IBPS Clerk
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
🏦 Banking
🇮🇳 National level
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IBPS Clerk (Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (Clerical Cadre)) is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit for: Customer Service Associate (Clerical Cadre) in the participating Public Sector Banks. Selection is through Preliminary Examination (qualifying only), followed by Main Examination, followed by Local Language Proficiency Test.
IBPS Clerk 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | IBPS Clerk — Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (Clerical Cadre) |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Latest cycle | CRP CSA-XV (2025-26) |
| Vacancies | 15,701 as on 14 November 2025, revised upward from 13,533 on 27 October 2025 |
| Posts | Customer Service Associate (Clerical Cadre) in the participating Public Sector Banks |
| Qualification | A degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. The candidate must hold a valid mark sheet or degree certificate on the day they register, and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained. Computer literacy is essential: operating and working on a computer is a requirement, and a certificate, diploma or degree in computer operations, or Computer Science studied as a subject, must be produced. Proficiency in the official language of the State or Union Territory applied for is essential. |
| Age limit | 20 to 28 years as on 1 August 2025 |
| Application fee | ₹850 for all candidates, ₹175 for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and Disabled Ex-servicemen candidates, both inclusive of GST |
| Selection stages | Preliminary Examination (qualifying only) → Main Examination → Local Language Proficiency Test |
| What counts for merit | Only the Main Examination counts. There is no interview for the clerical cadre — the merit list is drawn state-wise and category-wise from the Main Examination score alone. |
| Negative marking | Yes — one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Official website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS Clerk — the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (Clerical Cadre) — is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit for Customer Service Associate (Clerical Cadre) in the participating Public Sector Banks. The CRP CSA-XV (2025-26) cycle declares 15,701 as on 14 November 2025, revised upward from 13,533 on 27 October 2025.
IBPS Clerk selection process
- Preliminary Examination (qualifying only)
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test
IBPS Clerk exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims — English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Prelims — Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Prelims — Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Prelims total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Mains — General / Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Mains — General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Mains — Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Mains — Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Mains total | 155 | 200 | 120 minutes |
What counts towards the final merit
Only the Main Examination counts. There is no interview for the clerical cadre — the merit list is drawn state-wise and category-wise from the Main Examination score alone.
Negative marking
Yes — one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
The Local Language Proficiency Test can undo a selection
A candidate who clears the Main Examination must still prove proficiency in the official language of the state applied for. Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th mark sheet showing they studied that language are exempt; everyone else sits the test, and failing it disqualifies you however high your written score. Choose the state you apply to on language, not only on vacancy count.
What is next for IBPS Clerk
CRP CSA-XV covers vacancies for 2026-27. The next cycle, CRP CSA-XVI, has its Preliminary Examination on 10 and 11 October 2026 and the Main Examination on 27 December 2026.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IBPS Clerk vacancy for CRP CSA-XV (2025-26)?
15,701 as on 14 November 2025, revised upward from 13,533 on 27 October 2025.
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk?
20 to 28 years as on 1 August 2025. Relaxation is 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC and up to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is required for IBPS Clerk?
A degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. The candidate must hold a valid mark sheet or degree certificate on the day they register, and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained. Computer literacy is essential: operating and working on a computer is a requirement, and a certificate, diploma or degree in computer operations, or Computer Science studied as a subject, must be produced. Proficiency in the official language of the State or Union Territory applied for is essential.
What is the IBPS Clerk application fee?
₹850 for all candidates, ₹175 for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and Disabled Ex-servicemen candidates, both inclusive of GST
Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk?
Yes — one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the IBPS Clerk selection process?
Selection is through Preliminary Examination (qualifying only), followed by Main Examination, followed by Local Language Proficiency Test.
Does the Preliminary Examination score count towards the final merit in IBPS Clerk?
Only the Main Examination counts. There is no interview for the clerical cadre — the merit list is drawn state-wise and category-wise from the Main Examination score alone.
What is the IBPS Clerk salary?
Clerical cadre scale, scale of pay ₹24,050–64,480 as printed in the notification, plus the allowances and perquisites of the participating bank.
What is the IBPS Clerk cut off?
It is not published. Neither IBPS nor SBI releases cut-off marks — the notification says only that cut-offs will be decided depending on vacancies and candidate numbers. Scores are shown to each candidate individually through a roll-number login, never as a category-wise table.
Are IBPS Clerk question papers available?
No. Banks do not release question papers after an examination. Papers circulating online are reconstructed from candidate recall and are useful for pattern and difficulty, not as an exact record.
Is each section separately timed in IBPS Clerk?
Yes. Every section has its own clock. Unused time in one section cannot be carried into another, and a closed section cannot be reopened.
What is next for IBPS Clerk?
CRP CSA-XV covers vacancies for 2026-27. The next cycle, CRP CSA-XVI, has its Preliminary Examination on 10 and 11 October 2026 and the Main Examination on 27 December 2026.