IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam Centres, Test Cities for Prelims & Mains Exams

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

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

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.

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.

Candidates are not allowed to carry Stationery items such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, geometry/pencil box, plastic pouch, calculator, scale, writing pad, pen drives, log table, electronic pen/scanner. Any communication device such as bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band, etc. They cannot carry goggles, handbags, hairpin, hair band, belt, cap, wristwatch, camera, metallic item, etc. Eatable item is not allowed. Candidates must avoid wearing rings, earrings, nose-pin, chains/necklaces, pendants, badges, brooch, etc.

Candidates must carry any one of the photo-identity proof-Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License, etc. To the IBPS Clerk exam centre along with the admit card. The photo-identity proof will be verified by the exam centre officials. Along with the original photo-identity proof, candidates should also take the xerox copy of it.

IBPS Clerk exam centre details are mentioned in the admit card. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials such as the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. Candidates need to appear for the exam in the centre allotted them. They need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

The list of IBPS Clerk exam centres is released along with the notification. Candidates need to select their preferred exam centres while filling the application form. One exam centre each can be selected for the prelims and Mains exams. IBPS Clerk exam centres are allotted to candidates based on their preferences. In case of unavailability of the preferred centre, candidates are allotted to the next available centre. IBPS reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates. They should select the exam centres carefully as it cannot be changed after final submission of application form.

IBPS Clerk 2025 Application Form will be released in October/November 2025. Candidates can fill out the IBPS Clerk application form by registering on the official website. Any graduate candidate can apply for IBPS Clerk exam. The application process comprises several stages such as registration, uploading the scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, previewing the application, uploading the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration. The application fees for the exam are INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories.

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

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

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.

Rough sheets will be provided for rough work or taking down the question in IBPS Clerk exam. After the test is over, candidates should handover the rough sheets to the invigilator. Drop boxes are provided outside the exam hall where candidates need to drop their rough sheets. Candidates are also required to write roll number on the rough sheets.

Ration Card and Learner's Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof for IBPS Clerk exam. Candidates should note that their name appearing on the call letter should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identift proof. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the call letter and photo identity proof are not allowed to appear for the exam. In case of candidates who have changed their name are allowed only if they produce Gazette notification/their marriage certificate/affidavit. Photo ID should be valid as on the day of the examination.

Candidates are required to bring one additional photograph (same as pasted by the candidate on call letter) to IBPS Clerk exam centre. Candidates reporting without a photograph (one pasted on the call letter and one additional photograph) will not be allowed to appear for the exam. It is advised that candidates should retain eight copies of the same photograph which is uploaded at the time of application process.

Candidate registration inside IBPS Clerk exam centre is done through photo capture. The photo captured should match the one uploaded during filling the application form. Candidates must not change their appearance from the photo uploaded by them. Photograph is taken while candidate is standing. Seat numbers are given to candidates after registration.