IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024
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IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024: The IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria is an important part of filling out the application form. Candidates can fill IBPS Clerk application form online. The application fees for the exam are INR 850 for General and OBC candidates and INR 175 for SC/ST/PWD categories. IBPS Clerk application online comprises several steps such as registration, uploading of scanned photograph and signature, filling out the detailed application form, previewing the application and fee payment. Candidates need to complete all the stages of application successfully or else their applications will be rejected. It is advised to check the details entered in the IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria and then apply for the IBPS Clerk application process, In case candidates do not fill out the eligibility candidates can not apply for the IBPS Clerk 2024 exam. Candidates check the detailed eligibility criteria in the article below.

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IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the IBPS Clerk eligibility criteria 2024 on its official website. Candidates check all the details in the table below and start applying for the IBPS Clerk 2024 exam.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview
Particular Details 
Name of Conducting OrganizationInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post NameClerk
Total Number of Posts6128
IBPS Clerk Notification 2024 Release Date01st July 2024
IBPS Clerk Apply Online Dates1st July 2024 to 21st July 2024
IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2024 For Prelims24th, 25th and 31st August 2024
IBPS Clerk Exam Date For Mains13th October 2024
Application ModeOnline
Selection ProcessPrelimsMains
Education QualificationBachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field
Age Limit20 years to 28 years 
Application Form FeeGeneral & Others- Rs. 850SC/ST/PWD- Rs.175
IBPS Official Website Linkwww.ibps.in

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024

To be eligible for the IBPS Clerk exam, candidates must fulfil certain eligibility criteria related to nationality/citizenship, age limit, and educational qualification. It is essential to meet these criteria to avoid disqualification at later stages of the recruitment process. Candidates check the detailed qualifications in the section below.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024 Nationality/ Citizenship

A candidate must be either –

  1. A Citizen of India or
  2. A subject of Nepal or
  3. A subject of Bhutan or
  4. A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India or
  5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024 Educational Qualification

  • A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
  • The candidate must possess a valid mark sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day candidates and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
  • Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have a 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:

  • All the educational qualifications mentioned should be from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the final result should have been declared on or before 21.07.2024.
  • Proper documents from the Board / University for having declared the result on or before 21.07.2024 have to be submitted at the time of joining. The date of passing the eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the mark sheet or provisional certificate issued by the University/ Institute. 
  • The candidate should indicate the percentage obtained in Graduation calculated to the nearest two decimals in the online application. Where CGPA / OGPA is awarded, the same should be converted into a percentage and indicated in the online application. 

Calculation of Percentage: The percentage marks shall be arrived at by dividing the total marks obtained by the candidate in all the subjects in all semester(s)/year(s) by aggregate maximum marks (in all the subjects irrespective of honours / optional/additional optional subject, if any) multiplied by 100. This will be applicable for those Universities also where Class / Grade is decided on the basis of Honours marks only.

The fraction of percentage so arrived will be ignored i.e. 59.99% will be treated as less than 60% and 54.99% will be treated as less than 55%.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024 Age Limit

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has mentioned the IBPS Clerk exam has a specified age limit within which candidates must fall to be eligible to apply. The age limit varies according to the candidate’s category and is calculated by a specific date mentioned in the notification.

  • Minimum: 20 years 
  • Maximum: 28 years

i.e. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2004 (both dates inclusive)

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024 Age Relaxation

Candidates belonging to these categories should carefully check the relaxation criteria mentioned in the IBPS Clerk 2024 Notification.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024 Age Relaxation
Sr.No.CategoryAge relaxation
1Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe 5 years
2Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
3Persons With Disabilities 10 years
4Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled ExServicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years
5Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarriedAge concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates
6Persons affected by the 1984 riots5 years

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IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2024 FAQs

What is the minimum educational qualification required for IBPS Clerk 2024?

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.

Is there an age limit to apply for IBPS Clerk 2024?

Yes, candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.

What is the age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?

SC/ST candidates receive an age relaxation of 5 years.

Are there any age relaxations for ex-servicemen?

Yes, ex-servicemen receive an age relaxation of 5 years, subject to certain conditions.

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