BankingUsual cycle
SBI Clerk
SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
- Age
- 20–28
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Usually
- Notified around November–December
IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate)
IBPS Clerk · also known as Bank clerk, CRP Clerks
Overview
The common exam for clerical posts in public sector banks. Selection is state-wise, so you must know the local language of the state you apply for.
Posts: Customer Service Associate (Clerk) in public sector banks.
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | July–August |
|---|---|
| Applications | August |
| Exam | October–December |
| Result | March–April |
Eligibility
Age
20–28 years. Counted on the date in the notice.
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 28 years | No limit |
| EWS | 28 years | No limit |
| OBC | 31 years (+3) | No limit |
| SC | 33 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 33 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 38 years (+10) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree in any subject, plus reading/writing/speaking the official language of the state you apply for.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Prelims
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (30), Numerical Ability (35), Reasoning (35) | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | 0.25 |
2. Mains
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness, English, Reasoning & Computer, Quantitative Aptitude | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes | 0.25 |
3. Local language test
Qualifying.
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Exam subjects
- Reasoning and computer aptitude
- Quantitative aptitude
- English language
- General and financial awareness
Selection process
Prelims → Mains (merit) → language proficiency test. No interview.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Basic ₹24,050, about ₹30,000–40,000 a month with allowances (approx.).
Vacancies: About 6,000–11,000 posts a year.
Latest notices
- Notification
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on www.ibps.in before applying.