IBPS Clerk 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
IBPS Clerk 2026 Overview
IBPS Clerk (CRP Clerks XVI) recruits clerical cadre staff in 11 participating public sector banks. It is one of the largest banking recruitment drives with 10+ lakh applicants annually.
IBPS Clerk 2026 has notified 11,403 vacancies for Customer Service Associate / Clerk posts. Selection is through Prelims (qualifying) and Mains (merit) — no interview. Clerks handle customer transactions, account opening, and cash counter operations at branch level.
Starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹28,000–₹35,000/month with fast job security and promotion to Officer cadre through internal exams after 3–5 years.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 August 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 15 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ibps.in |
IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with proficiency in local language
Age Limit
20–28 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
IBPS Clerk Selection Process
Prelims — Online CBT: 100 marks, 60 minutes (qualifying)
Mains — Online CBT: 200 marks, 160 minutes (merit)
Provisional Allotment to participating banks
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Numerical Ability
Reasoning
English
General Awareness
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IBPS Clerk Posts — Which is Best?
IBPS Clerk offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Clerk / Customer Service Associate Clerical Cadre TOP PICK | ₹28,000 – ₹35,000 | medium |
IBPS Clerk Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
IBPS Clerk Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →IBPS Clerk 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
IBPS Clerk 2024 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
IBPS Clerk Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Speed Building (Month 1–2)
- ›Focus on simplification and number series for quick marks
- ›Practice 50 reasoning questions daily
- ›Read banking awareness from monthly capsules
- ›Build English accuracy — clerical level is moderate
Phase 2: Mains Focus (Month 3)
- ›Attempt sectional and full Mains mocks
- ›Target 70+ in GA section through current affairs
- ›Practice computer aptitude basics
- ›Maintain 85%+ accuracy in Prelims