IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam Date (Out), Prelims Admit Card, 6128 Vacancy

The IBPS Clerk Recruitment is an annual process aimed at selecting candidates for Clerk positions in various public sector banks. The IBPS Clerk Recruitment for the financial year 2024-25 is the 14th edition, known as the Common Recruitment Process (CRP-Clerks-XIV). The IBPS Clerk exam has two stages: the Prelims and Mains exams. Candidates need to pass both stages to be selected. This year, the Preliminary exam will be held on the 24, 25 and 31 August 2024 for which the admit card has been released. 

IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam Date Out

The IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam Date are now available. The Prelims exam will be held on August 24, 25, and 31, 2024. If you pass the Prelims, the candidate will need to take the Mains exam on 13 October 2024. To do well, it’s important to make a study plan based on these dates. In this way, candidates can prepare thoroughly for both stages of the exam. Make sure to review the exam pattern and syllabus and give yourself enough time to cover all the topics before each test. Aspirants can refer to the snippet below for the IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam Date.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam Summary

To get a quick overview of the IBPS Clerk 2024 recruitment process, candidates can check out the summary table provided below, which includes details like the name of the exam, position name, number of vacancies, age limit, and more.

IBPS Clerk 2024
Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Exam Name	IBPS Clerk Exam
Post	Clerical Cadre
Vacancy	6128
Category	Bank Job
Job Location	All across India
Education Qualification	Graduation
Application Mode	Online
Age Limit	20 to 28 Years
Selection Process	Prelims, and Mains Exam
IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2024	Prelims: 24, 25 and 31 August 2024, Mains: 13 October 2024
Medium of Exam	13 Languages
Number of Questions	Prelims: 100, Mains: 190
Marks	Prelims: 100, Mains: 200
Official Website	www.ibps.in
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IBPS Clerk 2024: Important Dates

Candidates preparing for the IBPS Clerk exam should mark their calendars with the important dates from the IBPS Calendar 2024. The IBPS Clerk 2024 exam dates have been set: Prelims will take place in August and Mains will be in October.  Below are the important dates for candidates to mark on their calendars as they start their journey toward a career in banking:

IBPS Clerk 2024: Important Dates
Activity	Important Dates
IBPS Clerk Notification 2024	01 July 2024
IBPS Clerk 2024 Online Registration	1 – 28 July 2024
IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2024	13 August 2024
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2024	24, 25 and 31 August 2024
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Date 2024	13 October 2024

IBPS Clerk 2024 Admit Card

The IBPS Clerk 2024 Admit Card is essential for candidates appearing for the examination. The call letter for Prelims has been issued while for Mains will be made available for the candidates who qualify for Prelims. IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2024 comprises all the essential information such as reporting time, venue, etc. 

To download the IBPS Clerk 2024 Admit Card, candidates need to visit the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in and log in using their registration details. Along with the admit card, candidates should also carry two passport-size photographs, a valid photo ID proof (such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport), and a photocopy of the ID proof.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Notification PDF

The IBPS Clerk 2024 Notification has been published on the official website of IBPS. Candidates can now view and download the PDF for detailed information about the IBPS Clerk Exam such as application dates, the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, the selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, salary structure, and exam centers. Candidates before applying should review the PDF to fully understand all aspects of the IBPS Clerk Notification 2024, the direct download link of which has been provided below.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Notification PDF Out- Download PDF

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IBPS Clerk 2024 Apply Online 

The IBPS Clerk Online Application Process 2024 has come to an end. Candidates must fill out the application form with accurate information and upload necessary documents such as a photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and handwritten declaration. It’s important to complete the application and submit all required documents from 01-28 July 2024 to be considered for the IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam. For more detailed instructions related to the application process, candidates can click on the provided link.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Apply Online Link[Registration is Over]

IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2024

IBPS Clerk Last 5 Year Vacancies Comparison
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2024	6128
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2023	4045
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2022	6035
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2021	5830
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2020	1557

IBPS Clerk State Wise Vacancy 2024

The different public sector banks have reported a total of 6128 vacancies for clerical positions as notified in the IBPS Clerk 2024 Notification PDF. For each state, IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2024 has been announced category-wise by the different public sector banks. The three states, with the highest number of vacancies are as follows: Uttar Pradesh (1246), Tamil Nadu (665), and Maharashtra (590). 

IBPS Clerk 2024 Vacancy
States/ Union Territories	Total
Andaman & Nicobar	1
Andhra Pradesh	105
Arunachal Pradesh	10
Assam	75
Bihar	237
Chandigarh	39
Chhattisgarh	119
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu	5
Delhi	268
Goa	35
Gujarat	236
Haryana	190
Himachal Pradesh	67
Jammu & Kashmir	20
Jharkhand	70
Karnataka	457
Kerala	106
Ladakh	3
Lakshadweep	0
Madhya Pradesh	354
Maharashtra	590
Manipur	6
Meghalaya	3
Mizoram	3
Nagaland	6
Odisha	107
Puducherry	8
Punjab	404
Rajasthan	205
Sikkim	5
Tamil Nadu	665
Telangana	104
Tripura	19
Uttar Pradesh	1246
Uttarakhand	29
West Bengal	331
Total	6128

IBPS Clerk 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Checking the IBPS Clerk eligibility criteria is crucial for those aspiring to apply for IBPS Clerk 2024. Candidates must fulfill the specified educational qualification and age limit requirements to be eligible for the exam. It is very important to check the IBPS Clerk eligibility criteria 2024 if you want to apply for IBPS Clerk 2024.

• Educational Qualification: Candidates are required to possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution.
• Age Limit: Aspirants should fall within the age bracket of 20 to 28 years, with relaxation provided for certain categories as per government norms.
• Nationality: To be eligible, a candidate must fall into one of the following categories: (i) an Indian citizen, (ii) a subject of Nepal, (iii) a subject of Bhutan, (iv) a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to permanently settle in the country, or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India. Candidates who belong to categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) must also possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Application Fees

The application fee for IBPS Clerk 2024 varies by category. Once paid, the fees cannot be refunded or used for any other exam. For General and OBC candidates, the examination fee is INR 850, while it is different for SC/ST/PWD categories.  After paying the fee, applicants can submit their online application forms. For more details, we have provided the category-wise IBPS Clerk Application Fees 2024.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Application Fees
Category	Application Fees
SC/ ST/ PWBD/ EXSM	Rs. 175 (Inclusive of GST)
For All Others	Rs. 850 (Inclusive of GST)

IBPS Clerk 2024 Handwritten Declaration

Candidates applying for the IBPS Clerk 2024 should be very careful with the handwritten declaration, as it is a crucial document to upload. The declaration format must be accurate, and the correct file type and dimensions should be followed. To get the details such as the format and important instructions for the IBPS Clerk 2024 Handwritten Declaration, aspirants must click on the link provided below:

IBPS Clerk Handwritten Declaration 2024- Check Format and Size

IBPS Clerk 2024 Selection Process

The IBPS Clerk 2024 selection process consists of two stages namely as follows

• Preliminary Exam
• Mains Exam

More than 20 lakh aspirants appear for the IBPS Clerk examination every year to become a clerk in Public Sector Banks. About 20 times the number of vacancies qualifies for the next stage i.e. IBPS Clerk Mains Exam. Aspirants qualifying for IBPS Clerk 2024 mains are eligible for the final selection & subsequent allotment in the concerned state/region.

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IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam Pattern

IBPS Clerk 2024 is a two-tier examination that consists of a preliminary exam followed by the main exam. Candidates can check the IBPS Clerk exam pattern for both the prelims and main exams.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam Pattern

The IBPS Clerk 2024 Prelims exam has three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. Each section is of 20 minutes and the total exam duration is 60 minutes. The exam is conducted online and candidates need to meet the cut-off in each section to move on to the mains exam. The total score for the exam is of 100 marks. Candidates can check the prelim exam pattern in the given table.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam Pattern
S.No.	Name of Tests (Objective)	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1	English Language	30	30	20 minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
3	Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total		100	100	60 minutes

IBPS Clerk 2024 Mains Exam Pattern

The IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam pattern remains the same as before. The Mains Exam will be of 190 questions and to be completed in 160 minutes. The Computer Aptitude and Reasoning Ability sections are now combined into one, with 50 questions to be answered in 45 minutes. Both the Prelims and Mains Exams will be available in 13 regional languages, along with English and Hindi. For more details, here we have provided the main exam pattern of IBPS Clerk 2024.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Mains Exam Pattern
Sr. No	Name of Tests	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Time allotted for each test (Separately)
1	General/ Financial Awareness	50	50	English & Hindi	35 minutes
2	English Language	40	40	English	35 minutes
3	Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	50	60	English & Hindi	45 minutes
4	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	English & Hindi	45 minutes
	Total	190	200		160 minutes

Important Note – Marks obtained by the candidates in the Main examination will be considered for shortlisting for the final merit list.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Marking Scheme

There will be a negative marking for every wrong answer in both the Preliminary and Main Examination for which there is a penalty of ¼ (one-fourth) or 0.25 of the marks assigned to the particular question.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Syllabus

IBPS Clerk Prelims Syllabus consists of Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and English Language and the IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus consists of Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, Numerical Ability, English Language, and General/ Financial Awareness. IBPS Clerk Syllabus must be well-known by candidates to get a proper strategy for the exam. Students must know that the prelims exam is qualifying so it’s a great opportunity for aspirants to prepare for the IBPS Clerk 2024 with detailed syllabus knowledge.

IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 31st August Shift 1
IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2024, 31st August Shift 2

Steps to Download IBPS Clerk 2024 Admit Card

To download the IBPS Clerk Admit Card, follow these steps:

• Go to the official IBPS website.
• On the Homepage, click on the “CRP-Clerk”.
• Then under the given section find and click on the download link for ‘IBPS Clerk Admit Card’
• Enter the registration number or roll number along with your date of birth or password on the login page.
• Once logged in, the IBPS Clerk admit card will appear on the screen.
• Download the admit card and print it out for future reference.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Salary

The IBPS Clerk Salary 2024 is one of the key attractions for candidates. As of 2024, the initial basic pay for an IBPS Clerk is ₹24,050, with various allowances and benefits included. The total salary can range from ₹35,000 to ₹39,000 per month, depending on the location of the posting and other factors. Additional perks include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and Medical Allowance. Clerks also receive periodic salary increments and opportunities for promotions, making it a financially rewarding career path.

Participating Banks in the IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam

The IBPS Clerk 2024 exam is a gateway to clerical positions in 11 participating banks of public sector banks across India.

• Bank of Baroda
• Bank of India
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Canara Bank
• Central Bank of India
• Indian Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank
• Punjab National Bank
• Punjab & Sind Bank
• UCO Bank
• Union Bank of India

IBPS Clerk 2024: Unknown Facts

Candidates should take into account the following factors while applying for IBPS Clerk 2024.

Home State VS Other State: If you want to work in the comfort of your home, then prefer your home state and fill in bank preference accordingly as mentioned zone-wise below. For other states, proficiency in the local language/official language of the respective state is mandatory.

Proficiency in Local Language: LPT i.e. Language Proficiency Test (if applicable) must NOT be taken causally as it has backfired in many cases & many candidates have failed to secure a job because of failure in LPT.

Language Proficiency means: A candidate should know how to read/write & speak the official language of the respective state/UT.

Ranking of Banks: A good bank offers better career prospects as well as more chances to excel in terms of personal growth. Here is the list of participating organizations based on their ranking.

IBPS Clerk Tie-Breaking Policy

When two or more candidates score the same marks in IBPS Clerk exams, the tie-breaking policy comes into play. Candidates are ranked based on their date of birth, with older candidates given priority. After ranking, candidates are provisionally assigned to participating banks based on their merit and document verification.

IBPS Clerk Exam Language

The IBPS Clerk exam is conducted in multiple languages to accommodate candidates from diverse linguistic backgrounds across India. The exam is available in Hindi and English, along with several regional languages depending on the state where the candidate is applying. The State-wise (or UT) medium of examination is shown in the table below:

IBPS Clerk Exam Language
State/UT	Medium of Examination
Andaman & Nicobar	English and Hindi
Andhra Pradesh	English, Hindi and Telugu
Arunachal Pradesh	English and Hindi
Assam	English, Hindi and Assamese
Bihar	English and Hindi
Chandigarh	English and Hindi
Chhattisgarh	English and Hindi
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu	English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Konkani
Delhi (NCT)	English and Hindi
Goa	English, Hindi and Konkani
Gujarat	English, Hindi and Gujarati
Haryana	English and Hindi
Himachal Pradesh	English and Hindi
Jammu & Kashmir	English, Hindi and Urdu
Jharkhand	English and Hindi
Karnataka	English, Hindi, Kannada and Konkani
Kerala	English, Hindi and Malayalam
Ladakh	English and Hindi
Lakshadweep	English, Hindi and Malayalam
Madhya Pradesh	English and Hindi
Maharashtra	English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani
Manipur	English, Hindi and Manipuri
Meghalaya	English and Hindi
Mizoram	English and Hindi
Nagaland	English and Hindi
Odisha	English, Hindi and Odia
Puducherry	English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam
Punjab	English, Hindi and Punjabi
Rajasthan	English and Hindi
Sikkim	English and Hindi
Tamil Nadu	English, Hindi and Tamil
Telangana	English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu
Tripura	English, Hindi and Bengali
Uttar Pradesh	English, Hindi and Urdu
Uttarakhand	English and Hindi
West Bengal	English, Hindi and Bengali

IBPS Clerk 2024 Result

IBPS Clerk Result will be declared after the successful completion of each stage of the recruitment process. After the IBPS Clerk Mains Exam, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will prepare state-wise and category-wise merit lists based on candidates’ marks. Those who qualify as per the merit list will be considered for appointment for the clerk positions in the various public sector banks.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Cut Off

The IBPS releases a separate cut off for each stage of recruitment. It is the benchmark score that a minimum mark a candidate has to score. Well, each year’s cut off mark varies depending on various factors. As for the last recruitment cycle, the highest cut off mark for the Unreserved Category in the Prelims stage is of Uttarakhand with 87.25 marks. Candidates can also check the IBPS Clerk Cut Off marks for Previous Years’.

IBPS Clerk Cut-Off 2023 For Prelims
States/ UT	General
Andhra Pradesh	81.25
Assam	79
Bihar	78
Chhattisgarh	77
Chandigarh	85.75
Delhi	78.25
Gujarat	75.25
Goa	48.25
Himachal Pradesh	84
Haryana	80.25
J & K	60
Jharkhand	82.5
Madhya Pradesh	78
Maharashtra	72.75
Odisha	86.5
Punjab	81
Rajasthan	82
Karnataka	75.75
Telangana	78.50
Uttar Pradesh	84
Uttarakhand	87.25
West Bengal	85.5
Tamil Nadu	65
Tripura	80

Documents Required to fill out IBPS Clerk Application Form

In the IBPS Clerk 2024 Notification PDF, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has specified the list of documents that will be essential while filling out the IBPS Clerk Application Form. Candidates need to have the scanned copy of the documents in their proper size and format. The aspiring candidates must have with them a photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and handwritten declaration. 

Is IBPS Clerk easy to crack?

Candidates aspiring to join the banking sector have a question running in their mind, Is IBPS Clerk easy to crack? The answer to the given question completely depends on the preparation of the candidate and how he/she faces the examination. The level of Prelims is easy and candidates who have command over accuracy and speed can crack the given phase easily. For mains, aspirants should have a conceptual understanding of the topics asked and knowledge of banking/financial awareness. 

IBPS Clerk Previous Year Papers

Practice is required to crack the IBPS Clerk Exam 2024. At present, candidates have several resources available both online and offline but all cannot be trustworthy. To get a clear idea of the level and types of questions asked aspirants should depend on the IBPS Clerk Previous Year Papers. To solve the previous year question papers, candidates must select a calm environment, keep along with them a timer, and solve the questions in the specified time limit. After solving, one should go through the solutions and analyze their performance. 

IBPS Clerk Online Coaching

IBPS Clerk Online Coaching offers a flexible and convenient way to prepare for the IBPS Clerk exam. There are various options available in the market but through online coaching, candidates have the flexibility to study. Adda247 provides the IBPS Clerk Online Coaching for each of the subjects both for Prelims and Mains. 

IBPS Clerk Mock Test

IBPS Clerk Mock Tests are essential for effective exam preparation. They simulate the actual exam environment, helping candidates assess their performance, identify weak areas, and improve time management skills. The IBPS Clerk Mock Tests provided by Adda247 are either for Prelims and Mains separately or in the combined format.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Exam Preparation Tips

Cracking the IBPS Clerk exam requires a well-structured preparation strategy. By following the tips and consistently practicing, aspirants can increase their chances of success in the examination.

• Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize with the exam structure, number of questions, and time allotted for each section.
• Know the Syllabus: Thoroughly understand the syllabus for all sections.
• Create a Study Plan: Develop a realistic study schedule considering the strengths and weaknesses.
• Build a Strong Foundation: Focus on basic concepts and formulas.
• Practice Regularly: Solve previous year’s papers and practice questions.
• Time Management: Develop effective time management strategies.
• Improve Accuracy: Build up the accuracy in calculations.
• Develop Reading Comprehension Skills: Enhance the reading and comprehension abilities for the English language section.
• Stay Updated: Remains updated with current affairs for the General/Financial Awareness section.
• Mock Tests: Regularly attempt mock tests to assess the preparation level.

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