The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued IBPS Clerk 15th Reserve List 2026 - Out. Candidates can apply online until 28 August 2025. Total Vacancies: 4,671 Posts. Application Fee for General candidates is ₹ 850/-. Eligibility age criteria: 18 to 35 Years. Direct server links to apply, view merit list, and download syllabus PDF are available in the Direct Useful Links table below.
Crucial Advisory for Qualified Candidates
1. Keep at least 5 attested copies of your scorecard and application printout.
2. Category certificates (OBC-NCL, EWS) must belong to the financial year specified in the notification.
3. In case of name discrepancy between 10th marksheet and Aadhaar card, prepare an official notary affidavit before Document Verification.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date 01 August 2025
- Online Apply Last Date 28 August 2025
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date 28 August 2025
- Correction Date 02-03 September 2025
- PET Exam Date 29 September 2025
- Pre Exam Date 04, 05, 11 Oct 2025
- Pre Admit Card 24 September 2025
- PET Admit Card 24 September 2025
- Pre Result 20 November 2025
- Pre Score Card 25 November 2025
- Mains Exam Date 02 December 2025
- Mains Admit Card 24 November 2025
- Mains Result Declared Date 02 March 2026
- Reserve List 15 September 2026 Available Now
Application Fee & Payment
- General, OBC, EWS ₹ 850/- (Exempted)
- SC, ST ₹ 175/-
- PH Candidates ₹ 175/-
Age Limit & Eligibility
- Age Calculated As On As on 01 August 2026
- Upper Age Relaxation As Per Government Norms
Total Vacancy Overview
Salary, Pay Scale & 7th CPC Allowances
Selected candidates for IBPS Clerk 15th Reserve List 2026 - Out receive remuneration as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
- Pay Matrix: Pay Level 2 to Level 4 (₹ 19,900 – ₹ 81,100/-)
- Basic Pay: ₹ 19,900 – ₹ 25,500/- per month
- Metro (X-City) In-Hand: ₹ 38,000/- (Class X Cities)
- State/Town (Y/Z City): ₹ 34,500/- (Class Y Cities)
- Allowances Included: Dearness Allowance (DA 50%), HRA (9%-27%), Transport Allowance (TA), NPS Contribution & Medical
| Post Name / Cadre | Department | Total Posts | Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk CSA XV | General / Respective Cadre | 4671 |
| Candidate Category | Permissible Age Relaxation | Mandatory Document / Verification Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | Must produce valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in prescribed format |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years | Applicable for all central and state reservations |
| PwBD / Divyangjan (General / Unreserved) | 10 Years | Minimum 40% permanent benchmark disability certificate needed |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 3 yrs OBC) |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 5 yrs SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years + Service Rendered | Deduction of military service from actual age |
| Stage / Paper | Subjects & Question Distribution | Total Marks / Questions | Duration & Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | English Language (30), Quantitative Aptitude (35), Reasoning Ability (35) | 100 Questions / 100 Marks | 60 Minutes (Sectional 20 Mins each) 0.25 Marks Negative per wrong answer |
| Mains Examination | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45), General/Financial Awareness (40), English Language (35), Data Analysis & Interpretation (35) | 155 Questions / 200 Marks | 3 Hours 1/4th Negative Marking |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check Result & Scorecard
- Visit the Official Portal: Open the authorized result web portal of Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
- Navigate to Examination Results Section: Look for the 'Results', 'Score Card', or 'Latest Announcements' tab on the homepage.
- Locate Result Link: Click on the link titled IBPS Clerk 15th Reserve List 2026 - Out.
- Enter Login Credentials: Input your Roll Number, Registration Number, and Date of Birth / Password as requested on the login screen.
- Submit and View Scorecard: Click the 'Submit' or 'Search' button. Your provisional marksheet, qualifying status, and sectional scores will appear on screen.
- Download & Save PDF: Download the official result scorecard PDF and take at least 2 clear printouts for Document Verification (DV) and subsequent selection rounds.
Mandatory Documents Checklist for Document Verification (DV)
| Download (15 Sep) Reserve List | Click Here |
| Check (15 Sep) Reserve List Notice | Download PDF |
| Download Allotment Reserve List | Click Here |
| Download Mains Result | Click Here |
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Pre Score Card | Click Here |
| Check Pre Result | Click Here |
| Download Pre Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download PET Admit Card | Click Here |
| Correction / Edit Form Link | Click Here |
| Check Correction Date Notice | Download PDF |
| IBPS Official Website | Click Here |
| https://www.ibps.in | Click Here |
| Official Portal / Organization Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate FAQs)
IBPS Clerk 15th Reserve List 2026 - Out — Comprehensive Guide & Key Details
The declaration of IBPS Clerk 15th Reserve List 2026 - Out officially concludes the evaluation phase for all participating candidates. Issued by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), this result scorecard establishes the merit benchmark and qualifying status for the current recruitment cycle. Candidates are advised to review the score validation and subsequent screening protocols outlined below.
1. Qualifying Criteria & Cutoff Score Structure
The qualifying cutoff marks are computed based on total applicant volume, vacancy ratios, normalized test difficulty, and reservation categories (UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD). Aspirants scoring above the category-specific cutoff are shortlisted for subsequent phases, such as Document Verification (DV), Physical Standards Test (PST/PET), or personal interview rounds.
2. Discrepancy Redressal & Scorecard Verification
Upon downloading your scorecard, carefully inspect all printed particulars including candidate name, roll number, category classification, normalized marks, and qualifying remark. Any clerical error or score omission must be formally reported to Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) within the official representation window with supporting registration receipts.
3. Tie-Breaking Criteria & Normalisation Formula Explanation
In cases where two or more candidates secure equal aggregate or normalized marks, standard recruitment resolution protocols are invoked in the following order of precedence:
- Domain/Technical Core Section Marks: Higher marks scored in the specialized or primary domain paper determine the higher position.
- Date of Birth (Seniority): The older candidate in age is assigned preferential ranking.
- Alphabetical Order: If ties persist, the alphabetical order of candidates' first names as registered on matriculation certificates decides final ranking.
4. Document Verification (DV) Checklist
Shortlisted candidates should prepare two sets of self-attested photocopies alongside original certificates:
- Original Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate & Marksheet as age proof.
- Graduation, 12th, or technical diploma passing certificates and semester marksheets.
- Valid category/caste certificate (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST) issued in the prescribed Central/State format.
- Government-issued photo identification (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport).
5. Official Helpdesk Representation & Corrigendum Tracking
Should the recruitment board issue any revised answer keys, revised cutoff percentiles, or vacancy revisions, an official corrigendum is uploaded on the official board website. Keep your application roll number safely preserved until the final appointment orders and joining letters are formally dispatched.
Next Step: Monitor NaukariResult.Online daily for real-time announcements regarding DV call letters, merit list updates, and final joining schedules.