IBPS Clerk Exam 2025: Official Notification Out – Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, and Complete Guide
The IBPS Clerk Exam 2025 is one of the most popular banking exams in India, conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for clerical positions in 11 prominent public sector banks. For the recruitment cycle 2025–26, the exam is officially named CRP Clerk-XV.
The official notification was released on 29th July 2025, and the online registration begins from 1st August 2025. The detailed notification is now available on the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
At The Prayas India, we provide a detailed and up-to-date guide for IBPS Clerk 2025, covering exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, and preparation tips.
IBPS Clerk 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS Clerk (CRP Clerk-XV) |
| Post | Clerk / Customer Service Associate |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims & Mains (No Interview) |
| Education Qualification | Graduate (Any Discipline) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years (as on 1st July 2025) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS Clerk 2025 Important Dates (Official)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 29th July 2025 |
| Online Registration | 1st August to 21st August 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | 1st August to 21st August 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | Post-registration (date to be notified on IBPS site) |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | September 2025 |
| Download of Prelims Admit Card | September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Dates | October 2025 |
| Prelims Result | November 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card | November 2025 |
| Mains Exam | November 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2026 |
IBPS Clerk 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1st July 2025)
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Minimum Age: 20 years
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Maximum Age: 28 years
(Candidates must be born between 2nd July 1997 and 1st July 2005, both inclusive)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual service + 3 years (max age 50) |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35 yrs (Gen/EWS), 38 yrs (OBC), 40 yrs (SC/ST) |
Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor’s Degree (in any discipline) from a recognized university.
- Computer Literacy is mandatory (Certificate/Diploma or IT as a subject in school/college).
- Proficiency in the local language of the state/UT applied for is desirable.
IBPS Clerk 2025 Application Process
The application can be submitted from 1st August to 21st August 2025 on the IBPS official portal.
Required Documents:
- Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
- Scanned photo, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration
- Payment method (Net Banking/Debit or Credit Card)
Application Fee:
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
IBPS Clerk 2025 Exam Pattern
Phase 1: Preliminary Exam
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Note: Each section is separately timed. Candidates must qualify each section.
Phase 2: Mains Exam
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.
IBPS Clerk 2025 Syllabus Overview
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Spotting Errors
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Improvement
Numerical Ability
- Simplification
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Time and Work
- Profit & Loss
- Quadratic Equations
- Mensuration
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Inequality
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Coding-Decoding
- Direction Sense
- Ranking
General/Financial Awareness
- Banking Awareness
- Budget and Economic News
- Current Affairs
- Government Schemes
- RBI & Financial Institutions
- Static GK
Computer Aptitude (Mains only)
- Computer Basics
- Internet
- Software/Hardware
- MS Office
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Networking
IBPS Clerk 2025 Expected Vacancies
Official vacancy list will be announced soon. Here is the past trend:
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,826 |
| 2023 | 4,545 |
| 2022 | 6,035 |
| 2021 | 7,855 |
IBPS Clerk 2025 Salary Structure
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Customer Service Associate (Clerk) |
| Basic Pay | ₹24,050 |
| Pay Scale | ₹24050–1340/3–28070–1650/3–33020–2000/4–41020–2340/7–57400–4400/1–61800–2680/1–64480 |
- The starting basic pay for IBPS Clerk is ₹24,050, and the salary progresses as per the structured increments mentioned above.
- In addition to the basic pay, the Clerk (CSA) is eligible for various allowances and perquisites including:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Special Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Medical and Pension benefits (as per the rules of the participating bank)
- The gross monthly salary (including allowances) typically ranges between ₹29,000 – ₹32,000, depending on the posting location and bank policies.
Note: Salary and allowances may vary slightly across different public sector banks based on location and internal policies.
Language Options
IBPS Clerk exam is conducted in 13 regional languages, apart from English and Hindi, to help candidates understand the questions better and cater to local customers effectively.
Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
Final Selection Criteria
- No Interview round for Clerical posts
- Final merit based only on Mains exam performance
- Prelims is qualifying in nature
- Candidates must clear cut-offs in all sections
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Disclaimer: This guide is based on the official IBPS Clerk 2025 notification released on 31st July 2025. For exact details, refer to the official website – www.ibps.in.
