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IBPS Clerk Exam 2026 preparation guide
Everything you need to crack IBPS Clerk
Exam pattern, eligibility, previous year papers, mock tests and topic-wise practice, all on this page. Pick a test, start it here, and get your score with solutions.
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What is the IBPS Clerk exam
If you are looking for a secure banking job with steady career growth, good salary, and opportunities in public sector banks, then IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI) is one of the best opportunities for you. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for the IBPS Clerk exam to join various participating public sector banks as a Customer Service Associate / Clerk.
The exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) and is one of India's most popular banking recruitment exams. Selected candidates are posted in different banks across India based on vacancies and state/UT preference. This year's cycle, CRP CSA-XVI, has released 11,403 vacancies for the financial year 2027-28, with online applications open from 1 August to 21 August 2026.
The recruitment process generally includes Prelims Exam + Mains Exam + Provisional Allotment (no interview round).
Banking & Insurance exams by date
IBPS Clerk beside the other Banking & Insurance exams, latest first, with where registration stands for each.
State Bank of India
Exam date: 1 Aug – 1 Sept 2026
HeldThe Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Exam date: 1 Aug – 1 Sept 2026
HeldIBPS Clerk Exam 2026This exam
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Registration closed on 21 Aug 2026Exam date: Exam date not announced
No dates announced yet: SBI Clerk Exam 2026
Exam pattern & marking scheme
The IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI) exam is conducted in two stages:
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Key Points:
- Sectional timing present
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks
- Qualifying stage for mains shortlist
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern (Updated — CRP CSA-XVI)
| Sr. No. | Test Name | Medium | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / Financial Awareness | English/Hindi | 40 | 50 | 20 min |
| 2 | General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | English/Hindi | 40 | 60 | 35 min |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | English/Hindi | 40 | 50 | 35 min |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 125 min |
Key Points:
- Total questions reduced from 190 to 160; total time reduced from 160 to 125 minutes
- General/Financial Awareness time cut from 35 to 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude split into standalone Reasoning Ability
- Final merit usually based on mains marks
- Negative marking applicable (0.25 marks)
Eligibility criteria
Before applying, candidates must ensure they fulfill nationality, educational qualification, age limit, and computer literacy requirements for CRP CSA-XVI.
Nationality
A candidate must be:
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee (as per rules), or
- Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries.
Educational Qualification for IBPS Clerk 2026
Candidates must have:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, or
- Equivalent qualification recognized by Government.
Final Year Students
Candidates must possess graduation result by the date mentioned in the official notification.
Computer Knowledge Requirement
Candidates should have:
- Certificate / Diploma / Degree in computer operations, or
- Computer studied as subject in school/college.
(Exact requirement depends on notification.)
IBPS Clerk 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Cut-off date: as on 01.08.2026
IBPS Clerk Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
| Widows/Divorced Women | As per rules |
Selection process
How candidates are shortlisted and admitted after the IBPS Clerk results.
The recruitment process for CRP CSA-XVI happens in the following stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
This is the first screening stage.
Purpose:
- Shortlist candidates for mains
- Check speed + basics
Stage 2: Main Examination
This is the deciding stage for final allotment.
Tests:
- General / Financial Awareness
- General English
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
Stage 3: Provisional Allotment
Based on mains marks, category, vacancies, and preferences, selected candidates are allotted participating banks.
Stage 4: Document Verification
Selected candidates submit documents like:
- Graduation marksheets
- ID proof
- Category certificate
- DOB proof
- Computer certificate (if required)
Practice questions, by topic
162 topic-wise quizzes covering every IBPS Clerk syllabus area. Pick a topic and start practising it.
Arithmetic (16 topics)Number System (10 topics)Algebra (8 topics)Geometry (8 topics)Logical Reasoning (7 topics)Analytical Reasoning (5 topics)Series & Sequence (2 topics)Data interpretation (3 topics)English Language (2 topics)Verbal / Basic Reasoning (2 topics)
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Frequently asked questions
What students most often ask us about IBPS Clerk.
What is IBPS Clerk Exam?
The IBPS Clerk Exam (now officially called CRP CSA – Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates) is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit clerical staff (Customer Service Associates) for various Public Sector Banks (except SBI) in India.
What is the selection process for IBPS Clerk 2026?
The selection process consists of two stages:
Preliminary Examination (qualifying in nature)
Main Examination
There is no Interview. Final merit is prepared based on Mains marks. Candidates also need to qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test (if applicable).
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk?
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years (as on the date mentioned in notification, usually 1st August).
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.
What is the educational qualification required?
A Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university.
Candidates should also have basic computer knowledge and proficiency in the local language of the state/UT they are applying for.
How many stages are there in IBPS Clerk Exam?
There are two online stages – Prelims and Mains. Prelims is qualifying; only Mains marks are considered for final merit. You should focus on Mains preparation from the starting and you should attempt mocks regularly so that you have an idea about the level of questions that are asked in the Exam.
What is the IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern?
Prelims (100 marks, 60 minutes):
English Language: 30 Qs / 30 marks (20 min)
Numerical Ability: 35 Qs / 35 marks (20 min)
Reasoning Ability: 35 Qs / 35 marks (20 min)
Mains (200 marks, 160 minutes approx.):
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
General/Financial Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
General English
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