IBPS Clerk Notification 2025 Out: Apply Online for 10,277 Vacancies – Full Details Here
The IBPS Clerk exam is an annual exam that is held by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). It is used to recruit clerical cadre posts in 11 central government banks.
It was previously known as CRP‑CSA and now as CRP‑CSA (Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates), and the year 2025 cycle is known as CRP‑CSA XV. The IBPS Clerk 2025 notification comes out on 31 July 2025, and online registration began from 1 August 2025 and ended on 21 August 2025
This blog summarizes all the important information: notification, eligibility, vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern, pay scale, and selection process, in simple terms to read.
IBPS Clerk Notification 2025 Highlights
IBPS Clerk Notification 2025 released on 31 July 2025 officially on www.ibps.in
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | CRP CSA-XV |
| Vacancy | 10277 |
| Participating Banks | 11 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Recruitment Process | Prelims + Main Exams |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
| Age Limit | 20 years to 28 years |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PWD- Rs.175General and Others- Rs. 850 |
| Official website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS Clerk Notification 2025 – Important Dates
| Item | Details |
| Exam Name | IBPS Clerk / CRP‑CSA XV |
| Conducted by | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Notification Release | 31 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 1 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 4, 5 & 11 October 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | 29 November 2025 |
| Participating Banks | 11 public sector banks |
| Vacancies | 10,277 Customer Service Associate posts |
| Eligibility Requirement | Graduate degree, age 20–28 years (relaxations apply) |
IBPS Clerk Notification 2025 Vacancies Details
This recruitment cycle is for 10,277 Customer Service Associate (clerk) posts in 11 participating public sector banks.
| States Names | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total Vacancies |
| Andaman & Nicobar | — | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 61 | 28 | 84 | 35 | 159 | 367 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | — | 8 | — | 1 | 13 | 22 |
| Assam | 11 | 23 | 49 | 17 | 104 | 204 |
| Bihar | 44 | 1 | 72 | 30 | 161 | 308 |
| Chandigarh | 10 | — | 15 | 5 | 33 | 63 |
| Chhattisgarh | 24 | 64 | 8 | 20 | 99 | 214 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu | — | 9 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 35 |
| Delhi | 60 | 28 | 110 | 38 | 180 | 416 |
| Goa | — | 7 | 13 | 7 | 60 | 87 |
| Gujarat | 52 | 108 | 197 | 71 | 325 | 753 |
| Haryana | 25 | — | 35 | 13 | 71 | 144 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 27 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 50 | 114 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 37 | 61 |
| Jharkhand | 9 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 58 | 106 |
| Karnataka | 179 | 94 | 282 | 115 | 500 | 1170 |
| Kerala | 33 | 1 | 82 | 33 | 181 | 330 |
| Ladakh | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 |
| Lakshadweep | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 7 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 88 | 121 | 85 | 60 | 247 | 601 |
| Maharashtra | 113 | 97 | 297 | 109 | 501 | 1117 |
| Manipur | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 31 |
| Meghalaya | — | 6 | — | 1 | 11 | 18 |
| Mizoram | — | 9 | — | 2 | 17 | 28 |
| Nagaland | — | 9 | — | 1 | 17 | 27 |
| Odisha | 37 | 51 | 26 | 24 | 111 | 249 |
| Puducherry | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 14 | 19 |
| Punjab | 79 | — | 53 | 24 | 120 | 276 |
| Rajasthan | 54 | 43 | 60 | 32 | 139 | 328 |
| Sikkim | — | 2 | 2 | — | 16 | 20 |
| Tamil Nadu | 183 | 5 | 227 | 88 | 391 | 894 |
| Telangana | 43 | 20 | 56 | 23 | 119 | 261 |
| Tripura | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | 22 | 32 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 280 | 11 | 338 | 132 | 554 | 1315 |
| Uttarakhand | 13 | — | 8 | 9 | 71 | 102 |
| West Bengal | 121 | 24 | 118 | 51 | 226 | 540 |
| Total | 1550 | 813 | 2271 | 972 | 4671 | 10227 |
All the banks have vacancies released state‑wise, and candidates can apply for a maximum of one state.
IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
You should hold a postgraduate degree in any subject from a well‑known university or equivalent qualification
Age Limit as of 1 August 2025:
Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 28 years
Relaxations in age are provided for SC/ST (+5 years), OBC (NCL) (+3 years), PwBD (+10), Ex‑servicemen (+5), widows/divorced women (+9)
IBPS Clerk Application Process – Step‑by‑Step
- Visit ibps.in and click on CRP‑CSA XV link.
- Register name, email, mobile to receive login credentials.
- Enter the application form with educational and personal details.
- Scan and upload documents: thumb impression, signature, photo, handwritten declaration.
- Pay online application fee.
- Submit and save the confirmation page.
- Print the application up to 5 September 2025
IBPS Clerk Fee details:
General / OBC / EWS: ₹850
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex‑Servicemen: ₹175
Payment modes: debit/credit card, net banking, UPI
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern & Selection Process 2025
Stage 1: IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam
| S.No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour | |
Stage 2: IBPS Clerk Main Exam
| S.No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| 2 | English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 4 | General/ Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 120 minutes | |
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) following Mains, if required
Negative marking: 0.25 penalty per wrong answer in both phases
IBPS Clerk 2025 Syllabus Overview
| English Language | Numerical Ability | Reasoning Ability | Computer | General Awareness |
| Reading Comprehension | Number Series | Puzzle and Arrangements | History and Generation of Computers | Banking and Insurance Awareness |
| Cloze Test | Simplification/ Approximation | Inequality | Introduction to Computer Organisation | Financial Awareness |
| Fillers | Quadratic Equations | Syllogism | Computer Hardware and I/O Devices | Govt. Schemes and Policies |
| Spotting Errors | Data Interpretation | Coding-Decoding | Computer Languages, Basics of DBMS | Current Affairs |
| Sentence Improvement | Data Sufficiency | Blood Relations | Operating System, Internet | Static Awareness |
| Fill in the Blanks | Miscellaneous | Direction sense | Computer Network & Security | |
| Order and Ranking | MS Office Suit Short cut keys | |||
| Computer Memory, Computer Software | ||||
| Number System and Conversions | ||||
Download PDF of the original notification for complete syllabus details.
IBPS Clerk 2025 Salary & Benefits
Basic pay: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 per month
In-hand salary with allowances: approximately ₹29,000–₹32,000 per month (bank/location based)
Allowances include DA, HRA, transport, medical, etc.
Pros: job security, pension, career growth, transfers, allowances according to rules
How to Prepare
- Begin early with English, Reasoning, and Quant, the three Prelims subjects.
- Add General Awareness and Computer knowledge for Mains.
- Practice previous year IBPS Clerk paper and mocks online.
- Update general awareness, particularly banking news, RBI policy changes.
- Practice speed and accuracy, exercise care against the risk of negative marking.
Conclusion
IBPS Clerk Notification 2025 greets the beginning of a lovely opportunity for graduates to establish a stable career in banking. With 10,277 posts lying vacant under CRP-CSA XV, this recruitment drive seeks to fill up clerical posts in 11 public sector banks operating in India. The whole selection process—Prelims and Mains—is done online with no interview stage, providing a smooth way for the worthy candidates.
If you are going to give the exam, make sure you apply on or prior to 21st August 2025, work hard, and practice with a focus on speed in addition to accuracy. Don’t miss updating yourself on current affairs, specifically banking and finance-related, which is an important aspect of the Mains exam.
With preparation on hand and timely implementation, the IBPS Clerk 2025 exam is easily within reach. Begin preparation now and move towards a respectable and dignified career in banks.
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