Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Total Vacancies
5,830
Salary
₹29,000 - ₹33,000 per month
Application Deadline
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Job Type
Banking Job
Job Level
Clerical Level
Work Location
All India
Department
Public Sector Banks
Recruitment Type
Direct Recruitment
Notification Release
October 2024
IBPS Clerk is one of the most sought-after banking jobs in India for graduates. Selected candidates will work as clerical staff in participating public sector banks with opportunities for career growth.
IBPS Clerk recruitment for clerical cadre in public sector banks across India.
Competition Level
High
Application Trend
Increasing (10-15% yearly)
Success Rate
0.8-1.2%
Difficulty Level
Moderate to High
IBPS Clerk receives applications from 20-25 lakh candidates for approximately 5,000-7,000 vacancies. The competition is intense with most candidates scoring between 60-75% in prelims. Regional variations exist in cutoff marks.
| Notification Release | October 1, 2024 |
| Online Registration Start | October 5, 2024 |
| Online Registration End | October 25, 2024 |
| Prelims Admit Card | November 15, 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam | December 8, 15, 22, 2024 |
| Prelims Result | January 10, 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card | January 25, 2025 |
| Main Exam | February 10, 2025 |
| Mains Result | March 15, 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2025 |
| 2024 Expected Cutoff | 78-82 (Prelims), 65-68 (Mains) |
| 2023 Final Cutoff | 76.25 (Prelims), 63.50 (Mains) |
| 2022 Final Cutoff | 74.75 (Prelims), 62.25 (Mains) |
| 2021 Final Cutoff | 72.50 (Prelims), 60.75 (Mains) |
| General/OBC | ₹850 |
| SC/ST/PWD | ₹175 |
| General | 2,374 |
| OBC | 1,568 |
| SC | 873 |
| ST | 615 |
| EWS | 400 |
Age Limit: 20-28 years (as on 01-08-2024)
| Year | General Category | OBC Category | SC/ST Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Expected) | 78-82 | 75-78 | 65-70 |
| 2023 | 76.25 | 73.75 | 63.50 |
| 2022 | 74.75 | 72.25 | 62.25 |
| 2021 | 72.50 | 70.00 | 60.75 |
Cutoffs vary by state and category. Final selection is based on mains exam performance and document verification.
Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Detection, Fill in the blanks, Vocabulary, Grammar
Weightage: 30 marksSimplification, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Problems, Time and Work, Profit and Loss
Weightage: 35 marksPuzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Inequalities, Blood Relations, Direction Sense
Weightage: 35 marksComputer Fundamentals, Internet, MS Office, Networking, Cyber Security, Hardware/Software, Shortcut Keys
Weightage: 20 marksCurrent Affairs, Banking Awareness, Financial Terms, Government Schemes, Important Dates, Awards and Honors, Economic Survey
Weightage: 40 marksNegative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. English Language section is qualifying in nature with minimum qualifying marks set by IBPS.
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. Computer literacy is essential.
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 1st August 2024. Age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories.
No, IBPS Clerk selection is based purely on online examination scores (Prelims + Mains) followed by document verification.
The starting basic pay is ₹19,900/- with gross salary of approximately ₹29,000-₹33,000 including allowances. Total CTC is around ₹3.5-₹4.5 lakhs per annum.
Yes, final year students can apply provisionally but must produce proof of graduation at the time of document verification.
There is no limit on number of attempts for IBPS Clerk, subject to age limit criteria.
Selection is through two-tier online examination: Preliminary Exam (qualifying) and Main Exam. Final selection based on Main Exam marks.
Yes, IBPS Clerk is a permanent job in public sector banks with all government benefits like pension, medical facilities, and job security.
