IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025: Check How to Apply Online Here

IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025 will be released in August 2025. The link to apply online for IBPS Clerk 2025 exam will be made available on the official website. Graduate candidates can apply for the exam. IBPS Clerk application form filling process comprises stages such as registration, uploading the scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, previewing the application, uploading the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration. Candidates need to pay the application fee online. The application fees for the exam are INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories. The steps to fill the IBPS Clerk application form are given below:

• Visit the official website of IBPS
• Click 'IBPS Clerk Apply Online' link on the home page
• Register for the exam by entering the required details 
• Upload the scanned photograph and signature 
• Fill the detailed IBPS Clerk application form 
• Preview the application form
• Submit the IBPS Clerk application form
• Pay the application fees and take printout of the transaction receipt

You need to fill IBPS Clerk application form online only. The application process comprises various stages-registration, uploading the scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, previewing the application form, fee payment, and taking a printout of the application form. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of their application forms to the examination authority. Candidates are required to fill their application forms carefully as editing of details is not allowed after final submission of application form. The steps to fill the application form are given below: Visit the official website of IBPS New users need to register for the exam first To register for the exam, candidates need to fill details such as candidate's name, email ID, contact number, etc. After successful registration, registration ID and password are generated Candidates need to upload their scanned photographs and signatures Fill the basic details, personal details, communication details, educational qualification, etc. Select the preferences of banks Upload the scanned left thumb impression and handwritten declaration Preview the application form Pay the application fee Submit the application form

Around 5 Lacs candidates apply for the IBPS Clerk exam every year. The selection process consists of two stages prelims and Mains exams. The provisional allocation of candidates is based on the actual vacancies reported by the participating banks. Depending on the performance in the Mains exam, vacancjes and business needs of the participating banks, candidates are selected to one of the participating banks. Selection is done based on merit-cum-preference.

The steps to fill IBPS Clerk application form using smartphones are given below:

• Visit the official website
• Click on the application form link
• Candidates receive a message, 'The website is viewable only in landscape mode'
• Switch to 'Desktop site'
• The option to change the site is available in the browser
• Candidates can also set their screens in auto-rotation mode
• This enables the landscape mode
• The application forms appear the same as they appear on desktop
• Fill and submit the application forms

IBPS does not provide separate window to edit IBPS Clerk application form. Candidates are required to make the changes in IBPS Clerk application form within the prescribed deadline. After final submission of IBPS Clerk application form, candidates are not required to make any changes in the same. Candidates should check all the details carefully before submitting the IBPS Clerk application form.

While, filling IBPS Clerk application form, candidates need to upload their photographs, signatures, handwritten declarations, left thumb impressions, etc. The documents should be uploaded as per the dimensions specified by the examination authority. Candidates must upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format while filling IBPS Clerk application form. The size of the photograph should be between 20 kb to 50 kb and its dimension should be between 200 x 230 pixels. The size of the signature should between 10kb to 20kb and dimension should be between 140 x 60 pixels. The signature should not be in capital letters. It should be in appropriate size and clearly visible. Candidates must ensure that the size of the scanned image of photograph should not be more than 50 kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no of colours, etc. during the process of scanning.

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. The prelims and mains exams are conducted online. The selection process is carried out by IBPS. However, joining letters and verification of eligibility is done by the participating banks.

IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration is a text which candidates need to upload while filling the application form. By uploading the handwritten declaration, candidates declare that the details provided in the application form are correct and valid. The text for the handwritten declaration is given below: The text for the handwritten declaration I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declares that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. Applicants need to write the IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink. The file of handwritten declaration should be in jpg/jpeg. The dimensions should be 800x400 pixels in 200 DPI. The file size should be 50 kb to 100 kb.

Candidates are advised to submit only one IBPS Clerk application form. In case of multiple applications, the latest submitted application which is complete in all respect is considered for the recruitment process. 

To fill IBPS Clerk application form, candidates need to upload documents such as scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration. The dimensions and specifications to upload documents are given below:

Photograph & Signature

Parameters	Size	Dimensions
Photograph	20kb to 50 kb	200 x 230 pixels
Signature	10kb to 20kb	140 x 60 pixels

Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration

Parameters	Size	Dimensions
LTI	20 KB to 50 KB	240 x 240 pixels
Handwritten declaration	50 KB to 100 KB	800 x 400 pixels

The steps to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration are given below:
Click on the link to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration
Browse and select the location where the scanned IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration is save
Select the file by clicking on it
Click the Open/Upload
If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed
Preview of the uploaded image will help candidates to SEE the quality of the image. In case of unclear/smudged, the same may be re-uploaded

The text for IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration is given below:

“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

The handwritten declaration should be written in English only and should not be written in Capital Letters

There is no facility to withdraw IBPS Clerk application form after final submission. Candidates need to submit their application forms online only. The application fees can be paid online only. Candidates should fill their IBPS Clerk application forms carefully or else their candidature will be rejected.

The educational qualification for IBPS Clerk is Graduation. Final year candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. 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. 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 is preferable. Candidates must meet the educational qualification fixed by the examination authority for appearing in the exam.

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. The eligibility criteria prescribed for IBPS Clerk exam is between 20 and 28 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories. Candidates who have completed graduation can apply for the exam. Final year graduation candidates can also apply for the exam. Candidates must have proficiency in the official language of the state/UT for which vacancies they wish to apply.

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. The list of participating banks is given below:

• 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

Final-year students cannot apply for the IBPS Clerk Exam. Candidates need to have graduation mark sheet on the date of application. As per the notification, the minimum qualification require candidates to have a graduation degree or equivalent from a recognised university. Candidates between 20 and 28 Years can apply for the IBPS Clerk post. There are certain age relaxations given to candidates belonging to reserved categories. As per the official notification, Candidates belonging to some category are given age relaxation like SC/ST (predetermined caste/predetermined tribe) 5 years, OBC (another backward classes-non-cream tier) 3 years, Disabled (PwD) 10 years Former service staff, including Emergency Situation Officer (ECO)/Short Service Officer (SSCO). 

The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk is conducted in four shifts: 9 am to 10 am, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, 2 pm to 3 pm, and 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The reporting times are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates are required to reach the exam centres as per the reporting times. IBPS Clerk Mains exam is conducted in one shifts depending upon the number of candidates. IBPS Clerk shift timing for the Mains exam is 9:00 am -12.00 pm. The shift timings for IBPS Clerk prelims and mains exams are given below:

Mains Exam

Shifts	Reporting Time	Timings
Shift 1	8:00 AM	9:00 am – 11:40 pm

Prelims Exam

Shifts	Timings
Shift 1	09:00 am-10:00 am
Shift 2	11:30 am-12:30 pm
Shift 3	02:00 pm-03:00 pm
Shift 4	04:30 pm-05:30 pm

Yes, IBPS Clerk exam centre is allotted as per the candidate's choice. However, the examination reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates. In case of unavailability of exam centres chosen by candidates, they are allotted seat to the other exam centres. The details related to IBPS Clerk exam centres are mentioned on the IBPS Clerk admit card. Some of the important points related to IBPS Clerk exam centres are given below:

• Candidates are required to select the exam centres while filling IBPS Clerk application form
• Candidates can select around one exam city each for prelims and mains exam
• IBPS Clerk exam centres are allotted to candidates as per their choices
• IBPS reserves the right to cancel any of the IBPS Clerk exam centres or add some centres at their discretion
• Allotment of exam centres depends upon the response and administrative feasibility etc
• The institute also reserves the right to allot candidates to any centre other than the one selected by them
• Candidates should choose IBPS Clerk exam centres carefully since they cannot be changed after the final submission of the application form
• The details of exam centres are mentioned on IBPS Clerk admit card
• The list of exam cities is released along with the notification

The details regarding IBPS Clerk exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. The call letter comprises the centre code, address of the exam centre, reporting time, shift time, etc. After downloading the admit card, candidates should carefully check their exam centres. The exam centres once allotted to candidates are not changed under any circumstances.

IBPS Clerk prelims exam is conducted in around 200 cities whereas the Mains exam is conducted in around 80 cities. Candidates are required to select one exam city each for the prelims and Mains exams. Candidates are required to select exam centres while filling the application form. The exam centres once selected by candidates cannot be changed. Therefore, candidates must choose their exam centres carefully.

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.

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.

Selected candidates will get a salary amount only after a few deductions, called in-hand salary. The In-hand salary for the Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III cities is different. For example, if you are posted in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, your in-hand salary amount would be slightly more than others. The In-hand salary given will be inclusive of allowances as per the 7th pay commission. 

• The basic pay of an IBPS clerk is INR 19,900 per month.
• The pay scale of IBPS Clerk is INR 11765-655/3-13730-815/3-16175-980/4-20095-1145/7-28110-2120/1-30230-1310/1-31540

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.

The details regarding IBPS Clerk exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. The call letter comprises the centre code, address of the exam centre, reporting time, shift time, etc. After downloading the admit card, candidates should carefully check their exam centres. The exam centres once allotted to candidates are not changed under any circumstances.

Candidates are offered promotions as per their performance. After becoming PO, there are seven scales in the officer cadre. The post-wise hierarchy is given below: Scale 1-Officer / Assistant Manager Scale 2-Manager Scale 3-Senior Manager Scale 4-Chief Manager Scale 5-Asst. General Manager Scale 6-Deputy General Manager Scale 7-General Manager.

IBPS offers a lucrative IBPS Clerk salary according to 7th pay commission. The annual salary is around INR 3 to 4 Lacs along with various allowances and perks. IBPS Clerk salary depends on the location they are currently working. Apart from salary, candidates are given house rent allowance, dearness allowance, medical allowance, travel allowance, special allowance and transport allowance.

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.

The year-wise increment offered to IBPS Clerk is given below:

• Initial Basic Pay: INR 19,900 with a yearly increment of INR 655 for three years.
• Basic Pay After 3 Years: INR 20,900 with a yearly increment of INR 815 for the next three years.
• Basic Pay After the Next 3 Years: INR 24,590 with a yearly increment of INR 980 for the next four years.
• Basic Pay After the Next 4 Years: INR 30,550 with a yearly increment of INR 1,145 for the next 7 years.
• Basic Pay After Next 7 Years: INR 42,600 with a yearly increment of INR 2,120 for the next one year.
• Basic Pay After Next 1 Year: INR 45,930 with a yearly increment of INR 1,310 for the next one year.
• Basic Pay After Next Year: INR 47,920 (Maximum Basic Pay).

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. The prelims and mains exams are conducted online. The selection process is carried out by IBPS. However, joining letters and verification of eligibility is done by the participating banks.

The dearness allowance offered to IBPS Clerk is given below:

• DA is 4 percent of the IBPS Clerk Basic Pay.
• DA depends on the CPI and is revised quarterly, which is after every three months.
• The Dearness Allowance would be INR 5,209