IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
IBPS conducts Common Recruitment Processes (CRPs) for major public sector banking roles such as Probationary Officers (PO), Clerks, Specialist Officers (SO), and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). These exams are held annually and are essential for securing government bank jobs in India.
IBPS Exams Overview
IBPS PO (Probationary Officer):
Recruitment for officer-level management positions in public sector banks.
IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate):
Recruitment for clerical and customer-facing roles.
IBPS SO (Specialist Officer):
Recruitment for specialized roles such as IT, Law, HR, Marketing, Agriculture, etc.
IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks):
Recruitment for Officers (Scale I, II, III) and Office Assistants (Clerk) in RRBs.
IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate)
IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate) is a national-level banking recruitment conducted by IBPS to hire clerical staff across public sector banks. The role includes customer service, cash handling, data entry and branch operations.
IBPS Clerk Age Limit (2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Born between 02.08.1998 and 01.08.2006
- Age calculated as on 1 August 2026
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | +5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 Years |
| PwBD | +10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Service Period + 3 Years (Max Age 50) |
| Widows / Divorced / Legally Separated Women | Up to 35–40 Years (Category-wise) |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
- Sectional timing is applicable
- Candidates must qualify each section
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 mins |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 120 mins |
- Only Mains marks are considered for final merit list