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The IBPS Clerk Notification 2025 for CRP CSA XV was released on 31st July 2025 at www.ibps.in. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) organizes the IBPS Clerk Recruitment Exam annually to select candidates for clerical roles in 11 public sector banks across India. The recruitment for IBPS Clerk 2025 will be carried out through the Common Recruitment Process (CRP).This year, the IBPS Clerk Notification 2025 has been announced for 10277 vacancies of Clerk (CSA). The application process for IBPS Clerk 2025 is start from 1 August 2025. The Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 4th, 5th and 11th October, 2025 and the mains exam scheduled to be conducted on 29 November 2025.

OVERVIEW

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) organizes the IBPS Clerk Recruitment Exam annually to select candidates for clerical roles in 11 public sector banks across India. The selection process will consist of two phases: Online Preliminary Examination followed by the Online Main Examination. Only those candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination and are shortlisted will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination. The final selection will depend on the actual vacancies to be filled during the financial year 2026-27, based on the business requirements of the Participating Banks and as reported to IBPS. Shortlisted candidates will be provisionally allocated to one of the Participating Banks based on merit-cum-preference, while adhering to the Government’s reservation policy and administrative requirements.

EXAM PATTERN

Candidates must familiarize themselves with the IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern to understand the sectional weightage, types of questions, and the marking scheme for all phases of the exam.

Exam Structure

The IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 follows a three-stage selection process. Candidates must clear each stage to be considered for clerical positions in public sector banks, with the final selection based entirely on the Mains Exam score. The stages of the IBPS Clerk 2025 selection process are as follows:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Mains Examination
3. Language Proficiency Test (Exempt for candidates who studied the local language in 10th grade)

1. Preliminary Exam (Online)

Total Questions: 100

Total Marks: 100

Duration: 60 minutes (sectional timing)

Type: Objective MCQs

Candidates must score the minimum cut-off marks in each of the three tests, as determined by IBPS, to qualify. A sufficient number of candidates from each category, based on IBPS’s requirements, will be shortlisted for the Online Main Examination.

2. Main Exam (Online)

Total Questions: 155

Total Marks: 200

Duration: 160 minutes (sectional timing)

Type: Objective MCQs

Note – Any change in the structure of the examination will be intimated through official IBPS website www.ibps.in.

Important Points

1. Prelims is qualifying only (not counted for merit).
2. Sectional timing is applicable.
3. Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
4. Only Main Exam marks are considered for the Final Merit List.
5. Both Prelims and Mains are computer-based tests (CBT).
6. Final allotment depends on merit + state/UT vacancies.

Scores obtained in the Online Examination

1. The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using equi-percentile method. 
2. Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for the purpose of calculations

Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

Candidates are now required to show proficiency in the local language of the state/UT they are applying for.

1. Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language is necessary.
2. Candidates who studied the local language in Class 10 or higher are exempt from this requirement.
3. Others must clear a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) after the Mains exam.

SYLLABUS

Now, let’s take a closer look at the section-wise (subject-wise) syllabus for the IBPS Clerk 2025 exam. This will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the exam and help you develop a solid preparation strategy. The syllabus is provided for all subjects, depending on whether you are appearing for the Prelims or Mains exam. Below is the IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2025 for both Prelims and Mains examinations:

Exam Structure

The IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 follows a three-stage selection process. Candidates must clear each stage to be considered for clerical positions in public sector banks, with the final selection based entirely on the Mains Exam score. The stages of the IBPS Clerk 2025 selection process are as follows:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Mains Examination
3. Language Proficiency Test (Exempt for candidates who studied the local language in 10th grade)

Detailed Syllabus for Preliminary Examination

1. English Language

Reading Comprehension (story/passage with vocabulary, inference, main idea questions)

Cloze Test (fill missing words in a passage)

Para Jumbles (arrange sentences in correct order)

Fill in the Blanks (single/double blanks)

Error Spotting / Sentence Correction

Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Word usage)

Sentence Rearrangement

2. Numerical Ability

Simplification & Approximation

Number Series (Missing Number / Wrong Number)

Quadratic Equations

Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart)

Arithmetic Word Problems:

Percentage, Ratio & Proportion

Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest

Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns

Time, Speed & Distance, Boats & Streams

Partnership

Ages

Mixtures & Alligations

Probability, Permutations & Combinations

3. Reasoning Ability

Puzzles (Floor Puzzle, Box Puzzle, Scheduling, Days/Months, Seating Arrangement – Linear, Circular, Square)

Inequalities (Direct & Coded)

Syllogism

Coding–Decoding

Blood Relations

Direction Sense

Order & Ranking

Alphanumeric Series (letters, numbers, symbols mixed questions)

Detailed Syllabus for Mains Examination

1. General / Financial Awareness

Current Affairs (last 6–8 months)

Banking Awareness:

History of Banking, RBI, Monetary Policy

Banking Terms, Basel Norms, NPA, Priority Sector Lending

Financial Institutions (NABARD, SIDBI, EXIM Bank, etc.)

Government Schemes (PMJDY, Mudra, Digital India, etc.)

Static GK: Countries, Capitals, Currency, Important Days, Books & Authors

Economy & Budget / Economic Survey

2. General English

Reading Comprehension (Inference, Theme, Vocabulary-based Qs)

Cloze Test (New Pattern)

Sentence Correction / Error Detection

Fill in the Blanks (Double/Multiple)

Para Jumbles (Odd one out, Sentence Rearrangement)

Vocabulary Usage (Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Substitution)

3. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

Reasoning Topics:

Advanced Puzzles & Seating Arrangements

Syllogism (New Pattern)

Input–Output

Logical Reasoning (Course of Action, Cause–Effect, Statement–Conclusion, Assumptions, Inferences)

Data Sufficiency

Critical Reasoning

Coding–Decoding (Advanced)

Blood Relation, Direction Sense, Ranking

4. Quantitative Aptitude

Data Interpretation (Table, Pie, Line, Bar, Caselets, Missing DI, Mixed Graphs)

Data Sufficiency

Quadratic Equations

Number Series (New Pattern)

Arithmetic Word Problems (Percentage, Ratio, CI-SI, Work, Time, Profit-Loss, Mensuration, Probability, Permutation & Combination, Partnerships, Mixtures, Pipes & Cisterns)

Note – Prelims has basic-level questions, while Mains has moderate to high-level questions with more focus on Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, and Advanced Puzzles/DI.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates must meet the IBPS Clerk Eligibility requirements to be eligible for the exam. Below are the IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria as outlined in the official notification. Candidates must ensure they fulfill these requirements to apply for the exam.

Nationality 

A candidate must be either –

(i) a Citizen of India or

(ii) a subject of Nepal or

(iii) a subject of Bhutan or

(iv) a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

Age (As on 01.08.2025)

Minimum: 20 years

Maximum: 28 years i.e.

A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1997 and not later than 01.08.2005 (both dates inclusive)

Relaxation of Upper age limit

Educational Qualifications (As on 21.08.2025)

1. A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
2. The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State/UT, should be proficient in (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) the specified / opted local language of that State/UT.
3. May kindly refer to clause ‘H’ (Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)) for further details. Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language/ should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute.
4. Ex-Servicemen who do not possess the above civil examination qualifications should be matriculate Ex-Servicemen who have obtained the Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force after having completed not less than 15 years of service in the Armed Forces of the Union as on 21.08.2025. Such certificates should be dated on or before 21.08.2025.

Note – All the educational qualifications mentioned should be from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the final result should have been declared on or before 21.08.2025.

Proficiency in Local Language

1. Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak the official language of the State/UT for which they apply.
2. Proficiency test may be conducted by the participating banks.

List of Specified Local Languages

Important Point

1. Multiple applications for different States arenot allowed.
2. Candidate must have avalid Email ID and Mobile numberduring the recruitment process.

SELECTION PROCESS

The IBPS Clerk 2025 selection process consists of an online Preliminary exam followed by an online Mains exam, with the final selection determined by the performance in the Mains exam. There is no interview round. The final stage also includes a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency in the language of the state they are applying for.

1. Preliminary Exam

An online objective test covering sections on English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability, which is qualifying in nature.

2. Mains Exam

An online exam that includes sections on General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. The marks obtained in this stage are considered for final selection.

3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the official language of the state or Union Territory they are applying for.

4. Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, where their educational, identity, and category certificates will be checked.

IMPORTANT LINK

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here