IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025: Check How to Apply Online Here

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam 2024 ( IBPS Clerk )

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Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Dec 5, 2024 17:41 IST

IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to release IBPS Clerk 2025 application form in July 2025. The deadline to fill IBPS Clerk application will be notified by the examination authority. The application fees for the IBPS Clerk exam are INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories. The application fees can be paid online. The apply online link will be activated after the release of IBPS Clerk notification 2025. Read below for more details on the IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025.

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Q:   How can I fill IBPS Clerk application form?

A:
You need to fill IBPS Clerk application form online only. The application process comprises various stages-registration, uploading the scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, previewing the application form, fee payment, and taking a printout of the application form. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of their application forms to the examination authority. Candidates are required to fill their application forms carefully as editing of details is not allowed after final submission of application form. The steps to fill the application form are given below: Visit the official website of IBPS New users need to register for the exam first To register for the exam, candidates need to fill details such as candidate's name, email ID, contact number, etc. After successful registration, registration ID and password are generated Candidates need to upload their scanned photographs and signatures Fill the basic details, personal details, communication details, educational qualification, etc. Select the preferences of banks Upload the scanned left thumb impression and handwritten declaration Preview the application form Pay the application fee Submit the application form
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Q:   How many applicants apply for IBPS Clerk?

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Around 5 Lacs candidates apply for the IBPS Clerk exam every year. The selection process consists of two stages prelims and Mains exams. The provisional allocation of candidates is based on the actual vacancies reported by the participating banks. Depending on the performance in the Mains exam, vacancjes and business needs of the participating banks, candidates are selected to one of the participating banks. Selection is done based on merit-cum-preference.

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Q:   How to fill IBPS Clerk Application form through smartphone?

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The steps to fill IBPS Clerk application form using smartphones are given below:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on the application form link
  • Candidates receive a message, 'The website is viewable only in landscape mode'
  • Switch to 'Desktop site'
  • The option to change the site is available in the browser
  • Candidates can also set their screens in auto-rotation mode
  • This enables the landscape mode
  • The application forms appear the same as they appear on desktop
  • Fill and submit the application forms
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Q:   I am unable to upload the photograph and signature while filling IBPS Clerk application form. What to do?

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While, filling IBPS Clerk application form, candidates need to upload their photographs, signatures, handwritten declarations, left thumb impressions, etc. The documents should be uploaded as per the dimensions specified by the examination authority. Candidates must upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format while filling IBPS Clerk application form. The size of the photograph should be between 20 kb to 50 kb and its dimension should be between 200 x 230 pixels. The size of the signature should between 10kb to 20kb and dimension should be between 140 x 60 pixels. The signature should not be in capital letters. It should be in appropriate size and clearly visible. Candidates must ensure that the size of the scanned image of photograph should not be more than 50 kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no of colours, etc. during the process of scanning.
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How to fill IBPS Clerk Application Form 2024?

Candidates should follow the steps below to fill out the application form:

Documents Required for IBPS Clerk 2024 Apply Online

  •  Scanned photograph and signature
  •  Left thumb impression (LTI)
  •  Bank details for online transaction
  •  Valid email ID
  •  Handwritten declaration

Step 1: IBPS Clerk Online Registration

  • Visit the official website
  • Select the option 'IBPS Clerk apply online' on the home page of IBPS 
  • To register, click ‘New Registration’ link
  • Enter the details such as post name, name, mobile number, email ID, and security code
  • After successful completion, the registration number and password of IBPS Clerk are generated
  • Candidates receive the registration number and password on their registered email ID and mobile number

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Step 2: Upload Photograph & Signature

In the next step, candidates are required to upload scanned images of photograph and signature. The specifications for uploading the photograph and signature are given below.

Parameters Size Dimensions

Photograph

20kb to 50 kb

200 x 230 pixels

Signature

10kb to 20kb

140 x 60 pixels

Step 3: Entering Details

In this part, candidates are required to enter their educational qualification, select IBPS Clerk exam centres, choices of participating banks, languages, etc. The screenshot of this page is given below:

Step 4: Previewing IBPS Clerk Application Form

Before final submission, candidates should preview their IBPS Clerk application forms. In case candidates come across any mismatch in the details, they should correct those errors before final submission. After the final submission of application form, candidates are not allowed to make changes to the details. Candidates should also agree to the terms and conditions by clicking the required checkboxes and submitting the application form.

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Step 5: Uploading Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration

Candidates must upload their left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the specifications given below.

Parameters Size Dimensions

LTI

20 KB to 50 KB

240 x 240 pixels

Handwritten declaration

50 KB to 100 KB

800 x 400 pixels

The process for uploading the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration is given below:

  • Click on the respective link for IBPS Clerk's handwritten declaration
  • Browse and select the location where the handwritten declaration file has been saved
  • Select the file by clicking on it
  • Click the open/upload
  • Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image

Step 6: Fee payment

The payment can be done by using debit cards/credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards/mobile wallets. The fee structure is given below.

Category Fee  (In INR)

SC/ST/PWD/EXSM candidates

175

Others

850

On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt is generated. Candidates can take a printout of the e-receipt and online IBPS Clerk application form.

How to Fill IBPS Clerk Application Form?

IBPS Clerk Handwritten Declaration

While filling IBPS Clerk application form, candidates need to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration. By uploading the handwritten declaration, candidates declare that the details furnished in the application form are correct and valid. The text for the handwritten declaration is given below:

The text for the handwritten declaration – “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

How to Upload IBPS Clerk Handwritten Declaration?

The steps to upload the IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration are given below:

  • Click on the link to upload the 'IBPS Clerk Handwritten Declaration'
  • Browse and select the location where the handwritten declaration has been saved
  • Select the file by clicking on it
  • Click the 'Open/Upload'
  • Preview of the uploaded image 
  • Upload the image

Important Points Related to IBPS Clerk Application Form 2024

Few important points related to IBPS Clerk application form are given below:

  • Only online applications are accepted for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment Exam
  • If the online transaction is incomplete, candidates are advised to log in and pay the fees again
  • IBPS Clerk application form without the passport-size photograph, signature, and fee is not considered valid
  • Before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria, which is Graduation
  • Providing an Aadhaar number is optional
  • Candidates should not submit more than one IBPS Clerk application form

Q:   How many banks participate in the recruitment process of IBPS Clerk?

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A total of 11 public sector banks participate in the recruitment process of IBPS Clerk. The list of participating banks is given below 1) Bank of Baroda 2)Canara Bank 3) Indian Overseas Bank 4) UCO Bank 5)Bank of India 6) Central Bank of India 7) Punjab National Bank 8)Union Bank of India 9) Bank of Maharashtra 10) Indian Bank 11) PSB The selection process of IBPS Clerk comprises prelims and mains exams. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the merit list. The marks obtained in the mains exam are counted for the merit list. The prelims and mains exams are conducted online. The selection process is carried out by IBPS. However, joining letters and verification of eligibility is done by the participating banks.

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Q:   How to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration?

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The steps to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration are given below:
Click on the link to upload IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration
Browse and select the location where the scanned IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration is save
Select the file by clicking on it
Click the Open/Upload
If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed
Preview of the uploaded image will help candidates to SEE the quality of the image. In case of unclear/smudged, the same may be re-uploaded

The text for IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration is given below:

“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

The handwritten declaration should be written in English only and should not be written in Capital Letters

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Q:   What documents to upload during IBPS Clerk application process?

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To fill IBPS Clerk application form, candidates need to upload documents such as scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration. The dimensions and specifications to upload documents are given below:

Photograph & Signature

ParametersSizeDimensions

Photograph

20kb to 50 kb

200 x 230 pixels

Signature

10kb to 20kb

140 x 60 pixels

Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration

ParametersSizeDimensions

LTI

20 KB to 50 KB

240 x 240 pixels

Handwritten declaration

50 KB to 100 KB

800 x 400 pixels

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Q:   What is IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration?

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IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration is a text which candidates need to upload while filling the application form. By uploading the handwritten declaration, candidates declare that the details provided in the application form are correct and valid. The text for the handwritten declaration is given below: The text for the handwritten declaration I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declares that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. Applicants need to write the IBPS Clerk handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink. The file of handwritten declaration should be in jpg/jpeg. The dimensions should be 800x400 pixels in 200 DPI. The file size should be 50 kb to 100 kb.

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IBPS Clerk Dates 2024

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS Clerk 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

13 Oct '24

IBPS Clerk 2024 Mains Exam

31 Aug '24

IBPS Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam

24 Aug '24 -

25 Aug '24

IBPS Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam

IBPS Clerk Eligibility 2025

The minimum IBPS Clerk age limit is 20 years, while the maximum age limit is 28 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories. According to IBPS Clerk eligibility, the educational qualification prescribed for the exam is graduation. Candidates must have a working knowledge of computers. They must have proficiency in the official language of the state. IBPS Clerk eligibility is given below:

IBPS Clerk Age Limit

The minimum IBPS Clerk Age Limit is 20 years, while the maximum age limit is 28 years.The relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories.

IBPS Clerk Educational Qualification

The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is graduation. Candidates who are in their final year of graduation are not eligible to apply for the exam.

Q:   What is the educational qualification for IBPS Clerk?

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The educational qualification for IBPS Clerk is Graduation. Final year candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. Candidates must have an operating and working knowledge of computers. They must have either a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language or have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute. Candidates must have proficiency in the Official Language of the State/ UT (candidates should know how to read/ write and speak the Official Language of the State/ UT) for which vacancies a candidate wishes to apply for is preferable. Candidates must meet the educational qualification fixed by the examination authority for appearing in the exam.

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Q:   Is there any interview for IBPS Clerk selection?

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There is no interview in IBPS Clerk exam. The selection process comprises two stages-prelims and Mains. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the Mains exam. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam. The marks obtained in the Mains exam are not counted for final selection. Allotment of candidates in the participating banks is done based on merit-cum-preference. The process of conducting interviews in Clerical level jobs was discontinued in 2015. The list of participating banks is given below:

  • Bank of Baroda
  • Canara Bank
  • Indian Overseas Bank
  • UCO Bank
  • Bank of India
  • Central Bank of India
  • Punjab National Bank
  • Union Bank of India
  • Bank of Maharashtra
  • Indian Bank
  • Punjab & Sind Bank
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Q:   In an IBPS Clerk which type of computer Certificate is necessary?

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They participating banks do not look for any Computer Certificate. Only basic level questions are asked in the paper. Candidates need to prepare such questions. The banks provide training for basic skills after candidates get selected. But while filling form, candidates need to enter their knowledge of computer. MS office Certificate is enough to apply for IBPS Clerk exam. The eligibility criteria prescribed for IBPS Clerk exam is between 20 and 28 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories. Candidates who have completed graduation can apply for the exam. Final year graduation candidates can also apply for the exam. Candidates must have proficiency in the official language of the state/UT for which vacancies they wish to apply.

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Q:   Can final year students apply for IBPS Clerk exam?

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Final-year students cannot apply for the IBPS Clerk Exam. Candidates need to have graduation mark sheet on the date of application. As per the notification, the minimum qualification require candidates to have a graduation degree or equivalent from a recognised university. Candidates between 20 and 28 Years can apply for the IBPS Clerk post. There are certain age relaxations given to candidates belonging to reserved categories. As per the official notification, Candidates belonging to some category are given age relaxation like SC/ST (predetermined caste/predetermined tribe) 5 years, OBC (another backward classes-non-cream tier) 3 years, Disabled (PwD) 10 years Former service staff, including Emergency Situation Officer (ECO)/Short Service Officer (SSCO). 

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IBPS Clerk Exam Centre 2025: Prelims & Mains

IBPS Clerk exam centres are announced along with the notification for prelims and mains exams. IBPS Clerk prelims exam is conducted in around 200 cities. IBPS Clerk mains exam is conducted in around 80 cities. Candidates can select one IBPS Clerk exam centre each for prelims and mains exams while filling the application form. IBPS Clerk exam centres selected by candidates cannot be changed after the final submission of the application form. The steps to select IBPS Clerk exam centre while filling out the application form are given below:

  • Candidates need to first complete the various steps to fill the application form
  • In the detailed application form, candidates need to choose two exam centres, one each for prelims and mains exams
  • Candidates should save the details. The centres are allotted as per the choice given by candidates

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Centre

The list of prelims exam cities is given below.

State /UT/ NCR IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Centre

Andaman & Nicobar

Port Blair

Andhra Pradesh

Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram

Arunachal Pradesh

Naharlagun

Assam

Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur

Bihar

Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea

Chandigarh

Chandigarh/Mohali

Chhattisgarh

Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Surat, Jamnagar

Delhi

Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram

Goa

Panaji

Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara

Haryana

Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Yamuna Nagar

Himachal

Pradesh

Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una

Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu, Samba, Srinagar

Jharkhand

Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi

Karnataka

Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi

Kerala

Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur

Ladakh

Leh

Lakshadweep

Kavarrati

Madhya

Pradesh

Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain

Maharashtra

Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur

Manipur

Imphal

Meghalaya

Shillong

Mizoram

Aizawl

Nagaland

Kohima

Odisha

Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur

Puducherry

Puducherry

Punjab

Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fategarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur

Rajasthan

Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur

Sikkim

Bardang/ Gangtok

Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar

Telangana

Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal

Tripura

Agartala

Uttar Pradesh

Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/ Greater Noida, Prayagraj(Allahabad), Sitapur, Varanasi

Uttarakhand

Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee

West Bengal

Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Centres

The list of mains exam cities is given below.

State /UT / NCR IBPS Clerk Mains Exam

Andaman & Nicobar

Port Blair

Andhra Pradesh

Guntur, Kurnool, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam

Arunachal Pradesh

Naharlagun

Assam

Guwahati, Silchar

Bihar

Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzafarpur, Patna,

Chandigarh

Chandigarh/Mohali

Chhattisgarh

Raipur

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Surat

Delhi

Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram

Goa

Panji

Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Vadodara

Haryana

Ambala, Hissar

Himachal Pradesh

Hamirpur, Shimla

Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu, Srinagar

Jharkhand

Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi

Karnataka

Bengaluru, Hubli, Mangalore

Kerala

Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram

Ladakh

Leh

Lakshadweep

Kavaratti

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Indore

Maharashtra

Aurangabad, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune

Manipur

Imphal

Meghalaya

Shillong

Mizoram

Aizawl

Nagaland

Kohima

Odisha

Bhubaneshwar

Puducherry

Puducherry

Punjab

Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala

Rajasthan

Jaipur, Udaipur

Sikkim

Bardang/ Gangtok

Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli

Telangana

Hyderabad

Tripura

Agartala

Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj(Allahabad), Varanasi

Uttarakhand

Dehradun

West Bengal

Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri

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Q:   What are IBPS Clerk shift timings?

A:

The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk is conducted in four shifts: 9 am to 10 am, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, 2 pm to 3 pm, and 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The reporting times are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates are required to reach the exam centres as per the reporting times. IBPS Clerk Mains exam is conducted in one shifts depending upon the number of candidates. IBPS Clerk shift timing for the Mains exam is 9:00 am -12.00 pm. The shift timings for IBPS Clerk prelims and mains exams are given below:

Mains Exam

Shifts

Reporting Time

Timings

Shift 1

8:00 AM

9:00 am – 11:40 pm

Prelims Exam

Shifts

Timings

Shift 1

09:00 am-10:00 am

Shift 2

11:30 am-12:30 pm

Shift 3

02:00 pm-03:00 pm

Shift 4

04:30 pm-05:30 pm

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Q:   Will I be allotted IBPS Clerk exam centre as per my choice?

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Yes, IBPS Clerk exam centre is allotted as per the candidate's choice. However, the examination reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates. In case of unavailability of exam centres chosen by candidates, they are allotted seat to the other exam centres. The details related to IBPS Clerk exam centres are mentioned on the IBPS Clerk admit card. Some of the important points related to IBPS Clerk exam centres are given below:

  • Candidates are required to select the exam centres while filling IBPS Clerk application form
  • Candidates can select around one exam city each for prelims and mains exam
  • IBPS Clerk exam centres are allotted to candidates as per their choices
  • IBPS reserves the right to cancel any of the IBPS Clerk exam centres or add some centres at their discretion
  • Allotment of exam centres depends upon the response and administrative feasibility etc
  • The institute also reserves the right to allot candidates to any centre other than the one selected by them
  • Candidates should choose IBPS Clerk exam centres carefully since they cannot be changed after the final submission of the application form
  • The details of exam centres are mentioned on IBPS Clerk admit card
  • The list of exam cities is released along with the notification
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Q:   Which are the cities where IBPS Clerk prelims and Mains exams are conducted?

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IBPS Clerk prelims exam is conducted in around 200 cities whereas the Mains exam is conducted in around 80 cities. Candidates are required to select one exam city each for the prelims and Mains exams. Candidates are required to select exam centres while filling the application form. The exam centres once selected by candidates cannot be changed. Therefore, candidates must choose their exam centres carefully.
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Q:   Where will I get the details of IBPS Clerk exam centres?

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The details regarding IBPS Clerk exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. The call letter comprises the centre code, address of the exam centre, reporting time, shift time, etc. After downloading the admit card, candidates should carefully check their exam centres. The exam centres once allotted to candidates are not changed under any circumstances.
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IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check the IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025 FAQs below.

Q:   What is IBPS Clerk salary?

A:

The public sector banks in India offer lucrative salaries to Clerical cadre posts along with various perks, incentives and benefits. Therefore, the in-hand salary of an IBPS Clerk may range between INR 28,000 to 30,000 per month. The following allowances are offered to IBPS Clerk: Dearness Allowance: This component is 4 per cent of the Basic Pay. DA depends on the CPI and is revised after every three months. House Rent Allowance: The HRA is dependent on the location of the posting. It is 8.5 per cent of the Basic Pay for Metro Cities, 7.5 per cent of the Basic Pay for cities having a population of more than 5 Lacs, and 6.5 per cent of the Basic Pay for other cities. Travel Allowance: The official tours and travels will be reimbursed by the bank. Medical Allowance: For IBPS Clerks, the amount is fixed at INR 2000. Medical allowance is provided once in a year. Special Allowance: For IBPS Clerk this amount is fixed at INR 4118.

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Q:   How many banks participate in the recruitment process of IBPS Clerk?

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A total of 11 public sector banks participate in the recruitment process of IBPS Clerk. The list of participating banks is given below 1) Bank of Baroda 2)Canara Bank 3) Indian Overseas Bank 4) UCO Bank 5)Bank of India 6) Central Bank of India 7) Punjab National Bank 8)Union Bank of India 9) Bank of Maharashtra 10) Indian Bank 11) PSB The selection process of IBPS Clerk comprises prelims and mains exams. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the merit list. The marks obtained in the mains exam are counted for the merit list. The prelims and mains exams are conducted online. The selection process is carried out by IBPS. However, joining letters and verification of eligibility is done by the participating banks.

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Q:   Is SBI Clerk exam more difficult than IBPS Clerk?

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Both SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exams are competitive and require dedicated preparation. However, it is difficult to say which one is more difficult as the level of difficulty can vary from year to year and also depends on an individuals strengths and weaknesses. It is best to thoroughly prepare for both exams and attempt them to the best of your abilities.
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Answered a week ago

The exam pattern for IBPS Clerk is summarised below.

Specifications Prelims Mains

Number of sections

Three

Four

IBPS clerk exam time duration

60 minutes

160 minutes

IBPS Clerk sectional timing

20 minutes 

General/Financial Awareness and English: 35 minutes

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude: 45 minutes

Number of questions

100

190

IBPS clerk total marks

100

200

Language of question paper

13 regional languages along with English & Hindi

Mode of exam

Online

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Mani Shukla

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 2 weeks ago

To correct errors in your IBPS Clerk Admit Card, contact the IBPS Help Desk via the official website ibps.in, email, or helpline. Provide your registration number, roll number, date of birth, and details of the error along with the correct information. Attach a copy of your admit card for reference.

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Answered a month ago

IBPS Clerk 2024 prelims cut off is given below.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024
States/ UTGeneralEWS/SC/OBC/ST
Andhra Pradesh77.5 
Arunachal Pradesh71 
Assam83.75OBC- 82.25
SC- 81.25
Bihar79.5OBC- 79.5
Chhattisgarh77OBC-77
Chandigarh81.50 
Delhi80.75SC-75.25
OBC- 78.25
Gujarat77.25ST- 67.75
Goa OBC- 68
Himachal Pradesh ST- 83
Haryana83 
J & K86.25 
Jharkhand 83.5 
Kerala OBC- 81
Madhya Pradesh73SC- 74.5
Maharashtra73ST- 69.50
Manipur OBC-70.25
Meghalaya ST- 73.50
Odisha86.75 
Punjab81.25SC- 70
OBC-79.75
Rajasthan83.25EWS- 83.25
Karnataka64.75 
Telangana68.25 
Uttar Pradesh79OBC- 79
SC- 70.75
ESM- 56
Uttarakhand  
West Bengal87.75SC- 80.25
Tamil Nadu OBC- 63.25
Tripura80.25ST- 71
Sikkim41 
Lakshadweep  

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IBPS Clerk prelims cut off 2024 is given below.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024
States/ UTGeneralEWS/SC/OBC/ST
Andhra Pradesh77.5 
Arunachal Pradesh71 
Assam83.75OBC- 82.25
SC- 81.25
Bihar79.5OBC- 79.5
Chhattisgarh77OBC-77
Chandigarh81.50 
Delhi80.75SC-75.25
OBC- 78.25
Gujarat77.25ST- 67.75
Goa OBC- 68
Himachal Pradesh ST- 83
Haryana83 
J & K86.25 
Jharkhand 83.5 
Kerala OBC- 81
Madhya Pradesh73SC- 74.5
Maharashtra73ST- 69.50
Manipur OBC-70.25
Meghalaya ST- 73.50
Odisha86.75 
Punjab81.25SC- 70
OBC-79.75
Rajasthan83.25EWS- 83.25
Karnataka64.75 
Telangana68.25 
Uttar Pradesh79OBC- 79
SC- 70.75
ESM- 56
Uttarakhand  
West Bengal87.75SC- 80.25
Tamil Nadu OBC- 63.25
Tripura80.25ST- 71
Sikkim41 
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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The following details are printed on the admit card.

Name of candidates

Exam date

Duration of test

Registration number

Reporting time

Roll number/User ID

Scanned images of photograph & Signature

Space for signature & left thumb impression of candidates

Address of IBPS Clerk exam centre

Exam day guidelines

Space for invigilator's signature

Password

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Apart from IBPS Clerk admit card, candidates must carry one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. Verification of photo-identity proof is done by the exam centre officials at the entry gate. Candidates are required to show the IBPS Clerk hall ticket and photo-identity proof to the officials for v

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IBPS Clerk admit card download link is provided on this page. The admit card is an important and crucial document without which candidates are denied entry to the exam hall. IBPS admit card for Clerk comprises information related to the exam as well as the candidate's personal details. It is recomme

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

While downloading the IBPS clerk hall ticket, candidates might face problems such as slow internet connectivity, invalid login, server issue, etc. In such situations, candidates are advised to keep patience and try to download the IBPS Clerk Admit Card within a certain interval of time. Also, candid

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The dearness allowance offered to IBPS Clerk is given below:

  • DA is 4 percent of the IBPS Clerk Basic Pay.
  • DA depends on the CPI and is revised quarterly, which is after every three months.
  • The Dearness Allowance would be INR 5,209

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The year-wise increment offered to IBPS Clerk is given below:

  • Initial Basic Pay: INR 19,900 with a yearly increment of INR 655 for three years.
  • Basic Pay After 3 Years: INR 20,900 with a yearly increment of INR 815 for the next three years.
  • Basic Pay After the Next 3 Years: INR 24,590 with a yearly inc

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

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