The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has said that people can apply for the 2025 clerk jobs for longer than first planned. As part of the 15th Common Recruitment Process (CRP XV), the online sign-up time, which was going to end on August 21, will now stay open until August 28. This gives people all over India more time to finish their applications for clerk jobs in different government-owned banks.

This hiring process is one of the most popular competitive exams in the country because it leads to steady jobs in banking with the government. IBPS holds the clerk exam every year to make it easier for many banks to hire people through one standard system. For 2025, the CRP XV wants to fill many clerk positions in different states and banks.

Looking at different areas, Uttar Pradesh has the most job openings this year, with 1,315 positions. Karnataka is next with 1,170 jobs, while Maharashtra has 1,117 and Tamil Nadu has 894. Having jobs in different states means there are chances all over the country, and people should apply in the state where they know the local language well. This is because clerks need to be able to talk to customers easily in the language used in the area where they work.

Data from banks shows that Canara Bank has the most clerk jobs available this time, with 3,000 positions. The Central Bank of India said it has 2,000 openings, while Bank of Baroda will fill 1,684 jobs and Punjab National Bank will fill 1,150. Some banks, like Indian Bank and UCO Bank, have not yet said how many jobs they have, but they might announce it later. So, the total number of jobs available is likely to increase.

The requirements to apply for these jobs are similar to those in the past. People applying must be between 20 and 28 years old on August 1, 2025, meaning they must have been born between August 2, 1997, and August 1, 2005, including both of those dates. Only people who have a college degree in any subject from a recognized school can apply. Knowing the local language of the state where they are applying is a must, because clerks are the people who work directly with customers in bank branches and need to talk to them in their own language.

Applying is still only done online. People who want to apply need to go to the official IBPS website, sign up with their personal info, fill out the application, upload digital copies of their photo, signature, and other needed papers, and pay the application fee before they are done. The fee for people in the General, OBC, and EWS groups is Rs 850, while those in the SC, ST, and PwD groups need to pay Rs 175. Payments can be made using different digital ways, like debit or credit cards, online banking, IMPS, and mobile wallets. It’s a good idea for applicants to save and print the confirmation page so they can look at it later.

The way people are chosen will have two parts: the first test and the main test. The first test is planned for October 2025, and the main test will be in November 2025. The first test will have three parts—English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability—with 100 questions that add up to 100 marks. The test will take 60 minutes, with a certain amount of time for each part. People who get the passing score on this test will move on to the main test.

The main test is bigger, with 155 questions in four parts: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. The test is worth 200 marks and needs to be done in 160 minutes. Each part has its own time to make sure all skill areas are judged fairly. Doing well on the main test, along with passing the first test, is key for people to be thought of for the final selection. The tests are made to check not just what people know but also how well they handle their time and solve problems when stressed, which are both very important for office jobs in banks.

The IBPS clerk hiring process is known as one of the most open and effective in the country. By having one test for many banks, it makes things easier for people applying who would have to apply to each bank separately. It also makes sure that banks get a group of people who have been tested using the same rules. With lots of openings announced this year, the hiring is expected to get lots of applicants, showing that jobs in public banks are still seen as safe and good career choices.

As the new deadline gets closer, people applying should not wait until the last minute to finish their applications because the website might be very busy. With tests coming up in the next few months, those hoping to get the job now have a clear schedule to plan their studying for both parts. For full directions, updates, and more news, people applying can go to the official IBPS website at ibps.in.