FAQs
Q: Is there any negative marking in the IBPS clerk exam?
A: Yes there is negative marking in both prelims and mains exam. One-fourth of the allotted exam will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Q: Is the IBPS Clerk exam bilingual?
A: Yes, the IBPS Clerk exam can be appeared in both English and Hindi language except for the English language section.
Q: What is the basic salary of an IBPS Clerk?
A: The initial Basic Pay is Rs 11,765. The pay scale is -11765-655/3-13730-815/3-16175-980/4-20095-1145/7-28110-2120/1-30230/1310-1-31540 along with special pay and allowances.
Q: How many times I can appear IBPS Clerk exam?
A: One can appear IBPS Clerk exam as many times they want as long as they are eligible.
Q: Do the prelims marks is considered in the final merit list?
A: No, prelims marks are only considered for qualification for mains exam. The merit list is decided only through the consideration of mains marks.
Q: Can I change the date and venue of the exam?
A: No, the date and venue once chose cannot be changed for the IBPS Clerk exam.
Q: How many candidates appear IBPS Clerk exam every year?
A: Around 20 lakh candidates apply for the IBPS Clerk exam every year.
Q: What is the age limit to appear for the IBPS Clerk exam?
A: To appear for the IBPS Clerk exam, the candidate must be between 20-28 years of age.