Do I need to carry IBPS Clerk prelims admit card for the Mains exam?

Candidates should keep the authenticated IBPS Clerk prelims admit card and the photo-identity safely as they need to carry it while appearing for the Mains exam. The prelims admit card and the photo-identity proof is not collected at the exam centre during exam. Candidates who does not carry the prelims admit card are not allowed to appear for the Mains exam.

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

My IBPS Clerk admit card is not issued. What should I do?

If your IBPS Clerk admit card is not issued, you need to contact the examination authority. For evidence, provide your registration number and copy of the fee transaction receipt. If the admit card is lost then the examination authority does not issue duplicate IBPS Clerk admit card. Hence, it is the responsibility of candidates to keep the admit card safely till the completion of the exam.

Which is the official website for IBPS Clerk admit card?

IBPS Clerk admit card is released separately for prelims and Mains exams. The link to download the admit card is made available on the official website-ibps.in. However, we provide the direct link to download the result on this page. Candidates can download their results by logging with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.

What are the details mentioned in IBPS Clerk admit card?

The following details are printed on the admit card. Name Exam Date Reporting Time Centre details Photograph Signature

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.

What is the password required to download the IBPS Clerk admit card?

IBPS Clerk admit card is released online separately for prelims and Mains exams. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The admit card should be carried with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

What if IBPS Clerk admit card login page takes time to load?

Due to the heavy load on the server, IBPS Clerk admit card login page takes time to load. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep patience and try to download their admit cards within a certain interval of time. Candidates need to download their admit cards online. The hard copy of IBPS Clerk admit card is not sent to any candidates. Candidates need to download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials.

Which are the items banned inside IBPS Clerk exam centre?

Candidates are not allowed to carry Stationery items such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, geometry/pencil box, plastic pouch, calculator, scale, writing pad, pen drives, log table, electronic pen/scanner. Any communication device such as bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band, etc. They cannot carry goggles, handbags, hairpin, hair band, belt, cap, wristwatch, camera, metallic item, etc. Eatable item is not allowed. Candidates must avoid wearing rings, earrings, nose-pin, chains/necklaces, pendants, badges, brooch, etc.

What are the languages of IBPS Clerk question paper?

IBPS Clerk exam is conducted in 13 regional languages. Earlier, the question papers are framed in English and Hindi only.

Can candidates appear for the exam without the IBPS Clerk admit card?

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.

What are the photo-identity proofs required to be carried in IBPS Clerk exam along with the admit card?

Apart from IBPS Clerk admit card, candidates must carry one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. Verification of photo-identity proof is done by the exam centre officials at the entry gate. Candidates are required to show the IBPS Clerk hall ticket and photo-identity proof to the officials for verification. It is only after the verification of documents that candidates are allowed to proceed towards their allotted lab/exam hall. Due to the COVID-19 situation, registration of candidates is done through photo-capture. Candidates need to carry any one of the following photo-identity proofs to the exam centre: PAN Card Passport Permanent Driving Licence/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer People’s Representative along with a photograph Identity Card issued by a recognised college/ university Aadhar/ E-Aadhar card with a photograph/ Employee ID Note: Candidates should note that Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof

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

Who can download the pre-exam training IBPS Clerk admit card?

The pre-exam training of IBPS Clerk is conducted for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Minority categories. In the pre-exam training, candidates are explained the structure of the exam. Candidates who applies for pre-exam training while filling the application form are eligible to download the admit card. To download IBPS Clerk pre-exam training admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials.

How can candidates check their exam centre and other details related to the IBPS Clerk Exam?

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.

What are the factors that are considered while allotting IBPS Clerk exam centres to candidates?

The list of IBPS Clerk exam centres is released along with the notification. Candidates need to select their preferred exam centres while filling the application form. One exam centre each can be selected for the prelims and Mains exams. IBPS Clerk exam centres are allotted to candidates based on their preferences. In case of unavailability of the preferred centre, candidates are allotted to the next available centre. IBPS reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates. They should select the exam centres carefully as it cannot be changed after final submission of application form.

Can I show the digital copy of IBPS Clerk admit card?

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.

What if there is a problem in downloading IBPS Clerk admit card?

In case you face internet problem, keep patience and try downloading the admit card. Registered students are issued admit card.

IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026: Prelims & Mains Call Letter Download Link @ibps.in

250 Students Q&A

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 17:00 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) releases IBPS Clerk admit card one week before the exam. The admit card link is released separately for prelims and mains exams., The direct link to download IBPS Clerk admit card will be provided on this page once it is released. Candidates can access it by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the same is not sent by post. It carries information related to the candidate's personal and exam details. It is necessary to carry the printed copy of the admit card of IBPS Clerk along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. Read below for more details about IBPS Clerk Admit Card.

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IBPS Clerk Dates 2026

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

Dates	Upcoming 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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
29 Nov ' 25 - 02 Dec ' 25	IBPS Clerk 2025 Mains Exam
04 Oct ' 25 - 05 Oct ' 25	IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam
24 Sep ' 25 - 05 Oct ' 25	IBPS Clerk prelims admit card
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