WHAT IS IBPS CLERK?

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Clerk exam is a national-level recruitment exam conducted to select candidates for clerical positions in public sector banks across India. It is one of the most sought-after banking exams, offering a secure job, steady career growth, and attractive perks.

The IBPS Clerk selection process consists of two main stages:

• Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
• Main Examination (Mains)

There is no interview for the IBPS Clerk exam — final selection is based entirely on Mains exam scores.

• Mode: Online (Computer-based test)
• Duration: 1 hour (20 minutes per section)
• Total Marks: 100
• Sections:

• Negative Marking: 25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
• Qualifying Criteria: Candidates must clear sectional cutoffs and the overall cutoff to move to the Mains.

• Mode: Online (Computer-based test)
• Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Total Marks: 200
• Sections:

• Negative Marking: 25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
• Weightage: The final merit list is prepared based on Mains marks

• After the Mains result, candidates are provisionally allotted to banks based on their Mains score and bank preferences filled during the application.
• State-wise and category-wise vacancies affect the cutoff.

• Candidates selected after Mains may have to take a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) in the official language of the state/UT they applied for.
• Failure to qualify in LPT can lead to disqualification

• Age: 20 to 28 years (age relaxations for reserved categories)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer skills are necessary.
• Language: Proficiency in the official language of the state/UT you’re applying for.

• Online Registration: Fill out the form on the official IBPS website.
• Fees:
  • General/EWS/OBC: ₹850
  • SC/ST/PwD: ₹175
• Admit Card: Issued separately for Prelims and Mains.