IBPS Clerk 2018 Notification Out

IBPS has released the notification for CWE Clerks - VIII for recruitment of Clerks in 19 Public Sector Banks. The total vacancies announced are 7275 as against 7880 in 2017.

IBPS has introduced section wise time limit for the Prelim Examination in Clerks also. The pattern of IBPS Clerk Prelim Examination is exactly the same as that of the SBI Clerk 2018 Prelim Examination. A comparison of the pattern of IBPS Clerk Prelim Exam of 2018 and 2017 is given below.

IBPS Clerk 2018 Prelim Exam Pattern Vs IBPS Clerk 2017 Prelim Exam Pattern

IBPS Clerk 2018 Prelim Exam Pattern
S.No Name of Tests No. of Qs Max Marks Duration
1 English Language 30 30 20 Mins
2 Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Mins
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Mins
TOTAL 100 100 60 Mins
IBPS Clerk 2017 Prelim Exam Pattern
S.No Name of Tests No. of Qs Max Marks Duration
1 English Language 30 30 1 hour
2 Numerical Ability 35 35
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35
TOTAL 100 100

  1. Important dates:

    • Dates of Online Preliminary Examination - 08.12.2018, 09.12.2018, 15.12.2018 & 16.12.2018
    • Dates of Online Main Examination - 20.01.2019
    • Online registration window -18.09.2018 to 10.10.2018
    • Online payment of fees - 18.09.2018 to 10.10.2018
    • Download of Call letter for Prelim - November 2018

    Other dates :

    • Declaration of the result of Preliminary Examination - December 2018 / Jan 2019
    • Download of Call letter for Online exam – Main - Jan 2019
    • Provisional Allotment - April 2019

  2. Eligibility Criteria:

    (a) Age(As on 01-09-2018) - Min 20 years and Max 28 Years (Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules)

    (b) Min educational qualification (As on 10.10.2018) - Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.

    Note 1: Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language/ should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute.

    Note 2: Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT (candidates should know how to read/ write and speak the Official Language of the State/UT) for which vacancies a candidate wishes to apply is preferable.

  3. Structure of Examination (ONLINE):

    (a) Pattern of Exam:

    i.Preliminary Examination: The test will have3 Sections (with separate timings for each section) as given below:

    IBPS Clerk 2018 Prelim Exam Pattern
    S.No Name of Tests No. of Qs Max Marks Duration
    1 English Language 30 30 20 Mins
    2 Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Mins
    3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Mins
    TOTAL 100 100 60 Mins
    IBPS Clerk 2018 Main Exam Pattern
    S.No Name of Tests No. of Qs Max Marks Duration
    1 General / Financial Awareness 50 50 35 Minutes
    2 General English 40 40 35 Minutes
    3 Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 Minutes
    4 Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 Minutes
    TOTAL 190 200 160 Minutes

  4. How to apply:

    Candidates can apply online only from 18.09.2018 to 10.10.2018 and no other mode of application will be accepted. The fee can be paid in ONLINE mode only.

  5. Application fees / Intimation charges:

    (a) Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

    (b) Rs. 600 /- for all others

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