About IBPS Clerk Recruitment

Public Sector Banking is an illustrious career option in present times as it offers: an attractive salary, perks, job security, fast growth and right work-life balance. In 2011, IBPS started the Common Written Examination (CWE) for recruiting officers and clerks in the Indian Banks and accepts online applications through its official website. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the IBPS Clerk Recruitment Exam to recruit bank clerks for public sector banks and financial institutions across the country. Bank clerks are the first point of contact in any bank. They’re responsible for guiding customers and verifying documents.

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern

Since this examination is for the post of a bank clerk, the selection process does not consist of an interview stage. The selection is based on 2 stages of the online exam, the details of which are given below.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

The first stage is the preliminary exam consisting of 3 sections for a total of 100 marks.

Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing cut-off marks, which are decided by IBPS.

IBPS Clerk Main Exam Pattern

The main exam is the second stage. It consists of an online exam with 4 sections for 200 marks.

Each candidate will be required to clear both sectional as well as overall cutoffs in the main exam.

Depending on the number of the State/ UT wise vacancies available, cut-offs will be decided and candidates will be considered for provisional allotment. Prior to the completion of the provisional allotment process, scores obtained in the online main examination will not be shared with the candidates.

IBPS Clerk Recruitment Notification

The official notification for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment Exam 2020 has been released on 1st September 2020. A total of 1557 vacancies have been announced.  More than 12,000 IBPS Clerk vacancies were declared in 2019 Recruitment Notification.

This recruitment process is for selection of candidates for the post of Clerk in various public sector banks. The selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. Eligible and interested candidates are required to register on the official website of IBPS.

The selection process is 2-tier process and consists of preliminary and main exams.
Other details like exam dates, eligibility criteria, application process, salary, etc. are also provided in the Official IBPS Clerk Recruitment Notification PDF. You can read the complete IBPS Clerk Recruitment Notification 2020 details here

IBPS Clerk Important Dates

The latest IBPS Clerk exam dates & other important dates are announced through the official notification. 

The important dates for IBPS Clerk 2020 recruitment are as mentioned below for your reference.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria

Candidates, intending to apply for IBPS Clerk should ensure that they fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as specified by IBPS in their advertisement.

The eligibility criteria for IBPS Clerk Recruitment is as follows.

Age Criteria

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 28 years

Educational Qualifications

• A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
• The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
• Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language/should have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute.
• Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT: Candidates should know how to read/write and speak the Official Language of the State/UT for which a candidate wishes to apply is preferable.

IBPS Clerk Vacancy - Details

The Latest IBPS Clerk Vacancies would be announced in this IBPS Clerk recruitment notification. A total of 1557 vacancies were announced. The details are given below for reference.

IBPS Clerk Application Process

Candidates can apply online only during the period specified in the official notification. No other mode of application other than online mode is accepted.

Prerequisites for Applying Online

Before applying online, candidates should,

• Keep a scanned copy of photograph and signature ready.
• Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make online payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges.
• Must have a valid personal Email ID. This should be maintained till the completion of the recruitment process.

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges

• Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PWD/EXSM candidates.
• Rs. 850 /- for all others

The payment must be made online.

Steps to Apply for IBPS Clerk Exam Online

• Go to the official website IBPS, www.ibps.in and click on the homepage to open the link "CWE Clerical".
• Step 2: Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register for the exam.
• Step 3: You would be required to enter your basic information in the online application form.
• Step 4: Upload your photograph and signature as per the specifications.
• Step 5: Post that a provisional registration number and password will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 6. Note that down. You will also receive an Email & SMS regarding the same.

Candidates are advised to register as per above steps and carefully fill in the online application themselves as no change in any of the data filled in the online application is possible/ entertained after submission of the application. Candidates should refer to the Official notification for steps to fill the online application form.

IBPS Clerk Admit Card

IBPS Clerk Admit card would be released on the official IBPS website about 10 to 12 days before the IBPS Clerk Prelims & Mains exams respectively .

Candidates will need their registration number and roll number to download their IBPS Clerk Admit card.

IBPS Clerk Syllabus 

IBPS Clerk Prelims Syllabus

Logical Reasoning

Syllogisms, Blood Relations, Puzzles & Seating arrangement (Linear and Circular), Alphanumeric Series & Letter Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Directions, Coded and Mathematical inequalities, Analogy / Classification, Ordering and Ranking, Double line up Input-Output, etc.

English Language

Vocabulary (Synonyms/ Antonyms), Basic English Grammar, Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Fillers- Single and Double, Cloze Test, Idioms and Phrases, Phrase Replacement, One word substitution, Odd One Out, Sentence Improvement, etc.

Numerical Ability

Simplification/Approximation, Percentage, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance (Boats & Streams), Quadratic Equations, Number Series (Missing & Wrong Series), Number System, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, etc.

IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus

Logical Reasoning

Syllogisms, Blood Relations, Puzzles, Seating arrangement (Linear and Circular), Coding-Decoding, Distance and Directions, Coded and mathematical inequalities, Analogy / Classification, Input/Output, Statement and Assumptions, Statement - Course of Action, etc.

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Para-jumbles, Synonyms and Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Cloze Test, Fillers, Sentence Improvement, Idioms and Phrases, Vocabulary based questions, Word/phrase Replacement, Odd one out, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude

Simplification, Number Series, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Time, Distance & Speed, Partnership, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mixture & Allegations, Percentage, etc.

General/Financial awareness

Static Awareness, Banking and financial awareness, Banking/Financial Terms, Current Affairs, etc.

Computer Aptitude

Basics of Computer, Operating System, Binary Digits - Conversion, Flow Charts, Internet and E-mail, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Hacking, Computer Abbreviations, Computer Virus, Computer Network-Types and Topology

Read complete details of IBPS Clerk Syllabus here