IBPS Clerk 2020 Important Dates
The following are the important dates for IBPS Clerk Registration and Application
Exam Events | Important Dates |
On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates | 23.10.2020 to 6.11.2020 |
Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online) | 23.10.2020 to 6.11.2020 |
Download of call letters for Pre- Exam Training | 17.11.2020 onwards |
Conduct of Pre-Exam Training | 23.11.2020 to 28.11.2020 |
Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary | 20.11.2020 |
Online Examination – Preliminary | 05.12.2020, 12.12.2020 and 13.12.2020 |
Result of Online exam – Preliminary | 31.12.2020 |
Download of Call letter for Online exam – Main | 12.01.2021 |
Online Examination – Main | 28.02.2021 |
Provisional Allotment | 01.04.2021 |
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2020
Sr. No. | State | Indicative Vacancies | Revised Vacancies |
1 | Andaman & Nicobar Island | 0 | 1 |
2 | Andhra Pradesh | 10 | 85 |
3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 1 |
4 | Assam | 16 | 24 |
5 | Bihar | 76 | 95 |
6 | Chandigarh | 6 | 8 |
7 | Chhattisgarh | 7 | 18 |
8 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 4 | 4 |
9 | Delhi | 67 | 93 |
10 | Goa | 17 | 25 |
11 | Gujarat | 119 | 139 |
12 | Haryana | 35 | 72 |
13 | Himachal Pradesh | 40 | 45 |
14 | Jammu & Kashmir | 5 | 7 |
15 | Jharkhand | 55 | 67 |
16 | Karnataka | 29 | 221 |
17 | Kerala | 32 | 120 |
18 | Lakshadweep | 2 | 3 |
19 | Ladakh | 0 | 0 |
20 | Madhya Pradesh | 75 | 104 |
21 | Maharashtra | 334 | 371 |
22 | Manipur | 2 | 3 |
23 | Meghalaya | 1 | 1 |
24 | Mizoram | 1 | 1 |
25 | Nagaland | 5 | 5 |
26 | Odisha | 43 | 66 |
27 | Puducherry | 3 | 4 |
28 | Punjab | 136 | 162 |
29 | Rajasthan | 48 | 68 |
30 | Sikkim | 1 | 1 |
31 | Tamil Nadu | 77 | 229 |
32 | Telangana | 20 | 62 |
33 | Tripura | 11 | 12 |
34 | Uttar Pradesh | 136 | 259 |
35 | Uttarkhand | 18 | 30 |
36 | West Bengal | 125 | 151 |
Total | 1557 | 2557 |
IBPS Clerk Participating Banks
For the year 2020, a total of 11 public sector banks are participating in the recruitment process.
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 |
IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2020
Age Limit | 20 – 28 years |
Educational Qualification | Minimum graduation from the university recognized by the government |
Nationality | An Indian citizen or
i) A Subject from Nepal or ii) A Subject From Bhutan or iii) A Tibetian who came over India before 1st January 1962 who was intended to settle in India Permanently. |
IBPS Clerk Age Limit
Age is the major criteria where the candidate is subjected to note the minimum and the maximum age to apply for the IBPS Clerk Exam. The minimum age of the candidate is 20 and the maximum age limit of the candidate is subjected to be 28 years. The candidate must have not born earlier than 02.091991 and should not be born after 01.09.1999
Age Relaxations:
Category | Age Relaxation(In Years) |
Scheduled castes(SC) and scheduled tribes(ST) | 5 |
OBC-Other Backward Castes | 3 |
People with Disabilities | 10 |
Ex-Serviceman | The upper age limit relaxation will depend on the military service length, increased by 3 years in the case of ex-servicemen. Includes commissioned officers and ECOS ( emergency commissioned officers) |
Widows/Divorced | 9 |
People Affected by 1984 riots | 5 |
Regular employees of the Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal retrenched from service (Applicable to Madhya Pradesh state only) | 5 |
- The relaxation in upper age limit for SC / ST / OBC candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the remaining categories for which age relaxation is permitted as mentioned above.
- The maximum age limit specified is applicable to General Category candidates and Economically Weaker (EWS) Category Candidates.
- Candidates seeking age relaxation will be required to submit necessary certificate(s) in original / copies at the time of joining and at any subsequent stage of the recruitment process as required by IBPS / Participating Organization(s).
- Ex-Servicemen candidates who have already secured employment under the Central Government in Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ will be permitted the benefit of age relaxation as prescribed for Ex-Servicemen for securing another employment in a higher grade or cadre in Group ‘C’ /’D’ under the Central Government.
- However, such candidates will not be eligible for the benefit of reservation on the second occasion for Ex-Servicemen in Central Government jobs.
- Candidates who are still in the armed forces and desire to apply under the Ex-Servicemen category, also whose date of completion of a specific period of engagement (SPE) is completed in one year from the last date for receipt of online application i.e. on or before October 8, 2020, are eligible to apply for the IBPS Clerk Exam.
Educational Qualification:
Post | Minimum Educational Qualification |
IBPS Clerk | A candidate must be a graduate of the institute/university which is recognized by the government. |
Nationality:
The nationality is the first aspect seen by the higher authorities and will proceed with the candidate for the further rounds.
The candidate must be
An Indian citizen or
- A Subject from Nepal or
- A Subject From Bhutan or
- A Tibetian who came over India before 1st January 1962 who was intended to settle in India Permanently.
- The candidates who are migrated from Pakistan, Srilanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia Ethiopia, Vietnam, Burma with the intention of settling in India permanently.
For the candidates, 1, 2, 3, 4, an eligibility certificate should be issued from the government.
IBPS Clerk 2020 – Apply Online
Here is the simple procedure to apply online for the examination.
- Step 1: Click on the above link, you will be redirected directly to the IBPS page.
- Step 2: Find the Advertisement for “IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2020”.
- Step 3: Click on new registration and fill in all the details like name, address, father’s name, date of birth, etc;
- Step 3: Add your photo and signature once you are done with your personal details.
- Step 4: Upload the documents like category certificate, income certificate, SSC mark sheet, etc; and click on submit
- Step 5: You will be getting your Registration ID and password to your registered mail id.
IBPS Clerk Application Fee
IBPS Clerk application fee varies according to the candidates category. Fee can be paid through net banking/Credit card/Debit card of any bank.
Category | Application Fee |
SC/ST/PwD/EXSM | INR 175 |
UR/OBC/EWS | INR 850 |
IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2020
The IBPS Clerk admit card is issued to candidates who fulfill all the eligibility criteria and have paid the fees online. The hall ticket released for the clerical cadre exam has all the essential details relevant to the particular IBPS Clerk Exam- Prelims/Mains.
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number/ Roll number
- Exam date
- Exam Centre
- Photograph of the candidate
- General guidelines for the IBPS Clerk exam.
Steps to download the IBPS Clerk Admit Card:
- Step 1: Go to the official website of IBPS
- Step 2: Click on the vacancy option and search for the advertisement IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2020.
- Step 3: Click on the option, and enter the login details like Registration ID and Password.
- Step 4: The admit card will be on your screen now.
- Step 5: Download the admit card and take a printout for future use.
IBPS Clerk Selection Process
The candidate has to undergo two stages of the selection process to get recruited as IBPS Clerk recruitment.
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination
Stage 2 – Mains Examination
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam Pattern:
In the below-mentioned table, we have mentioned the preliminary examination details for your better understanding.
S.No | Subject | Number of Questions | Number Of Marks | Duration |
1 | English | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
- The total number of questions asked in the IBPS Clerk Exam is 100.
- The maximum marks allotted for the preliminary examination is 100.
- The marks allotted for every correct answer is 1 mark.
- A Negative Marking of 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer
- The time duration of the preliminary examination is 60 minutes.
Mains Exam Pattern:
In the below-mentioned table, we have mentioned the mains examination details for your better understanding.
S.No | Subject | Number of Questions | Number Of Marks | Duration |
1 | General/Finance Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
2 | General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
3 | Reasoning Ability and computer aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
- There are a total number of 190 questions in the mains examination.
- The maximum marks for the examination are 200.
- Each question in reasoning ability and computer aptitude carries 1.20 marks.
- Each question other than reasoning ability and computer aptitude carries 1 mark.
- A Negative Marking of 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer
- The duration of the examination is 160 minutes.
- The candidates need to qualify for the preliminary examination to attend the mains examination
IBPS Clerk Syllabus
Prelims Syllabus:
Numerical Ability |
Reasoning |
English |
Simplification
Data interpretation Interest Percentages Algebra Time and work Number Series Averages Mensuration Ratios Profit and loss Permutations and combinations |
Arrangements and pattern
Coding decoding Order and Ranking Syllogism Linear Seating arrangement Mathematical Inequalities Blood relations Circular Seating arrangement Classification Scheduling |
Grammar
Vocabulary Cloze Test Reading Comprehension Spotting Errors Sentence Improvement Sentence Correction Para Jumbles Fill in the Blanks Para/Sentence Completion |
Mains Syllabus
General Awareness |
Reasoning Ability |
Computer Aptitude |
English |
Aptitude |
History
The economy of the country Government policies Culture Neighboring country economy, Capitals Financial policies Scientific Research Important dates and names Festivals, rivers, Temples |
Arrangements and pattern
Coding decoding Order and Ranking Syllogism Linear Seating arrangement Mathematical Inequalities Blood relations Circular Seating arrangement Classification Scheduling |
Basics of Hardware and software,
Windows operating system basics, Internet terms and services, Basic Functionalities of MS-Office( MS-word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint), History of computers, Networking and communication, Database basics, Basics of Hacking, Security Tools and Viruses |
Cloze Test
Reading Comprehension Spotting Errors Sentence Improvement Sentence Correction Para Jumbles Fill in the Blanks Para/Sentence Completion |
Quantity based Inequalities
Number Series Data interpretation Averages Interest Data sufficiency Percentages Ratios |
IBPS Clerk Salary
The salary for the IBPS Clerk ranges from INR 11,765 to 31,540. This salary is as per the 7th pay commission. The starting in hand IBPS Clerk salary is Rs 19,461.
Other Allowances and Benefits for IBPS Clerk:
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rental Allowance
- Medical Allowance
- Travel Allowance
IBPS Clerk Job Profile
Clerk is an important post in a bank. There are different types of clerks in the bank such as Office clerk, Loan clerk, Accounts clerk etc. You will be posted as one of the clerks from time to time. The clerk is the first point of contact person for inquiries & guidance to customers.
Major roles and responsibilities of a Bank Clerk:
- Manning Single Window Counter, and clearing customer requests. Because of this, the job profile of a bank clerk is also known as Single Window Operator.
- Issue Cash Receipts and ESI Stamps at Counters
- Pass Books updating for Account Holders
- Banking Document Verification
- Attending to Government Treasury Work
- A bank clerk also performs back-office works like a collection of receipts, maintenance of ledger, balance tally etc.
- The bank clerk is responsible or sanction withdrawals, verifying cheques, issuing demand drafts (as per request) and other services to the customers.
- A bank clerk is also Holds the bank cash, bank keys, and other valuables in safe custody and others.
IBPS Clerk 2020 Exam Centers
Exam centers of IBPS Clerk will be allotted to candidates on the basis of the centers selected at the time of filling the online application form. The exam centers of the IBPS Clerk once allotted cannot be changed.
The Prelims and Mains Exam cities are listed below:
Sr. No. | States/UTs | Prelims Exam Cities | Mains Exam Cities |
1. | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | Port Blair |
2. | Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur, Kurnool, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
3. | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
4. | Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati, Silchar |
5. | Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzafarpur, Patna, Purnea | Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzafarpur, Patna |
6. | Chandigarh | Chandigarh/ Mohali | Chandigarh/ Mohali |
7. | Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
8. | Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Surat, Jamnagar | Surat |
9. | Daman & Diu | – | – |
10. | Delhi | Delhi/ New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram | Delhi/ New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram |
11. | Goa | Panaji | Panaji |
12. | Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himmatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad, Vadodara |
13. | Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Yamuna Nagar | Ambala, Hissar |
14. | Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Hamirpur, Shimla |
15. | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Srinagar |
16. | Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
17. | Karnataka | Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | Bengaluru, Hubli, Mangalore |
18. | Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrichur, Thiruvananthapuram | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
19. | Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | Kavaratti |
20. | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain | Bhopal, Indore |
21. | Maharashtra | Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur | Aurangabad, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
22. | Manipur | Imphal | Imphal |
23. | Meghalaya | Shillong | Shillong |
24. | Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
25. | Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
26. | Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneswar |
27. | Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
28. | Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur | Jalandhar, Ludhiyana, Mohali, Patiala |
29. | Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Jaipur, Udaipur |
30. | Sikkim | Gangtok/Bardang | Gangtok/ Bardang |
31. | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli |
32. | Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad |
33. | Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
34. | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Banda, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi | Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
35. | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun |
36. | West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri | Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri |
IBPS Clerk Result 2020
How to Check Result of IBPS Clerk Exam 2020?
Here is the process to check the Result of the IBPS Clerk examination
Step 1: Go to the official website of IBPS.
Step 2: Click on the advertisement showing “IBPS Clerk Result 2020”.
Step 3: Enter the login credentials like Registration ID/Password.
Step 4: The Result will be displayed on your screen.