IBPS Clerk 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for recruitment to the post of Clerk. Every year lakhs of candidates prepare for this examination. This is a great opportunity to build a career as a clerk in a government bank. In this post, we will discuss all the important information regarding the IBPS Clerk 2025 examination, such as vacancy, eligibility, exam date, and application process.
IBPS Clerk 2025: Important Dates
IBPS has announced the probable dates for the Clerk exam in its calendar. Candidates must remember these dates so that no important event is missed.
- Date of Notification Release: 31st July 2025
- Preliminary Examination Date: 4th, 5th, and 11th October 2025
- Mains Examination Date: 29th November 2025
Vacancy Details
This year IBPS has announced a total of 10,277 vacancies for the post of Clerk. These vacancies have been divided according to different states and categories. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of 1315 vacancies. Successful candidates will be appointed in any one of the 11 public sector banks in India.
Vacancy in West Bengal
A total of 540 vacancies have been announced for West Bengal. The category-wise list of vacancies is given below:
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| SC | 121 |
| ST | 24 |
| OBC | 118 |
| EWS | 51 |
| General | 226 |
| Total | 540 |
Educational Qualification and Age Limit
Before applying, candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria.
- Age Limit: The age of the candidate should be between 20 to 28 years (date of birth not earlier than 02.07.1997 and not later than 01.07.2005). There is a relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved category candidates.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a government-recognized university. The candidate must have a valid mark sheet or degree certificate at the time of application.
- Computer Knowledge: Knowledge of operating and working on computer systems is mandatory. For this, one must have a certificate/diploma/degree or should have studied Computer or Information Technology as a subject in high school/college.
Application Fee
- For SC/ST/PWD category: Rs. 175
- For General and other categories: Rs. 850
Selection Process
The IBPS Clerk recruitment process is completed in two stages:
- Preliminary Exam: This is the first stage. Candidates who clear this examination will be eligible for the Mains examination.
- Mains Exam: This is the final stage. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks of this examination and successful candidates are appointed in various banks.
Through this examination, a candidate can get an opportunity to work in the best public sector banks in the country. Success is certain with proper preparation and timely application.
