IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2025 (Revised): Check Exam Timing, Schedule & Duration

Q: Is there any interview for IBPS Clerk selection?

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

Q: What are IBPS Clerk shift timings?

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: Is 3 months enough for IBPS Clerk?

To crack the exam in three months prepare with sincerity and dedication. Devote two to three hours each day for studying. Attemot mock tests.

Q: When IBPS Clerk 2025 exam held?

The prelims exam is to be held on October 4, 5. The Mains exam is conducted on November 29.

Q: When IBPS Clerk 2025 application form was released?

Check process below: Go to IBPS Click 'IBPS Clerk Apply Online' link Register yourself Upload the scanned photograph and signature Fill the detailed form Preview the online form Submit the IBPS Clerk application form Pay the application fees

Q: When IBPS Clerk notification 2025 was released?

The short notification was released on July 29. The detailed notification was released on July 31. The notification was released to select candidates for the post of Clerks in 11 participating banks.

Q: What is 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. There are no restrictions in the number of attempts in IBPS Clerk exam. Candidates can apply for the exam within their prescribed age limit. Candidates must check the age limit before applying to the exam. The relaxation in the upper age limit given to the candidates belonging to the reserved category is given below. Category Age Relaxation (In years) SC/ST 5 Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 PwD 10 Ex-Serviceman The actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years) Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands 9 Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 5 Persons affected by 1984 riots 5 Regular employees of the Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal retrenched from service (Applicable to Madhya Pradesh state only) 5

Q: What is the educational qualification for IBPS Clerk?

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.

Q: What is IBPS Clerk salary?

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 Mains paper structure?

The Mains exam of is divided into four sections. The total marks allotted to the exam are 200. The marks obtained at stage is considered for final selection.

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Admit Card - 24 Sep '25 - 5 Oct '25

Updated on Sep 24, 2025 23:47 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released Ihe IBPS Clerk prelims admit card. The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk will be conducted on October 4 and 5.

IBPS Clerk application form was available from August 1 to 28, 2025. The detailed IBPS Clerk notification PDF was released on July 31, 2025. The short notice was released on July 29, 2025.

The mains exam will be conducted on November 29, 2025. IBPS Clerk Exam Dates highlight events such as the release of the application form, issue of admit card, and declaration of result. Read below for more details on IBPS Clerk dates 2025.

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IBPS Clerk Dates 2025
Important Events Related to IBPS Clerk Exam
IBPS Clerk 2025 Shift Timings
IBPS Clerk Dates 2025 FAQs

IBPS Clerk Dates 2025

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
24 Sep ' 25 - 05 Oct ' 25	IBPS Clerk prelims admit card ONGOING
04 Oct ' 25 - 05 Oct ' 25	IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam
29 Nov ' 25	IBPS Clerk 2025 Mains Exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
01 Aug ' 25	IBPS Clerk 2025 notification
01 Aug ' 25 - 28 Aug ' 25	IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025
13 Oct ' 24	IBPS Clerk 2024 Mains Exam
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Important Events Related to IBPS Clerk Exam

The important events of IBPS Clerk exam are explained below in detail:

IBPS Clerk Notification Date 2025

IBPS Clerk notification was released on July 31, 2025. The short notification was released on July 29, 2025. The notification was released in PDF format and comprises all information related to the exam such as the application process, complete schedule, eligibility criteria, exam centres, exam pattern, etc.

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IBPS Clerk Application Form Date 2025

IBPS Clerk application form was released on August 1, 2025. The application fees are INR 850 for General and OBC candidates, while it is INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD. The steps to fill IBPS Clerk application form are given below:

Visit the official website of IBPS
Click on the 'Apply Online' link on the home page
Register for the exam by entering the required details
After successful registration, registration ID and password are generated
Candidates need to upload the scanned photograph and signature
Candidates need to fill the detailed application form
After filling the detailed application form, candidates need to choose their preferred banks
Upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
They need to preview the application form and submit it
Candidates need to pay the required fees

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IBPS Clerk Admit Card Date

IBPS Clerk admit card is released online one week before the exam. IBPS Clerk admit card is released separately for preliminary and mains exams. Candidates can download IBPS Clerk admit card by logging in with roll number/registration number and date of birth/password.

How to Download IBPS Clerk Admit Card?

The steps to download IBPS Clerk admit card are given below:

Visit the official website- ibps.in
Click the link 'IBPS CRP Clerk admit card'
Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
IBPS admit card for Clerk appears on the screen
Download the admit card and take its printout

The details printed on the admit card are given below.

Name of candidates	Exam date
Duration of test	Registration number
Reporting time	Roll number/User ID
Scanned images of photograph & Signature	Space for signature & left thumb impression of candidates
Address of IBPS Clerk exam centre	Exam day guidelines
Space for invigilator's signature	Password

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IBPS Clerk Exam Date

IBPS Clerk exam comprises two stages: preliminary and mains. The preliminary and mains exams are conducted online. According to IBPS Clerk exam pattern, the preliminary exam consists of three sections, English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The mains exam comprises four sections, General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. The test carries a total of 200 marks. The duration of the prelims exam is 60 minutes while that for the mains is 160 minutes.

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IBPS Clerk Result Date

IBPS Clerk result is declared online separately for preliminary, mains/final. Candidates can check their result status by using their registration number/roll number and date of birth/password. On the basis of prelims results, candidates are selected for the mains exam. The final result is announced based on the marks of the mains exam and interview. The steps to check the result 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 result appears on the screen
Download the result and save it

IBPS Clerk Cut off Date

IBPS Clerk cut off is released along with the scorecard. Candidates can check the cut off by logging in with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. IBPS Clerk cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in order to qualify for the exam and become eligible for the next round of the selection process.

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IBPS Clerk 2025 Shift Timings

Candidates can check below the exam timings for the prelims exam.

IBPS Clerk Mains Shift Timings

Shifts	Reporting Time	Timings
Shift 1	8:00 AM	9:00 am -12.00 pm

IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift Timings

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

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is there any interview for IBPS Clerk selection?

Q: What are IBPS Clerk shift timings?

Q: Is 3 months enough for IBPS Clerk?

IBPS Clerk Dates 2025 FAQs

IBPS Clerk Dates 2025 FAQs are given below so that candidates can know about the exam dates, issue of admit card, application process, etc.

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When IBPS Clerk application form correction window was released?

Answered a month ago

IBPS Clerk application form correction window was released on September 2. The last date to correct the details in the application form is September 3. Candidates are allowed to correct and re-submit the modified/ corrected application only once
during the 'Edit Window to Modify/ Correct Application

Bhumika Arora

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How many vacancies were announced for IBPS Clerk in previous years'?

Answered 2 months ago

The overview of IBPS Clerk previous years' vacancies are given below.

IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2025: 10277
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2024: 11826
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2023: 4,545
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2022: 6,035
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2021: 7,855
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2020: 2,557
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2019: 12,075

Indrani Thakur

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When IBPS Clerk 2025 admit card was released?

Answered 2 months ago

IBPS Clerk 2025 prelims admit card was released on September 24, 2025. The Mains admit card will be released in November. Candidates can download their admit cards online only by logging with the required credentials.

Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Is the IBPS Clerk syllabus the same every year?

Answered 2 months ago

IBPS Clerk syllabus remains the same every year. Any changes in the syllabus is informed by the examination authority. IBPS Clerk prelims syllabus comprises topics from English, Quant and Reasoning. IBPS Clerk Mains syllabus comprises topics from English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, G

Ishita Aggarwal

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Where can I find IBPS Clerk syllabus PDF?

Answered 2 months ago

IBPS Clerk syllabus PDF comprises the important topics for the prelims and Mains exams in PDF form. The syllabus PDF can be downloaded for free only by registering on Shiksha. Candidates can download the IBPS Clerk exam syllabus PDF and start practising for the exam.

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