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IBPS Clerk (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of ₹30,000 - ₹34,000 / month (Clerical cadre in 11 participating public sector banks), with general eligibility requiring ages between 20 - 28 years (Graduation in any discipline).
IBPS Clerk recruits clerical staff for various public sector banks handling day-to-day branch banking operations.
₹30,000 - ₹34,000 / month (Clerical cadre in 11 participating public sector banks)
20 - 28 years (Graduation in any discipline)
Online preliminary exam call letter released 2 weeks before test.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | English, Quant, Reasoning | 1 Hour | 100 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Easy to Moderate |
| Mains | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | GA/Financial Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning & Computer | 2 Hours 40 Minutes | 200 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Moderate |
Graduates seeking entry-level bank jobs
Candidates open to postings across PSU banks
First-time job seekers in banking sector
A: IBPS Clerk is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
A: Yes, IBPS Clerk is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.