IBPS Clerk Pre Exam Admit Card 2025: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025 for all registered candidates. Aspirants who have applied for the Clerk recruitment can now visit the official IBPS portal to download their admit card using their registration number and password. The admit card is a crucial document that serves as entry permission to the exam hall and contains essential details like the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, shift timing, and exam centre information. Without the admit card, no candidate will be allowed to appear for the examination. Along with the admit card, valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, or Voter ID needs to be carried for identity verification.
The IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam will be held on 04, 05, and 11 October 2025, across multiple centres in India. Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions mentioned on the admit card to avoid last-minute inconvenience. They must reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time. Bringing prohibited items like electronic gadgets, calculators, or written notes is strictly banned. Aspirants should also keep multiple copies of their admit card for safety. Timely download and proper preparation will ensure smooth participation in the exam.
Important Dates
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or person of Indian origin settled in India from specified countries with certificate of eligibility from the Indian Government .
- Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025): 20 to 28 years; candidates must be born between 02.08.1997 and 01.08.2005 (both dates inclusive) .
- Age relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years, PwD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: actual service + 3 years (max 50 yrs), Widows/divorced/separated women: up to 35 years (Gen), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) .
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a Government-recognized university or equivalent .
- Computer Literacy: Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations or studied IT at school/college level .
- Local Language Proficiency: Must be able to read/write/speak the local language of the State/UT applied for, or pass the local language proficiency test after mains exam .
IBPS Clerk 2025 Vacancy Details
| State/UT | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 2 | 1 | — | — | 10 | 13 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 84 | 35 | 61 | 28 | 159 | 367 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | — | 1 | — | 8 | 13 | 22 |
| Assam | 49 | 17 | 11 | 23 | 104 | 204 |
| Bihar | 72 | 30 | 44 | 1 | 161 | 308 |
| Chandigarh | 15 | 5 | 10 | — | 33 | 63 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 | 20 | 24 | 64 | 99 | 214 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli/Daman Diu | 1 | 2 | — | 9 | 23 | 35 |
| Delhi | 110 | 38 | 60 | 28 | 180 | 416 |
| Goa | 13 | 7 | — | 7 | 60 | 87 |
| Gujarat | 197 | 71 | 52 | 108 | 325 | 753 |
| Haryana | 35 | 13 | 25 | — | 71 | 144 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 22 | 12 | 27 | 3 | 50 | 114 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 14 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 61 |
| Jharkhand | 10 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 58 | 106 |
| Karnataka | 282 | 115 | 179 | 94 | 500 | 1170 |
| Kerala | 82 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 181 | 330 |
| Ladakh | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 |
| Lakshadweep | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 85 | 60 | 88 | 121 | 247 | 601 |
| Maharashtra | 297 | 109 | 113 | 97 | 501 | 1117 |
| Manipur | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | 20 | 31 |
| Meghalaya | — | 1 | — | 6 | 11 | 18 |
| Mizoram | — | 2 | — | 9 | 17 | 28 |
| Nagaland | — | 1 | — | 9 | 17 | 27 |
| Odisha | 26 | 24 | 37 | 51 | 111 | 249 |
| Puducherry | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 14 | 19 |
| Punjab | 53 | 24 | 79 | — | 120 | 276 |
| Rajasthan | 60 | 32 | 54 | 43 | 139 | 328 |
| Sikkim | 2 | — | — | 2 | 16 | 20 |
| Tamil Nadu | 227 | 88 | 183 | 5 | 391 | 894 |
| Telangana | 56 | 23 | 43 | 20 | 119 | 261 |
| Tripura | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 32 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 338 | 132 | 280 | 11 | 554 | 1315 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 | 9 | 13 | — | 71 | 102 |
| West Bengal | 118 | 51 | 121 | 24 | 226 | 540 |
| Total | 2271 | 972 | 1550 | 813 | 4671 | 10696 |
How to Download IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025
- Visit the official IBPS website:
- Click on the link for “IBPS Clerk Preliminary Admit Card 2025” on the homepage.
- Enter registration number/roll number and password/date of birth in the login section.
- Enter the captcha code (if prompted).
- Click the “Login” or “Submit” button to access the admit card.
- Download the admit card, save it as a PDF, and take a clear printout for exam day.
- Cross-check all details (name, exam date, venue, etc.) on the admit card thoroughly.
For safety, keep extra copies and carry a valid photo ID (such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, or PAN card) along with the admit card to the exam centre.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
- Duration: 01 Hours
- The Prelims is an online test consisting of 100 objective questions, each carrying 1 mark, with a penalty of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
- Candidates must qualify each section by scoring above the cut-off.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
- Duration: 02 Hours
- The Mains is an online test with 155 questions, carrying a total of 200 marks, and a penalty of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
- Marks scored in the Mains exam are considered for final merit and selection.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 |
| General/Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 155 | 200 |
Most Asked FAQs for IBPS Clerk 2025
1️⃣ When was the IBPS Clerk 2025 notification released? 📅
The official notification was released in July 2025.
2️⃣ How many vacancies are there in IBPS Clerk 2025? 🔢
There are a total of 10,696 clerk vacancies for 2025.
3️⃣ What is the selection process for IBPS Clerk? 📝
The process includes two stages: Prelims and Mains examinations.
4️⃣ Who can apply for the IBPS Clerk post? 🧑🎓
Anyone holding a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with basic knowledge of computers and proficiency in the local language, is eligible.
5️⃣ How do I download my IBPS Clerk admit card? 🎫
Visit the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in), log in using registration number and password/date of birth, and download the admit card from the link provided.
6️⃣ What items should be carried to the exam center? 👜
Carry a colored printout of the admit card, a valid photo ID (like Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID), and a passport-size photograph.
7️⃣ Is there a negative marking in the exam? ❌
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.
8️⃣ What are the exam dates for IBPS Clerk 2025? 🗓️
The Prelims are on 4, 5, and 11 October 2025. The Mains exam will be held on 29 November 2025.
9️⃣ What to do in case of discrepancies in admit card details? ⚠️
Immediately contact IBPS helpdesk for correction if any details are incorrect or missing on the admit card.
🔟 Is the exam bilingual? 🌐
Yes, except for the English section, all sections are available in English and Hindi.