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IBPS Clerk 2026 — Notification, Syllabus & Apply Online

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

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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

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How to Apply

  1. Confirm age, qualification and category eligibility against the official PDF.
  2. Register on ibps.in.
  3. Upload photograph and signature using our photo resizer for exact KB specs.
  4. 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.

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IBPS Clerk 2026 — Key Facts

FeatureDetails
Conducting BodyInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
PostsClerical Cadre (Customer Service & Operations)
QualificationGraduation (any discipline)
Age Limit20–28 years
SelectionPrelims → Mains (no interview)
Pay Scale₹32,000 – ₹42,000 approx. in-hand

Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Exam — 100 questions, 60 minutes
  2. Main Examination — 190 questions, 160 minutes
  3. Provisional Allotment (no interview)

Exam Pattern

  • • Prelims qualifying · 0.25 negative marking
  • • Mains has GA section — 50 questions
SubjectQuestionsMarks
English (Prelims)3030
Numerical Ability (Prelims)3535
Reasoning (Prelims)3535

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

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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.

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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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