IBPS Clerk 2026: Notification (Soon), Application Process, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Vacancies & FAQs

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam 2025 ( IBPS Clerk )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 17:09 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

IBPS CLERK 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the IBPS Clerk prelims and mains exam date. The Prelims exam will be conducted on October 10 and 11 while the Mains exam will be held on December 27, 2026. The notification is awaited. The IBPS Clerk Notification for CRP CSA-XVI will be released soon in the form of PDF on the official portal at ibps.in. The complete schedule of the IBPS Clerk will be notified with the announcement of the notification. The SBI Clerk Application process will begin online and dates will be mentioned in the notification itself. 

The IBPS Clerk Mains result 2025 was declared on March 2. Along with the result, cut off and scorecard were also announced. The IBPS Clerk Result was released under the candidates' login. 

Also Read: Private Sector Bank Recruitment in India

 

Table of contents
  • What is IBPS Clerk exam?
  • IBPS Clerk Dates 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Application Form 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Result 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Cutoff 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Salary
  • IBPS Clerk Recruitment Process
  • IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam FAQs
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What is IBPS Clerk exam?

Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts are included 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. The exam is conducted in two levels-preliminary and mains exams. Candidates selected through this exam get a handsome salary package and other benefits. 

Also Read: Bank Exam Syllabus

IBPS Clerk Participating Banks

IBPS Clerk Participating banks are the nationalised banks for which the recruitment is done. There are 11 participating banks where candidates are recruited. IBPS conducts the selection process on the behalf of the banks. Following is the list of 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 Exam Highlights

IBPS Clerk recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the posts of Clerks. The selection process comprises prelims and mains exams. Given below are some of the important highlights of the exam.

Exam Particulars Exam Details

Exam Name

IBPS Clerk 

Conducting Body

IBPS

Exam Level

National level

Exam Frequency

Annually

Mode of Exam

Online 

Total Registrations

6.59 lakh (In 2022-23)

Total Test Takers

4.91 lakh (In 2022-23)

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

www.ibps.in

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IBPS Clerk Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS Clerk 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Aug ' 26

IBPS Clerk 2026 notification

TENTATIVE
Oct ' 26

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026

TENTATIVE
Dec ' 26

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
29 Nov ' 25 - 02 Dec ' 25

IBPS Clerk 2025 Mains Exam

20 Nov ' 25

IBPS Clerk Prelims Result 2025

04 Oct ' 25 - 05 Oct ' 25

IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam

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IBPS Clerk Application Form 2026

IBPS Clerk registration process will start after the release of the notification. Candidates need to fill the form online by visiting the official website at ibps.in. A direct link will also be provided below once it is activated. Candidates can check below the method to fill the form online for the IBPS Clerik exam.

How to Apply Online?

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

IBPS Clerk Application Fees 2026

Unreserved: INR 850 (inclusive of GST)

reserved: 175 (inclusive of GST)

IBPS Clerk Notification

The detailed IBPS Clerk Official Notification PDF is likely to be released in July 2026. The notification will be released to select candidates for the post of Clerks in the public sector banks. 

Also Read: IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria

IBPS Clerk Exam Centres 

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 IBPS Clerk exam centre each for prelims and mains exam while filling the application form.

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IBPS Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

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 is important for preparation.

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern

IBPS Clerk paper pattern is divided into two stages- prelims and mains. Both papers are conducted online. The mains exam pattern has been revised. 1/4 of marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers. IBPS Clerk exam pattern for both stages is given below:

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

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

S.No. Name of Tests No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 40 60 35 minutes
2 English Language 40 40 35 minutes
3 Quantitative Aptitude 35 50 30 minutes
4 General/ Financial Awareness 40 50 20 minutes
Total 190 200 120 minutes

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IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026

IBPS Clerk mains call letter will be released a few days prior to the examination date. The admit card can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials. Students need to carry the prelims admit card while appearing for the mains exam. The process to download the hall ticket is given below.

  • Click the admit card link on the home page
  • Enter the required credentials
  • The call letter appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and save it

IBPS Clerk Exam Day Guidelines 

The exam day guidelines are released along with the admit card. Candidates must follow these while appearing for the exam. Few guidelines for the exam are given below:

  • Report at least 15 minutes before the reporting time
  • Carry admit card and photo-identity proof
  • Registration is done through photo capture
  • Handover call letter to invigilator
  • Bring one additional photograph 

Also Read: IBPS Clerk Admit Card

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IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2026

IBPS Clerk exam analysis is provided on the day of the exam. It highlights the section-wise and overall difficulty level. Knowing the exam level can help candidates in preparing for the exam. IBPS Clerk prelims and mains exam analysis of last year are given below.

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2025

The overall difficulty level of IBPS Clerk mains exam is given below.

Sections

Difficulty 

General Intelligence & Reasoning 

Moderate

English Language

Moderate

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate

General/ Financial Awareness

Easy to Moderate

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025

Candidates can check below the IBPS Clerk 2025 Analysis for the prelims exam.

Sections Difficulty Level

English Language

Easy

Reasoning Ability

Moderate

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate

 

 
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IBPS Clerk Result 2026

IBPS Clerk Prelims and Mains result will be announced separately on the official website after the few days of the conclusion of an exam. The roll numbers will be made available in PDF form. Provisional allotment of candidates as per IBPS Clerk result are done based on merit. The marks of candidates are normalised to announced the result. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The process to check the result is explained below.

  • Candidates need to visit ibps.in
  • On the home page, find the 'IBPS Clerk mains result' link
  • Clicking it, the result PDF opens 
  • Search your roll number in the PDF
  • Download and save it 

What is IBPS RRB Normalisation?

Normalisation of IBPS RRB marks are done to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers across various sessions. The marks of candidates are calculated based on this process. 

 

 

 

 

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IBPS Clerk Cutoff 2026

IBPS RRB Clerk mains cut off will be released on the official website. The cut off is calculated out of 100 marks. The cut off is released category-wise and state-wise. The cut off for the final selection is calculated after normalising the marks out of 100. IBPS Clerk cutoff is applied to the total score and individual section. 

IBPS Clerk Mains Expected Cut off 2025

The expected cut off provided in the table below was calculated based on the exam level. The actual cut off is released by the examination authority. 

State IBPS RRB Clerk Expected Cut off
Andhra Pradesh 38 to 42
Arunachal Pradesh 31 to 36
Assam 35 to 40
Bihar 40 to 45
Chhattisgarh 38 to 43
Chandigarh 42 to 47
Delhi 40 to 45
Gujarat 36 to 41
Goa 32 to 37
Himachal Pradesh 40 to 45
Haryana 42 to 47
J & K 38 to 44
Jharkhand 38 to 45
Kerala 37 to 44
Karnataka 36 to 42
Madhya Pradesh 40 to 46
Maharashtra 37 to 43
Manipur 37 to 42
Meghalaya 35 to 40
Mizoram 22 to 27
Odisha 42 to 48
Punjab 43 to 49
Rajasthan 40 to 45
Telangana 38 to 42
Uttar Pradesh 40 to 45
Uttarakhand 41 to 45
West Bengal 41 to 46
Tamil Nadu 40 to 46
Tripura 38 to 41
Sikkim 25 to 30

How to Check IBPS Clerk Cut off?

The process to check the cut off of IBPS Clerk is given below.

  • Visit IBPS
  • Click the IBPS Clerk cut off link
  • Enter the required credentials
  • The state-wise cut off marks are displayed on the screen
  • Download and save it
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IBPS Clerk Salary

The pay scale of IBPS Clerk salary is INR 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The gross in-hand salary is around INR 43239. Besides, candidates are given allowances. The in-hand salary is calculated after various deductions. Allowances offered to candidates are given below.

  • Dearness Allowance
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) 
  • Travel allowance
  • Special Pay
  • Medical allowance, etc.

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IBPS Clerk Recruitment Process

The complete IBPS Clerk selection process is explained below:

  • Filling in the Application Form
  • Release of Admit Card
  • Appearing in the Exam
  • Declaration of IBPS Clerk Result 

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

IBPS Clerk Selection Process

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IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam FAQs

Candidates can check the IBPS Clerk 2026 FAQs below related to the application process, admit card, exam dates, selection process, salary, etc.

Q:   What is IBPS Clerk in hand salary?
A: 
IBPS Clerk inhand salary ranges between INR 28,000 to 30,000 per month. The inhand salary is calculated after making all the deductions. It is the amount offered to candidates after the gross deductions and additions for expenditure. The amount vary from the place of posting. Candidates posted in metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata get comparatively more amount.
Q:   How the candidates are selected against IBPS Clerk vacancies?
A: 

The selection process of IBPS Clerk includes preliminary and Mains exams. The final selection is done based on the Mains exam. The prelims exam marks are not counted for the merit list. Candidates selected through IBPS Clerk exam will be recruited to the 11 participating public sector banks in India. Candidates can ace the exam with good preparation.

Q:   What is the per month salary for IBPS Clerk?
A: 

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
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:   What is the year-wise increment offered to IBPS Clerk?
A: 

IBPS Clerk is given increment after three years or four years or one year. The saalary increases with increment. The selection process comprises prelims and mains exams. Final selection is done based on the marks obtained in the mains exam. 

Q:   When IBPS Clerk notification 2025 was released?
A: 

The short notification of IBPS Clerk was released on July 29. The detailed notification was released on July 31. The was released to select candidates for the post of Clerk. The selection process comprises prelims and mains exams.

Q:   When IBPS Clerk 2025 application form was released?
A: 

IBPS CLerk application form can be filled online. Go to IBPS, Click application link , Register for the exam, fill the detailed application form, submit the online form. Pay the fees. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form.

 

Q:   I got bank allotment through IBPS exam, but I did not receive any email/sms from the bank regarding the appointment. What to do?
A: 

The role of IBPS comes to end after the provisional allotment. The offer of appointment is done by the bank/organisation to which candidates has been provisionally allotted. The candidates may contact the allottee bank for appointment. It is better to contact the allotted bank to know regarding the appointment.

Q:   What is the increment offered to IBPS Clerk?
A: 

The increment offered to IBPS Clerk exam is done based on performance. This is decided by the Pay Commission. Candidates are also given various benefits as part of their salary.

Q:   What is IBPS Clerk exam pattern?
A: 

IBPS Clerk exam pattern two parts-prelims and mains. The prelims test comprises three sections and carries 100 marks. The Mains comprises four sections and carries 200 marks. 

 

 

Q:   When IBPS Clerk 2025 exam held?
A: 

The prelims exam was held on October 4, 5. The Mains exam was conducted on November 29. Both the exams were conducted online. Final selection is done based on  the mains exam.

Q:   Is IBPS Clerk conducted every year?
A: 

IBPS Clerk exam is conducted every year. The exam is conducted to select candidates for Clerical cadre post in 11 public sector banks. The selection process comprises prelims exam and Mains exam. The interview is not conducted for this post. The final is done based on the Mains exam.

Q:   How can I crack IBPS clerk exam?
A: 

Check tips below:

  • English Language: Focus on improving Vocab and comprehension
  • Reasoning Ability: Practice previous papers
  • Numerical Ability: Learn Shortcuts

 

Q:   What are the tips for candidates after checking IBPS Clerk result?
A: 

After checking IBPS Clerk result, candidates should follow tips below: Candidates should check the details mentioned in result carefully, For any discrepancies in result, candidates should immediately report to examination authority. There is no facility to recheck IBPS Clerk result. Result announced by examination authority is considered final. IBPS Clerk result is calculated based on normalisation process.