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IBPS Clerk

What is IBPS Clerk Exam?

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Recruitment exam is the national level exam for the candidates for recruitment in the Public Sector Banks in the country based on the Selection Process set by the official exam conducting authority. Various banks recruit candidates based on the result of the IBPS Recruitment exam.

The IBPS Clerk National Level Written Exam takes place in two phases: Prelims and Mains. All the candidates who qualify the preliminary examination get shortlisted and become eligible to appear for the Main examination. 

IBPS Clerk Exam 2024 Notification and Overview

The notification for the IBPS Clerk Exam 2024 has already been released. It outlines various details, including eligibility criteria, exam dates, and the application process. Notably, the application process was open from July 1 to July 28, 2024, and all candidates had to apply online via the official IBPS website. This year, a total of 6128 vacancies have been announced across several participating public sector banks in India​(

The eligibility requirements include a graduate degree in any discipline and basic proficiency in the official language of the state for which candidates are applying. Additionally, candidates must fall within the age range of 20 to 28 years, with some age relaxations for reserved categories​

It’s important to regularly check the IBPS official website for further updates on exam schedules, call letters, and other details as the exam dates approach

IBPS Clerk Recruitment Eligibility 2024

Here are the latest details regarding the IBPS Clerk Exam 2024 Eligibility based on the official updates:

  • Nationality:

    • You must be an Indian citizen or from Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1962. Other nationalities need a government certificate.

  • Age Limit:

    • You need to be between 20 and 28 years old, with relaxation for categories like SC/ST, OBC, and differently-abled candidates.

  • Educational Qualification:

    • A bachelor’s degree in any field is required. You also need basic computer knowledge, either from a course or studied as part of your education.
Date Events
13 Oct '24
IBPS Clerk 2024 Mains Exam
31 Aug '24
IBPS Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam
24 Aug '24 - 25 Aug '24
IBPS Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam
01 Jul '24
IBPS Clerk 2024 Notification
01 Jul '24 - 28 Jul '24
IBPS Clerk 2024 Application Form Submission
IBPS PO 2024 Paper Pattern
Mode of Exam
Online
Stages of Exam
Prelims, Mains and Interview
Exam Duration

Prelims: 60 minutes
Mains: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Questions

Prelims: 100 questions
Mains: 157 (155 objective types and 2 descriptive types) questions
Marking Scheme
0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers
Language/Medium of Exam
English and Hindi
Exam Purpose
To select candidates for the post of Probationary Officers
No. of Test Cities

Prelims: 200 cities (Approx.)
Mains: 100 cities (Approx.)
Name of Tests (Objective), No. of Questions & Duration for Prelims

English Language - No. Q- 30 - Duration 20 Minutes.
Numerical Ability - No. Q- 35 - Duration 20 Minutes 
Reasoning Ability - No. Q- 35 - Duration 20 Minutes 
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude - No. Q- 50 - Duration 45 Minutes.
General English - No. Q- 40 - Duration 35 Minutes.
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness - No. Q- 50 - Duration 35 Minutes.
Quantitative Aptitude - No. Q- 50 - Duration 45 Minutes.
English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) - No. Q- 2 - Duration 30 Minutes.
No. of Papers and Total Marks

Prelims: Three (100 marks)
Mains: Four (200 marks)
IBPS Clerk 2024 Application Fees

The IBPS Clerk 2024 application form has been released, and candidates can now apply online. The process involves several stages: registration, uploading a scanned photograph and signature, filling out the detailed application form, previewing it, and finally, paying the application fee online. The application fee is [INR amount for General/OBC/EWS candidates], while [INR amount for SC/ST/PWBD candidates] as intimation charges. Payment can be made through various modes, including debit/credit cards and UPI.

Ensure you regularly check the official website of IBPS for any further updates on important dates and processes.

Syllabus for IBPS Clerk Exam
Verbal (English)
  1. Paragraph Jumbles
  2. Paragraph Completion
  3. Reading Comprehension
  4. Odd Man out
  5. Inferences
  6. Fill in the blanks
  7. Vocabulary
  8. Tenses Rules
Logical Reasoning
  1. Venn Diagrams
  2. Puzzles
  3. Arrangements
  4. Game based sets
  5. Data Structures
  6. Alphanumeric Series
  7. Directions
  8. Data Sufficiency 
  9. Syllogism
  10. Blood Relations
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation
  1. Numbers and its applications
  2. Percentages and its applications 
  3. Ratio and Its applications 
  4. Algebra and its applications
  5. Geometry and its applications
  6. Time and Work
  7. Time Speed and Distance
  8. Tables and Bar, Pie & Line Graphs 
IBPS Clerk Cutoff 2024

The IBPS Clerk Cutoff 2024 will be announced separately for the Preliminary and Mains exams. The cutoff is the minimum score candidates need to achieve in order to move to the next stage of the selection process. It is influenced by factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, and available vacancies.

For the Preliminary Exam, the cutoff will be available shortly after the results are released. The cutoff is usually provided category-wise and state-wise. For example, in the 2024 Prelims, the cutoff for some states includes 86.75 for Odisha and 87.75 for West Bengal, with variations for different categories such as OBC and SC/ST​

To check the cutoff, candidates will need to visit the official IBPS website and provide details like their registration number and date of birth. Once released, the cutoffs will allow candidates to evaluate their performance and plan for further steps in the recruitment process.