IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2026 OUT: Check Exam Timing, Schedule & Duration

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam 2026 ( IBPS Clerk )

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IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026

10 Oct '26 - 11 Oct '26

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Jul 3, 2026 18:12 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

IBPS Clerk Exam Dates 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is expected to release the IBPS Clerk 2026 notification in July 2026 on the official website at ibps.in. Along with the notification, the IBPS Clerk application form will also be released. The Institute will notify the last date of the application process. Earlier, the IBPS exam calendar was released. As per the calendar, the IBPS Prelims exam will be conducted on October 10 and 11, 2026 whereas the Mains exam will be held on December 27, 2026. 

Candidates can prepare their strategy according to the IBPS 2026 exam dates notified in calendar. They should note that the IBPS Clerk admit card will be released a week before the exam date. Read below for more details on IBPS Clerk dates 2026.

 

 

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  • IBPS Clerk Dates 2026
  • IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification Dates
  • IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Form Dates
  • IBPS Clerk Admit Card Date 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Exam Dates 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Result Date 2026
  • IBPS Clerk Dates 2026 FAQs
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IBPS Clerk Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS Clerk 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 26

IBPS Clerk 2026 application form

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

IBPS Clerk 2026 notification

TENTATIVE
10 Oct ' 26 - 11 Oct ' 26

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026

27 Dec ' 26

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam 2026

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 2026 Notification Dates

IBPS Clerk notification PDF is released two or three months before the exam. It comprises all the details related to the exam. Candidates should read the notification carefully before filling the application form. Candidates must know the exam dates thoroughly. IBPS Clerk Exam Dates highlight events such as the release of the application form, issue of admit card, and declaration of result. The recruitment process begins with the release of IBPS Clerk notification.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any qualifying marks in the IBPS Clerk exam?
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There are no qualifying marks in IBPS Clerk exam. The examination authority provides overall and section-wise qualifying marks for the exam. Those securing the same are selected for the next round of selection process.

Q:   What is the educational qualification for IBPS Clerk?
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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. 

Q:   Which are the IBPS Clerk participaring banks?
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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
  • PSB 
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IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Form Dates

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will release the online application form with the notification. The Institute will notify the last date for the IBPS 2026 applications. It comprises several stages that needs to be completed successfully. The application fees for the IBPS Clerk exam are INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories. The application fees can be paid online.

How to download IBPS Clerk Application Form?

IBPS Clerk Application Form can be filled online only. The process to fill the application form is given below:
  • Click IBPS Clerk application form link provided on this page
  • Register for the exam by entering the basic details
  • Upload the documents
  • Fill the detailed form
  • Pay the application fees
  • Submit the application form
  • The hard copy of the application form is not sent to the exam authority

IBPS Eligibility Criteria 2026

IBPS Clerk eligibility is decided by the examination authority. It carries details related to the age limit and educational qualification. Check IBPS Clerk eligibility below:

  • Candidates must be aged between 20 to 28 years
  • They must be a graduate in any discipline
  • Candidates must know the local language of the state they are applying to
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is IBPS Clerk age limit?
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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. Graduate candidates can apply for the exam.

Q:   Can final year students apply for IBPS Clerk exam?
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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. 

Q:   What are the documents required at the time of IBPS Clerk document verification?
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Check required documents below.

  • Birth Certificate
  • Educationalal Certificates
  • Caste/Category Certificate:
  • PwD Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate/Residential Proof:
  • Identity Proof
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IBPS Clerk Admit Card Date 2026

The authority will release the IBPS Clerk admit card 2026 on the official website at ibps.in. It is expected to be released a few days before the examination date. The admit card consists of all the details including the name of a candidate, roll number, exam centre, etc. It is mandatory for a candidate to bring the hall ticket of IBPS Clerk to the examination centre with anyone of the valid and original photo ID proofs like PAN, Aadhar, or Voter ID. It will be released separately for prelims and mains exams. 
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Q:   Can I show the digital copy of IBPS Clerk admit card?
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Candidates need to bring the printed copy of IBPS Clerk admit card. They cannot show the same through their phones. Along with the call letter, carry one photo-identity proof. Without it they are not allowed to appear for the exam.  

Q:   What if there is a problem in downloading IBPS Clerk admit card?
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In case you face internet problem, keep patience and try downloading the admit card. Registered students are issued admit card.

Q:   How can I crack IBPS clerk exam?
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Check tips below:

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

 

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IBPS Clerk Exam Dates 2026

The authority released the IBPS Clerk 2026 exam dates for both Prelims and Mains. The Prelims exam is schedule to be conducted tentatively on October 10 and 11 and the Mains exam will be held on December 27, 2026. The IBPS Clerk exam is conducted every year to recruit and provide the opportunities for lakhs of candidates to work in the banking sector.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are IBPS Clerk shift timings?
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Check exam timings below:

Prelims: 

Shift 1: 9-10 am

Shift 2: 11:30 am-2:30 pm

Shift 3: 2 pm-3 pm

Shift 4: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. 

Mains exam: Single shift

 

Q:   How can candidates check their exam centre and other details related to the IBPS Clerk Exam?
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IBPS Clerk exam centre details are mentioned in the admit card. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials. Candidates need to appear for the exam in the centre allotted them. 

Q:   Can candidates appear for the exam without the IBPS Clerk admit card?
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Candidates need to carry IBPS Clerk admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. They need to carry the printed copies of their admit cards to the exam centre. The hard copy of the hall ticket is not sent to candidates by post.

 

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IBPS Clerk Result Date 2026

The Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection (IBPS) will release the IBPS Clerk 2026 Prelims result on the official website in the form of PDF. Candidates will be able to download by using their login credentials. Along with the result, the IBPS Clerk Cut off will also be announced.

How to download the IBPS Clerk Result 2026?

Candidates can check below the methods to download the IBPS Clerk result.

  • Candidates need to visit ibps.in
  • Click the 'IBPS Clerk Result Link' on the home page of IBPS
  • Enter the login details, registration number/roll number, and date of birth/password
  • The result status is displayed on the screen
  • Download and take its printout 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What if I forget my password while downloading IBPS Clerk result?
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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. Candidates need to check their results online. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. 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.

Q:   What if it is showing invalid login while checking IBPS Clerk result?
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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. The scorecard displays candidate’s name, roll number, date of birth, section-wise marks, overall marks, category-wise and state-wise cut off marks. IBPS Clerk result is announced on the official website. If the system is not taking the login details, candidates must wait for some time and then try logging with the required credentials.

Q:   What is the good score in IBPS Clerk Prelims?
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The IBPS Clerk cut off marks are determined based on various factors and may differ across states and categories. Candidates are advised to prepare well and aim for maximum marks to secure a high score and improve their chances of qualifying with good margins. Scoring well above the expected IBPS Clerk cut off marks will ensure a candidate’s selection for the next round. IBPS Clerk prelims cut off is calculated to 100 marks. The final allotment cut off is decided after normalisation the marks out of 200. The cut off for final selection is calculated out of the normalised marks of 100.

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IBPS Clerk Dates 2026 FAQs

IBPS Clerk Dates 2026 FAQs are given below so that candidates can know about the exam dates, issue of admit card, application process, etc.

Q:   What is the per month salary for IBPS Clerk?
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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 is IBPS Clerk in hand salary?
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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:   What is prelims exam pattern for IBPS Clerk?
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The exam sof IBPS Clerk prelims comprises three sections. Total marks allotted to the exam are 100. The duration of the exam is one hour. Questions are asked from the syllabus.

Q:   How the candidates are selected against IBPS Clerk vacancies?
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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:   Is IBPS Clerk conducted every year?
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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:   What is the increment offered to IBPS Clerk?
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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:   I got bank allotment through IBPS exam, but I did not receive any email/sms from the bank regarding the appointment. What to do?
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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 IBPS Clerk exam pattern?
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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:   What is IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration?
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IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration needs to be uploaded while filling the application form. This verifies that the details provided in the application are correct.

Q:   How to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration?
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Candidates need to provide IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration at the time of application. The process to upload it is given below.

  • Click on the link to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration
  • Select the location where the file is saved
  • Click the Open option
  • Upload the same
Q:   What are the languages of IBPS Clerk question paper?
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IBPS Clerk exam is conducted in 13 regional languages. Earlier, the question papers are framed in English and Hindi only. 

Q:   Can I show the digital copy of IBPS Clerk admit card?
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Candidates need to bring the printed copy of IBPS Clerk admit card. They cannot show the same through their phones. Along with the call letter, carry one photo-identity proof. Without it they are not allowed to appear for the exam.  

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