IBPS CLERK EXAM 2023: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result
Updated On - Sep 4, 2023
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IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) conducts a common recruitment process (CRP) every year to the recruitment of clerical cadre in multiple banks all over the country. All public sector banks use CRP as a base to fill the vacancies for this post.
IBPS is conducting Clerk exam for the 11th year now and hence named IBPS Clerk CRP XI.
Latest updates:
The Official Notification PDF for IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam was released by the IBPS on July 11, 2023 to recruit 5830 vacancies of clerical posts in different 11 public sector banks but it has been cancelled in lieu of conducting the clerical cadre exam in regional languages. IBPS Clerk 2023 Recruitment Process will begin post the release of the new official notification of CRP CLERKS-XI.
- IBPS Clerk 2023 (CRP XI) Application process has been temporarily closed in lieu of conducting the clerical cadre exam in regional languages. The link will be soon active after the Finance Ministry declares its decision
Table of Contents
IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam Dates
Preliminary - 26th, 17th August, 02nd September 2023
Mains - 07th October 2023
IBPS Clerk vacancy
| Banks | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | TOTAL | Out of Which(PWBD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI | OC | VI | ID | EXS | DISXS/DXS | |||||||
| Bank of Baroda | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Bank of India | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 93 | 206 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 11 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Canara Bank | 4 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Central Bank of India | 24 | 20 | 48 | 16 | 69 | 177 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 |
| Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab National Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| UCO Bank | 6 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Union Bank of India | 18 | 39 | 9 | 52 | 203 | 321 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 32 | 15 |
NR = Not Reported
Eligibility
Age limit
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2023).
- The candidate must be 20 Years to 28 Years. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1993 and not later than 01.07.2001 (both dates inclusive).
Relaxation of Upper age limit
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Army personnel) | actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled ExServicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | 9 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Regular Employees of Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal retrenched from service(for MP state Only) | 5 years |
Educational Qualification
- A candidate must possess the minimum qualification of Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Candidate should possess certificate in proof of passing the qualifying examination.
- 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.
- 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.
- Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT (candidates should know how to read/ write and speak the Official Language of the State/UT) for which vacancies a candidate wishes to apply is preferable.
Nationality / Citizenship
- A Citizen of India
- The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee who is permanently settled in India prior to January ,1962
- Person of Indian origin who has migrated from either Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zaire, or Zambia with the intention of residing in India permanently.residing in India permanently.
Exam pattern
The IBPS Clerk exam occurs in two stages: Prelims and Mains. Both these papers follow online method of conducting written examination. The structure of the exam is as follow:
The preliminary exam of IBPS Clerk CRP XI is an online exam testing a candidate on the basis of their aptitude, intellect and English. There are three sections in total and the candidate must clear the cut off of each section to proceed to the mains exam round.
Candidates are required to solve the question paper in the time frame of 20 minutes for each section. The composite mark of the paper is 100 and the passing marks is decided by IBPS that is likely to change every year depending on the level of difficulty of the exam.
| Name of test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time allotment |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | Composite Time Of 1 Hour |
No changes have been observed in the Exam Pattern of IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam. IBPS Clerk Mains Exam will now constitute of 190 questions that needs to be completed in a time frame of 160 minutes.
Previously, Computer Aptitude and Reasoning Ability Section used to be conducted separately. But, in the recent update by IBPS, both these sections are amalgamated together and will constitute of 50 questions that needs to be solved in a time duration of 45 minutes.
| Name of test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time allotment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Qualitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 min |
Negative marking of 0.25 of the allotted marks is applicable in both the exams.
IBPS Clerk Syllabus
Prelims syllabus
| English Language | Reasoning Syllabus | Numerical Ability Syllabus |
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Mains syllabus-
The IBPS Clerk Syllabus will have the addition of an extra section called General Awareness. This section will have questions based on financial awareness.
Reasoning Ability
Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Inequalities, Syllogism, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Order and Ranking, Alphanumeric Series, Distance and Direction, Verbal Reasoning
English Language
Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Para/Sentence Completion
Quantitative Aptitude
Number Series, Data Interpretation, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equation, Data Sufficiency, Mensuration, Average, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Work, Time, and Energy, Time and Distance, Probability, Relations, Simple and Compound Interest, Permutation and Combination
General Awareness
Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, GK Updates, Currencies, Important Places, Books and Authors, Awards, Headquarters, Prime Minister Schemes, Important Days
Computer Aptitude
Basics of Hardware and software, Windows operating system basics, Internet terms and services, Basic Functionalities of MS Office ( MS-word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint), History of Computers, Networking and communication, Database basics, Basics of Hacking, Security Tools and Viruses.
IBPS Clerk Salary
The basic salary of IBPS clerk is Rs 11,765- Rs 42,020 per month. Rs 11,765- Rs 42,020 per month. Rs 11,765 is the basic pay in the IBPS clerk salary, and the remaining pay includes dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical allowance and transport allowance. The cash in hand concerning the IBPS Clerk salary is Rs 19,461 for those who join initially.
IBPS Clerk Admit card:
IBPS Clerk 2023 Admit Card & Call Letter
Candidates must download the IBPS Clerk 2023 admit card from the official website of the bank as the hard copy of the IBPS Clerk Admit Card will not be sent to the candidate via post. To login on the official website, the candidates will require the following:
- Registration No/Roll No
- Date of Birth/ Password.
The admit card will be made available 10 to 15 days before the IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam. The admit card or call letter for IBPS Clerk 2023 will be issued in 2 phases:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Mains Examination
Fees:
- SC/ST/PWD Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only)
- General and Others Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)
IBPS PO Exam Results
IBPS Clerk Final Result 2023: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Board (IBPS) has declared the IBPS Clerk 2020-21 mains examination result on April 1, 2023. The final (mains) result has been released on the official website of IBPS i.e. www.ibps.in. IBPS Clerk 2020-21 mains exam was conducted on February 28, 2023. All candidates who appeared in IBPS Clerk 2020-21 mains exam were eagerly waiting for the result of its mains exam and now can check IBPS Clerk 2020-21 mains (final) Result
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Dates | 5th & 12th December 2020 |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Result | 6th February 2023 |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Score Card & Cut-off | 10th February 2023 |
| IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Dates | 28th February 2023 |
| IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Result(Final Result) | 1st April 2023 |
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2023:
A vacancy has been issued for the post of Clerk by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection itself, but till now no clear information about the vacancy has been released. To get recruited on this post, you have to pass two examinations: prelims and mains examination, and based on marks of these, you will be recruited. Notification for the post of Clerk is issued on 11 July 2023 and online applications for which will be started on 12 July and will be done by July 2023.
The admit cards for the prelims exam for the post of clerk will be issued in August, the exam will be held on 28th, 29th August, 04th, 05th September 2023 and its result is released only at the end of September. Along with this, we want to tell you about the Mains exam that the admit card for this will be issued in October, the written exam will be held on 31 October 2023 and the result for this will be released in January 2022.
IBPS PO FAQs
Ques. What is the exam date of IBPS Clerk 2023 exam?
Answer: IBPS Clerk 2023 will be released soon along with its official notification pdf
Ques. When will the Official Notification of IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam be released?
Answer: The Official Notification for IBPS Clerk 2023 exam will be released at the official website of IBPS i.e. https://ibps.in.
Ques. How many vacancies are there in IBPS Clerk 2023 Exam?
Answer: A total of 5830 vacancies of Clerks are announced for IBPS Clerk 2023 CRP-XI exam.
Ques. How many bank are participating in this recruitment?
Answer: This year, only 11 bank are participating in IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2023.
Ques. Is the IBPS Clerk 2023 exam Bilingual?
Answer: All tests are bilingual, i.e. available in both English and Hindi
Ques. What is the start date for online registrations of IBPS Clerk recruitment 2023?
Answer: The online registrations for IBPS Clerk Recruitment had started on 12th July 2023.
Ques. In how many phases, IBPS Clerk recruitment 2023 is going to be conducted?
Answer: There are 2 phases in IBPS Clerk recruitment 2023, which are as follows :
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- The participating bank will also conduct a Language Proficiency Test to assess the candidate's understanding of regional languages. There is no interview round in IBPS Clerk recruitment 2023.
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