IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025: Notification, Dates, Eligibility & Vacancies
The IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 is one of the most anticipated opportunities for graduates aiming for stable careers in banking. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) organizes this national-level exam annually to fill clerical positions—newly designated as “Customer Service Associate” (CSA)—across 11 leading public sector banks. The notification for IBPS Clerk 2025 brings vital details like exam dates, eligibility, salary, application steps, and more for candidates seeking a government banking job.
Table 1: IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025—Key Dates
| Activity | Important Dates |
| IBPS Clerk Notification Release | August 2025 (expected) |
| Online Registration Window | 1 August 2025 – 21 August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 4th, 5th, 11th October 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 29th November 2025 |
Latest IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Overview
The official IBPS Clerk vacancy for 2025 will be announced with the detailed notification. In 2024, the number of vacancies was 6,128, with state-wise allocations. The number of vacancies in the current year is scheduled to be announced in the near future, but it is likely to be very close to that of the last year based on the hiring trends.
Table 2: Previous Year – State-wise Vacancy Breakdown (2024)
| State | Vacancies |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,246 |
| Maharashtra | 590 |
| West Bengal | 331 |
| Tamil Nadu | 665 |
| Karnataka | 457 |
| All States (Total) | 6,128 |
Current IBPS Clerk 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Table 3: Quick Eligibility Checklist
| Parameter | Details |
| Nationality | Indian citizen (others specified below) |
| Minimum Education | Graduate (in any discipline) |
| Age Limit | 20–28 years (as on notification date) |
| Computer Literacy | Required |
| State Language | Must know the local language |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government rules |
Notes:
- Candidates must possess a graduation degree and computer literacy (either as a subject or through a certificate/diploma).
- Reserved categories are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit as per norms (SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, others as specified).
Exam Structure: Selection Process & Pattern
The IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate) selection involves two levels:
Stage 1: Prelims
- There are three parts: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability
- Pattern: There are 100 questions, 100 marks, and 60 minutes to be spent altogether.
- Sectional paper time: 20 mins each
- Negative marking: zero marks will be given for a wrong answer
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
Stage 2: Mains
- It has four parts, namely, General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude
- There are 190 questions, 200 possible points, and 160 minutes.
- Negative marking will be there
Mains Exam Pattern of IBPS Clerk 2025
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Time |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 mins |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 mins |
Updated Application Process for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025
- Go to the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in.
- Click “IBPS Clerk Apply Online” and complete the new registration with personal/contact details.
- Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, and declaration) as per guidelines.
- Enter your academic history alongside your language skills and proceed to select the banks or states that suit you best.
- Go through a preview of the form, verify all the details, and submit.
- Pay the fee online (Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PWD; Rs. 850 for General/Others).
IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate) Designation
Starting from April 1, 2024, the traditional “Clerk” title is replaced by “Customer Service Associate (CSA)” in all public sector banks. Job responsibility remains similar, focusing on cash management, customer query resolution, account maintenance, and banking operations with an added emphasis on customer interaction and service delivery.
Salary and Allowances
- Starting IBPS Clerk Basic Pay: ₹24,050/month (after revision)
- Pay Scale: 24,050-64,480 over service
- In-hand monthly salary: Approx. ₹28,000–₹30,000 (including allowances like DA, HRA, special & transport allowance)
- The promotions are possible after regular intervals and by gaining more experience and passing internal exams.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When does the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 application window open?
A: Online registration for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 is scheduled from August 1 to August 21, 2025.
Q2: What is the new name of clerical jobs in Indian Banking and Personnel Selection banks?
A: “Clerk” is now officially designated as “Customer Service Associate (CSA)” in public sector banks since April 1, 2024.
Q3: What is the IBPS Clerk 2025 salary structure?
A: Basic starting salary is 24,050 per month (approximately). When allowances are diversified, the final pay in hand is around 28,000-30,000 monthly.
Q4: What is the minimum education required for IBPS Clerk Recruitment?
A: This requires a graduate degree in any field in a degree recognized by a recognized university. One needs to possess computer skills and understand the language of their state.
Q5: What is the IBPS Clerk 2025 exam pattern?
A: The selection involves Prelims (English, Reasoning, Quantitative) and Mains (General/Financial Awareness, English, Reasoning & Computer, Quantitative) exams with negative marking.
Q6: Does it have reservations and age restrictions?
A: Yes. Category-wise upper age limit relaxations apply as per government norms (SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, etc.).
Q7: What are the places to apply and update?
A: All official updates, forms, and details are on the website of www.ibps.in.
