Clerk mock test is released by IBPS for candidates to understand the functionalities of an online test. Candidates can take the mock test by logging into their accounts using their user IDs and passwords. IBPS Clerk Mock tests are considered practice exams before candidates appear in the actual test. Candidates should attempt mock tests as it will help them to improve speed and accuracy of solving questions.

IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2023

IBPS Clerk admit card is released separately for prelims and mains exams. Candidates can download their IBPS Clerk admit cards till the day of the exam. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card not sent to candidates by post. IBPS Clerk admit card is an important document and candidates should carry it along with one photo-identity proof.

How to Download IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2023?

Candidates need to download their admit cards online by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of IBPS
  • Click the 'IBPS Clerk Admit Card' download link on the home page
  • In the login, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
  • IBPS Clerk admit card appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and take its printout

IBPS Clerk Exam Day Guidelines 

Few exam guidelines for IBPS Clerk exam are given below:

  • Candidates are required to follow social distancing at the IBPS Clerk mains exam centre
  • Different reporting times are printed for a set of candidates to avoid overcrowding
  • Candidates are required to report atleast 15 minutes before the reporting time
  • Wearing of the mask is compulsory
  • Candidates can carry personal hand sanitiser of 50ml
  • Candidates are required to carry admit card and photo-identity proof
  • Candidates are advised to carry their own water bottle
  • Candidates are required to download Aarogya Setu app on their mobile phones
  • Candidate's registration is done through photo capture
  • Rough sheets are kept at each candidate's desk. No additional rough sheets are provided to candidates
  • On completion of the exam, candidates are required to move out in an orderly manner
  • Admit card of prelims exam is not collected at the exam centre. However, it is duly authenticated/stamped by the exam centre staff. Candidates need to retain the admit card along with authenticated/ stamped copy of the ID proof safely.
  • Candidates need to bring one additional photograph (same as pasted by the candidate on admit card) along with the admit card and other requisite documents as per information provided in the information handout and admit card
  • Candidates are advised to retain eight copies of the same photograph that are uploaded at the time of the application for future requirement
  • Candidates must bring duly authenticated prelims admit card along with the photo ID proof, as well as the mains, admit card while appearing for the mains exam

IBPS Clerk Result 2023

IBPS Clerk result 2023 is declared online separately for prelims and mains exams. To check the result, candidates need to login with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. IBPS Clerk prelims result is announced to shortlist candidates for the mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. 

Provisionally allotted candidates are being intimated individually at the email address and mobile number. The provisional allotment is done based on the merit-cum-preference based. In the event of two or more candidates having obtained the same score, merit list is decided as per date of birth. The provisional allotment is subject to fulfilling the criteria for participating banks and identity verification of the allotted bank. Offer of appointment, formalities for verification and joining will be issued by the allotted participating bank.

Also Read: IBPS Clerk Scorecard 2023

How to Download IBPS Clerk Result 2023?

The steps to download IBPS Clerk result 2023 are given below:

  • Visit the official website of IBPS
  • Click the 'IBPS Clerk result' link on the home page
  • In the login page, candidates need to enter the required credentials
  • IBPS Clerk mains result appears on the screen
  • Download the result and save it

IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips by Topper

Go through the preparation tips shared by the IBPS Clerk topper.

IBPS Clerk Topper IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips

Adarsh Verma, cracked IBPS Clerk 2019 exam 

Aspirants should do smart work

Do not get demotivated if you are not able to crack the exam on the first attempt

Keep patience and prepare for the exam

Do hard work, practice regularly, and study proper

IBPS Clerk Reserve List

IBPS Clerk reserve list is released on the official site for provisional allotment. The reserve list is disclosed by the concerned authority after the completion of the exam. The reserve list represents the names and roll numbers of the candidates selected for the exam. Vacancies are filled from the reserve list in case of non-joining of candidates in the bank.

What is IBPS Clerk Provisional Allotment?

The provisional allotment is done in the following manner:

  • The total marks allotted to the mains exam are 200. Marks are converted out of 100 for provisional allotment. Candidates should qualify in the online main exam and be sufficiently high in merit to be considered for the subsequent provisional allotment process
  • On completion of the mains exam, depending on the state/UT-wise vacancies to be filled in during the financial year 2023-24 based on the business needs of the participating banks, candidates shortlisted will be provisionally allotted to one of the participating banks based on merit-cum-preference
  • The provisional allotment is done on the basis of actual vacancies reported by the participating banks
  • Candidates belonging to the reserved category, selected on the basis of norms as applicable to the General Category will be treated at par with a General category candidate. Such own merit candidates belonging to reserved categories who are provisionally allotted under unreserved (General) category will not be adjusted against a reserved post. However, their original category as registered in the online registration will remain unchanged
  • The provisional allotment is subject to the candidate fulfilling the criteria for participating bank and identity verification to the satisfaction of the allotted bank. This does not constitute an offer of employment. Verification of documents with regard to eligibility criteria is carried out by the participating bank
  • The participating bank also ascertains Proficiency of the local language (reading, writing, and speaking) of the State/UT for the provisionally allotted candidates

IBPS Clerk Tie-Breaking Policy

The tie-breaking policy is applied when two or more candidates secure the same score. The merit is decided as per the date of birth (Candidates senior in age is placed before/above those juniors in age). Candidates are provisionally allotted to any of the participating bank based on merit and verification of documents. 

IBPS Clerk Cutoff 2023

IBPS Clerk cut off 2023 will be released separately for prelims and mains exams. The cutoff is released category-wise and state-wise. IBPS Clerk cutoff is applied to the total score and individual section. Candidates can check below IBPS Clerk previous year's prelims cut off.

IBPS Clerk 2022 Prelims Cut off

State/UT General EWS/SC/OBC/ST

Andhra Pradesh

76.5 

EWS- 76.5
OBC- 76.5

Assam

80.75

EWS-80.75
ST- 75.75

Bihar

87.75

OBC- 82.50
SC- 71.75

Chhattisgarh

81.25

 

Chandigarh

 

 

Delhi

84.50 

EWS- 84.25

Gujarat

81

OBC- 81
SC- 81

Goa

 

 

Himachal Pradesh

86.50

 

Haryana

85.5 

 

J & K

 

 

Jharkhand

84.75 

 

Kerala

85.5 

OBC- 85.5

Madhya Pradesh

85

OBC- 85

Maharashtra

75.5

SC- 75.50

Manipur

 

SC- 70 

Odisha

87.50

 

Punjab

83.25 

OBC- 80.25

Rajasthan

86.25

 

Karnataka

74.75

 

Telangana

 

OBC- 68.25

Uttar Pradesh

84 

OBC- 81.5
SC- 74.25

Uttarakhand

89.50

 

West Bengal

86

SC- 78.25
EWS- 82.50
ST- 70.50

Tamil Nadu

78

OBC- 78

Sikkim

 

 

Lakshadweep

 

ST- 43.5

IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2023

IBPS Clerk exam analysis highlights the overall and sectional difficulty levels, topic-wise distribution of questions, weightage of topics, etc. Candidates can check below the previous year's IBPS Clerk exam analysis for prelims and mains exams.

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2022-23

According to candidates, the IBPS Clerk Mains exam 2022-23 was of moderate level. The Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Quant, GK sections were moderate while the English Language section was easy. 

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022-23

The overall difficulty level of IBPS Clerk 2022-23 prelims exam was easy to moderate. There was only one Reading Comprehension passage in the exam. In Maths, there were 10 questions on Simplification, five questions from Artimatic, and one Data Interpretation question. Maximum questions in Reasoning were asked from Puzzles. 

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IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2023

IBPS Clerk vacancies are announced along with detailed notification. IBPS releases vacancies for different states and categories. Selection of candidates is done as per the final vacancies. In 2022, IBPS Clerk vacancies were 6035. IBPS Clerk vacancies announced last year are given below.

State  No. of Vacancies

Andaman & Nicobar

4

Andhra Pradesh

209

Arunachal Pradesh

14

Assam

157

Bihar

281

Chandigarh

12

Chhattisgarh

104

Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu

1

Delhi

295

Goa

71

Gujarat

304

Haryana

138

Himachal Pradesh

91

Jammu & Kashmir

35

Jharkhand

69

Karnataka

358

Kerala

70

Ladakh

0

Lakshadweep

5

Madhya Pradesh

309

Maharashtra

775

Manipur

4

Meghalaya

6

Mizoram

4

Nagaland

4

Odisha

126

Puducherry

2

Punjab

407

Rajasthan

129

Sikkim

11

Tamil Nadu

288

Telangana

99

 Tripura

17

UP

1089

Uttrakhand

19

West Bengal

528

Previous Years' IBPS Clerk Vacancy

Year Vacancy
2021-22 7855
2020-21 2557
2019-20 12,075

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IBPS Clerk Salary 

The initial IBPS Clerk salary is INR 28,000 to 30,000 per month. The starting basic salary is INR 19, 900 including dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical allowance, and transport allowance.

IBPS Clerk Job Profile

The job profile of IBPS Clerk is given below:

  • Bank Clerks are responsible for verification of various documents and proofs submitted by the customers
  • They are also responsible for bank cash, various important documents, etc.
  • Bank Clerks are also responsible for sanctioning of withdrawals by the customers
  • Responsible for maintaning balance sheets, ledger, etc.
  • Resolve the issues faced by the customers
  • Issue demand drafts, the opening of bank accounts for customers, cash receipts, etc.
  • Provide guidance to customers related to various banking activities
  • Update the passbook of customers

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IBPS Clerk: Statistics of Registered Vs Appeared 

The table below highlights the number of candidates who registered and appeared in the IBPS Clerk exam in the last four years. 

Year No.of candidates registered (In Lakh) No.of candidates appeared (In Lakh)
2021-22 8.49 5.94
2020-21 7.41 5.08
2019-20 9.91 6.65
2018-19 10.82 7.49
2017-18 13.41 9.31

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IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam FAQs

Q: When will IBPS Clerk 2023 notification be released?

A: IBPS Clerk notification 2023 is expected to be released in June 2023. The notification comprises all the essential details pertaining to the exam. The candidates must be well-versed in all aspects of the exam. IBPS Clerk notification is released in PDF form on the official website. Candidates appearing for the IBPS Clerk 2023 exam should carefully go through the notification. It is crucial to understand the IBPS Clerk notification 2023 as it outlines all the important details regarding the exam.

Q: When will IBPS Clerk application form 2023 be released?

A: IBPS Clerk application form 2023 is expected to be released in June. Interested candidates need to submit their application forms online within the prescribed deadline. IBPS Clerk application process comprises certain steps such as registration, uploading of scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, previewing the application, uploading handwritten declaration and left thumb impression. The application fee is INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories. The application form is released to fill up the vacancies for the post of Clerks in the public sector banks in India. Selection process comprises prelims and mains exams. The final selection of candidates is done based on the performance in the mains exam.

Q: Is IBPS Clerk a permanent job?

A: IBPS Clerk is a permanent job. All candidates selected for IBPS Clerk exam will be on a probation period of six months. After this period, candidates are confirmed as permanent employees only after an assessment through a test or review of their performance in the probation period. Candidates for the post of IBPS Clerk is selected based on the performance in the Mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list.

Q: How can I crack IBPS clerk exam?

A: It is important for candidates to utilise the right resources to prepare for IBPS Clerk 2023 exam. The accurate preparation strategy helps candidates in moving ahead on the path to success. Candidates need to put in consistent and dedicated efforts to prepare for IBPS Clerk 2023 exam in the right direction. If candidates are preparing for the exam, it is essential for candidates to have an efficient study plan. This will help candidates to prepare in the best possible way. As this is a competitive exam, without study plan, candidates may struggle to clear the cutoff.
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Q: Is IBPS still taking interviews for clerk level jobs?

A: There is no interview in IBPS Clerk exam. The selection process comprises two stages-prelims and Mains. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the Mains exam. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam. The marks obtained in the Mains exam are not counted for final selection. Allotment of candidates in the participating banks is done based on merit-cum-preference. The process of conducting interviews in Clerical level jobs was discontinued in 2015.
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Q: How many banks participate in the recruitment process of IBPS Clerk?

A: A total of 11 public sector banks participate in the recruitment process of IBPS Clerk. The list of participating banks is given below
1) Bank of Baroda
2)Canara Bank
3) Indian Overseas Bank
4) UCO Bank
5)Bank of India
6) Central Bank of India
7) Punjab National Bank
8)Union Bank of India
9) Bank of Maharashtra
10) Indian Bank
11) PSB
The selection process of IBPS Clerk comprises prelims and mains exams. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the merit list. The marks obtained in the mains exam are counted for the merit list.

Q: What is the salary of IBPS clerk?

A: The public sector banks in India offer lucrative salaries to Clerical cadre posts along with various perks, incentives and benefits. Therefore, the in-hand salary of an IBPS Clerk may range between INR 28,000 to 30,000 per month. The following allowances are offered to IBPS Clerk:
Dearness Allowance: This component is 4 per cent of the Basic Pay. DA depends on the CPI and is revised after every three months. House Rent Allowance: The HRA is dependent on the location of the posting. It is 8.5 per cent of the Basic Pay for Metro Cities, 7.5 per cent of the Basic Pay for cities having a population of more than 5 Lacs, and 6.5 per cent of the Basic Pay for other cities. Travel Allowance: The official tours and travels will be reimbursed by the bank. Medical Allowance: For IBPS Clerks, the amount is fixed at INR 2000. Medical allowance is provided once in a year. Special Allowance: For IBPS Clerk this amount is fixed at INR 4118.

Q: What is IBPS Clerk job profile?

A: IBPS Clerk is an entry-level post. IBPS Clerk is a post that offers a lot of learning as well as opportunities. The job profile of IBPS Clerk is given below:
Verification of various documents and proofs submitted by the customers
Responsible for bank cash, various important documents, keys, etc. Sanctioning of withdrawals by the customers
Maintaining the various documents of the bank, balance sheets, ledger, etc. Resolving the various issues of the customers
Issuing of Demand Drafts (DDs), bank accounts for the customers, cash receipts, etc. Providing information about the latest schemes and government policies
Providing guidance to customers relating to various banking activities
Attending to treasury works
Updating the passbooks of account holders
Resolving queries of the customers
Miscellaneous tasks.

Q: Is SBI Clerk exam more difficult than IBPS Clerk?

A: Both SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exams are competitive and require dedicated preparation. However, it is difficult to say which one is more difficult as the level of difficulty can vary from year to year and also depends on an individuals strengths and weaknesses. It is best to thoroughly prepare for both exams and attempt them to the best of your abilities.

Q: What are the best books for IBPS Clerk exam?

A: The best books for IBPS Clerk exam are given below:
English Language
High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
Objective General English by Arihant Publications
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
Quantitative Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude by R S Agarwal
Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
Objective Mathematics for Competitive Exams by Tarun Goal
Fast Track Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
Reasoning Ability
Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal by BS Sijwali and Indus Sijwali
General and Financial Awareness
India Year Book
Manorama Yearbook
Banking Awareness by Arihant Publications
Lucent's GK book
Computer Aptitude
Banking & Computer Aptitude for IBPS Bank Clerk/PO Exams Paperback
Computer Knowledge by Odisha Publication
Computer Awareness by Arihant Publication
Objective Computer Knowledge and Literacy by Kiran Publication.

Q: Which is better, an IBPS Clerk or a RRB PO?

A: Both the IBPS Clerk and RRB PO positions have their own unique characteristics, and it ultimately depends on your individual career goals and preferences. An IBPS Clerk is a junior-level position in a bank and mainly deals with customer service, cash management and other administrative tasks. The job is considered to be a stepping stone to become a PO (Probationary Officer). On the other hand, an RRB PO (Regional Rural Bank Probationary Officer) is a higher-level position in a regional rural bank, where the main focus is on loan approvals, recovery of loans, and general banking operations. It's important to weigh the pros and cons of each position before making a decision. Both positions require a graduation degree and are subject to a competitive examination. It's also worth noting that the RRB PO position may have a higher salary and more responsibilities compared to the IBPS Clerk position. If you're looking for a job with a government bank, you can consider taking the IBPS Clerk or RRB PO examination. If you're looking for a job with a regional rural bank, you can consider taking the RRB PO examination.

Q: In an IBPS Clerk which type of computer Certificate is necessary?

A: They participating banks do not look for any Computer Certificate. Only basic level questions are asked in the paper. Candidates need to prepare such questions. The banks provide training for basic skills after candidates get selected. But while filling form, candidates need to enter their knowledge of computer. MS office Certificate is enough to apply for IBPS Clerk exam.

Q: What is the difference between IBPS PO and Clerk?

A: The candidates who are looking for government bank jobs must go for Bank PO Recruitment or IBPS PO Recruitment. The official website has revealed the IBPS PO notification, those who are willing to get placed at the Bank PO position should start their exam preparation as soon as possible. The IBPS PO is conducted in two phases Prelim and Main. Those who appears in IBPS PO Prelim Exam and qualify it with good score will be eligible for the next phase that is Bank PO Exam Mains. The candidates who get shortlisted in PO Exam Main round will be applicable to appear in Interview round, which is the last and final stage of IBPS PO Recruitment. The final result of Bank PO Exams will be declared on the basis of candidates combined performance in IBPS PO main and interview session. Bank Clerk is the most responsible employee of the organisation, as he has many organizational roles and responsibilities that are to be fulfilled by him. So, the candidates who can handle their work very efficiently and are also interested in banking jobs, must go for IBPS Clerk Recruitment. IBPS Clerk exam is divided into two phases Prelim and Main exam. IBPS has decided not to take the Interview sessions for the clerk cadre posts. The candidates who qualify IBPS Clerk Prelim Exam will only be eligible to appear in the next phase of Clerk Recruitment that is IBPS Clerk Main Exam. And after completing both the online test rounds of Bank Clerk Exam, candidates are shortlisted based on the merit list of the marks obtained in main exam. The IBPS Clerk conducting body releases final result after having all the selection rounds completed. And the candidates who scores more than the cut off marks separately for each round are declared as IBPS Clerk Exam qualified.

Q: Is IBPS Clerk easy or tough?

A: The overall difficulty level of the IBPS Clerk prelims exam was easy to moderate. The Quantitative Aptitude section was easy, English Language section was easy and Reasoning section was easy. The overall difficulty level of the IBPS Clerk Mains exam was moderate. The English language section was easy, Reasoning section was moderate, Quant section was moderate.

IBPS Clerk 2023 Contact Information

Address

IBPS
IBPS House, 90 feet, DP Road
Near Thakur Polytechnic
Off. Western Express Highway, PB No. 8587
Kandivali (E), Mumbai 400101

Phone Number

1800 222 366, 1800 103 4566 (available from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM on all working days)

Fax

91-22-2854 2076

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What is the difference between the level of the IBPS Clerk and the SBI Clerk paper pattern?

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

4 days ago

IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk exam patterns are more or less same. The prelims exam pattern for both the exams comprises Reasoning, English and Quantitative Aptitude. The Mains exam pattern for the both the exams comprises Reasoning, English Quantitative Aptitude. General Awareness and Computer Ap...IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk exam patterns are more or less same. The prelims exam pattern for both the exams comprises Reasoning, English and Quantitative Aptitude. The Mains exam pattern for the both the exams comprises Reasoning, English Quantitative Aptitude. General Awareness and Computer Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100 whereas the Mains exam carries 200 marks. The duration of the prelims exam is 60 minutes whereas the Mains exam is held for 2 Hours 40 minutes. The level of SBI Clerk is bit difficult than the IBPS Clerk exam. SBI Clerk exam is conducted for recruitment of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). IBPS Clerk exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Clerks in the public sector banks of India.

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How to download IBPS Clerk admit card 2022?

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Beginner-Level 5

4 days ago

Step I: Visit the official website of IBPS or directly click on the IBPS Clerk Mains Admit Card 2022 link which is mentioned above. Step II: On the homepage click on = CRP Clerical appearing on the left side of the page. Step IV: Now click on = Click Here to Download Online Mains Exam Call Letter...Step I: Visit the official website of IBPS or directly click on the IBPS Clerk Mains Admit Card 2022 link which is mentioned above. Step II: On the homepage click on = CRP Clerical appearing on the left side of the page. Step IV: Now click on = Click Here to Download Online Mains Exam Call Letter for CRP Clerks-XII.

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How to download IBPS Clerk result?

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

a week ago

Candidates need to download the IBPS Clerk result online. The steps to download the result are given below:Visit the official website of IBPS-IBPS. InClick the result link available on the home pageTo download the result, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of bir...Candidates need to download the IBPS Clerk result online. The steps to download the result are given below:
Visit the official website of IBPS-IBPS. In
Click the result link available on the home page
To download the result, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
IBPS Clerk result appears on the screen
Download the result and take its printout.

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How are the scores of IBPS Clerk calculated?

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

a week ago

The scores of IBPS Clerk are calculated based on the number of correct answers after deducting the penalty for wrong answers. For wrong answers, 0.25 marks assigned to that question are deducted as a penalty to arrive at the corrected scores. There are no qualifying marks in the exam. Candidates...The scores of IBPS Clerk are calculated based on the number of correct answers after deducting the penalty for wrong answers. For wrong answers, 0.25 marks assigned to that question are deducted as a penalty to arrive at the corrected scores. There are no qualifying marks in the exam. Candidates are required to secure the sectional and overall cut off marks to qualify the exam. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the Mains exam. The final selection of the candidates are done based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam.

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What if it is showing invalid login while checking IBPS Clerk result?

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

a week ago

The system shows invalid login if candidates enter their wrong credentials. To download IBPS Clerk result, enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The result displays the qualifying status of candidates for the next round of selection process. The scorecard is rele...The system shows invalid login if candidates enter their wrong credentials. To download IBPS Clerk result, enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The result displays the qualifying status of candidates for the next round of selection process. The scorecard is released few days after the declaration of the result. IBPS Clerk result is announced on the official website.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

a week ago

Do not worry if you forget the password while downloading IBPS Clerk result. You can retrieve the password by clicking the Forgot Password. Candidates need to enter certain details to retrieve the password. After resetting the password, candidates need to login with the new login credentials to c...Do not worry if you forget the password while downloading IBPS Clerk result. You can retrieve the password by clicking the Forgot Password. Candidates need to enter certain details to retrieve the password. After resetting the password, candidates need to login with the new login credentials to check the result. Candidates should remember their passwords to check the result without any hassle.

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What are the subjects of IBPS Clerk exam?

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a week ago

The subjects of IBPS Clerk exam are as follows:Preliminary Exam - The Preliminary exam has 100 multiple-choice questions from English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The total duration of the exam is one hour. Each section has 20 minutes and 30 questions. The maximum marks fo...The subjects of IBPS Clerk exam are as follows:
Preliminary Exam - The Preliminary exam has 100 multiple-choice questions from English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The total duration of the exam is one hour. Each section has 20 minutes and 30 questions. The maximum marks for each section are 30. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Main Exam - The Main exam has 190 multiple-choice questions from General/Financial Awareness, General English Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total duration of the exam is 160 minutes. Each section has a different number of questions, marks and time allotted. The maximum marks for the exam are 200. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

3 weeks ago

The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk comprises questions from Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The Mains exam comprises questions from Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude English Language, and General/ Financial Awareness. The total marks allot...The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk comprises questions from Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The Mains exam comprises questions from Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude English Language, and General/ Financial Awareness. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 200.

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Can we do both M.Com and IBPS Clerk exam?

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Vaibhav pal

Contributor-Level 9

a week ago

Yes, you can do both M.Com and IBPS Clerk exam. There is no restriction on doing both M.Com and IBPS Clerk exam. You can pursue M.Com as a regular or distance mode course from any recognised university while preparing for the IBPS Clerk exam. However, you need to manage your time and study plan e...Yes, you can do both M.Com and IBPS Clerk exam. There is no restriction on doing both M.Com and IBPS Clerk exam. You can pursue M.Com as a regular or distance mode course from any recognised university while preparing for the IBPS Clerk exam. However, you need to manage your time and study plan effectively to balance both the academic and competitive aspects. You also need to meet the eligibility criteria for both the courses/exams.

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What is the pay scale of IBPS Clerk?

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Dinesh upadhyay

Scholar-Level 16

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The initial salary package for Clerk is Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month, at the time of Joining and the starting basic pay is Rs 19,900.

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