IBPS Clerk 2025
If you are looking for a government job in the banking sector, then IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 (CRP-CSA XV) is a golden chance for you. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released notification for 10,277 Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts this time.
In this blog, we will talk about eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, selection process, salary, and step-by-step process of application. Read the full blog, do not miss any detail
Notification Highlights
Post Name: Customer Service Associate (CSA) – Earlier it was called “Clerk”.
Total Posts: 10,277
Participating Banks: 11 Public Sector Banks (Choose SBI)
Recruitment Board: IBPS
Exam Level: National
Selection Process: Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test
Important Dates
| Activity Date Notification Release | 31 July 2025 |
| Online Registration Start | 1 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 5 September 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 4, 5, 11 October 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 29 November 2025 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2026 |
Participating Banks
The 11 banks participating for IBPS Clerk are:
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank
Punjab National Bank
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India
State-wise Vacancies
There are different vacancies for every state/UT. Approximate vacancies of some major states:
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,315 |
| Maharashtra | 1,117 |
| Karnataka | 1,170 |
| Gujarat | 753 |
| Tamil Nadu | 665 |
| Bihar | 456 |
You can apply for only one state where you know the local language.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025)
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years
DOB Range: between 02.08.1997 to 01.08.2005
Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years etc.
Educational Qualification (as on 21 August 2025)
Bachelor’s degree (graduate) in any stream.
Final year students who have declared their result by 21 August 2025 can apply.
Computer Knowledge
Either you have a separate diploma/certificate in computer
Or you have studied computer/IT in school/college
Local Language
You should know the language of the state for which you are applying (you should have studied upto class 10th level or you will have to pass the proficiency test).
Application Fees
Category. Fees
General/OBC/EWS ₹850/-SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM. ₹175/-
Payment will be done in online mode – debit/credit card, UPI, net banking.
Documents Required (Upload at the Time of Form Fill)
Passport size photo (200×230 pixels, 20–50KB)
Signature (140×60 pixels, 10–20KB)
Left thumb impression
(20–50KB)
Handwritten declaration (50–100KB):
Declaration Format:
I, (Name), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is
correct, true and valid…
Selection Process
IBPS Clerk selection is done in 3 stages:
Prelims Exam
Objective Test – 100 Questions, 100 Marks
Duration – 60 minutes
Sections:
English Language – 30 Qs
Numerical Ability – 35 Qs
Reasoning Ability – 35 Qs
Negative marking – 0.25 per wrong answer
Qualifying in nature
Mains Exam
Total Questions – 155
Total Marks – 200
Duration – 160 minutes
Sections:
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude – 50 marks
English Language – 40 marks
Quantitative Aptitude – 50 marks
General/Financial Awareness – 60 marks
Negative marking: 0.25
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
After Mains the candidate will be shortlisted for local language test.
will happen. If you have studied our language in your class 10 or 12, you can get exemption from the test.
Job Profile of Clerk/CSA
Customer dealing at branch counter
Passbook printing, check clearing, cash
handling
ATM-related queries
Online banking assistance
Day-to-day clerical tasks
This is a non-interview based job. On the basis of Mains marks and LPT
Final selection has been done.
IBPS Clerk Salary Structure
Basic Pay: ₹24,050
After DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc. — In-hand salary approx ₹32,000–₹36,000/month
Salary increases gradually through annual increment and promotions.
How to Apply Online
Step-by-step online application process:
Visit IBPS official site:
www.ibps.in
Click on “CRP Clerks XV” link
Register with name, email ID and phone number
Login and fill detailed application form
Upload documents (photo, signature, etc.)
Pay fees online
Final submit & print confirmation page
Important: Multiple applications will not be accepted. Only last valid submission is considered
what is done will prevail.
Preparation Tips
english language
Make daily reading habit (newspaper, blogs)
Grammar rules, error detection,
focus on understanding
Practice Cloze Test & Para jumbles
Quantitative Aptitude
Percentage, Profit-Loss, SI-CI, Time & Work par mastery
Speed Maths: Keep Tables, Squares, Cubes nearby
Regular quizzes and mock tests are given.
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles and Sitting Arrangement should be practiced regularly.
Develop accuracy in Syllogism, Blood Relation, Coding-Decoding
General/Financial Awareness (for Mains)
Banking awareness – RBI, Current Banking Policies
Last 6 months current affairs available
Static GK: Capitals, Currency, National Parks, etc.
Final Selection & Allotment
Prelims: Qualifying
stage
Mains: Merit-making stage
Language Proficiency Test: Qualifying
Provisional Allotment: Based on Mains marks + preferences + category + language
Proficiency
Important Points to Note
You can apply for only one state
Aadhaar verification is necessary
Credit report should be clean
Fake documents or
multiple registrations can result in rejection of candidature
Selection can be cancelled on failing LPT
FAQs – Your Questions, Our Answers
Q. Is there an interview in IBPS Clerk?
No. Only Prelims + Mains + Language Test is conducted.
Q. Can final year students apply?
If the result is declared by 21 August 2025 then yes.
Q. How many days after Prelims is Mains conducted?
Usually there is a gap of 1.5–2 months.
Q. What is LPT?
Local Language Proficiency Test – In which your reading/writing/speaking ability in regional language is tested.
Note
If you are looking for a secure, permanent and government job then IBPS Clerk (CSA) 2025 is a perfect option. This is the best time to start at the entry level in the banking sector.
So why delay now? Keep your documents ready before 1 August and read every instruction carefully while filling the form.
If you need syllabus analysis, mock tests, or study planner then please tell me by commenting. I am ready to help
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