IBPS Clerk: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate, CRP CSA). Recruitment of clerks in participating public sector banks
- Category
- Banking
- Conducted by
- IBPS
- Level
- Recruitment
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Mode
- CBT
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Regional (for prelims languages)
Eligibility
- Education: Graduate; computer literacy; local language
- Age: 20-28 (relaxations)
- Nationality: Indian
Exam pattern
Preliminary
60 min · 100 questions · 100 marks
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks
Mains
125 min · 160 questions · 200 marks
- General/Financial Awareness
- General English
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude
Syllabus
Reasoning
Puzzles & seating arrangement, Syllogism, inequality, Coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, Input-output, data sufficiency
Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis
Simplification & approximation, Number series, quadratic equations, Data interpretation (tables, graphs), Arithmetic (percentage, ratio, profit-loss, SI/CI, time-work, speed)
English
Reading comprehension, Cloze test, error spotting, Para jumbles, fillers
General/Banking Awareness
Current affairs, Banking & financial awareness, Static GK
Important dates (CRP CSA 2026)
- Prelims: 2026-10-10 and 2026-10-11
- Mains: 2026-12-27
Selection process
Prelims -> Mains -> provisional allotment (no interview)
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Frequently asked questions
What is IBPS Clerk?
IBPS Clerk stands for IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate, CRP CSA). Recruitment of clerks in participating public sector banks. It is conducted by IBPS. Level: Recruitment.
Who is eligible for IBPS Clerk?
Education: Graduate; computer literacy; local language. Age limit: 20-28 (relaxations). Nationality: Indian.
What is the exam pattern of IBPS Clerk?
Preliminary: 60 minutes, 100 questions, 100 marks. Mains: 125 minutes, 160 questions, 200 marks. Mode: CBT.
How often is IBPS Clerk held?
Once a year.
When is IBPS Clerk held?
CRP CSA 2026 cycle: Prelims 2026-10-10 and 2026-10-11; Mains 2026-12-27.
How are candidates selected through IBPS Clerk?
Prelims -> Mains -> provisional allotment (no interview).
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.