IBPS Clerk 2026 — Notification, Syllabus & Apply Online
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IBPS Clerk (CWE Clerical) recruits across 11 nationalised banks with no interview — selection is Prelims + Mains only. Per Adda247, Prelims has 100 questions in 60 minutes with sectional timing and 0.25 negative marking.
Total Vacancies
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Conducting Body
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Age Limit
20–28 years
Qualification
Graduate from a recognised university
Important Dates
- Application Start
- Wednesday, 20 August 2025
- Last Date to Apply
- Friday, 10 October 2025
- Age Cut-off Date
- Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Eligibility
Graduate from a recognised university
How to Apply
- Confirm age, qualification and category eligibility against the official PDF.
- Register on ibps.in.
- Upload photograph and signature using our photo resizer for exact KB specs.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and save the confirmation page.
Previous Year Papers
Download and practice IBPS Clerk past papers — understand question trends, difficulty and time management.
IBPS Clerk 2026 — Key Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Posts | Clerical Cadre (Customer Service & Operations) |
| Qualification | Graduation (any discipline) |
| Age Limit | 20–28 years |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains (no interview) |
| Pay Scale | ₹32,000 – ₹42,000 approx. in-hand |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam — 100 questions, 60 minutes
- Main Examination — 190 questions, 160 minutes
- Provisional Allotment (no interview)
Exam Pattern
- • Prelims qualifying · 0.25 negative marking
- • Mains has GA section — 50 questions
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English (Prelims) | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability (Prelims) | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning (Prelims) | 35 | 35 |
Syllabus Overview
Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Alphanumeric Series
- Blood Relations
- Direction
- Coding-Decoding
Numerical Ability
- Simplification
- Number Series
- DI
- Arithmetic
- Quadratic Equations
English
- RC
- Cloze
- Error Spotting
- Fillers
- Para Jumbles
General Awareness (Mains)
- Banking
- Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Static GK
Preparation Tips
- Clerk Prelims is speed-based — target 70+ attempts with accuracy.
- No interview means Mains score is final — prepare GA thoroughly.
- Practice IBPS Clerk previous year papers (2019–2024).
Related Exams
Pattern & syllabus compiled from Adda247 and Adda247 . Always verify dates and vacancies on the official conducting body website.
Exam Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there interview in IBPS Clerk?
- No — IBPS Clerk selection is based on Prelims (qualifying) and Mains marks only.
- What is IBPS Clerk age limit?
- 20–28 years. OBC: 31, SC/ST: 33, PwD: 38 years maximum.
- What is the age limit for Clerk (CWE) 2026?
- For the General category the minimum age is 20 years and the maximum is 28 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
- How do I apply for Clerk (CWE) 2026?
- Visit the authorised website for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (https://ibps.in/), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Friday, 10 October 2025 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.
- What is the last date to apply for Clerk (CWE) 2026?
- The closing date was Friday, 10 October 2025 — online applications are no longer accepted.
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