The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will release the IBPS Clerk in August 2026. The online preliminary exam will be held in December 2026, and the main exam will be held in January 2027, tentatively. Read on for more information on the IBPS Clerk Exam Notification 2026 , including important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and more.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam | IBPS Clerk 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Stages | Preliminary, Mains |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration |
|
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks |
| Exam Fees |
|
| Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in/ |
IBPS Clerk Eligibility 2026
The IBPS Clerk
exam is open to Indian
nationals as well as citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.- Candidates
who have completed their
graduation discipline at any accredited college or university.
- Applicants
must have computer
operating and working knowledge. They must have a
Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language or
have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of their
High School/College/Institute subjects.
- The age
range for IBPS Clerk
applications is 20 to 28 years.
IBPS Clerk Application Form 2026
The following are the steps to apply for the IBPS Clerk 2026 exam:
- Visit
official website : https://www.ibps.in/
- Click on
the "Online Registration For
IBPS Clerk 2026" notification.
- To
complete registration, enter
personal information such as your phone number and email
address.
- After
registering successfully, you
will be given a registration ID and password.
- Log in
with your registration ID and
password, and then use Captcha to verify your identity.
- Click the
Login button, then enter
your information and fill out the application form.
- Online
payment of the application fee
is required.
- Keep the
completed application form
for future reference.
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
The selection for the IBPS Clerk exam will take place in two stages. The IBPS Clerk 2026 exam pattern is available below.
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
| Name of the subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Phase-II: Mains Examination
IBPS Clerk mains exam questions are divided into four sections. The exam contains 190 questions, which candidates must answer in 160 minutes. The test has a total of 200 points. The mains exam structure is shown below.
| Name of the subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes |
