IBPS Clerk Exam 2020 is not just any average competitive exam but an important eligibility criteria for applicants wishing to apply for the post of bank clerk in nationalized banks and regional rural banking institutions in India. IBPS Clerk exam 2020 score card is accepted by as many as 22 nationalized banks in the country making it a nationally accepted qualification for clerical vacancies in the banking sector. So if you are an Indian citizen, aged between 18 and 28 years of age and with degree (graduation) in any stream from a recognized university you can apply for IBPS Clerk Exam 2020. Along with this basic qualification it is preferred that you have basic working knowledge of computer systems and are able to read and write the local language of the region. This exam is conducted once during the calender year.
IBPS CLERKS IX for Vacancies of 2020-21 -
PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS -
Allahabad Bank
Andhra Bank
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
Corporation Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce
Punjab National Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank
Syndicate Bank
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India
United Bank of India
IBPS Clerks 2020 Eligibility -
Age (as on 01.09.2019) -
Minimum - 20 years
Maximum - 28 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit -
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe - 5 years
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) - 3 years
Persons With Disabilities - 10 year
Educational Qualifications -
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online. Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language/ should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the 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 vacancies a candidate wishes to apply is preferable.
IBPS Clerk Exam 2020 Application Form / Registration:-
Apply online at website - https://www.ibps.in from 17.09.2019 to 09.10.2019.
Application Fees -
For SC/ST/PWBD/EXSM candidates - Rs. 100/- (inclusive of GST)
For all others - - Rs. 600 /- (inclusive of GST)
Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/ intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate.
The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets by providing information as asked on the screen.
Upload -
Photograph Image: (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background.
Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows
If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye"
If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.
Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb
Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.
Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:
The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb
Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.
File type: jpg / jpeg
Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3 cm (Width * Height)
File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.
File type: jpg / jpeg
Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)
File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB
The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.
If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time of the examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be disqualified.
Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.
IBPS Clerk Exam Dates
IBPS Clerk 2020 Exam Date:-
IBPS CLERKS IX for Vacancies of 2020-21 Date -
Online Examination Preliminary - 07.12.2019, 08.12.2019, 14.12.2019 & 21.12.2019
Online Examination Main - 19.01.2020
Paper Pattern
IBPS Clerk Exam 2020 Pattern:-
Preliminary Examination -
Sr.No. - Name of Tests - No. of Questions - Maximum Marks - Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1 English Language - 30 Qs - 30 marks - 20 minutes
2 Numerical Ability - 35 Qs - 35 marks - 20 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability - 35 Qs - 35 marks - 20 minutes
Total - 100 Qs - 100 marks - 60 minutes
Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing cut-off marks to be decided by IBPS. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main examination.
Main Examination -
Sr.No. - Name of Tests (NOT BY SEQUENCE) - No. of Questions - Maximum Marks - Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
1 General/ Financial Awareness - 50 Qs - 50 marks - 35 minutes
2 General English - 40 Qs - 40 marks - 35 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude - 50 Qs - 60 marks - 45 minutes
4 Quantitative Aptitude - 50 Qs - 50 marks - 45 minutes
Total - 190 Qs - 200 marks - 160 minutes
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
IBPS Clerk Preparation
The key to IBPS Clerk Exam 2020 preparation is study and practise. Although the exam is not hard practising sample papers of previous years will certainly help you in a big way. This practise will assist you for each section of the paper. Since this is a computer based exam it is advisable that you spend some taking online mock tests. This will help you to be more familiar with the format of the exam and help you avoid those nerdy moments.
IBPS Clerk Notification
IBPS Clerk 2020 Notification:-
IBPS CLERKS IX for Vacancies of 2020-21 -
Apply online at website - https://www.ibps.in from 17.09.2019 to 09.10.2019
Download of call letters for Pre Exam Training - November 2019
Conduct of Pre Exam Training - 25.11.2019 to 30.11.2019
Download of call letters for Online Preliminary examination - November 2019
Online Examination Preliminary - 07.12.2019, 08.12.2019, 14.12.2019 & 21.12.2019
Result of Online exam Preliminary - December 2019/ January 2020
Download of Call letter for Online exam Main - January 2020
Online Examination Main - 19.01.2020
Provisional Allotment - April 2020
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