Are there any sectional timings in the IBPS Clerk exam?

Yes, there are sectional timings in IBPS Clerk exam. In prelims exam, candidates will get 20 minutes to answer each section. In the Mains exam, 35 minutes each will be given to answer questions from General/Financial Awareness, General English and 45 minutes each will be given to attempt Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude questions. The section-wise exam timings for prelims and mains exam are given below. Prelims Exam Sections IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Time Duration (In Minutes) English Language 20 Numerical Ability 20 Reasoning Ability 20 Total 60 Minutes Mains Exam Sections IBPS clerk mains sectional timing General/Financial Awareness 35 minutes General English 35 minutes Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 45 minutes Quantitative Aptitude 45 minutes Total 160 minutes

What is IBPS Clerk exam pattern?

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.

How many IBPS Clerk vacancies were announced in 2025?

A total of 15701 vacancies were announced for IBPS Clerk 2025 recruitment. The state-wise vacancy break-up is given below. IBPS Clerk 2025 Vacancy State Wise & Category Wise States Names SC ST OBC EWS General Total Vacancies Andaman & Nicobar -- -- 02 01 13 16 Andhra Pradesh 77 33 110 42 200 462 Arunachal Pradesh -- 15 -- 02 24 41 Assam 26 44 102 36 189 397 Bihar 118 04 201 72 365 760 Chandigarh 01 -- 02 -- 12 15 Chhattisgarh 34 97 13 28 142 314 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu -- 12 01 03 28 44 Delhi 39 19 73 23 125 279 Goa -- 08 15 09 72 104 Gujarat 76 164 295 105 469 1109 Haryana 32 -- 47 15 94 188 Himachal Pradesh 32 04 25 13 60 134 Jammu & Kashmir 01 05 16 04 50 76 Jharkhand 27 60 31 24 126 268 Karnataka 214 108 338 135 591 1386 Kerala 35 01 89 34 195 354 Ladakh -- 01 -- -- 07 08 Lakshadweep -- 01 -- -- 06 07 Madhya Pradesh 142 191 140 93 392 958 Maharashtra 166 142 437 159 730 1634 Manipur -- 11 03 04 30 48 Meghalaya -- 04 -- -- 13 17 Mizoram -- 09 -- 02 18 29 Nagaland -- 12 -- 01 21 34 Odisha 87 126 66 54 239 572 Puducherry 01 -- 05 01 19 26 Punjab 112 -- 74 33 164 383 Rajasthan 67 53 77 37 174 408 Sikkim -- 03 03 01 18 25 Tamil Nadu 247 09 322 116 523 1217 Telangana 61 27 81 32 161 362 Tripura 05 14 -- 03 34 56 Uttar Pradesh 589 28 754 272 1138 2781 Uttarakhand 11 -- 07 07 78 103 West Bengal 256 52 237 102 439 1086 Total 2456 1257 3566 1463 6959 15701

How is the provisional allotment of IBPS Clerk done?

IBPS Clerk provisional allotment is done based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. To prepare the provisional allotment list, the marks are normalised out of 100. The marks and cut off marks for provisional allotment are prepared out of 100. The process of provisional allotment is given below: 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

How the candidates are selected against IBPS Clerk vacancies?

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.

Where can I find IBPS Clerk syllabus PDF?

IBPS Clerk syllabus PDF comprises the important topics for the prelims and Mains exams in PDF form. ThePDF 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. They must also attempt mock tests.

What is IBPS Clerk syllabus chapter-wise?

IBPS Clerk prelims syllabus comprises topics from Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. IBPS Clerk syllabus of Mains exam is divided into four sections: Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General/ Financial Awareness. The chapter-wise IBPS Clerk syllabus is given below: English Language: Reading Comprehension, Error Detection/ Sentence Correction, Fill in the Blanks, Error Correction, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test. Reasoning: Inequality, Seating Arrangement, Alphanumeric Series, Miscellaneous, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Numerical Ability: Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Data Sufficiency, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Distance, Relations and Permutation and Combination, Data Interpretation, Puzzles. General Awareness: Current Affairs, Monetary Plans, Indian Financial System, Introduction to National Institutions, Indian Banking System, Banking Terms. Computer Aptitude: Basics of Hardware and Software, Operating Systems, Internet and Associated Topics, Microsoft Office and Other Word Processing Software, History of Computing, Basic Computer Networking, Basics of Databases, Basics of Cyber Security Tools and Processes.

Is IBPS Clerk a permanent job?

IBPS Clerk is a permanent job. All candidates selected for IBPS Clerk exam will be on a probation period of six months. After this period, candidates are confirmed as permanent employees only after an assessment through a test or review of their performance in the probation period. Candidates for the post of IBPS Clerk is selected based on the performance in the Mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. IBPS Clerk prelims exam pattern is such that it is divided into three sections-Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and English Language. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The mains exam comprises General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200.

What is the per month salary for IBPS Clerk?

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

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.

What are the important topics for IBPS Clerk Reasoning section?

In the Reasoning section of the IBPS Clerk exam, candidates need to focus on Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, etc. In the prelims exam, a total of 35 questions are asked and carries 35 marks. In the Mains exam, a total of 50 questions are asked and carries 60 marks. Candidates can prepare this section by referring to the previous years question papers and attempt mock tests. The tips and tricks to prepare for IBPS Clerk Reasoning section are given below Go through the topics given in the IBPS Clerk syllabus for Reasoning Maximum questions in this section are asked from Data Interpretation and Puzzles. Candidates must take sectional mock test for Reasoning and analyse their performance in the mock test

What documents to upload during IBPS Clerk application process?

To fill IBPS Clerk application form you need to upload documents such as scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration. See table below to know dimensions and specifications: 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

What if I submit more than one IBPS Clerk application form?

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.

In an IBPS Clerk which type of computer Certificate is necessary?

Knowlege of computers is necessary for IBPS Clerk. The age limit is between 20 and 28 years. The educational qualification is graduation.

Can final year students apply for IBPS Clerk exam?

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.

Is IBPS Clerk conducted every year?

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.

Can IBPS Clerk become PO?

IBPS Clerk cannot be internally recruited as a Probationary Officer since POs are directly recruited. However, clerks can shift to the officer cadre as TOs (Trainee Officers) or JMGS-1 (Junior Management Grade Officer Scale -1). Candidates are directly recruited as Clerks and Officers, after their respective exams and interviews.

What are the best books for IBPS Clerk exam?

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.

What is the increment offered to IBPS Clerk?

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.

What is the IBPS Clerk career growth?

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.

What is the dearness allowance offered to IBPS Clerk?

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

What is the year-wise IBPS Clerk salary?

The table below shows the year-wise IBPS Clerk salary. Starting IBPS Clerk Basic Pay INR 24050 IBPS Clerk Basic Pay after 3 years INR 28070 IBPS Clerk Basic Pay after 6 years INR 33020 IBPS Clerk Basic Pay after 10 years INR 41020 IBPS Clerk Basic Pay after 17 years INR 57400 IBPS Clerk Basic Pay after 18 years INR 61800 IBPS Clerk Basic Pay after 19 years INR 64480

What is IBPS Clerk job profile?

IBPS Clerk is an entry-level post. This post offers a lot of learning and opportunities. They are asked to verify documents and proofs submitted by customers. They also maintain cash and Demand Drafts. Recruitment is done as per selection process.

Is normalisation applied in the calculation of IBPS Clerk?

IBPS Clerk normalisation is applied in the calculation of cut off. This process is followed to adjust the difficulty level of question asked in the exam. The cut off for the Mains and prelims exams are calculated based on the normalised marks.

What is IBPS Clerk marking scheme?

For correct answer, one mark is awarded. For incorrect answers, 0.25 marks are deducted The score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers.

How is IBPS Clerk cut off calculated?

IBPS Clerk cut off for the prelims exam is calculated out of 100. The Mains exam cut off is calculated after normalising the marks out of 100. The cut off is applied on overall/state-wise cutoff marks and sectional cut off.

What if I forget my password while downloading IBPS Clerk result?

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.

How to download IBPS Clerk admit card?

Candidates should download the IBPS Clerk admit card in the following: Internet Explorer Google Chrome Firefox It is important to take printout of the admit card. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification PDF: Download Official Notification Here

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Updated on Dec 17, 2025 11:32 IST

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IBPS Clerk Notification 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to release IBPS Clerk notification in July to fill up vacancies for the posts of Customer Service Associates (CSA). The notification of IBPS Clerk will be released in PDF form. It will comprise the necessary details related to the exam. IBPS Clerk application formwill be released after the notification is published. IBPS Clerk official notification PDF will be made available on this page. Any Graduate candidate who are aged between 20 and 28 years can apply.

IBPS Clerk exam dates are mentioned in the notification. The prelims exam is expected to be conducted on October 4, 5. The mains exam will be held in November. Read below for more details on the IBPS Clerk notification.

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