The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Clerk 2025 Notification for the CRP CSA-XV recruitment. This year, the term “Clerk” has been renamed to Customer Service Associate (CSA) under the Common Recruitment Process. The recruitment drive is for 15701 (Revised as on 14/11/2025) posts across 11 Public Sector Banks for the FY 2026–27.
📌 Latest Update:
The detailed notification was released on 31st July 2025, along with changes in the Mains exam pattern.
🔍 IBPS Clerk 2025 Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | CRP CSA-XV (Clerk) |
| Posts | Customer Service Associate (CSA) |
| Total Vacancies | 15701 (Revised as on 14/11/2025) |
| Exam Levels | Prelims & Mains |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Qualification Required | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20 – 28 Years (as on 01/08/2025) |
| Application Fee | Gen/OBC: ₹850, SC/ST/PWD: ₹175 |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31st July 2025 |
| Online Registration | 1st August – 21st August 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 4th, 5th & 11th October 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 29th November 2025 |
| Final Allotment | March 2026 |
📊 IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2025: State-wise Breakdown
This year, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of vacancies with 1,315 posts. Here’s a quick glance:
| State | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,315 |
| Karnataka | 1,170 |
| Maharashtra | 1,117 |
| Tamil Nadu | 894 |
| Gujarat | 753 |
| Others | Varies by state |
| Total | 15701 (Revised as on 14/11/2025) |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025):
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years
(Relaxations applicable for reserved categories.)
Educational Qualification:
- A Graduate Degree in any discipline.
- Computer Literacy is mandatory.
- Proficiency in local language of the State/UT is preferable.
💻 Application Process
- Apply Online: From 1st to 21st August 2025
- Application Fee:
- ₹850 for General/OBC
- ₹175 for SC/ST/PWD
- Upload scanned documents, photo, signature, and handwritten declaration.
🧭 Exam Pattern
🔹 Prelims Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
🔹 Mains Exam (Revised)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| General/Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 120 mins |
Note: There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
💼 IBPS Clerk 2025 Salary
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹24,050
- In-hand Salary: ₹40,000 – ₹42,000/month (including allowances)
- Includes: HRA, DA, TA, Medical, etc.
🏦 Participating Banks
Some of the 11 banks include:
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Central Bank of India
…and others
🌐 Exam Language Options
The exam will be conducted in 13 regional languages along with English and Hindi. This ensures better access for candidates from diverse states.
🎯 Selection Process
- Prelims Exam (Qualifying in nature)
- Mains Exam (Final selection based on Mains score)
📌 No Interview Stage. Final merit is based entirely on Mains performance.
📝 Syllabus Overview
Prelims:
- English: Cloze Test, Comprehension, Grammar, etc.
- Numerical Ability: Simplification, DI, Number Series
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
Mains:
Includes additional sections like General/Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude
🎟️ Admit Card & Exam Centres
- Admit cards will be released 10–15 days before each exam.
- Exam centers allotted across all states and UTs.
📈 Previous Year Cut-Off (General Category)
| State | Cut-off (2024) |
|---|---|
| West Bengal | 87.75 |
| Punjab | 81.25 |
| Bihar | 79.5 |
| Delhi | 80.75 |
| Assam | 83.75 |
| Maharashtra | 73.00 |
🎓 IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips
- Practice with previous year papers & mock tests
- Focus on speed and accuracy
- Join online coaching/test series if needed
- Stay updated on current affairs & banking awareness
📢 Final Words
IBPS Clerk 2025 (CRP CSA-XV) presents a golden opportunity to secure a stable job in the banking sector. With a solid preparation strategy and timely application, you can crack the exam successfully.