The IBPS Clerk Notification is expected to be announced in June or July 2024. The IBPS Clerk exams are conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection every year to fill the vacancies in clerical positions available in the 11 public sector banks all over India. The Common Recruitment Procedure (CRP) is used as a base in all the public sector banks to fill the vacancies in the available clerical posts. It has been 14 years. Since the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is conducting the recruitment process for clerks for the 11 banks that are associated with the IBPS, therefore, this year it is named IBPS Clerk CRP XIV. The details regarding the important dates, vacancy, eligibility criteria, selection process, and certain other important details are mentioned in this article.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will provide the necessary information regarding the application process and all other details, along with the release of the IBPS Clerk Notification 2024. A detailed overview of the information of the clerical posts is shown below:
Exam Particulars
Exam Details
Exam Name
IBPS Clerk
Conducting Body
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Exam Level
National level
Exam Frequency
Annually
Mode of Exam
Online
Total Registrations
6.59 lakh (In 2022-23)
Total Test Takers
4.91 lakh (In 2022-23)
Exam Fees
INR 850 for General and OBC
NR 175 for SC/ST/PWD
Exam Duration
Prelims: 60 minutes
Mains: 160 minutes
No. of Papers and Total Marks
Prelims: Three (100 marks)
Mains: Four (200 marks)
Total Questions
Prelims: 100
Mains: 190
Marking Scheme
0.25 marks are deducted
Language/Medium of Exam
English, Hindi and 13 regional languages
Exam Purpose
To select candidates for the clerical cadre post
No. of Test Cities
Prelims: Around 200 cities
Mains: Around 80 cities
Official Website
www.ibps.in
Important Dates
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has not made any official announcement about the release of the IBPS Clerk Notification. The dates for the preliminary exam and the main exam have been announced. The notification is expected to be announced by June or July 2024. After the announcement of notification, the online registration process can be done by the candidates who are eligible for the role of clerk. The important dates regarding the recruitment process are mentioned below:
IBPS Clerk 2024- Important Dates
Events
IBPS Clerk 2024 Dates
IBPS Clerk Notification 2024
30th June 2024
IBPS Clerk Apply Online Start Date
1st July 2024
IBPS Clerk Apply Online Last Date
21st July 2024
IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2024
August 2024
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2024
24th, 25th and 31st August 2024
IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2024
13th October 2024
How to Apply
The application process for the IBPS Clerk vacancies has not been announced yet. As soon as the release date of the notification regarding the application. Candidates can start applying for the role. The steps to apply are as follows:
Candidates should visit the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
Click on the recruitment link notification, available on the homepage.
Another web page will open, and you have to fill in your personal details, such as your name, contact number, registration number, and other necessary information.
Upload the essential documents, like your academic qualification certificates and identity proofs.
After completing the form and filling out all the information. Proceed with the payment of fees. The payment of the fees is carried out through online transactions.
Verify all the entered information and check whether any mistakes were made.
After completing all the above-mentioned said processes. Click submit to complete the application process.
Take a printout of the application form for any future reference.
IBPS Clerk 2024 State-wise Vacancy
The details regarding the vacancy available for the role of clerk in the 11 public sector banks have not been announced officially. The total number of vacancies will be announced along with the release of the IBPS Clerk Notification 2024. The vacancies will be distributed among the 11 banks all over India, and the vacancies are also divided based on the categories of the candidates. All the information regarding the vacancies will be announced on the official website of the IBPS.
IBPS Clerk 2024 Vacancy State Wise & Category Wise
States Names
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
General
Total Vacancies
Andaman & Nicobar
—
—
—
—
01
01
Andhra Pradesh
18
11
24
08
43
105
Arunachal Pradesh
—
03
—
—
07
10
Assam
05
08
18
06
38
75
Bihar
35
01
63
23
115
237
Chandigarh
05
—
09
03
22
39
Chhattisgarh
12
35
06
10
56
119
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu
—
—
—
—
05
05
Delhi
36
19
72
25
116
268
Goa
—
03
04
03
25
35
Gujarat
15
33
61
22
105
236
Haryana
36
—
49
18
87
190
Himachal Pradesh
17
02
12
06
30
67
Jammu & Kashmir
01
01
05
02
11
20
Jharkhand
07
16
08
06
33
70
Karnataka
75
39
108
44
191
457
Kerala
11
01
46
07
41
106
Ladakh
—
—
—
—
03
03
Lakshadweep
—
—
—
—
—
0
Madhya Pradesh
51
72
50
34
147
354
Maharashtra
60
50
158
57
265
590
Manipur
—
01
—
—
05
06
Meghalaya
—
01
—
—
02
03
Mizoram
—
—
—
—
03
03
Nagaland
—
01
—
—
05
06
Odisha
16
21
13
08
49
107
Puducherry
—
—
01
—
07
08
Punjab
124
—
85
39
156
404
Rajasthan
33
26
40
20
86
205
Sikkim
—
01
01
—
03
05
Tamil Nadu
143
03
177
57
285
665
Telangana
18
11
16
08
51
104
Tripura
02
04
—
01
12
19
Uttar Pradesh
267
11
328
122
518
1246
Uttarakhand
04
—
02
02
21
29
West Bengal
76
14
70
31
140
331
Total
1068
388
1426
562
2684
6128
Eligibility Criteria
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection consists of certain requirements for the candidates to be recruited for the role of clerk. Which includes nationality, educational qualification, age limit, and computer literacy. The eligibility criteria for the role of clerk in IBPS are as follows:
Nationality
The applicants are required to be citizens of India,
They can be subjects of Nepal or
Subjects of Bhutan, or
Tibetan refugees who came to India and settled in India before the year 1962, or
People from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam came to India to become permanent residents of India.
Age Limit
The age limit of the candidates should be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 28 years.
The candidates should be born between July 1996 and July 2004.
Based on government norms, the age relaxation is made.
Relaxation of Upper age limit
There is some relaxation of the upper age limit for special category candidates. The details on it are given below:
Sr.No.
Category
Age relaxation
1
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
5 years
2
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 years
3
Persons With Disabilities
10 years
4
Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen
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
5
Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried
Age concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS,
38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates
6
Persons affected by 1984 riots
5 years
Educational Qualification
The candidate who wishes to apply for the role of IBPS Clerk should have a minimum possession of a bachelor’s degree in any branch from an UGC authorized university.
The candidates should have the marksheet or degree certificate issued by the university as proof.
The percentage obtained from the degree should be mentioned in the application form, and the certificates should be submitted based on the requirement.
Computer Literacy and Language Proficiency
The candidates are required to have a decent knowledge of the computer system.
The candidates should be proficient with the state’s official language.
They should be able to read and write the official language fluently.
Selection process
The selection process for the IBPS Clerk Notification 2024 is carried out in two phases.
Preliminary Examination
Mains Examination
The candidates are required to clear both phases of the selection process. The selection of the candidates doesn’t have an interview process. Candidates who clear the main examination are selected for the clerical roles of IBPS.
Exam pattern
Preliminary Exam: The candidates are required to attend the online examination. The exam tests English knowledge, arithmetic operations, and logical reasoning. The exam will be conducted for 100 marks for a duration of 60 minutes. Each question carries one mark, and wrong answers are deducted with ¼ marks.
S.No.
Name of Tests
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
1
English Language
30
30
20 minutes
2
Numerical Ability
35
35
20 minutes
3
Reasoning Ability
35
35
20 minutes
Total
100
100
1 Hour
Main Exam: There is no change in the pattern of the exam. The candidates are required to answer 190 questions within 2 hours and 40 minutes. In this exam, the negative questions are also deducted with ¼ marks.
S.No.
Name of Tests
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
1
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
50
60
45 minutes
2
English Language
40
40
35 minutes
3
Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
45 minutes
4
General/ Financial Awareness
50
50
35 minutes
Total
190
200
160 minutes
IBPS Clerk 2024 Application Fee
SNo.
Category
Application Fee
1
SC/ST/PWD
Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only)
2
General and Others
Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)
Participating Banks in the IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam
Participating Banks in the IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam
Bank of Baroda
Canara Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
UCO Bank
Bank of India
Central Bank of India
Punjab National Bank
Union Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Indian Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank
IBPS Clerk Exam Language
The IBPS Clerk Prelims and Mains Exam will now be conducted in 13 regional languages, in addition to English and Hindi. The objective of this initiative is to provide equal employment opportunities to local youth in 12 public sector banks and to enhance customer interaction through local/regional languages. The state-wise language mediums are listed in the table below.
Candidates must download the IBPS Clerk 2024 admit card from the official website of the bank, as the hard copy will not be sent via post. To log in to the official website, candidates will need:
Registration No/Roll No
Date of Birth/Password
The admit card will be available 10 to 15 days before the IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam. The admit card or call letter will be issued in two phases:
Online Preliminary Examination
Online Mains Examination
A link to download the admit card will be provided on this page. Candidates should verify the details on the admit card before downloading it.
IBPS Clerk 2024 Result
IBPS will declare results after each phase of the examination. The final state-wise and category-wise merit lists will be prepared in descending order of marks secured by candidates in the online mains examination. Candidates who make it to the merit list will be considered for appointment as clerks in banks.
IBPS Clerk Preparation
Preparation for the IBPS Clerk CRP exam should be thorough, considering the latest pattern and syllabus. Given the extensive syllabus, candidates must select the appropriate books for their preparation. Reviewing previous years’ IBPS Clerk question papers is essential to understand the exam pattern and the sections from which questions are frequently asked. Besides test series, candidates can also join coaching classes or online test series for self-assessment and enhanced preparation.
IBPS Clerk 2024 Cut-Off
Let’s have a look at the IBPS Clerk’s previous year’s cut-off: General Category
IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut-Off 2023
States/ UT
General
EWS/SC/OBC/ST
Andhra Pradesh
81.25
Assam
79
Bihar
EWS- 78
Chhattisgarh
77
OBC- 77
Chandigarh
Delhi
78.25
EWS-78.5
OBC- 76
Gujarat
75.25
Goa
48.25
Himachal Pradesh
84
Haryana
80.25
OBC (NCL)- 78.25
J & K
85.25
Jharkhand
82.5
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
78
SC- 70
Maharashtra
72.75
Manipur
Odisha
86.5
Punjab
81
SC- 69
Rajasthan
82
Karnataka
75.75
OBC- 75.75
Telangana
78.50
Uttar Pradesh
79.25
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
85.5
SC- 76.50
EWS 79.5
OBC 80
Tamil Nadu
OBC (NCL)- 65
Tripura
80
Sikkim
Lakshadweep
Conclusion
The IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2024 presents a significant opportunity for graduates aspiring to build a career in the banking sector. With the official notification released and the application process underway, candidates must prepare thoroughly for the preliminary and mains exams to secure one of the 6128 clerical posts available. The comprehensive syllabus and structured exam pattern, combined with the diverse regional language options, ensure a fair and inclusive selection process. The benefits, including a competitive salary structure and growth opportunities, make this recruitment drive an attractive proposition for job seekers. Candidates are encouraged to stay updated with the official IBPS website and adhere to the guidelines to successfully navigate the recruitment process.
The candidates are required to follow the details regarding the notification on the official website. The application process can be started as soon as the release of the notification.
FAQs
What is the total number of vacancies for IBPS Clerk 2024?
There are 6128 vacancies for IBPS Clerk 2024.
When can candidates apply for the IBPS Clerk 2024 exam?
The application window is from 1st to 21st July 2024.
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk 2024?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old.
What are the educational qualifications required for IBPS Clerk 2024?
Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Is there an interview process for IBPS Clerk 2024?
No, the selection is based solely on the preliminary and mains exams.
What is the application fee for IBPS Clerk 2024?
The fee is Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PWD and Rs. 850 for General and others.
What is the exam pattern for IBPS Clerk 2024?
The exam consists of two stages: Preliminary and Mains.
Are there any negative markings in the IBPS Clerk exam?
Yes, there is a penalty of one-fourth of the mark for each wrong answer.
Which languages are available for the IBPS Clerk exam?
The exam is available in 13 regional languages, including English and Hindi.
Where can candidates find the detailed notification for IBPS Clerk 2024?
The detailed notification can be found on the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in.
