IBPS Clerk
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Clerical cadre (Customer Service Associate) in participating public sector banks.
Overview
IBPS Clerk selects Customer Service Associates for public sector banks through Prelims and Mains, with a local language test.
Preliminary → Main → provisional allotment after a local language test where applicable.
How to apply
Apply online on the IBPS portal, choose a state and pay the fee.
Vacancies: Vacancies are state-wise and announced per cycle.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline and computer literacy. Age limit usually 20 to 28 years with relaxation. Candidates must know the local language of the state they apply for.
Check my eligibilityStages and exam pattern
1. Prelims
100 questions · 100 marks · 60 minutes · +1 / −0.25 marking
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
2. Mains
190 questions · 200 marks · 160 minutes · +1 / −0.25 marking
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General English | 40 | 40 |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.
Syllabus
English Language
About 25% of the paper
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Spotting
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- One-Word Substitution
- Active and Passive Voice
- Spelling
Quantitative Aptitude
About 25% of the paper
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance
- Simplification
- Time and Work
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Number System
- Mensuration
- Simple Interest
Reasoning Ability
About 25% of the paper
- Number Series
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism
- Analogy
- Odd One Out
- Ranking and Order
- Calendar and Clock
Banking Awareness
About 10% of the paper
- Banking Basics
- Payment Systems
- RBI and Monetary Policy
Computer Awareness
About 10% of the paper
- Computer Fundamentals
- Internet and Security
Data Interpretation
About 5% of the paper
- Table-based DI
Topic list reflects what PrepYantra currently covers with practice. The official syllabus may include more.
Latest notification
Previous-year cut-offs
Verified cut-off tables will appear here after they are added from official result notices.
Salary and career growth
Starting basic pay is around ₹24,050 with increments, plus allowances. Verify in the notification.
Preparation strategy
- State-wise vacancies change the competition, so check your state's numbers before choosing.
- Aim for accuracy in Prelims reasoning and English; Quant is where most candidates lose time.
- Mains adds General/Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude. Start these early.
Practice and test series
All 4 tests →FAQ
Is the local language test compulsory?
Candidates should know the language of the state they apply for; a test may be held. Confirm in the notification.
Related exams
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.