IBPS Clerk 2016: Process of Application

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all”. What would be your feeling if you see people congratulating you for getting selected in the IBPS Clerk 2016 examination? How would you feel if you get appreciation all the way from your distance relatives, your friends and most importantly your family members going gaga over your success? The feeling cannot be described in words and certainly is a “out of the world” feeling. If you have that strong determination of fulfilling your dreams for yourself and your family, who has been your strength in all the highs and lows, you can definitely achieve it. The IBPS Clerk 2016 registration has caught attention of all the aspirants across the country and we want to have a “motivational start” in your preparation.

The IBPS or Institute of Banking Personnel has started the application process for IBPS Clerk 2016 from 22^nd August 2016. The last date for submission of IBPS Clerk Application Form 2016 is September 19, 2016. The payment of the Application Fees can be done till September 12, 2016. The Online Editing of Application Form will be allowed till 9^th September 2016.

The last date for printing of IBPS Clerk Application Form 2016 is September 27, 2016. The candidates, before finally submitting their Application Form of IBPS Clerk 2016, are advised to preview it once in order to avoid silly mistakes because no correction or editing will be allowed after final submission of the application form. The candidates should also make sure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria of the IBPS Clerk 2016 before filling the application form.

IBPS Clerk 2016: Number of vacancies and participating banks

Number of vacancies	19243
Number of participating banks	19

IBPS Clerk 2016: Important dates

Now, let us take a look at some of the important dates associated with the IBPS Clerk 2016:

Sl.No.	Events	Important Dates
1	On-line registration including Edit/Modification of Application by candidates	22.08.2016 to 12.09.2016
2	Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges (Online)	22.08.2016 to 12.09.2016
3	Last date for printing of Application Form	September 27, 2016
4.	Download of call letters for Pre- Exam Training	25.10.2016 to 07.11.2016
5.	Conduct of Pre-Exam Training	07.11.2016 to 12.11.2016
6.	Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary	18.11.2016 onwards
7.	Online Examination – Preliminary	26 & 27.11.2016 03.12.2016 & 04.12.2016 (if required)

IBPS Clerk 2016: Fees for application

The candidates should make payment of application fee through online mode. The table below shows the fees structure of IBPS Clerk 2016 (category-wise):

For SC/ ST/ PWD/ EXSM candidates	Rs. 100
For others	Rs. 600

IBPS Clerk 2016: Prerequisites before application (Online Application)

The candidates before applying online should have some of these already ready with them:

• Scanned copies of photograph and signature (Both the images need to be of 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
• A personal valid email ID.
• All the important documents/ details for online payment of the application fees
• Educational certificates and all other important documents which will be necessary while filling up the application form.

IBPS Clerk 2016: Process of Application

• Go to the link given here to start with the registration process: Click here
• Click on the link which says “Click here for new registration”
• The candidates have to register themselves by filling in all the details asked like Name, DOB, Age, Email ID, Gender, Category, Communication address, and Contact details etc.
• After you register, there will be generation of a provisional registration number and password. These details will be sent to the candidate via text message or email.
• After this, upload the scanned copies of your photograph and signature
• Then, fill in the other details such as education, qualification, past work experience (if any) and languages known.
• Go through the entire form to avoid any mistakes which are clearly avoidable. Please note that you will not be able to edit the form once it gets submitted.
• Make the payment of the application fees. You can make use of various online methods to make the payment. After successful payment of the application fee, there will be generation of an e- receipt which you need to keep with you for future reference.

IBPS Clerk 2016: Do’s and Do not’s during application process

• The candidates need to provide all the correct details during application.
• A candidate should not submit more than one application.
• The candidate should clearly state name of the state which he/ she selects for provisional allotment.
• The image of the signature should be in upper case (capital letters)
• The candidate should note down the provisional registration number and password and save it safely.
• After making the payment, please wait for the response from the server. Do not refresh or retry if you want to avoid to double payment.
• In case the candidate is unable to fill in the application form in one attempt, he/ she can save the data which is already entered.

We hope that this article will help you with your application process for IBPS Clerk 2016. Stay tuned with us for more updates. Good luck!