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IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2025: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) invites online applications for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) to recruit Customer Service Associates in participating banks for vacancies of 2025. As we know, IBPS is an autonomous body responsible for conducting online exams and selecting candidates for various public sector banks. It is a golden opportunity for bank job seekers. There are a total of 10,277 vacancies. A graduate student is eligible for this IBPS Clerk recruitment. However, eligible and interested candidates can apply for it from 1st August 2025, and it will continue till 21st August 2025. In this article, we have provided all the details of this recruitment. However, candidates are advised to read the official notification before applying for this post.
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2025
Important Dates for IBPS Clerk Recruitment
IBPS has released the notification for the recruitment of Customer Service Associate (CSA) in public sector banks. All the important dates of this recruitment have also been mentioned in the official notification, such as the online application starting and ending dates, the last date for paying application fees, and others. However, the exact dates of the IBPS preliminary and main examinations are not mentioned in the official notification. We have provided all the important dates of this recruitment below. Candidates are advised to check all the dates carefully and apply for this post before the last date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 01 August 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 01 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2025 |
| Payment of Fees | 01 August 2025 to 21 August 2025 |
| Pre-Examination Training (PET) | September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter | September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | October 2025 |
| Main Exam Call Letter | November 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | November 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2026 |
IBPS Clerk Vacancy Details
As we mentioned earlier, there are a total of 10,277 posts in this recruitment, in which Karnataka state has the highest number of vacancies and Ladakh has the least number of vacancies. In this article, we have provided IBPS Clerk state-wise vacancy details. However, for more detailed information like bank-wise and category-wise vacancy details, candidates are advised to read the official notification before applying for this post.
IBPS Participating Banks
We know that IBPS is not a bank itself. It is just an autonomous body which conducts recruitment for various public sector banks. Therefore, it includes various public sector banks. We have given a list of banks below which come under IBPS.
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
IBPS Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria of this recruitment can be separated on the basis of nationality, age limits, and educational qualification. We have discussed all the points below. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria carefully to see whether they are eligible for this post or not.
Nationality: If we talk about the nationality for this recruitment, then we can see that an Indian citizen is eligible for this recruitment. However, candidates who are subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan Refugee who came before 1st January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries are also eligible for this recruitment.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025): Interested candidates whose age is between 20 and 28 years are eligible for this recruitment. However, age relaxation will also be given as per the government rules. For more detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully. Age relaxations are as follows.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Actual service period + 3 years (max 50 years)
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (GEN), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
Educational Qualifications (as on 21.08.2025): As we mentioned earlier, a candidate who has passed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university is eligible for this recruitment. However, the candidate must have proficiency in the local language of the applied State/UT. The interested candidate also needs to have a certificate, diploma, or degree in computer operations or have studied computer as a subject. Candidates are instructed to read the official notification for more detailed information.
Application Fee
Eligible and interested candidates need to pay application fees for this recruitment while applying online. The last day for paying application fees is 21st August 2025. Remember, candidates can pay the fees through online mode only. However, candidates can use multiple payment methods to pay the application fees, such as Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets/UPI. After completing the payment, candidates must take a printout of the e-receipt for future reference. For more detailed information, read the official notification carefully.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | ₹175 (inclusive of GST) |
| All Others | ₹850 (inclusive of GST) |
IBPS Selection Process
Eligible and interested candidates have to go through the IBPS selection process as mentioned clearly in the official notification. Candidates have to pass each stage to go to the next stage. However, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the mains examination. We have provided all the steps below.
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Document Verification
- Provisional Allotment
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern
If we talk about the exam pattern, then we can see that there are three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Local Language Proficiency Test. Both the Preliminary and Main Examinations will be held in online mode; however, the Local Language Proficiency Test will be held in offline mode. We have provided all the details below; candidates must read it.
Preliminary Examination (Objective):
If we talk about the preliminary exam, then we can see that it will be held in online mode, where a candidate will get 60 minutes to answer 100 questions. The preliminary exam consists of three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. It includes negative marking; 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. However, marks obtained in this exam will not be added to the final merit list; it is just qualifying in nature.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Main Examination (Objective)
If we talk about the main examination, then we can see that a candidate will get 120 minutes to answer 155 questions. It consists of four sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks of this examination are 200 marks. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of this main examination.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
The Local Language Proficiency Test will be conducted after the main exam but before joining. It is qualifying in nature. Candidates who fail to qualify for this test will be disqualified from the selection process. However, candidates with a 10th standard or above marksheet/certificate in the specified local language will be exempted from this language test.
How to Apply for IBPS Clerk Recruitment
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through its official website. We have provided all the steps below on how to apply for this post. However, candidates are advised to enter all the information correctly while filling out the online application form; otherwise, a mismatch in information during document verification may cause problems for the candidates. After submitting the application form, candidates are advised to take a printout of the application form for future reference.
- Visit official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Click on "CRP CSA" and then "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-CSA-XV"
- Register with basic details to generate Provisional Registration Number and Password
- Upload scanned documents (Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration, SSC/SSLC Certificate)
- Fill application form carefully and submit
- Pay application fee online (Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets, UPI)
- Take printout of application form for future reference
Important Links
All the important links of this recruitment are given below. Candidates can use these links to easily download the official notification. We have also provided the link to the direct application portal so that candidates can navigate to the application portal easily. All the important links are given below.
Additional Details
- Candidates must bring valid photo ID proof and call letter to exam center
- No change of exam center will be allowed
- Pre-Examination Training may be arranged in Online Mode for SC/ST/OBC/Minority/PwBD/ESM candidates
- Provisional allotment will be based on merit-cum-preference
- Allotted candidates must submit original documents during verification
FAQs – IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2025
What is the last date to apply for CRP CSA-XV?
The last date to apply online is 21/08/2025.
Is there any age relaxation for OBC candidates?
Yes, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years age relaxation.
What documents are required for PwBD candidates?
PwBD candidates need to submit disability certificate issued by District Medical Board in prescribed format.
Can I change my exam center after submission?
No, requests for change of examination center will not be entertained.
