IBPS Clerk 2026-27 Notification: Eligibility, Vacancy Aur Exam Calendar

IBPS Clerk har saal lakho candidates ke liye ek prized government banking job opportunity hai. IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) Public Sector Banks mein Clerical Cadre ke liye recruitment karta hai — SBI ko chhodkar baaki sabhi PSBs.

IBPS Clerk 2026-27 cycle ki notification typically October-November 2026 mein release hoti hai. Agar abhi tak notification nahi aayi — ibps.in pe check karo. Ye guide aapko har cheez samjhata hai jo aapko pehle se pata honi chahiye.

Eligibility — Kya Chahiye?

Educational Qualification

• Graduation in any stream — any recognized university se
• Degree UGC-recognized honi chahiye
• Computer knowledge basic level — official language knowledge bhi criteria mein hoti hai

Age Limit

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 28 years
• Age relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years (max 33)
  • OBC: 3 years (max 31)
  • PwD: 10 years
  • Ex-serviceman: as applicable

Nationality

Indian citizen hona zaroori hai. Kuch specific cases mein Nepal/Bhutan citizen ya Tibetan refugees (specific conditions pe) eligible ho sakte hain.

Vacancy — Kitni Posts Hain?

IBPS Clerk vacancy har cycle mein vary karti hai — banks ki requirement ke hisaab. Past cycles mein typically 5,000 to 10,000+ vacancies hoti hain across all participating banks. Official notification mein state-wise aur category-wise vacancy detail milegi.

Participating banks (typically): Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India.

Application Process — Kaise Apply Karein

1. Official portal: ibps.in pe jayen
2. "Recruitment" section mein CRP Clerk notification dhundho
3. Online registration — basic details, education, category fill karein
4. Photo aur signature upload karein (IBPS size specifications follow karein)
5. Application fee pay karein:
   • SC/ST/PwD: ₹175
   • Others: ₹850
6. Confirmation page print karein — future reference ke liye

Exam Pattern — Preparation Roadmap

Prelims (1 hour)

• English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 mins
• Numerical Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 mins
• Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 mins

Mains (2.5 hours)

• General/Financial Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks, 35 mins
• General English: 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 mins
• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 50 questions, 60 marks, 45 mins
• Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks, 45 mins

No interview for IBPS Clerk — final selection Mains score + language proficiency test se hoti hai.

Salary — Ek Clerk Kitna Kamaata Hai?

IBPS Clerk starting salary (after bipartite settlement) approximately:

• Basic pay: ~₹17,900/month (entry level)
• Gross with allowances (HRA, DA, medical, etc.): ₹28,000-₹36,000/month depending on posting location
• Plus pension (NPS), PF, ESI coverage
• Regular increments, promotion opportunities (Clerk → Officer scale)