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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

Previous Years' IBPS Clerk Vacancy

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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