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IBPS Clerk at a glance
| Conducted by | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. |
| Age limit | 20–28 years, with relaxations as per the official notification. |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains |
| Official website | ibps.in |
IBPS Clerk eligibility
Age limit
20–28 years, with relaxations as per the official notification.
Educational qualification
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Age relaxation for reserved categories and the exact cut-off date are given in each year's official notification.
IBPS Clerk selection process
- 1Prelims
100 questions. +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for a wrong one.
- 2Mains
190 questions. +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for a wrong one.
IBPS Clerk exam pattern
Prelims
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| English Language | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Mains
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 |
| Banking & Financial Awareness | 50 |
| English Language | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 |
| Total | 190 |
IBPS Clerk syllabus 2026
English Language12 topics
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para Jumbles
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Spelling Correction
Quantitative Aptitude18 topics
- Number System
- Simplification & Approximation
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time
- Speed & Distance
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Algebra
- Data Interpretation
- Mixture & Alligation
- Permutation
- Combination & Probability
General Intelligence & Reasoning15 topics
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Syllogism
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles
- Ranking & Order
- Statement & Conclusion
- Venn Diagrams
- Non-verbal Reasoning
- Mathematical Operations
- Data Sufficiency
Banking & Financial Awareness7 topics
- Reserve Bank of India & Monetary Policy
- Banking Terms & Abbreviations
- Financial Institutions & Regulators
- Money Market & Capital Market
- Government Financial Schemes
- Budget & Economic Survey
- Banking Current Affairs
How to apply for IBPS Clerk
- Go to the official website, ibps.in. Applications are accepted nowhere else.
- Register (one-time registration where the body uses it) and log in.
- Fill in the application form for this exam and choose your exam centre preferences.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the size the notification asks for.
- Pay the application fee online if it applies to your category.
- Submit before the last date and save or print the confirmation page.
IBPS Clerk: questions students ask
When is the IBPS Clerk exam?
It has not been announced yet. This page is checked against the official notices every day and updated as soon as it is.
What is the last date to apply for IBPS Clerk?
Applications are not open right now, or the last date has not been announced. Follow this exam to be told when they open.
When will the IBPS Clerk admit card be released?
The admit card is published on the official website (ibps.in) before the exam. No release date has been announced yet; this page will show it when it is.
When will the IBPS Clerk result be declared?
Results are published on the official website (ibps.in). No result date has been announced yet.
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk?
20–28 years, with relaxations as per the official notification.
What qualification do I need for IBPS Clerk?
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
What is the selection process for IBPS Clerk?
Selection is in stages: Prelims → Mains. Candidates must qualify each stage to move to the next.
What is the exam pattern of IBPS Clerk?
Prelims: 100 questions. +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for a wrong one. Duration 60 minutes. Mains: 190 questions. +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for a wrong one. Duration 160 minutes.
Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk?
Prelims deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer; Mains deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
What is the syllabus for IBPS Clerk?
The exam covers: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Banking & Financial Awareness. The full topic list is in the Syllabus section on this page.
How do I apply for IBPS Clerk?
Apply online on the official website (ibps.in): register, fill in the application form, upload your photo and signature, pay the fee if it applies to you, and submit. Download and keep the confirmation page. Applications are not accepted anywhere else.
What is the official website for IBPS Clerk?
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection publishes all notices, admit cards and results at https://www.ibps.in/.
How can I prepare for IBPS Clerk?
Learn the syllabus and pattern above, practise previous year papers, and take full-length mock tests under exam timing. This site has free practice questions and mock tests for this exam that show your weak topics after each attempt.