The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) holds the IBPS Clerk test in order to hire clerks for various public sector banks in India. Indian nationals who have earned a degree from an accredited institution or college are eligible to take the test, which is offered twice a year. A prelims test and a mains exam make up the IBPS Clerk examination. The Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language components make up the objective-type prelims exam. The four components of the mains exam’s objective-style test are Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness.
Introduction
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the IBPS Clerk test every year. It is the authoritative body responsible for recruiting candidates for Public Sector Banks in India. A Common Recruitment Process (CRP) is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for Clerical Cadre Posts in 11 Public Sector Banks each year.
Latest Notification
The latest notification for the IBPS Clerk exam is for the recruitment of 6333 Clerical Cadre posts in various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India. The online application process will start on August 5, 2023 and end on August 20, 2023.
Registration
To register for the IBPS Clerk exam, you will need to create an account on the official website of the IBPS. Once you have created an account, you can log in and fill out the online application form.
The online application form will require you to submit the following information:
- Personal details (name, date of birth, gender, address, etc.)
- Educational qualifications
- Category (SC/ST/OBC/General)
- PWD status (if applicable)
- Contact information (email address, phone number, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the IBPS Clerk exam 2023 are as follows:
- Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Age: The candidate must be between the ages of 20 and 28 years as on July 1, 2023. There are age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or college.
- Computer Literacy: The candidate must be proficient in the use of computers.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | INR 850 |
| SC/ST/PWD | INR 175 |
Exam Pattern
| Exam | Stage | Number of Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS Clerk | Prelims | 3 | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| IBPS Clerk | Mains | 4 | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes |
IBPS Clerk 2023 Prelims Exam Pattern
| Sections | Number Of Questions | Maximum Marks | Sectional Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
IBPS Clerk 2023 Mains Exam Pattern
| Name Of The Section | Number Of Questions | Maximum Marks | Sectional Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/ financial awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes |
FAQs
- Be an Indian citizen.
- Be between the ages of 20 and 28 years as on the date of application (age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories).
- Have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Have adequate computer literacy
- Prelims exam: The prelims exam is an objective-type test that consists of three sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. The exam is held for 60 minutes, and each section carries 20 marks.
- Mains exam: The mains exam is also an objective-type test, but it consists of four sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. The exam is held for 160 minutes, and each section carries 50 marks.
- Reasoning Ability: Logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, verbal reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, data interpretation
- English Language: Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, cloze test, error spotting
- General Awareness: Current affairs, banking and finance, Indian economy, static GK
- Candidates who qualify the prelims exam will be eligible to appear for the mains exam.
- The final selection of the candidates will be based on their performance in the mains exam.
