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IBPS Clerk

IBPS Clerk 2021: Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Other Details

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is one of the most prominent and renowned names in the banking sector. The Institute happens to be the most sought after for candidates aspiring to work in the banking sector. Every year, the Institute conducts various recruitment examinations for lakhs of interested and eligible candidates regarding different posts. Candidates look forward to the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for recruitment to different banks in the country like State Bank of India, Reserve Bank of India and various other banks. The IBPS Clerk examination out of all the posts, happens to be one of the most desired and preferred. The IBPS Clerk examination will be conducted by the Institute in two stages including a Preliminary Examination and a Main Examination. The examination regarding the IBPS Clerk Examination is not an easy nut to crack as there is tough competition between the candidates. However, the complete information and important details regarding the IBPS Clerk 2021 examination is available at examlabonline.com. Interested candidates can go through the following article in order to gain a deeper insight regarding the 2021 IBPS Clerk examination.


IBPS Clerk Online Application Form 2021

The Institute will release the application form in an online mode for registered and eligible candidates on their official website at ibps.in. Interested and eligible candidates are required to go through the guidelines mentioned by the Institute properly and then carefully fill the application form. Reading the guidelines before filling the application form will ensure that the candidate is aware of the details and information required. Given below are important steps that the candidates must follow regarding the application form.

·         Candidates are required to visit the official website of IBPS at ibps.in in order to avail the application form and apply for the position.

·         Candidates are required to go through the form and read the guidelines properly.

·         Next, the candidate is required to register by filling in the mandatory details in the form.

·         It must be ensured that all the details are correct and candidates must carefully note down the registration number and password.

·         The candidate is required to fill up the application form next filling in the necessary information like registration number.

·         Candidates are required to upload the scanned photograph and signature according to the format mentioned by the Institute.

·         Besides, candidates are also required to pay the mandatory application fee and submit the application form.

·         It is suggested that the candidates get the fee receipt and the application form downloaded and printed for future use and reference.

Application Fee: Candidates are required to pay a mandatory application fee as well. Candidates belonging to the categories: General, Other Backward Class (OBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) are required to pay an amount of Rs 600 as application fee. On the other hand, candidates belonging to the categories: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and Ex-Servicemen have to pay an application fee of Rs 100 only. Candidates can make the necessary payment online via Debit cards, Credit cards, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards or Mobile Wallet. The format mentioned by the Institute officially must be kept in mind while making the payment of the application fee.


IBPS CLERK 2021 Highlights

Overview

Highlights

Exam Name

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection- CWE Clerical Cadre

Commonly Known As

IBPS Clerk Exam

Conducting Body

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Examination Level

National Level

Frequency

Vacancy Based

Languages

English and Hindi

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Mode of Application

Online

  


IBPS Clerk Notification

The Institute will release the official notification regarding the recruitment process and complete information about the important dates on their official website. The official notification which will be released by the Institute will help the interested candidates garner a detailed insight into the information and complete details regarding the examination, the important dates, pattern and syllabus of the examination, steps and guidelines and other important information.


IBPS Clerk 2021 Exam Date

The examination date for the IBPS Clerk examination in the year 2021 will be held towards the second half of 2021. The final examination dates have not yet been finalised by the Institute however, it is being speculated that the IBPS Clerk exam has been scheduled to commence from the month of November, 2021 onwards. The Preliminary examination regarding IBPS Clerk is scheduled for November, 2021 and the other Main examination will follow after the Preliminary examination has been conducted by the Institute.


IBPS Clerk 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Before continuing with the application process, aspiring candidates are required to carefully go through the eligibility criteria which has been specified by the Institute in order to confirm that they meet the criteria. The eligibility criteria notified by IBPS happens to be an important step for candidates to meet in order to qualify for the examination.

Nationality: The aspiring candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidates from Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet are also eligible to apply however, they must have permanently been Indian residents before 1 January, 1962.

Educational Qualification: Candidates are required to meet the educational qualifications mentioned by the Institute. Candidates must have completed their graduation mandatorily and must have attained a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute. It is also required that candidates have a good and proper knowledge of Computer operations and applications. Candidates with a Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in Computer will be preferred. Candidates who have studied IT will also be eligible for the examination.

Age Limit: Candidates are required to meet the age criteria of having the minimum age group of 20 years and maximum age group of 28 years as of 1 September, 2021. Besides, the Institute has granted certain age relaxations to candidates belonging to different categories.


Category of Applicant

Age Relaxation

Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST)           

5 years

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

3 years

Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

10 years

Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen

Period of service + 3 years/ 8 years

Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women separated from their husbands legally

9 years

Candidates who are domiciled residents of Kashmir between 1 January, 1980 and 1 December, 1989

5 years

Candidates affected due to 1984 riots

5 years

Regular employees of Bhopal Union Carbide Factory with 5 years retrenched from service

5 years

 


IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern

The examination pattern regarding the IBPS Clerk examination consists of two stages: Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. The Institute conducts the examination for IBPS Clerk in order to assess and analyze the ability of the candidate regarding the position.

Preliminary Examination: The first stage of the IBPS Clerk examination is the Preliminary exam which will be conducted by the Institute in an online mode. The exam will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) while the questions included will be Multiple Choice Questions in nature. The Preliminary examination will consist of a total of 100 questions carrying 100 marks in total. Candidates will be given one hour to complete the Exam. Besides, the exam will be held both in English and in Hindi as well. A negative marking is also applicable for every wrong answer, one-fourth marks will be deducted. The Preliminary examination will include three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability.  

Following is a table including the distribution of questions and marks:


Name of Test

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

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: The Main Examination is the second stage of the IBPS Clerk examination. The main exam will also be a Computer Based Test (CBT). The Preliminary examination will consist of a total of 190 questions carrying 200 marks in total. Candidates will be given a total of 160 minutes to complete the Main Exam. Like the Prelims exam, the Main exam will also be held both in English and in Hindi as well. A negative marking is also applicable for every wrong answer, one-fourth of marks will be deducted. The Main examination will consist of four sections: Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, General/ Financial Awareness and English Language.

Following is a table including the distribution of questions and marks:


Name of Test

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 minutes

General/ Financial Awareness

50

50

35 minutes

English Language

40

40

35 minutes

Total

190

200

160 minutes

 


IBPS Clerk Admit Card & Call Letter 2021

The Admit Card for the IBPS Clerk 2021 examination will be released by the IBPS on their official website at ibps.in. The candidates are required to mandatorily have access to their Admit Cards as an absence of the same might result in the candidate not being allowed to appear for the examination. Following below are a few important steps that the candidates must follow in order to avail the Admit Card, once released.

·         Candidates are required to visit the official website at ibps.in, once the Admit Cards are released.

·         Next, candidates must click on the link dedicated to the 2021 Admit Card.

·         Candidates are required to key in the mandatory and important details in order to gain access to the Admit Card following which the same will be displayed on the screen.

·         In case of any discrepancy in the Admit Card, the candidate is required to immediately report to the concerned authorities.

·         Candidates are suggested to get the Admit Card downloaded and printed for future use and reference.


IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2021

The candidate is required to be aware of the detailed information regarding the syllabus of IBPS Clerk examination. The syllabus helps the candidate to prepare for the upcoming examination as well as to appear for the examination with proper knowledge and information. In order to succeed in the examination which has been set by the Institute, the candidate must be well-prepared with the syllabus, the detailed information of which is present in this article at examlabonline.com.


IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination:

English Language: Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting, Paragraph Completion, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Miscellaneous.

Numerical Ability: Simplification, Mixtures and Allegations, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Number Systems, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Time and Distance, Work and Time, Mensuration (Cylinder, Cone, Sphere), Surds and Indices, Permutation, Combination and Probability, Sequence and Series.

Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Coded Inequalities, Tabulation, Ranking/ Direction/ Alphabet Test.


IBPS Clerk Main Examination:

Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude: Verbal Reasoning, Circular and Linear Seating Arrangement, Puzzle and Arrangements, Syllogism, Verbal Ability, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Direction sense, Order and Ranking, Blood Relations, History and Generation of Computers, Introduction to Computer Organisation, Computer Languages, Basics of DBMS, Operating System, Internet, MS Office Suit and Short cut keys, Computer Memory, Computer Software, Number System and Conversions, Computer Network & Security.

Quantitative Aptitude: Approximation, Simplification, Ratio and Percentage, Average, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Mensuration and Geometry, Problems of Ages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Speed, Distance and Time, Number Series, Data Sufficiency, Time and Work, Number System, Permutation and Combination, Mixture and Allegations, Probability, Linear Equation, Miscellaneous.

General/ Financial Awareness: Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, Static Awareness, General Knowledge, Banking and Insurance Awareness, Government Schemes and Policies.

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Cloze Test, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, Fillers, Spotting Errors.


IBPS Clerk Cut Off 2021

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection sets a certain cut off for the candidates aspiring to clear the examination successfully. Every year, a cut off is notified by the Institute following which candidates are required to pass it. Candidates are required to achieve and qualify the cut off marks or more in order to qualify the examination. The cut offs are usually different for candidates from different categories and change every year. The cut offs for the year 2021 will be released on the official website of IBPS at ibps.in.


IBPS Clerk Result 2021

The Institute will announce and release the results of candidates on their official website at ibps.in. The results of candidates will be announced after every stage. Candidates who successfully clear the Preliminary exam will appear for the Main exam. It is speculated that the results of the Preliminary exam will be released in January, 2022 however, the same has not been finalized.


IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips & Tricks

The interested and eligible candidates are required to have attained proper knowledge regarding the important details and information for IBPS Clerk examinations. Aspirants must have a detailed insight into the pattern and syllabus of the examination. Proper knowledge regarding the same will help the candidate to prepare properly for the upcoming examination. A routine study must be followed. The candidate must prepare a routine and study accordingly. The candidates must clear whatever doubts he/ she might have in order to ensure that the concepts and facts are clear. There must be a proper understanding of the topics. Candidates can follow the syllabus present at examlabonline.com. Candidates must answer the questions carefully and leave the ones that he/ she is not sure about as there is negative marking as well. Candidates must regularly watch the news and read newspapers, magazines and books to keep himself/ herself updated with general awareness and general knowledge. Aspirants can also prepare for the IBPS Clerk 2021 examination by appearing for the mock tests and mock test series which are available at examlabonline.com.


IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2021

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection will release the complete and detailed information regarding the vacancies on the official website at ibps.in. The total number of vacancies that will be notified by the Institute will be divided among all candidates from various categories. The Institute will release the information before the commencement of the application and examination.


IBPS Clerk Selection Procedure

The selection procedure regarding the IBPS Clerk 2021 examination will consist of two main stages: Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. Candidates who successfully qualify for the first stage which is the Preliminary Examination will be required to appear for the second stage which is the Main Examination. The candidates who are successfully able to clear the Main Examination will have to appear for a Document Verification process.


IBPS Clerk Previous Year Exam Analysis

The IBPS Clerk examination consists of a Preliminary Examination as well as a Main Examination. According to the examination which was held by the Institute last year in 2020, the difficulty level of the Preliminary examinationwas easy to moderate mostly. However, the difficulty level of the Main examination was mostly moderate while some questions in the examination ranged from being moderate to a little difficult as well.


IBPS Clerk Salary

The Institute will proffer a certain salary to the candidates who qualify for all the stages of IBPS Clerk 2021 and successfully get selected for the position. The Basic Pay Salary for candidates who are selected for the IBPS Clerk position has been set as Rs 11,765 by IBPS. Besides, the candidate will also be granted special pay and allowances by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The IBPS Clerk Pay Scale is 1765-655/ 3-13730-815/ 3-16175-980/ 4-20095-1145/ 7-28110-2120/ 1-30230/ 1310-1-31540.

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