The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is currently conducting multiple recruitment drives in late 2025, including IBPS Clerk, PO, SO, and RRB Office Assistant exams. The latest update is that the IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025 has been released, with exams scheduled for 6, 7, 13, and 14 December 2025.
Current IBPS Recruitment Updates (Nov–Dec 2025)
- IBPS Clerk Mains Exam 2025
- Held on 29 November & 2 December 2025
- Single morning shift across both days
- IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims Exam 2025
- Admit cards released on 30 November 2025
- Exam dates: 6, 7, 13, 14 December 2025
- PET (Pre-Exam Training) concluded on 1 December 2025
- IBPS PO & SO Exams 2025
- As per the IBPS Calendar, Prelims and Mains are spread between Aug 2025 – Feb 2026
- Vacancies
- IBPS Clerk 2025: 15,684 posts
- IBPS RRB Clerk: Thousands of Office Assistant posts across regional rural banks
Why It Matters
- Massive Opportunity: IBPS exams are the gateway to jobs in nationalized banks and RRBs.
- Structured Process: Prelims → Mains → Interview (for PO/SO) ensures merit-based selection.
- Peak Season: November–December is packed with Clerk Mains and RRB Prelims, making it a crucial window for aspirants.
Summary:
If you’re preparing for IBPS, the immediate focus should be on the Clerk Mains (29 Nov & 2 Dec) and RRB Clerk Prelims (6–14 Dec). Admit cards are already live, and exam centers/timings are fixed.
The IBPS Clerk Exam 2025 is currently in its Mains stage, with exams held on 29 November and 2 December 2025 for 15,701 vacancies across public sector banks.
IBPS Clerk Exam 2025 – Key Details
- Organizer: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Posts: Clerk (Customer Service Associate) – 15,701 vacancies (revised)
- Exam Stages:
- Prelims Exam – already conducted earlier in 2025
- Mains Exam – 29 Nov & 2 Dec 2025 (single morning shift)
- Final Selection – based on Mains score + document verification
Exam Pattern (Mains)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Sections:
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- General/Financial Awareness
- Difficulty Level (2025): Moderate overall, balanced mix of reasoning, quant, and GA
- Good Attempts: Around 110–120 questions considered safe for selection
Application & Admit Card
- Application Portal: ibps(ibps.in)
- Admit Cards: Released before each stage; mandatory for entry
- Next Steps: Candidates who clear Mains will proceed to document verification and final allotment.
Why It Matters
- IBPS Clerk is one of the largest banking recruitment exams in India, attracting over 12 lakh applicants in 2025.
- It offers entry into 11 public sector banks, making it a gateway to stable government banking careers.
IBPS Exam Calendar Infographic (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026) — it shows all the major banking recruitment exams (Clerk, PO, SO, RRB) with their timelines, so you can track them at a glance.
IBPS Exam Timeline
- 29 Nov & 2 Dec 2025 → IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
- 6, 7, 13, 14 Dec 2025 → IBPS RRB Clerk (Office Assistant) Prelims
- Jan 2026 → IBPS PO & Clerk Prelims Exams
- Feb 2026 → IBPS SO Mains Exam
Highlights
- Clerk: 15,701 vacancies, Mains just completed.
- PO: ~10,000 posts, Prelims in Jan 2026.
- SO: ~1,500 posts, Mains in Feb 2026.
- RRB Clerk: Thousands of posts, Prelims in Dec 2025.