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IBPS Clerk 2026

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Examination

Highest vacancies in banking — your best chance to get in. Free mock tests, an adaptive daily study plan, and exam-pattern practice that targets your weak topics to help you crack IBPS Clerk.

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Conducting Body

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree from

Age Limit

20-28 years

Frequency

Annual

Salary

₹19,900 - ₹47,920 per month

Vacancies

5,000 - 12,000+ annually

Why Prepare for IBPS Clerk?

1Highest vacancies in banking exams — 5,000 to 12,000+ posts every year
2No interview stage — selection based purely on written exam performance
3Starting salary of ₹28,000+ per month with government bank benefits
4Easier than PO exams with the same syllabus (lower difficulty cutoffs)
5Same preparation covers IBPS PO, SBI PO, and SBI Clerk

IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026

IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2026

Prelims

100 questions100 marks60 min

Section	Questions	Marks
English Language	30	30
Numerical Ability	35	35
Reasoning Ability	35	35
Total	100	100

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

Mains

190 questions200 marks160 min

Section	Questions	Marks
General/Financial Awareness	50	50
English Language	40	40
Reasoning Ability & Computer	50	60
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
Total	190	200

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

Preparing for the first stage? Read the full IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 guide — pattern, section-wise strategy, and how to use mocks.

Selection Process

Prelims (Online)→

Mains (Online)→

Provisional Allotment

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IBPS Clerk Preparation Guides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IBPS Clerk?

IBPS Clerk exam recruits Junior Associates (Customer Sales & Support) for 11 public sector banks. It is one of the most popular banking exams with the highest number of vacancies.

Is IBPS Clerk easier than IBPS PO?

Yes, IBPS Clerk is generally considered easier than IBPS PO. The syllabus is similar but questions are at a lower difficulty level, and there is no interview round.

What is the salary of IBPS Clerk?

IBPS Clerk starting basic pay is ₹19,900. With allowances (DA, HRA, special pay), the gross salary is approximately ₹28,000-₹32,000 per month.

What is the IBPS Clerk exam pattern?

IBPS Clerk has two stages. Prelims (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes) covers English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning. Mains (200 marks) covers General/Financial Awareness, English, Reasoning & Computer, and Quantitative Aptitude. There is no interview.

Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk?

Yes. IBPS Clerk deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.

Does IBPS Clerk have an interview?

No. IBPS Clerk selection is based purely on your Prelims and Mains performance — there is no interview stage, which makes it a favourite among aspirants who prefer a written-exam-only route.

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