What is the IBPS Clerk 2027 exam pattern?

IBPS Clerk Prelims has 100Q in 60 minutes (30 English, 35 Numerical Ability, 35 Reasoning, with 20 minutes per section). Mains has 190Q in 130 minutes covering GA (50Q), General English (40Q), Reasoning+Computer (50Q), and Numerical Ability (50Q).

How many IBPS Clerk vacancies are expected in 2027?

IBPS Clerk typically announces 6,000-12,000 vacancies across 11 public sector banks. Recent years have seen 4,545 (2024-25) to 7,855 (2023) vacancies. The 2027 cycle will depend on individual bank staffing requirements.

What is IBPS Clerk 2027 salary?

IBPS Clerk starting salary is Rs. 17,900 basic pay. With DA, HRA, and other allowances, total monthly emoluments range from Rs. 19,461 to Rs. 24,000+ depending on the posting city. Annual CTC is approximately Rs. 3.5-4 lakhs.

Is there a language test for IBPS Clerk?

Yes, IBPS Clerk selection includes a provisional allotment based on Mains score, followed by verification. Candidates must also be proficient in the official language of the state where they are posted, which may involve a language test.

What banks participate in IBPS Clerk recruitment?

IBPS Clerk covers the same 11 nationalized banks as IBPS PO: Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank.

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IBPS Clerk 2026 — January Session — Shift 1

100 questions · 60 minutes · +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect

Difficulty: hardJanuary 2026

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100

Total Questions

Duration (min)

100

Total Marks

hard

Difficulty

Sections

English LanguageNumerical AbilityReasoning Ability (Prelims)General/Financial AwarenessGeneral EnglishReasoning AbilityNumerical AbilityComputer Knowledge (Mains)

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