Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the national-level IBPS Clerk examination to recruit candidates for the clerical cadre in various public sector banks in India. The participating banks are---Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank.

Important Dates

Following are the important dates for IBPS Clerk CRP XIII :

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Selection Process

The selection process of IBPS Clerk comprises

• Preliminary Examination
•  Main Examination
• Document Verification

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:-A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. A certificate, Diploma, or Degree in computer operations, or language, should have studied computers and Information Technology.

Age Limit :- The age limit is 20 to 28 years. Age relaxation would be given as per government regulations.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

• Negative Marking- There will be negative markings in the preliminary and main examination of the IBPS Clerk, for every wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deducted and no marks will be deducted for an unanswered question.
• Time Duration- The preliminary examination will be conducted in 60 minutes or 1 hour. The Mains examination would be conducted in 160 minutes.
• No.of Questions- The number of questions in the preliminary paper would consist of 100 questions and the Mains paper would consist of 190 questions.
• Types of Questions- Both the papers would be objective type/ multiple choice questions.
• Mode of Exam- Both papers will be conducted in online mode.
• Qualifying Marks- Both papers are to be qualified within the cut-off set by the IBPS.

Preliminary Examination

 Main Examination

Syllabus 

The syllabus for IBPS Bank Clerk exam is as follows

For Preliminary Examination

• English Language   Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Para/Sentence Completion.
• Reasoning Ability    Sitting Arrangement/Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Inequality, Alphanumeric/ Number Series, Data Sufficiency, Miscellaneous.
• Numerical Ability    Data Interpretation, Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Quantity Based Questions, Data Sufficiency. 

For Main Examination

• General/Financial Awareness   Abbreviation, Science – Inventions & Discoveries, Current Important Events, Current Affairs – National & International, Awards and Honors, Important Financial Economic News, Banking News, Indian Constitution, Books and Authors, Important Days, History, Sports Terminology, Geography, Solar System, Indian states and capitals, Countries and Currencies.
• Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude    Arrangements and pattern, Coding decoding, Order and Ranking, Syllogism, Seating arrangement, Mathematical Inequalities, Blood relations, Data Sufficiency, Puzzles, Classification, Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Computer Network, Computer Fundamentals, Input and Output Devices, Components of Computer, Computer Storage Devices, Internet, OSI Model.
• General English    Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Para/ Sentence Completion, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms and phrases, Synonyms & antonyms, One-word substitution.
• Quantitative Aptitude    Time and Distance, Number Series, Data interpretation, Averages, Interest, Volume and surface areas, Percentages, Ratios, Permutations and Combinations, Height and Distance, Partnerships, Probability, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Trigonometry 

Exam Analysis

Preliminary Examination:-

EXAM ANALYSIS OF 2023

Mains Examination:-

EXAM ANALYSIS OF 2023

Admit Card

The steps to download the IBPS Clerk Exam Admit Card are given below:

• Go to the IBPS official website.
• Click on the IBPS Official Link to download IBPS Clerk Admit Card for Prelims, Mains as mentioned on the page.
• Provide registration number or roll number in the appropriate box as given in that link.
• Enter password provided during  IBPS Clerk online application form submission or date of birth (DOB) details.
• Now, click on the ‘Login’ button
• IBPS Clerk Exam Admit Card will be displayed on the screen for download and print out.

Result

 Follow the steps given below to check IBPS Clerk Result :

• Visit the official website – http://www.ibps.in
• On the home page, click on the “CRP-Clerical>> Common Recruitment Process for Clerical Cadre”.
• A new page opens, now click on text reading “Result Status of online preliminary examination for CRP-Clerk”.
• A new window opens on your screen where you have to enter your registration number/ roll no and password / DOB.
• Please match the Captcha Code and login to check IBPS Clerk Result
• Your result appears with qualifying status, Download or save your IBPS Clerk Result for future reference.

Answer Key

Steps to download the IBPS Clerk Answer Key are as follows :

• Visit the official website of IBPS.
• On the home page, candidates will be able to see the scrolling of the latest news regarding bank exams.
• Once the response sheet(answer key) is released by the IBPS, the candidate can download the answers from the website.
• Now, check the answers available on the IBPS Clerk Answer Key for the Prelims and Mains Exams.

Preparation Tips

• Make a Time-table    Prepare a study timetable that balances between the time available, topics to be covered, and how easy or difficult that topic appears to candidates. Avoid starting with a random topic without a proper plan. Have a clear and definite target and achieve it step by step.
• Know the Topics and Plan Accordingly   Take some time to have an overview of each topic given in IBPS Clerk syllabus and categorize them according to the difficulty level. Think about how to approach a subject or topic and understand the topic deeply. In order to do that start with the basics and be very clear with the concepts and their theories. Try to prepare your own notes as it is of great help in revision.
• Practice with Previous Years' Question Papers   Candidates need to choose the best books and study materials based on the requirement of the exam. Refer to the previous years' question papers to check the weightage of each topic, how frequently it has been asked and prioritise based on that.
• Solve Mock Tests    After completion of a topic try to take sectional mock tests which will help in evaluating yourself and helps in correcting mistakes. Analysis of mock tests will help in improving test-taking skills like time management, selection of question-based on their nature, problem-solving speed, etc.

• Study Regularly    Study for at least five to six hours a day and be consistent in doing so. Closely analyze which study pattern works and modify the timetable according to the needs.
• Time Management     Ensure that you practice in a time-bound manner. Solve many mock tests and sample papers while using a timer. Knowing how to manage your time is an essential skill needed during the exam. 

Apply Online

IBPS क्लर्क परीक्षा के लिए आवेदन करने के स्टेप्स निम्नलिखित हैं:

• आधिकारिक वेबसाइट http://www.ibps.in पर जाएं।
• "Online Registration for IBPS Clerk" अधिसूचना पर क्लिक करें।
• पंजीकरण पूरा करने के लिए, अपना फ़ोन नंबर और ईमेल पता जैसी व्यक्तिगत जानकारी दर्ज करें।
• एक सफल पंजीकरण के बाद आपको एक पंजीकरण ID और पासवर्ड प्राप्त होगा।
• लॉगिन और सत्यापित करने के लिए अपना पंजीकरण ID, पासवर्ड और कैप्चा दर्ज करें।
• लॉगिन बटन का चयन करें, अपनी जानकारी दर्ज करें, और अंतिम आवेदन पत्र सबमिट करें।
• ऑनलाइन आवेदन शुल्क का भुगतान करें। 

FAQs

I have a B. Tech. degree, can I apply for the exam?
Yes, you are eligible to apply for the exam. 

Does IBPS conduct interviews for the recruitment of clerical cadre?
No, interviews are not conducted. Selection of candidates is done based on the marks scored in the IBPS Clerk Mains exam.

Do I need to score cut off marks in each section of the IBPS Mains exam?
Yes, you will need to score cut off marks in each section of the IBPS mains exam.

How many attempts are there for the IBPS Clerk 2024 exam?
There is no limit to the number of attempts that a candidate can make for the IBPS Clerk exam. However, the candidates must keep in mind the defined age limit criteria, which is between 20-28 years. You can appear for the exam till the time you are not crossing the upper age limit.

In how many languages is IBPS Clerk exam conducted?
The medium of the IBPS Clerk exam varies in accordance with the states to facilitate assistance to the candidates. This will help them to understand the questions and answer them accurately. The exam is conducted in more than 13 languages.