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    IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2025 - Check Prelims & Mains Exam Selection Process

    IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2025 - Check Prelims & Mains Exam Selection Process

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    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 01 Aug 2025, 11:15 AM IST
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    Institute of Banking Personnel has mentioned the detailed IBPS Clerk 2025 selection procedure in the official notification. The selection process of IBPS Clerk 2025 comprises of prelims exam, mains and document verification. As per the selection process, Candidates first need to appear for the IBPS Clerk exam (prelims). Candidates who clear the prelims exam of IBPS Clerk will be called for the mains exam.

    IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2025 - Check Prelims & Mains Exam Selection Process
    IBPS Clerk 2025 selection process

    The final result will be declared as per the performance in the mains exam of the IBPS Clerk 2025 selection process. Candidates who qualify the mains exam will be called for document verification. For more details about the IBPS Clerk selection process 2025, check the article below.

    IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2025

    Particulars

    Details

    Name of the examIBPS Clerk

    Conducting body

    Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

    Official website

    ibps.in

    Number of vacancies

    TBA

    Mode of exam

    Online

    Stages of exam

    • Prelims
    • Mains
    • IBPS Clerk document verification

    Payscale

    Rs 19,900 (Basic) + Various Allowances



    Stages Of IBPS Clerk 2025 Selection Process

    As per the IBPS Clerk selection process, the exam will be held in three stages as follows,

    • Prelims: Computer-based test

    • Mains: Computer-based test

    • Document verification

    IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2025 For Prelims

    Candidates who fill the online application form of IBPS Clerk 2025 successfully can appear for the prelims exam. The IBPS Clerk prelims exam consists of English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The total duration of the prelims exam will be one hour. Candidates have to attempt 100 questions which carries one mark each.

    There will be sectional timing of 20 minutes also for each section. Candidates can check the IBPS Clerk exam pattern for prelims from the table given below.

    IBPS Clerk 2025 Exam Pattern For Prelims

    Sections

    Duration

    Number of questions

    English Language

    20 minutes

    30

    Numerical Ability

    20 minutes

    35

    Reasoning Ability

    20 minutes

    35

    Total

    60 minutes

    100

    IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2025 for Mains Exam

    Candidates who will qualify the IBPS Clerk prelims exam can appear for the mains exam. The mains exam of IBPS Clerk consists of General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude. The total duration of the mains exam will be two hours with sectional timings.

    There will be 190 questions from all sections in tier 2 with 200 marks. Candidates who will clear the mains exam will be called for document verification of the IBPS Clerk 2025 selection process. Candidates can check the IBPS Clerk exam pattern from the table given below.

    IBPS Clerk 2025 exam pattern For Mains

    Sections

    No. of questions

    Allotted Time

    Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

    40

    35 minutes

    General/Financial Awareness

    40

    20 minutes

    General English

    40

    35 minutes

    Quantitative Aptitude

    35

    30 minutes

    Total

    155

    120 minutes

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    IBPS Clerk 2025: Normalization

    The prelims and mains exam will be conducted in multiple shifts with different difficulty levels. To equalise the scores of all the candidates, the conducting body will opt for the normalization process. Candidates can check the formula mentioned below for the normalization of marks.

    Candidate’s Percentile Rank = [(No. of candidates in the shift – rank of the candidate in that shift) ÷ (Total candidates in a shift – 1)] × 100

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    Documents Required For IBPS Clerk 2025 Document Verification

    • Print out of online application form

    • Proof of date of birth

    • Photo identity proof

    • 10th, 12th and graduation mark sheets

    • Caste certificate

    • Disability certificate

    • Experience certificate

    How to Prepare for IBPS Clerk 2025

    Candidates can check the preparation tips for IBPS Clerk 2025 to plan the study strategy to qualify for the examination. Check the quick preparation tips below.

    • Prepare from previous year's papers.

    • Before starting your preparations candidates must check the IBPS Clerk syllabus.

    • Attempt an online mock test for time management.

    • Prepare short notes for last-minute revision.

    • Make a timetable for proper time management.

    IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025

    The conducting authorities will release the application form of IBPS Clerk 2025 in online mode the official website. The online application fee of IBPS Clerk is Rs. 850 for general category candidates while reserved category candidates have to pay Rs. 175. Candidates also need to upload scanned images of photographs, Signature, thumb Impressions and Handwritten declarations as per the specifications in the application form. After final submission, candidates are advised keep a printout of the application form for future reference.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many vacancies are there as part of the IBPS selection process?
    A:

    The number of vacancies to be filled for IBPS Clerk 2025 is yet to be announced.

    Q: How is IBPS Clerk Merit List prepared?
    A:

    The IBPS clerk merit list 2025 will be prepared based on the marks in the Mains exam.

    Q: What are the stages that are involved in the IBPS clerk 2025 selection process?
    A:

    The IBPS clerk selection process comprises prelims and mains examination followed by an interview?

    Q: What is the starting salary of bank clerk?
    A:

    The basic pay of IBPS Clerk after joining is Rs. 19,900. However, employees will also get allowances as applicable to basic pay.

    Q: Is there any Interview in IBPS Clerk?
    A:

    No, there is no interview round in the selection process. The final results will be released on the basis of the mains exam score.

    Q: How many participating banks are there as part of the IBPS Clerk selection process?
    A:

    There are a total of 11 banks which take part in the selection process of IBPS Clerk.

    Q: How many stages are there in the IBPS Clerk selection process?
    A:

    IBPS Clerk exam takes place in three stages - prelims exam, mains exam and document verification.

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