Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2024 | Apply Online Now For 6100+ Vacancies
Location: Various Locations across India
Posted on: July 1, 2024
Application Deadline: July 22, 2024
Job Type: Full-time Banking Position
Job Description
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced a major recruitment drive for Clerical positions across multiple participating public sector banks in India. With over 6100 vacancies, this represents an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in the banking sector.
About IBPS
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous body that conducts recruitment for various positions in public sector banks and financial institutions in India. IBPS aims to provide efficient human resource services to the banking industry and ensure standardized recruitment processes.
Participating Banks
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- UCO Bank
- Bank of India
- Central Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Indian Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
Vacancy Details
| Bank Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 750 |
| Canara Bank | 860 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 540 |
| UCO Bank | 425 |
| Bank of India | 680 |
| Central Bank of India | 490 |
| Punjab National Bank | 780 |
| Union Bank of India | 730 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 310 |
| Indian Bank | 425 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 110 |
| Total | 6100 |
Note: The exact number of vacancies may vary slightly as per the final notification. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the precise vacancy distribution.
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Basic Pay: ₹19,900/- in the scale of ₹19,900-₹47,920
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- Medical Benefits
- Contributory Provident Fund
- Gratuity
- Pension benefits under New Pension Scheme (NPS)
- Total monthly salary approximately ₹25,000/- to ₹30,000/- (depending on place of posting)
Job Profile
A Bank Clerk is responsible for:
- Handling cash transactions and maintaining cash records
- Processing customer requests for banking services
- Maintaining and updating customer account information
- Assisting customers with their banking queries
- Processing checks, drafts, and other banking instruments
- Promoting bank products and services
- Record keeping and documentation
- Operating computer systems for various banking operations
- Compliance with banking policies and regulations
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination: Online objective test
- Main Examination: Online objective test + Descriptive test
- Provisional Allotment: Based on merit and preferences
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Main Examination:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes |
Additionally, candidates must take a descriptive test in English (Letter Writing & Essay) for 25 marks with a duration of 30 minutes.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official IBPS website: https://www.ibps.in/
- Click on the link "CRP Clerical - XIV" under "Current Openings"
- Click on "Click Here to Apply Online" and then "New Registration"
- Complete the registration process with your basic details and valid email ID/mobile number
- Login with the system-generated registration number and password
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details
- Upload scanned documents as per specifications:
- Photograph (3.5cm × 4.5cm, 20KB-50KB in JPG/JPEG format)
- Signature (10KB-20KB in JPG/JPEG format)
- Left thumb impression (10KB-20KB in JPG/JPEG format)
- Handwritten declaration (20KB-50KB in JPG/JPEG format)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Required Documents
You will need the following documents for the application process:
- Qualification certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation)
- Certificate indicating the proof of age (10th certificate/birth certificate)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen documentation (if applicable)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN Card/Passport/Driving License/Voter ID)
- Recent passport-sized color photograph
- Signature specimen
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality:
Candidates must be:
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a subject of Bhutan, or
- a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit:
Candidates must be between 20 to 28 years as of July 1, 2024 (candidates must have been born not earlier than July 2, 1996, and not later than July 1, 2004).
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service + 3 years (subject to max. age of 50 years) |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Persons domiciled in J&K during 1.1.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
Educational Qualification:
A candidate must possess the following qualification as on the stipulated date:
- Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that they are graduates on the day they register and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation.
- Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge of computer systems is mandatory (candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language or should have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in High School/College/Institute).
- Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT (candidates should know how to read/write and speak the Official Language of the State/UT for which they wish to apply).
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/EXSM candidates | ₹175/- (Intimation Charges only) |
| All others (including OBC/EWS) | ₹850/- (App. Fee + Intimation Charges) |
Payment can be made online through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/UPI.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | July 1, 2024 |
| Online Registration End Date | July 22, 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | July 22, 2024 |
| Download of Call Letters for Pre-Exam Training | August 1, 2024 onwards |
| Pre-Exam Training | August 5-10, 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download | August 15, 2024 onwards |
| Preliminary Examination | August 24-25, 2024 & August 31, 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | September 2024 |
| Main Examination Call Letter Download | September 2024 |
| Main Examination | October 13, 2024 |
| Main Exam Result Declaration | November 2024 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2025 |
Other Details
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in/ |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam + Main Exam + Provisional Allotment |
| Exam Language | English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (for the Preliminary Exam) |
| Exam Cities | Multiple cities across India |
| Probation Period | 6 months, extendable at the discretion of the bank |