Banking and insurance | as of 2026-05-31
IBPS Clerk eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Public sector bank clerical recruitment through online prelims and mains.
Eligibility at a glance
| Education | Graduation, with computer and local language conditions per notification. |
|---|---|
| Relaxations | IBPS category relaxations apply as listed in the notification. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Online preliminary examination
- Online main examination
Mode: Online. Marks: Notice-defined.. Duration: Notice-defined.
Selection flow
- Prelims
- Mains
- Provisional allotment
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- English
- Numerical ability
- Reasoning
- General or financial awareness
- Computer aptitude
- Quantitative aptitude
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS Clerk | Graduate | See notice | No | Online |
| SBI Clerk | Graduate | See advertisement | No | Online |
| IBPS PO | Graduate | See notice | Yes | Online |
| IBPS RRB | Graduate or post-specific | 18-40 post-wise | Yes | Online |
| LIC AAO | Graduate | 21-30 | Yes | Online plus interview |
| SBI PO | Graduate | See advertisement | Yes | Online plus interview |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CRP CSA XV detailed notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | CRP CSA XV detailed notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | CRP CSA XV detailed notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | CRP CSA XV detailed notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | CRP CSA XV detailed notification | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | IBPS clerical cadre page | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | CRP CSA XV detailed notification | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | CRP CSA XV detailed notification | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Does IBPS Clerk have an interview?
The IBPS clerical flow is prelims and mains followed by provisional allotment, not a standard interview stage.
Is local language important for IBPS Clerk?
The notification carries local language conditions. Candidates should check the state or bank-specific requirement before applying.