IBPS Clerk
IBPS Clerk, now commonly notified as Customer Service Associate, recruits clerical cadre staff for participating public sector banks.
About IBPS Clerk
Build prelims and mains readiness with banking-focused practice, sectional timing and performance review.
IBPS Clerk exam details
- Questions
- 100
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Category
- IBPS Clerk
- Sector
- Banking
IBPS Clerk eligibility
IBPS Customer Service Associate candidates must hold a graduation degree or equivalent qualification and satisfy the nationality, age and category conditions in the applicable CRP notification. Proficiency requirements for the language of the State or Union Territory selected also apply as stated in the notice.
IBPS Clerk syllabus
English Language Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability General / Financial Awareness Computer Aptitude and banking awareness for mains
IBPS Clerk exam pattern
Stage Questions Marks Duration Prelims 100 100 60 minutes Mains As notified As notified Sectional timing
IBPS Clerk selection process
Candidates typically clear prelims, mains and language/proficiency requirements as specified in the IBPS notification.
How to prepare for IBPS Clerk
IBPS Clerk preparation strategy Develop prelims speed in English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability through sectional tests with strict timing. For mains, add General and Financial Awareness, banking knowledge, computer aptitude, and higher-difficulty reasoning and quantitative practice. Record accuracy and time spent by section after every mock test, then revise the two weakest topics before the next attempt. Read banking and economic updates frequently and consolidate them into short revision notes for the final weeks. Check the latest IBPS Customer Service Associate notification for the current examination structure and local-language requirements.
Important dates
- Notification
- As per IBPS notification
- Application starts
- As per IBPS notification
- Application ends
- As per IBPS notification
- Exam date
- As per IBPS calendar/notification
- Result date
- As notified
Marking scheme
- Negative marking
- Yes
Frequently asked questions about IBPS Clerk
Is IBPS Clerk now called Customer Service Associate? IBPS notifications use Customer Service Associate for this participating-bank clerical recruitment process. What are the examination stages? The process includes online preliminary and main examinations followed by provisional allotment under the notification rules. Where should eligibility and dates be confirmed? Use the current CRP-CSA notification and corrigenda on the IBPS website.
Editorial review
Last reviewed 2026-10-18 by Exam Analyst Editorial Team, Exam Content Review.
Official sources checked 2026-10-18.