IBPS Clerk 2026

Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for clerk cadre posts in public sector banks across India. This examination is one of the most competitive bank exams in India, recruiting candidates for front-office customer interface and transactional roles.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Official Notification Release	August 28, 2026
Online Registration Start	September 1, 2026
Online Registration End	September 25, 2026
Prelims Admit Card	November 20, 2026
Preliminary Examination	December 5 & 6, 2026
Mains Examination	January 16, 2027
Provisional Allotment	April 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: Graduation / Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory. Candidates should have a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language or have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in High School/College.
• Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in the official language of the State/UT for which they apply (ability to read, write, and speak).

Age Limit

• General: 20 to 28 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• PwD: 10 years relaxation

Selection Process

The IBPS Clerk selection process consists of two online examinations:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective)

• English Language: 30 Questions / 30 Marks / 20 mins
• Numerical Ability: 35 Questions / 35 Marks / 20 mins
• Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions / 35 Marks / 20 mins
• Total: 100 Questions / 100 Marks / 60 minutes
• Negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect response applies.

2. Main Examination (Objective)

• General/ Financial Awareness: 50 Questions / 50 Marks / 35 mins
• General English: 40 Questions / 40 Marks / 35 mins
• Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 Questions / 60 Marks / 45 mins
• Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions / 50 Marks / 45 mins
• Total: 190 Questions / 200 Marks / 160 minutes
• No Interview is conducted for the Clerical post; final selection is based strictly on Mains marks.

Salary Structure

Pay Component	Value
Basic Pay	₹19,900
Special Allowance	₹4,118
Dearness Allowance (DA)	₹5,200
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	₹2,039
Transport Allowance	₹600
Gross Salary	~₹32,000

In addition to salary, employees get medical benefits, LTC, newspaper allowances, and subsidized loan facilities.

Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability

Simplification/Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation (Tabular, Bar, Pie charts), Arithmetic Word Problems (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Speed, Distance).

Reasoning Ability

Puzzles, Seating Arrangements (Circular, Linear), Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Inequality, Alphanumeric Series, Direction Sense, Order and Ranking.

General English

Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there any interview for the IBPS Clerk post?
No, there is no interview round for the IBPS Clerk exam. Final selection is done solely based on the marks secured in the Main Examination.

Q: Can final year students apply?
No, candidates must possess a graduation degree certificate on or before the registration end date. Final year students whose results are not declared cannot apply.