IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2026 Live Updates: Prelims Exam Tomorrow, Shift-wise Reporting Time, Last Minute Prep Tips
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 Live Updates: Check shift timings, exam analysis, difficulty level, good attempts, expected cut-off, result date and latest updates.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Live Updates
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 Live Updates: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting IBPS Clerk Prelims exam 2026 on October 10 and 11, for recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) in participating public sector banks. Follow this page for live updates from exam centres, including shift-wise reporting time, exam timings, entry guidelines, exam analysis and latest announcements from IBPS.
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 is first stage of recruitment process. Exam is being held in four shifts on both days and reporting time and shift timings may differ from one candidate to another. Candidates must check details printed on their IBPS Clerk admit card, including exam centre address, shift and reporting time.
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IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026: Exam Date and Shift Timings
Candidates can check IBPS Clerk Prelims exam date and shift timings below
| Exam Date |
Shift |
Reporting Time |
Handwriting Sample |
Exam Starts |
Exam Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10 and 11, 2026 |
Shift 1 |
8 am |
8:55 to 9 am |
9 am |
10 am |
| October 10 and 11, 2026 |
Shift 2 |
10:30 am |
11:25 to 11:30 am |
11:30 am |
12:30 pm |
| October 10 and 11, 2026 |
Shift 3 |
1 pm |
1:55 to 2 pm |
2 pm |
3 pm |
| October 10 and 11, 2026 |
Shift 4 |
3:30 pm |
4:25 to 4:30 pm |
4:30 pm |
5:30 pm |
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern
Prelims is online, objective type test of 100 questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. It has three sections, each with its own time limit of 20 minutes:
| Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
60 minutes |
There is 0.25 marks of negative marking for every wrong answers.
Documents to Carry for IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026
Candidates who want to appear for IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 should carry documents mentioned below
- Printed IBPS Clerk Prelims admit card or call letter
- Original valid photo identity proof
- Photocopy of same photo ID
- Recent passport-size photograph, as instructed on call letter
- Any additional declaration or document specifically required by IBPS
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates should reach exam centre before reporting time to complete identity verification and biometric checks. Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches and Bluetooth devices are not allowed inside examination area. Candidates should follow all instructions issued by exam centre staff.
Stay tuned to this page for live updates on exam day, shift wise exam analysis, difficulty level, section wise good attempt and other updates.
LIVE UPDATE
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 Live Updates
- 8:55 PM IST• 9 Oct 2026
IBPS Clerk Admit Card Download Steps 2026
- Visit IBPS official website
- Click the link 'IBPS CRP Clerk admit card'
- Enter required credentials
- IBPS admit card for Clerk appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout
- 8:34 PM IST• 9 Oct 2026
IBPS Clerk Exam Day Checklist
- Report at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Carry printed admit card and valid photo‑ID proof.
- Bring one extra passport‑size photograph.
- Hand over the call letter to the invigilator.
- Registration will be done through on‑spot photo capture.
- 8:21 PM IST• 9 Oct 2026
When will the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam analysis be available?
The IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam analysis will become available after each examination shift concludes. Candidates can expect feedback on English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability, along with memory-based questions and estimated good attempts based on candidate responses.
- 8:15 PM IST• 9 Oct 2026
How many shifts will be conducted in the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026?
The IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted in four shifts each day. Candidates must verify their individual shift and reporting time on the admit card. Shift-wise exam analysis will help candidates compare the difficulty levels of different papers.
- 8:12 PM IST• 9 Oct 2026
When will IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 be conducted?
The IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2026. The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts. Candidates should check their admit cards carefully for the allotted exam date, reporting time and examination centre details.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
A total of 111,403 vacancies were announced for IBPS Clerk 2026 exam.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Vacancy State Wise & Category Wise
| State/UT | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | 18 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 186 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 45 |
| Assam | 349 |
| Bihara | 491 |
| Chandigarh | 20 |
| Chhattisgarh | 265 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| Daman & Diu | 7 |
| Delhi | 415 |
| Goa | 61 |
| Gujarat | 698 |
| Haryana | 196 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 97 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 67 |
| Jharkhand | 182 |
| Karnataka | 1414 |
| Kerala | 108 |
| Ladakh | 6 |
| Lakshadweep | 11 |
| MP | 570 |
| Maharashtra | 1051 |
| Manipur | 42 |
| Meghalaya | 22 |
| Mizoram | 17 |
| Nagaland | 31 |
| Odisha | 337 |
| Puducherry | 26 |
| Punjab | 481 |
| Rajasthan | 392 |
| Sikkim | 28 |
| Tamil Nadu | 675 |
| Telangana | 191 |
| Tripura | 64 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1731 |
| Uttarakhand | 145 |
| West Bengal | 946 |
| Total | 11,403 |
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