Exam Detail

IBPS ClerkInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Recruitment 2023

  • Test Level-: State Level
  •     Eligibility-: Graduation
  • Duration-:
  • Medium-: Multiple
  • Examination Mode-: Both

IBPS Clerk

The online examination (Preliminary and Main) for the next Common Recruitment Process for selection of personnel for Clerical cadre Posts in the Participating Banks is tentatively scheduled in August/ September 2023 & October 2023.

Any eligible candidate, who aspires to join any of the Participating Banks listed at (A) as a Clerk or in a similar post in that cadre, is required to register for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP Clerks -XIII). The examination will be two tier i.e. the online examination will be held in two phases, Online Preliminary and Online Main. Candidates who will qualify in Online Preliminary Examination and shortlisted will have to appear for Online Main Examination. Depending on the vacancies to be filled in during the financial year 2024-25 based on the business needs of the Participating Banks and as reported to IBPS, candidates shortlisted will be provisionally allotted to one of the Participating Banks keeping in view the spirit of Govt. Guidelines on reservation policy, administrative convenience, etc. The validity for CRP Clerks-XIII will automatically expire at the close of business on 31.03.2025 with or without giving any notice.

Indicative State wise and category wise vacancies of each of the Participating Banks are given vide Annexure-I. Recruitment in Participating Banks is a dynamic process which depends upon restriction imposed, business volume, business growth, health of the banks, branch expansion, internal and external factors, structural changes etc. Vacancies mentioned here are indicative and anticipated as communicated by the Participating Banks. However, Provisional allotment will be made based on the actual vacancies reported by the Participating Banks.

This system of Common Recruitment Process- Online Preliminary & Online Main Examination and provisional allotment for recruitment of Clerical cadre posts in Participating Banks has the approval of the appropriate authorities.

IBPS, an autonomous body, has received a mandate from the banks mentioned at (A) below, to conduct the recruitment process as mentioned above, once a year. IBPS will make arrangements for conducting Online Preliminary Examination, declare result of online Preliminary examination and inform the shortlisted candidates about the Online Main Examination. Prospective candidates will have to apply at authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in after carefully reading the notification regarding the process of examinations and provisional allotment, eligibility criteria, online registration processes, payment of prescribed application fee/ intimation charges, pattern of examination, issuance of call letters etc. and ensure that they fulfil the stipulated criteria and follow the prescribed processes

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates, intending to apply for CRP Clerks-XIII should ensure that they fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria specified by IBPS in this notification. Candidates may please note that the eligibility criteria specified is the basic criteria for appointment to the aforesaid posts in the Participating Banks. However merely applying for, qualifying in the CRP and getting provisionally allotted in one of the Participating Banks does not imply that a candidate will necessarily be eligible for employment in any of the Participating Banks. It is expressly clarified that the ultimate authority for recruitment is the Participating Bank itself. The Participating Bank concerned may, in its sole discretion, reject the candidature of anyone provisionally allotted to it through the CRP.

  1. Nationality / Citizenship:
     A candidate must be either -
     (i) a Citizen of India or

(ii) a subject of Nepal or

(iii) a subject of Bhutan or

(iv) a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or

a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

  1. Age (As on 01.07.2023): Minimum: 20 years Maximum: 28 years i.e. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1995 and not later than 01.07.2003 (both dates inclusive)
     

Relaxation of Upper age limit

Sr. No

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Age relaxation

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Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe

5 years

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Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)

3 years

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Persons With Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”

10 years

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Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen

actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 year

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Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried

Age concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates

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Persons affected by 1984 riots

5 years

 

 

How to Apply 

  • Candidates can apply online only from 01.07.2023 to 21.07.2023 and no other mode of application will be accepted.
     Pre-Requisites for Applying Online
     Before applying online, candidates should—
    (i) scan their :
    - photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)

    -signature

    - left thumb impression (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb. If both thumbs are missing, the impression of one of the fingers of the left hand starting from the forefinger should be taken. If there are no fingers on the left hand, the impression of one of the fingers of the right hand starting from the forefinger should be taken. If no fingers are available, the impression of left toe may be taken. In all such cases where left thumb impression is not uploaded, the candidate should specify in the uploaded document the name of finger and the specification of left/right hand or toe).

     - a hand written declaration (text given below) { In case of candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left hand thumb impression (if not able to sign also) below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications}.

    ensuring that the all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in Annexure III to this Notification.

    (ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.

    (iii) The photograph/ signature/left thumb impression/ handwritten declaration/certificate as mentioned in Clause J (viii) (if applicable) should be properly scanned and should not be smudged/ blurred.

    (iv) The text for the hand written declaration is as follows – “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

     (v) The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only and should NOT BE IN CAPITAL LETTERS. If it is written by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid.

    (vi) Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges

    (vii) have a valid personal email ID, which should be kept active till the completion of this round of Common Recruitment Process. IBPS may send intimation regarding call letters for the Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. Under no circumstances, a candidate should share with/mention e-mail ID to / of any other person. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e[1]mail ID before applying on-line and must maintain that email account.

    Application Fees/ Intimation Charges [Payable from 01.07.2023 to 21.07.2023 (Only online payment), both dates inclusive] shall be as follows

    - Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD/EXSM candidates.

    - Rs. 850 /- (inclusive of GST) for all others

    Procedure for applying online
     (1)Candidates are first required to go to the IBPS website www.ibps.in and click on the Home Page to open the link “CRP Clerks” and then click on the option “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- Clerks (CRP-Clerks-XIII)” to open the On-Line Application Form.
    (2)Candidates will have to click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register their application by entering their basic information in the online application form. After that a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional registration number and password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent. They can reopen the saved data using Provisional registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed.
    (3)Candidates are required to upload their

     - Photograph

    - Signature

    - Left Thumb Impression

     - A hand written declaration

    - Certificate as mentioned in Clause J (viii) - (if applicable)

    as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of documents (Annexure III).

    (4)Candidates are advised to carefully fill in the online application themselves as no change in any of the data filled in the online application form will be possible/ entertained. Prior to submission of the online application form candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. No change is permitted after clicking on COMPLETE REGISTRATION Button. Visually Impaired candidates are responsible for carefully verifying/ getting the details filled in, in the online application form properly verified and ensuring that the same are correct prior to submission as no change is possible after submission.
     (5)The candidate should indicate in the online application form the state to which he/she opts for provisional allotment on selection. The option once exercised will be irrevocable

 

IBPS Clerk Prelims Syllabus 2023

IBPS Clerk 2023 syllabus for the prelims exam comprises topics from sections such as Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. Candidates can check below IBPS Clerk prelims syllabus:

Reasoning Aptitude: Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output and many more.

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting, etc.

Numerical Ability: Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Number Systems, etc.

IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus 2023

Reasoning Aptitude: Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output and many more.

Computer Aptitude: Internet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviations, Computer Hardware and Software, Networking, Operating System, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude: Ratio and Proportion, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equation, Permutation and Combination, Linear Equation, Mensuration and Geometry, etc.

General/Financial Awareness: Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, General Knowledge, Banking Awareness, Principles of Insurance, etc.

General English: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, etc.

IBPS Clerk Books 2023

IBPS Clerk books 2023 is an important resource for candidates preparing for the exam. It is important that candidates must choose the best books for IBPS Clerk to ace the exam. IBPS Clerk books assist candidates to craft impeccable preparation modules for the exam. Candidates can know the IBPS Clerk syllabus and strengthen the concepts by referring to the IBPS Clerk books. To be able to attain accuracy and be proficient in solving the questions within a stipulated time period, IBPS Clerk books prove beneficial. 

IBPS Clerk Books 2023 for English Language

For both prelims and mains exams, candidates can refer to the following books for this section:

  • High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
  • Objective General English by Arihant Publications
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

Besides, candidates can learn the rules of grammar and day-to-day usage of English from NCERT books of Class 9 and 10.

IBPS Clerk Books 2023 for Reasoning Ability

The Reasoning Ability section is there both in prelims and mains exam. To ace this section, candidates can buy the following books:

  • Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
  • A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali

IBPS Clerk Books 2023 for Quantitative Aptitude

The following books can be referred to improve calculative skills:

  • Quantitative Aptitude by R S Agarwal
  • Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
  • Objective Mathematics for Competitive Exams by Tarun Goyal
  • Fast Track Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma

IBPS Clerk Books 2023 for General and Financial Awareness

Candidates can gain command in this section by reading newspapers, magazines and watching news channels. The mantra to do well in this section is keeping updated with recent events. Check below IBPS Clerk books for General and Financial Awareness.

  • India Year Book
  • Manorama Yearbook
  • Banking Awareness by Arihant Publications
  • Lucent’s GK book

IBPS Clerk Books 2023 for Computer Aptitude

Candidates can refer to the following books for Computer Aptitude:

  • Banking & Computer Aptitude for IBPS Bank Clerk/PO Exams Paperback
  • Computer Knowledge by Disha Publication
  • Computer Awareness by Arihant Publication
  • Objective Computer Knowledge and Literacy by Kiran Publication

Candidates can clear their basics from NCERT Class 11 and 12 books

 

 

IBPS Clerk 2023 Preparation Tips

The right IBPS Clerk preparation is the key element in driving the candidates toward success. With a proper preparation strategy, candidates will be able to prepare effectively and efficiently and move a step closer to accomplishing their dreams. We have provided below a few tips and tricks to crack IBPS Clerk 2023:
 

Create a Timetable
Prepare a study timetable that balances between the time available, topics to be covered, and how easy or difficult that topic appears to candidates. Avoid starting with a random topic without a proper plan. Have a clear and definite target and achieve it step by step.

 

Study Regularly
Study for at least five to six hours a day and be consistent in doing so. Closely analyze which study pattern works and modify the timetable according to the needs.

Know the topics And Plan Accordingly

Take some time to have an overview of each topic given in IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2023 and categorize them according to the difficulty level. Think about how to approach a subject or topic and understand the topic deeply. In order to do that start with the basics and be very clear with the concepts and their theories. Try to prepare your own notes as it is of great help in revision.

Buy the Best Books and solve IBPS Clerk Previous Years' Question Papers

Candidates need to choose the best books and study materials based on the requirement of the exam. Refer to the previous years' question papers to check the weightage of each topic, how frequently it has been asked and prioritise based on that.

Take Mock Tests

A
fter completion of a topic try to take sectional mock tests which will help in evaluating yourself and helps in correcting mistakes. Analysis of mock tests will help in improving test-taking skills like time management, selection of question-based on their nature, problem-solving speed, etc. 
 

Regular Revision

Proper and regular revision is the key for better performance. So, revise regularly to improve accuracy and boost confidence. Apart from taking mock tests, practice regularly, even the topics that have mastered and go through the notes. 

Cut-off Score (Online Main examination)

Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score in each test of Online Main Examination and also a minimum total score to be considered for further process. Depending on number of the State/ UT wise vacancies available, cut-offs will be decided and candidates will be considered for provisional allotment. Prior to the completion of provisional allotment process scores obtained in the Online Main Examination will not be shared with the candidates.
Decision of IBPS in shortlisting and provisional allotment shall be final.

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IBPS Clerk 2023 Vacancy 

IBPS Clerk 2023 vacancy has been released with the detailed IBPS Clerk Notification 2023 PDF. Out of the total 11 participating banks,  5 Banks have reported vacancies till now and 6 banks have not reported. In the below table, aspirants can check the IBPS Clerk 2023 Vacancy.

IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2023 State Wise

State

Vacancies

Andaman and Nicobar

1

Andhra Pradesh

77

Arunachal Pradesh

7

Assam

79

Bihar

210

Chandigarh

6

Chattisgarh

91

Dadra & Nagar Haveli / Daman & Diu

8

Delhi

250

Goa

42

Gujarat

247

Haryana

187

Himachal Pradesh

82

Jammu & Kashmir

15

Jharkhand

52

Karnataka

253

Kerala

52

Ladakh

0

Lakshadweep

1

Madhya Pradesh

410

Maharashtra

530

Manipur

10

Meghalaya

1

Mizoram

1

Nagaland

3

Odisha

67

Puducherry

1

Punjab

331

Rajasthan

176

Sikkim

1

Tamil Nadu

291

Telangana

27

Tripura

15

Utar Pradesh

752

Uttarakhand

28

West Bengal

241

Total

4545

 

IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2023

 IBPS Clerk admit card is released online for prelims and mains exams. Candidates who will perform well in the prelims exam will be shortlisted for the mains exam and they will be able to download IBPS Clerk mains admit card. Candidates need to bring IBPS Clerk admit card 2023 to the exam and it contains all the important information related to the exam

Admit Card Release Date- August 2023

All further announcements/ details pertaining to this process will only be published/provided on IBPS authorised website www.ibps.in from time to time.