Online Applications for the IBPS Clerk Position in 2025 are Now Open for a Total of 10,277 Vacancies. Visit ibps.in for Direct Link and Steps to Apply.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced that the application window for the IBPS Clerk 2025 recruitment will remain open until August 21. This recruitment drive aims to fill 10,277 Clerk vacancies across various banks in India.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the IBPS Clerk 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Candidates must be between 20 to 28 years of age as of 01.08.2025. Relaxations in age are available for candidates belonging to SC/ST, OBC, and PwD categories.
- Education: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- Computer Literacy: Candidates must be computer literate, having studied computer operations or IT at school/college level.
- Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must have proficiency in the local language of the applied State/UT or qualify a local language proficiency test post Mains.
Exam Pattern
The IBPS Clerk 2025 exam pattern consists of two stages:
- Preliminary Exam: The Preliminary Exam is an objective type test, consisting of 100 questions for a total of 100 marks. The test will be divided into three sections: English Language (30 marks, 20 minutes), Numerical Ability (35 marks, 20 minutes), and Reasoning Ability (35 marks, 20 minutes). The Prelims will be held on 4th, 5th, and 11th October.
- Mains Exam: The Mains Exam is a more detailed objective test, covering Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness (with special reference to banking), and Computer Knowledge.
Important Dates
- Notification release: July 29–31, 2025
- Application start: August 1, 2025
- Preliminary exam: October 4, 5, and 11, 2025
- Mains exam: November 29, 2025
Application Process
To apply for the IBPS Clerk 2025, candidates need to visit the official IBPS website and complete the following steps:
- Register and fill in the application form.
- Upload scanned documents, including a passport size photograph, scanned signature, PwD Certificate (if applicable), identity proof, and graduation marksheet or passing certificates.
- Pay the application fee, which is INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future use.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the instructions and guidelines provided on the official IBPS website before applying.
Handwritten Declaration
A handwritten declaration must be written in black or blue pen, scanned, and uploaded. The declaration states that all information submitted in the application form is correct, true, and valid.
Pre-requisites for Online Application
To submit the IBPS Clerk online application, candidates need pre-requisites such as a scanned photograph, scanned signature, PwD Certificate (if applicable), identity proof, and graduation marksheet or passing certificates.
The size and dimension of the documents to be uploaded have been specified:
- Passport Size Photograph (200 x 230 Pixels, 20 - 50 KBs)
- Signature (140 x 60 Pixels, 10 - 20 KBs)
- Left Thumb Impression (240 x 240 Pixels, 20 - 50 KBs)
- Hand Written Declaration (800 x 400 Pixels, 50 - 100 KBs)
Selection Process
The selection process for IBPS Clerk 2025 comprises two stages: Prelims and Mains.
The Prelims Result for IBPS Clerk 2025 is expected in October/November.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Clerk 2025 notification for the recruitment of 10,277 Clerk vacancies. The IBPS Clerk Apply Online - Direct Link is provided for your convenience to begin your registration process.
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- To succeed in the IBPS Clerk 2025 recruitment, candidates may find it beneficial to focus on areas such as finance (questioned in Numerical Ability section), business studies (as general awareness about banking is tested), and education-and-self-development (to enhance their English Language skills needed in the exam).
- A solid understanding of the IBPS Clerk 2025 syllabus, combined with effective study habits in finance, business, and education-and-self-development areas, can help candidates excel in the competitive examination.
