IBPS Clerk 2026
Notification
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to release the official notification for IBPS Clerk 2025 in July 2025. The exam is conducted each year by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for vacancies in 11 public sector banks. The notification will provide comprehensive details about the examination, including important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, and more. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official IBPS website for updates.
Exam Date
While the exact dates for IBPS Clerk 2025 are yet to be announced, based on previous years’ trends, the tentative timelines are as follows:
- Preliminary Examination: August 2025
- Main Examination: October 2025
These dates are subject to change upon the release of the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for IBPS Clerk 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality:
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently, or
- Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, intending to settle permanently in India.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
- Educational Qualification:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Selection Process :
The selection process for IBPS Clerk 2025 comprises two stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An online objective test assessing English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability.
- Main Examination: An online test including sections on Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Financial Awareness, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the Main Examination.
Syllabus :
The syllabus for IBPS Clerk 2025 is divided between the Preliminary and Main Examinations:
- Preliminary Examination:
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles.
- Numerical Ability: Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Problems (Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Mixtures & Allegations, etc.).
- Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Inequalities, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense.
- Main Examination:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Advanced puzzles, Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Computer Fundamentals.
- General/Financial Awareness: Current Affairs, Banking Terms, Economic News, Static GK.
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Arithmetic Problems.
Exam Pattern :
- Preliminary Examination:
- Duration: 1 hour
- Total Questions: 100
- Sections:
- English Language: 30 questions
- Numerical Ability: 35 questions
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions
- Main Examination:
- Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Total Questions: 190
- Sections:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 50 questions
- General/Financial Awareness: 50 questions
- English Language: 40 questions
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions
Vacancy :
The exact number of vacancies for IBPS Clerk 2025 will be specified in the official notification. In the previous cycle, there were approximately 4,000 vacancies.
Cut-off :
The cut-off marks for IBPS Clerk 2025 will be released after each stage of the examination. These are the minimum scores required to qualify for the next stage. Cut-off marks vary based on factors like the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and candidate performance.
Salary :
The initial salary for an IBPS Clerk is approximately ₹28,000 to ₹30,000 per month, including allowances. The pay scale ranges from ₹24,050 to ₹64,480, with the starting Basic Pay at ₹26,730 (₹24,050 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).