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IBPS Clerk (CRP Clerical Cadre)

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Purpose
Recruitment of clerical-cadre staff in participating public-sector banks.
Eligibility
Graduation in any discipline and computer literacy, as per the current notification.
Age limits
Generally 20–28 years with standard category relaxations — verify the notification.(may change — verify at the official source)
Attempt limits
Cycle-based; the notification specifies attempts for reserved categories.(may change — verify at the official source)
Stages
Preliminary examination → Main examination → Provisional allotment → State-wise/language verification by banks
Pattern
Objective tests — English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness (Mains). Negative marking applies.
Subjects
English language, Reasoning ability, Quantitative aptitude, General/financial awareness, Computer aptitude
Total marks
Prelims 100, Mains 200 (recent pattern)
Duration
Prelims about 1 hour; Mains about 160 minutes
Interview / personality test
Generally no interview for clerical cadre.
Physical test
Not applicable
Medical test
Bank medical standards apply at appointment.
Held
Usually once a year(may change — verify at the official source)
Notes
State-wise vacancies and language requirements change every cycle — check the current CRP notification.

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