IBPS Clerk 2026 — Age Limit, Eligibility & Syllabus
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection · Banking
Quick highlights
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age limit
- 20 – 28 years
- Age as on
- 2026-08-01
- Salary
- ₹24,050 basic; gross ₹32,000 – ₹40,000 per month
- Typical vacancies
- Roughly 4,000 – 7,000 posts per cycle
- Notification window
- Notification usually releases in June-July with prelims in August-September.
About this exam
IBPS Clerk fills Customer Service Associate posts in public sector banks. There is no interview — final selection depends only on the mains score, which makes it the most score-driven banking exam.
Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with computer operating knowledge.
Age limit and category relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper age |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 0 years | 28 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years | 31 years |
| SC | 5 years | 33 years |
| ST | 5 years | 33 years |
Ex-servicemen get 3 years and PwD candidates up to 10 years additional relaxation as per rules.
Selection process
1. Prelims
English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning — 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, sectional timing.
2. Mains
General/Financial Awareness, English, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude — 190 questions, 200 marks, 160 minutes.
3. Language Proficiency Test
Local language proficiency check for the state you applied to.
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Syllabus
Numerical Ability
Simplification, number series, data interpretation, arithmetic, quadratic equations, data sufficiency.
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles, seating arrangement, inequality, syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relations, alphanumeric series.
English Language
Reading comprehension, error spotting, fillers, cloze test, para jumbles, vocabulary.
General & Financial Awareness
Banking terms, RBI, insurance basics, government schemes, budget, current affairs of last 6 months.
Computer Aptitude
Computer fundamentals, MS Office, shortcut keys, internet, networking, security basics.
Cut-off trend
Prelims cut-offs range 65-78 out of 100 for General in high-competition states; mains cut-offs sit around 55-70% of 200.
Official links
ibps.inAlways download notifications and apply only through the official website.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an interview in IBPS Clerk?
No. IBPS Clerk selection is based only on the mains score plus a local language proficiency check.
Is local language knowledge compulsory for IBPS Clerk?
Yes. You must be proficient in the official language of the state you apply for, verified after the mains result.
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