The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released its annual calendar, bringing a definitive schedule for the much-anticipated IBPS Clerk 2025 examination. This announcement is a vital piece of information for lakhs of graduates across India aspiring to secure a clerical position in various public sector banks. Candidates can now strategically plan their preparation with clear dates for both the preliminary and main examinations.
According to the official IBPS Calendar 2025-26, the preliminary examination for the IBPS Clerk (now designated as Customer Service Associate, or CSA) is slated to be held on December 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2025. Following this, successful candidates from the prelims will proceed to the main examination, which is scheduled for February 1, 2026.
Key Highlights and What Aspirants Need to Know:
- Preliminary Examination Dates: December 6, 7, 13, 14, 2025
- Main Examination Date: February 1, 2026
- Notification Release: The detailed IBPS Clerk 2025 notification is expected to be released in October/November 2025. This comprehensive notification will contain crucial details regarding eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, exam pattern, participating banks, and state-wise vacancies.
- Application Process: The online application window is expected to open in October/November 2025, shortly after the release of the official notification. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and generally falling within the age bracket of 20 to 28 years (with age relaxations for reserved categories).
- Selection Process: The IBPS Clerk recruitment process is a two-tier examination, comprising the Online Preliminary Exam and the Online Main Exam. There will be no interview stage for the clerk cadre posts. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary exam will be shortlisted for the main examination.
- Designation Change: It’s important to note that the IBPS Clerk designation has been changed to “Customer Service Associate” (CSA), effective from April 1, 2024.
Aspiring candidates are strongly advised to keep a close watch on the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in) for the release of the detailed notification and to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying. With the exam dates now firmly in place, dedicated preparation, including rigorous practice with mock tests and previous year papers, will be key to success in this highly competitive banking recruitment drive.