IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025: Major Vacancy Announced for 10,277 Posts
A significant opportunity has arrived for all banking job aspirants. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Clerks for the year 2025. This is one of the biggest recruitment drives of the year in the government banking sector, with online applications now open. This article provides all the essential details about the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 based on the official announcement.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 Overview
The IBPS has announced a massive recruitment drive for the post of Clerk. A total of 10,277 vacancies have been released. This is an all-India opportunity, meaning candidates from any state or district in India can apply. Both male and female candidates are eligible for these positions. Applications for this recruitment are being accepted exclusively through online mode.
Important Dates
It is crucial for candidates to be aware of the application timeline to avoid missing the deadline.
- Application Start Date: August 1, 2025
- Application Last Date: August 21, 2025
- Preliminary Exam (Tentative): October 2025
- Main Exam (Tentative): November 2025
State-Wise Vacancy Details
The 10,277 vacancies are distributed across various states. Candidates can check the number of posts available in their respective states, including:
- Madhya Pradesh (MP): 601 posts
- Maharashtra: 1017 posts
- Other vacancies are available across states like Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements to apply for the IBPS Clerk 2025 recruitment.
Educational Qualification
To be eligible, a candidate must be a graduate in any discipline. Candidates who have completed their graduation in any stream, such as Arts, Commerce, Science, or hold a B.E./B.Tech degree, are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for reserved categories:
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
- OBC Candidates: 3 years
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a handsome salary package. In addition to the basic pay scale, employees are entitled to various extra allowances and benefits, making it a lucrative career opportunity.
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online. The fee structure is as follows:
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹850
- SC/ST/PWD Candidates: ₹175
Selection Process
The selection process for the IBPS Clerk post involves two main stages of examinations, followed by document verification.
- Preliminary Examination: The first stage is an online preliminary test.
- Main Examination: Candidates who qualify in the prelims will be eligible to appear for the main examination.
- Document Verification: Candidates who pass the main exam will be called for document verification.
Exam Pattern
Understanding the exam pattern is essential for effective preparation.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
The prelims will be an online test consisting of three sections with a total duration of 60 minutes. There will be sectional timings of 20 minutes for each subject. Negative marking will be applicable.
- English Language: 30 Questions, 30 Marks
- Numerical Ability: 35 Questions, 35 Marks
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions, 35 Marks
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks
Main Exam Pattern
The main exam will also be conducted online and will consist of the following sections.
- General/Financial Awareness: Details available in the notification
- General English: Details available in the notification
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: Details available in the notification
- Quantitative Aptitude: Details available in the notification
- Total: 155 Questions, 200 Marks
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
List of Required Documents for Application
Before starting the application process, candidates should keep the following documents ready to ensure a smooth and error-free submission:
- Passport-size photographs (at least 4-20 copies)
- Scanned copy of your signature
- Aadhaar Card
- Active mobile number
- Valid email ID
- All educational certificates and marksheets
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Age proof (10th-grade marksheet or birth certificate)
How to Apply for IBPS Clerk 2025
Candidates must apply online between August 1, 2025, and August 21, 2025. Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Go to the official IBPS application portal.
- Click on the link for new registration.
- Enter your first name, middle name, last name, mobile number, and email ID.
- Complete the verification process, possibly via OTP.
- Proceed to upload your scanned photograph and signature.
- Fill in the remaining details in the application form.
- Preview the form to check for any errors.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the final application form.
Participating Banks
Successful candidates may be posted in any of the following public sector banks:
- 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
