IBPS CLERK 2016 FAQs

May 24th, 2016 - Tuesday

IBPS CLERK 2016 FAQs

Any qualified candidate, who aspires to join banking realm is required to register for the IBPS Clerk CWE Examination. This examination is a two tier online examination which means that it is conducted into two primary phases - preliminary and Main. Candidates who will qualify in preliminary round shall be called for the main examination and those who will qualify in the main exam will be called for the common interview round that shall be conducted on the behalf of all the participating banks and nodal banks.

Banking and finance sector is successfully placing candidates in country’s finest banks and organizations, giving them highly insured career and growth. IBPS examinations are the best examples to support this given statement.

IBPS is an autonomous body that is authorized on behalf of all the participating banks and other government bodies to conduct Clerk CWE once in every year. IBPS is responsible for making all the arrangements to carry out this examination successfully. Right from organizing exam centers to publishing every update online for candidates, everything is handling by IBPS.

IBPS Clerk Examination 2016 is a very good opportunity for the beginners who are aiming a career in banking domain and also for those who missed the SBI Clerk Exam 2016.

This article focuses on the frequently asked questions about IBPS Clerks-VI Exam 2016 so that it helps in clearing assumptions and misconceptions about the exam.

What is the tentative schedule of events released by IBPS for the clerical examination?

IBPS CLERK VI Exam Schedule	Exam Dates
Start Date of IBPS Clerk Online Registration	August 2016
Last Date of IBPS Clerk CWE Registration	September 2016
IBPS Clerk Exam Online Payment of Application Form from	August 2016
IBPS Clerk Online Payment of Application Fees last dates	September 2016
Download IBPS PET Admit Card Pre-Examination Training (PET) for SC / ST / Minority Community / EXSM / PWD candidates	November 2016
IBPS Clerk Pre-Examination Training Dates	November 2016
Download IBPS Clerk Exam Admit Card Dates	November 2016
IBPS Clerk Exam Date for Clerk Prelims Exam	26.11.2016, 27.11.2016, 03.12.2016 & 04.12.2016
Result of IBPS CWE Clerk Exam (Preliminary)	December 2016
Download call Letter of Online Exam Mains	December 2016
Online Exam Mains date	31.12.2016 & 01.01.2017
Declaration Of Result Mains	January 2017
Download of Call Letters for IBPS Clerk Interview	January 2017
Conduct of Interview Of Clerk	February 2017
Provisional Allotment of IBPS Clerk	April 2017

*Exact dates are yet to be released by IBPS.

It is commendable that you must keep checking http://www.ibps.in/ routinely to keep your-self amended.

B. How can I know that I am fulfilling age eligibility criterion to give the IBPS Clerk Exam 2016?

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What is the age limitation or eligibility criterion for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016?

The age criterion for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 is that a candidate must be between 20 years to 28 years as on 1^st August, 2016. This means that candidate must have been not born earlier than 2^nd August, 1987 and not later than 1^st August, 1995; these both dates are inclusive.

C. What educational qualifications are required to register for IBPS Clerks-VI CWE?

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Am I eligible for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 after 12^th standard?

The minimum required educational qualification is Graduation level degree or equivalent from a reputed college or university. Candidate must possess a passing certificate so that he/she can show at the time of interview or when asked to.

D. IS computer literacy mandatory for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016?

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Do I need to obtain any degree or certification of computer course?

Yes, Computer literacy is mandatory. An aspiring candidate possessing a certificate or degree in computer applications/operations or diploma or experience in computer activities is eligible. Anyone who has studied Information and technology as one of the subjects in high school/college/institute/university make him/her eligible for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016.

E. Is there any relaxation in the upper age for SC/ST/OBC class?

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What upper age relaxation is allowed in the IBPS Clerk Exam 2016?

Yes, Upper age relaxation is provided to the candidates belonging to different categories and special cases. Here is the complete table on upper age relaxation to help you better:

S. No.		Age Relaxation
	Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe	5 years
	OBC(Other Backward Classes)-Non Creamy Layer	3 Years
	Persons with disabilities (Gen/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes)	10 years
	Ex-Servicemen or Disabled Ex-Servicemen	actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years
	Persons ordinarily domiciled of the state of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989	9 Years
	Persons affected by 1984 riots	5 Years
	Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 1-1-80 to 31-12-89	5 Years
	Regular employees of the Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal retrenched from service (Applicable to Madhya Pradesh state only)	5 years

F. Is IBPS authorized to change the Exam pattern or selection process at any time?

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How would I know if IBPS declares important or new updates on the Clerk level examination?

Yes, IBPS is fully authorized to make any sort of changes in IBPS Clerk examination conduct or in exam pattern or selection procedure. All the changes carried out are always published on the official website of IBPS so that intact information is floated to the candidates.

For all the latest updates related to IBPS Clerks-VI CWE, you must keep checking http://www.ibps.in/ regularly.

G. What is the Exam pattern of IBPS Clerk Exam 2016?

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How many exams do I have to give to qualify IBPS Clerk Examination 2016?

IBPS Clerk Examination 2016 shall be conducted into two major online examinations -preliminary and Main. The final phase is the personal interview round that need to be cleared to get provisional allotment in the bank of your choice.

It must be noted that candidates must qualify in IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam so that they are called for the Main exam and after qualifying in Main Examination, shortlisted ones will be called for the interview. Preliminary and Main are both online, multiple type objective examinations.

In short, it is mandatory to qualify all the three mentioned phases.

H. What major sections shall be asked in the IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination?

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What is the exact pattern of IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam 2016

IBPS Clerk Preliminary CWE is the foremost step that needs to be qualified to ride the success ladder. The complete exam pattern that is followed by IBPS in setting this CWE is given for your assistance.

Exam Name	IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam 2016
Exam Duration	60 minutes
Exam Type	Online; Objective type
Total Questions asked	100
Total Sections Asked	3

The major sections included in IBPS Clerk CWE 2016 are here:

Section Name	Total Questions	Total Marks	What is tested under this section?	Marking Scheme
English Language	30	30	This section tests your English vocabulary, and grammar. Reading and writing skills are tested through comprehensions and Un-seen passages.	Negative marking is applicable while assessment of the exam; for every wrong answer there is a penalty of 0.25 marks. If there is no answer provided, then there is no penalty for that answer.
Quantitative/ Numerical Ability	35	35	This section tests your elementary level mathematics i.e. from class 8^th till class 10^th class.
Reasoning Ability	35	35	This section is to test your ability to fit logics and concepts within allotted time period. Questions based on identifying patterns and argumentation links are asked to test your IQ.

I. What major sections shall be asked in the IBPS Clerk Main Examination?

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What is the exact pattern of IBPS Clerk Main Exam 2016

Candidates who qualify preliminary 2016 Exam shall be called for the IBPS Main examination. The details provided on this CWE are to guide you better about it.

Exam Name	IBPS Clerk Main Exam 2016
Exam Duration	2 hours/120 minutes
Exam Type	Online; Objective type
Total Questions asked	200
Total Sections asked	5

The major sections of IBPA Clerks-VI CWE are:

Section Name	Total Questions	Total Marks	What is covered under this section?	Marking Scheme
English Language	40	40	This section tests: vocabulary, Comprehensions, Unseen passages Grammar	Negative marking is applicable while assessment of the exam; for every wrong answer there is a penalty of 0.25 marks. If there is no answer provided, then there is no penalty for that answer.
Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability	40	40	This section tests your elementary mathematics concepts from class 8^th till class 10^th.
Reasoning Ability	40	40	This section tests your ability to identify patterns and logical links in questions. The shortest techniques/tricks do wonder to this section.
GK Test (Special reference to the Banking Domain)	40	40	Checks general knowledge, current affairs, important dates, Indian economy, Baking knowledge international updates, and Other latest updates on the world around you.
Computer Knowledge	40	40	Basics computer, Internet terms and Networking concepts.

J. Is General Awareness important for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016?

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What important topics shall be asked in General Knowledge Section in IBPS Clerk Exam 2016?

Yes, General awareness is very important as this section carries 40 marks in the IBPS Clerk Main examination. You must focus on the updates and current affairs of banking domain as well.

IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 General Knowledge Topics to focus on are given below:

Commonly asked General knowledge Questions
National and international of Current Events
Banking Terms, rules and terminologies
News on Reserve Bank Of India
Latest released plans and policies for banking domain
Indian Budget especially Union and Railway Budget
Current research and discoveries
Books and Authors
Worldwide Famous Awards
Renowned Personalities
News on Indian Defense services
Sports
Marketing terms and concepts
Financial Awareness
Indian Economy
Marketing Management strategies
Marketing Policies
Branding and Advertising
Life Cycle of a product
Marketing Legal terms and definitions

K. What mathematical questions should I prepare?

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What is asked in the numerical ability section in IBPS Clerk Exam?

Numerical Ability is the common section that is asked in both, preliminary and Main examinations. This section is to judge you on the basis of your mathematical terms and concepts. The questions asked are majorly from class 8^th to class 10^th mathematics.

IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 Numerical Ability Topics to focus on are given below:

Number system
Simplifications
Roots & Averages
Surds & Indices
Percentages
Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Partnership
Chain Rule
Time & Work
Pipes & Cisterns
Time & Distances
Problems on Trains
Boats & Streams
Allegation & Mixtures
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Stocks & Shares
Clocks & Algorithms
Mensuration
Volume & Surface Area
Permutations & Combinations
Heights & Distances
Data Integration
Line Graphs
Bar Graphs
Pie Charts
Tabulation

L. What comes in the Reasoning section of IBPS Clerk Exam?

Reasoning section of IBPS Clerk Exam demands your logics and how quickly you solve a question correctly is tested. Reasoning section is asked in both the examinations.

IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 Reasoning Ability Topics to focus on are given below:

Analogy
Coding & Decoding
Blood relations
Sitting arrangements
Series completion
Syllogisms
Decision making
Statement reasoning
Analogy,
Series completion
Classification
Directions
Statement and Argument
Judgment Formation
Number Puzzles
Odd one out

M. What are the topics that are asked in the English Language section of IBPS Clerk Exam?

English section is much easier than the other sections so it is very important to attempt it well and one can score full marks in this section.

IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 English Language section Topics to focus on are given below:

Synonyms and Antonyms
Word formation
Sentence completion
Comprehensions
Unseen passages
Theme detection
Deriving conclusions
Passage completion
Error detection
Passage correction
Sentence correction
Spelling,
Problems on English Grammar
Idioms
Phrases
Words and Meanings; this includes foreign Language words
Giving summary for the given Comprehension/passage

N. How is the registration for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 shall be done?

The registration shall be done only through online Mode under “Clerk-CWE” option available on the official website of IBPS.

Keep checking IBPS website for regular updates.

O. How to apply for IBPS Clerk Examination 2016?

The only way you can apply for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 is through online mode. It is mandatory to go through one time registration first and then further with the form filling and other formalities.

Here are the steps that must be followed to apply online once the registration starts for the IBPS Clerk Exam 2016.

Go to the official website of IBPS to register and fill the form completely and the website that must be visited is: www.ibps.in. On the home page, go to the “CWE-Clerks” option.
On the next page that will open, go to the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CWE-Clerks (CWE-Clerks-VI) for registration form.
Choose “CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW REGISTRATION” and fill the form with your basic details carefully. After submitting your data, you will be provided with registration ID and a password. Keep these credentials safe with you.
Upload scanned copy of your latest colored picture and signature as asked on the next page.
After this, you are required t fill the application form completely with your personal details, academic details and professional details. Save and finally submit the form.
In the end, you are supposed to pay applicable registration/application form see through the available options such as via credit card, debit card, cash cards/Mobile Wallets, IMPS facility, and internet banking. Choose your option and pay the fees.
Later, take print of your application form.

P. What if I have done my registration twice?

If you have done registration twice, then the most recent registration ID and password will be valid.

Q. Do I have to carry my Identity Proof at the exam center?

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Which ID proof I must carry for the IBPS Clerk CWE?

Yes, it is mandatory to carry your ID proof in both preliminary and Main examinations that you have provided at the time of registration or while filling application form. The photocopy of same must also be carried along.

R. Is admit card hard copy required?

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How can I download my admit cards/call letters?

Yes, you must take the print out of your admit card as without it, you won’t be allowed to sit for the IBPS Clerk Exam 2016.

One can download call letters/admit cards from the official website of IBPS. IBPS communicates every update or news through its website only.

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