IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2023: Know About All Stages

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the common recruitment process (CRP) for the post of Clerks in various public sector banks in India. The IBPS Clerk selection process is highly competitive and attracts a large pool of applicants annually. The selection process for IBPS Clerk 2023 primarily consists of two-stage examinations – Preliminary Examination and Mains Examination, followed by provisional allotment and document verification.

The exam authority conducts the IBPS Clerk preliminary exam as a screening phase to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam. The IBPS Mains exam is the qualifying exam for the provisional allotment of candidates as per the merit list in various participating banks. The IBPS Clerk selection process tests candidates’ knowledge and aptitude in various areas such as English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Computer Aptitude. In this article, we have discussed all the examination stages of the IBPS Clerk 2023 selection process.

IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2023: Common Recruitment Process 

Aspirants must note that there will be two stages (online examinations) in the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for IBPS Clerks. However, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the participating banks in terms of age, education qualification, and other requirements to be eligible for the IBPS Clerk selection process.

Aspirants can check the details on all the online examination stages of the IBPS Clerk selection process 2023 below:

Candidates who clear the main exam will be shortlisted for the final stage of the selection process, i.e. Provisional Allotment.

The provisional allotment will be based on the marks obtained in the IBPS Mains exam. Candidates who will be considered for provisional allotment will have to produce the required documents to the authorities for verification. The final selection will be subject to the candidate’s medical fitness, document verification, and other criteria as specified by the participating banks.

How to Attempt Embibe’s IBPS Clerk Mock Tests?

To enhance their preparation for the IBPS Clerk exam, candidates can take advantage of the mock tests provided on the Embibe app. These practice tests are tailored to help candidates improve their understanding of the IBPS Clerk syllabus and assess their level of preparedness. In addition, candidates can also benefit from comprehensive explanations for each question to better understand the concepts and techniques involved.

To access the IBPS Clerk mock tests on our platform, candidates can follow the simple steps outlined below:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
• 2nd Step: Input the mobile number or email in the fields provided to log in.
• 3rd Step: From the menu bar, click on “Getting a government job” 
• 4th Step: Select the Goal “Banking” from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
• 5th Step: Search and Select “IBPS Clerk Prelims” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
• 6th Step: Now, select the preferred language (English or Hindi) and click “Done”.
• 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Menu Section.
• 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
• 9th Step: Click on any IBPS Clerk subjects to start practising from the mock tests.

IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination

The preliminary exam is an online objective type test that consists of three sections, i.e., English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Check the table below for details on the exam pattern of the IBPS Clerk Preliminary examination 2023:

To solve the question paper, aspirants will get 20 minutes for each section, and 1 hour altogether.

IBPS Clerk Mains Examination

The IBPS Clerk Main Examination is the second and final stage of the selection process. Candidates who successfully qualify in the Preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main examination. The Mains examination is also an online objective-type test that comprises four sections, i.e. General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability, & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. 

Candidates can refer to the following table to check the exam pattern of the IBPS Clerk Mains examination 2023:

The overall exam duration for Main is 160 minutes. However, this varies section wise.

FAQs on IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2023

Some of the most frequent questions on the IBPS Clerk 2023 selection process are discussed below:

We hope this detailed article on the IBPS Clerk selection process 2023 helps you. Aspirants looking to speed up their exam preparation can access the IBPS Clerk mock tests on the Embibe app. Sign up on the app to begin your practice.

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