IBPS Clerk

1. What is IBPS Clerk in Govt?

The IBPS Clerk exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of clerks in various public sector banks in India. Clerks work in various roles, including customer service, cash handling, maintaining records, and assisting in general bank operations.

2. Education Eligibility

Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Candidates should be proficient in the local language of the state or union territory where they are applying.

3. Handicapped Eligibility

The IBPS Clerk exam is open to candidates with disabilities as per the government norms.
PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates can apply under the specific categories such as OH (Orthopedically Handicapped), VI (Visually Impaired), and HI (Hearing Impaired), with relaxation in age and reservations for posts.

4. Age

The age limit for the IBPS Clerk is between 20 years and 28 years.
There are age relaxations for certain categories:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

5. Physical Eligibility

There is no specific physical eligibility for IBPS Clerk recruitment.
However, candidates with disabilities should meet the medical and functional standards required for the job.

6. Pay Grade

The basic pay for an IBPS Clerk is around ₹19,900 per month, with additional allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), etc., which increase the total salary to about ₹20,000 to ₹23,000 per month (this can vary based on the location of posting and other factors).

7. Ex-Soldier

Ex-Servicemen are given a relaxation in age and they are eligible to apply under the Ex-Servicemen category.
They also receive a reservation as per government rules.

8. Reservation

Reservations are provided for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
There is also a reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Ex-Servicemen.

9. Sportsperson

In some cases, sportspersons who meet the criteria defined by IBPS and the participating banks may receive reservations or special consideration under a designated category, but this is not common for the IBPS Clerk exam.

10. Promotion in Career

Clerks can be promoted to higher positions like Assistant Manager, Branch Manager, and eventually move up to positions like Senior Manager or General Manager depending on their performance, seniority, and qualifications.

11. Special Eligibility in Person

Certain candidates may be eligible for special considerations based on their background (like widows, divorcees, orphans, etc.), based on government policies and the notification for a particular year.

12. What work will I have to do at my workplace?

As a Clerk in a bank, your responsibilities will include:
- Handling cash and transactions.
- Assisting customers with their account-related queries.
- Maintaining records of transactions.
- Managing files, data entry, and document management.
- Managing front-desk operations like account opening and customer service.

13. Which department does this recruitment with notification original website link?

The IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) conducts this recruitment. The official website for the IBPS Clerk exam is: www.ibps.in

14. In which department do you join?

After being selected, you will be appointed to the clerical department of one of the public sector banks such as SBI, PNB, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and others. The specific department may vary, but clerks generally work in branches or administrative offices handling customer service, cash handling, and records.