The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, IBPS, conducts the IBPS Clerk Exams to recruit eligible candidates for the clerical post across various banks in the country. The organization selects the candidates through a common recruitment process. Many aspirants apply for the post across various regions of the country.
The 2022 round of the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam is about to begin. Edureify has therefore got hold of all the latest information and news regarding the IBPS exam to help aspirants in their exam preparation.
Read on to know all about the latest notification regarding the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam.
IBPS Clerk Exam Summary 2022
Following is a table that contains the highlights of the IBPS Clerk exam 2022.
| Points | Particulars |
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Name of the Post | Clerk |
| Vacancy | To be Announced |
| No. of Participating Banks | 11 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Recruitment Process | Prelims+ Mains Exam |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Application Fee | SC/ ST/ PWD- Rs. 175
General and Others- Rs. 850 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
According to the IBPS Calendar 2022, the following are the important dates for the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam-
| Events | Dates |
| IBPS Clerk Notification 2022 | July 2022 |
| Online Registration Process | July 2022 |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Call Letter | August 2022 |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Online Examination | 28th August, 3rd and 4th September 2022 |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Result | September 2022 |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Scorecard | September 2022 |
| IBPS Clerk Mains Admit Card | September 2022 |
| IBPS Clerk Mains Online Examination | 8th October 2022 |
| IBPS Clerk Mains Result | April 2023 |
IBPS Clerk Vacancy
The 2022 vacancies for the IBPS Clerk post will be notified soon. Following is the data of the last 3 years to help candidates have an idea-
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2021-22: 7855
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2020-21: 2557
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2019-20: 12,075
IBPS Clerk Exam Application Fee
The IBPS Clerk Prelims exam is to be held online and its application process will also be conducted online. Here is the IBPS Clerk Exam Application Fee according to the categories-
| S.No. | Category | Application Fee |
| 1. | SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 175 |
| 2. | General and Others | Rs. 850 |
Number of Participating Banks in the IBPS Clerk Exam
For the 2022 IBPS Clerk Exams, the total number of participating banks has been reduced. Here is the list of the names of the bank participating this year-
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- UCO Bank
- Bank of India
- Central Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Indian Bank
- Punjab and Sind Bank
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The IBPS Clerk Prelims exam is conducted online.
The syllabus and weightage of the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam are as follows-
| S.No. | Subject | 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 |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut-Off
Following is the table that shows the state-wise cut-off of the general category for the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam-
| State | Cut-Off |
| Andhra Pradesh | 71 |
| Assam | 68 |
| Bihar | 76 |
| Chhattisgarh | 74 |
| Chandigarh | 62.75 |
| Delhi | 77.25 |
| Gujarat | 72 |
| Goa | 62.5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 78.50 |
| Haryana | 78.50 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 72 |
| Jharkhand | 79.25 |
| Kerala | 78 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 77 |
| Maharashtra | 70.25 |
| Manipur | 69.75 |
| Odisha | 77 |
| Punjab | 75.5 |
| Rajasthan | 81.50 |
| Karnataka | 67.25 |
| Telangana | 65.75 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 77 |
| Uttarakhand | 81.25 |
| West Bengal | 79 |
| Tamil Nadu | 67.75 |
| Sikkim | 59.25 |
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Some FAQs regarding IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam-
1. Is the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam date announced?
No, the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam is yet to be announced by the organizing body.
2. Who is the organizing body of the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam?
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, IBPS, is the organizing body of the exam.
3. Is there any negative marking in the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam?
Yes, for both IBPS Clerk Prelims and Mains exams there is a negative marking of 1.4 for every wrong answer.
4. How many vacancies are there for the IBPS Clerk post in 2022?
The vacancy for the 2022 IBPS Clerk post is not yet announced.
5. Where can I get the study materials for the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam?
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