IBPS Clerk Application Form 2026: Direct Apply Online Link Here

Candidates will not be provided any allowances to reach IBPS Clerk exam cetre. They need to manage to reach to the exam centre of their own.  IBPS Clerk prelims exam is conducted in around 200 cities. IBPS Clerk Mains exam is conducted in around 80 cities. Candidates are allotted test cities as per their preferences. Once the test cities are allotted it cannot be changed.

Around 5 Lakh candidates apply for the IBPS Clerk exam every year. The selection process consists of two stages prelims and Mains exams. 

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. 

 

 

Ration Card and Learner's Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof for IBPS Clerk exam. Candidates should note that their name appearing on the call letter should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identift proof. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the call letter and photo identity proof are not allowed to appear for the exam. In case of candidates who have changed their name are allowed only if they produce Gazette notification/their marriage certificate/affidavit. Photo ID should be valid as on the day of the examination.

The details regarding IBPS Clerk exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. The call letter carries the details related to the exam. The exam centres once allotted to candidates are not changed.

There is no facility to withdraw IBPS Clerk application form after final submission. Candidates need to submit their application forms online only. The application fees can be paid online only. Candidates should fill their IBPS Clerk application forms carefully or else their candidature will be rejected.

To fill form using smartphones are below Visit the exam conducting body, Click on the application form link, View the page in landscape mode, Switch to 'Desktop site', Set screens in auto-rotation mode, This enables the landscape mode, Same application form appear on desktop, The application forms appear the same as they appear on desktop, Fill and submit the application forms

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

While, filling IBPS Clerk application form, candidates need to upload the required documents. Only online applications are accepted for the exam. The application fee can be paid online only. They need to meet the required criteria.

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

IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration needs to be uploaded while filling the application form. This verifies that the details provided in the application are correct.

IBPS does not provide separate window to edit IBPS Clerk application form. Candidates are required to make the changes in IBPS Clerk application form within the prescribed deadline. After final submission of IBPS Clerk application form, candidates are not required to make any changes in the same. Candidates should check all the details carefully before submitting the IBPS Clerk application form.

Candidates must carry any one of the photo-identity proof-Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License, etc. To the IBPS Clerk exam centre along with the admit card. The photo-identity proof will be verified by the exam centre officials. Along with the original photo-identity proof, candidates should also take the xerox copy of it.