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.

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

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. Graduate candidates can apply for the exam.

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 shifts for IBPS Clerk exam?

IBPS Clerk prelims exam is conducted in four shifts-09:00 AM to 10.00 AM, 11.30 AM to 12:30 PM, 02.00 PM to 03.00 PM & 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM. The Mains exam is conducted in two shifts-10:00 am-12:40 pm and 03:00 pm-05.40 pm. The details related to the shift timing and reporting time are mentioned in the admit card.

Is there any qualifying marks in the IBPS Clerk exam?

The qualifying marks are calculated based on the following factors: All the applicants who appear in the exam will be selected on the basis of qualifying marks and Cut off marks. First of all, Cut Off marks are decided on the basis of your Region and Number of Vacancies available under it. Second Factor affecting Cut Off is the highest Marks obtained by Candidate and Previous Cut Off Marks. Moreover, Category of the applicant and number of posts available under that category are also considered while preparing the cut off

What are the documents required at the time of IBPS Clerk document verification?

Check required documents below. Birth Certificate Educationalal Certificates Caste/Category Certificate: PwD Certificate Domicile Certificate/Residential Proof: Identity Proof

I am unable to upload the photograph and signature while filling IBPS Clerk application form. What to do?

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.

How many applicants apply for IBPS Clerk?

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

Does IBPS provides the facility to withdraw IBPS Clerk application form after final submission?

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.

What is IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration?

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

I have submitted incorrect information in IBPS Clerk application form. What to do?

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.

How to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration?

The steps to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration are given below: Click on the link to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration Browse and select the location where the scanned IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration is save Select the file by clicking on it Click the Open/Upload If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed Preview of the uploaded image will help candidates to SEE the quality of the image. In case of unclear/smudged, the same may be re-uploaded. The handwritten declaration should be written in English only and should not be written in Capital Letters

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

How to fill IBPS Clerk Application form through smartphone?

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

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 photo-identity proof should I carry to IBPS Clerk exam centre?

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.

Will I be provided travelling allowances to reach IBPS Clerk exam centre?

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.

Can I carry ration card and learner's driving lincense as photo-identity proof to IBPS Clerk exam centre?

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.

IBPS Clerk Application Form 2026: Direct Apply Online Link Here

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Updated on Dec 17, 2025 10:22 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

IBPS Clerk Application Form 2026 will be released online. The direct link to fill the online form will be provided on this page. 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. Along with the application form, IBPS Clerk notification pdf are also made available. The age prescribed for the IBPS Clerk exam is between 20 and 28 years. The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is a Graduation. Read below for more details on IBPS Clerk application form.

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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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