IBPS Clerk 2025 Exam Date Revised, Notification, Selection Process
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025
The IBPS Clerk 2025 exam is a national-level recruitment test conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to fill clerical positions in various public sector banks across India. The selection process includes two phases: Preliminary and Main examinations. Candidates must meet eligibility criteria such as age (20–28 years) and a graduation degree. The exam tests aptitude in English, reasoning, and numerical ability. Successful candidates are allotted banks based on their merit and preference. The application process is online, and admit cards are issued prior to each stage.
🗓️ 1. Revised Exam Dates for IBPS Clerk 2025
Here’s the updated schedule for IBPS Clerk (CRP–CSA‑XV) Exam 2025 based on the revised calendar released on June 16, 2025:
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Preliminary Examination:
– 4 October 2025
– 5 October 2025
– 11 October 2025 -
Main Examination:
– 29 November 2025
📄 2. Official Notification & Application Timeline
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Notification release: August 2025 (tentatively).
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Online application window, detailed requirements like photo/signature formats, and registration deadlines will be officially announced then.
IBPS typically opens registration 3–4 weeks before the prelims.
🧭 3. What Is IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate)?
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The IBPS Clerk recruitment, now branded as CRP CSA‑XV, aims to fill Customer Service Associate posts across 11 nationalised public sector banks .
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CSA roles are multi-faceted: engaging with customers, data handling, and supporting general banking operations at branches.
🏦 4. Vacancies & Participating Banks
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Estimated vacancies for 2025–26 to be officially declared with the notification.
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In 2024, IBPS had ~6,128 clerk vacancies across 11 banks—ranging from Delhi’s 268 openings to Uttar Pradesh’s 1,246 .
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Expect similar or adjusted numbers this year, depending on business needs.
Participating banks include: Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Union Bank of India, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, UCO Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank .
✅ 5. Eligibility Criteria
To appear for IBPS Clerk 2025:
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Age: 20–28 years (born between 2 Jul 1996 and 1 Jul 2004)
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Age relaxations:
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SC/ST: +5 years
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OBC (non‑creamy): +3 years
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PWD: +10 years
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Ex-servicemen/PWD Ex‑servicemen: service length + 3 years (up to 50 years for SC/ST PWD exe)
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Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
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Language Proficiency:
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Must know the local language of the exam center (reading, writing, speaking).
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Exam conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 major regional languages
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📝 6. Application Fee & Process
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Fee (non-refundable):
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General/Others/EWS: ₹850 (application + intimation)
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SC/ST/PWD: ₹175 (only intimation charges) .
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Online Application Steps:
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Upload scanned photo, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, plus capture a live photo via webcam/mobile.
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Use a desktop or browser-supported device (Chrome, Firefox, IE9+).
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Single registration is valid for both Prelims and Mains.
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🧩 7. Selection Process
IBPS Clerk recruitment follows a two-tier exam process:
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Preliminary Exam (Phase I)
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Qualifying in nature – sectional & overall cut-offs applied.
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Marks do not count toward final selection but determine eligibility for Mains.
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Sections: English Language (30 Qs, 20 min), Numerical Ability (35 Qs, 20 min), Reasoning (35 Qs, 20 min) — total 100 marks in 60 minutes .
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Main Exam (Phase II)
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Objective test of 200 marks (190 MCQs) in 160 minutes:
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Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 50 Qs / 60 marks / 45 min
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English Language: 40 / 40 / 35
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Quantitative Aptitude: 50 / 50 / 45
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General/Financial Awareness: 50 / 50 / 35
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No Interview stage—100% weightage given to Mains performance .
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Final Merit List
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Based on aggregate Main Exam scores (scaled to 100).
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State- and category-wise lists are generated.
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Top scorers offered appointments; waiting lists also prepared.
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📊 8. Exam Pattern & Negative Marking
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Negative Marking: 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.
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Cut-offs:
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Sectional AND overall cut-offs in Prelims and Mains.
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Vary by state and category; e.g., 2024 Prelims cut-off ranged from Andhra’s 77.5 (General) to Sikkim’s 41.
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📚 9. Syllabus Overview
Prelims Syllabus:
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Reasoning Ability: puzzles, seating, inequalities, syllogisms, etc.
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Numerical Ability: simplification, quadratic eqns, number series, DI.
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English Language: cloze test, spot errors, RC, fillers.
Mains Syllabus:
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Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: logic, puzzles + computer fundamentals (MS Office, DBMS, hardware, security).
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Quantitative Aptitude: advanced arithmetic, data interpretation.
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English Language: higher-level reading comprehension, grammar.
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General/Financial Awareness: current affairs, banking, insurance, government policies.
📍 10. Exam Centres & Admit Card
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Candidates choose preferred centers during application; IBPS reserves right to allot alternate ones.
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Admit cards released approx. 10–15 days before each exam (Prelims and Mains), downloadable from IBPS website using login credentials .
📈 11. Salary & Career Advancement
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Basic Pay: ₹19,900–47,920.
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Including DA, HRA, transport, medical, in-hand pay starts around ₹29,453 initially.
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Growth: periodic increments + promotional pathways (Clerk → Senior Clerk → Officer roles).
📌 12. Preparation Tips
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Strategic Planning: Draft study schedules aligning with revised exam dates.
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Sectional Practice: Emphasize least performing sections; daily mock tests recommended.
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Awareness Updates: Read financial newspapers, RBI, PIB releases.
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Computer Aptitude: Practice shortcuts, MS Office basics, online quizzes.
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Previous Year Practice: Familiarity with exam format through Past Papers.
🌟 13. Other Updates & Trends
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Live Photo Capture: This year, IBPS will require live photo capture during registration.
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Name Change: Official terminology updated from “Clerk” to Customer Service Associate (CSA) under CRP‑CSA‑XV.
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Studying for PO first may benefit multiplex aspirants (PO → Clerk → RRB), as PO demands stronger preparation.
🎯 14. Quick Facts Table
| Feature | Details |
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| Prelims | 4,5,11 Oct 2025 |
| Mains | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Notification | Aug 2025 |
| Vacancies | TBD (6000+ expected) |
| Eligibility | 20–28 yrs, Grad, language skills |
| Fees | Gen ₹850/ SC/ST ₹175 |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains → Final merit |
| Pattern | MCQs, timed, negative marking |
| Syllabus | Reasoning, QA, English, GA |
| Apply | Online via IBPS site |
| Admit Card | 10–15 days pre-exam |
| Salary | ₹29,000+ In-hand initially |
✅ Summary & Next Steps
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Mark your calendars: Prelims (Oct 4–11) & Mains (Nov 29).
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Track updates in Aug: Official notification and application window.
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Ready docs & pay fee: Confirm file formats, fee details pre-registration.
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Strategic prep: Prioritise sections, build computer skills, boost GA.
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Practice tests: Regular full-length mocks + review errors.
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Stay informed: Monitor IBPS website for admit cards, center details, and official directives.
With the revised dates giving more breathing room post-P.O. and RRB adjustments, aspirants can better structure revision slots. The name shift to “CSA” also reflects a modernised role focused on customer service—worth bearing in mind during interviews and role understanding.
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