IBPS Clerk Exam 2016, IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern & Important dates

IBPS Clerk Result 2016

July 28th, 2016 - Thursday

IBPS Clerk Result 2016

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Board every year conducts these high profile banking examinations for both PO and Clerical grades. With the successful conduction of the IBPS Clerk examinations early this year; finally it’s time for some celebrations. The results for the IBPS clerk 2016 have finally been indicated to get declared within this week itself.

IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 Result in couple of days !!!

As per the reports the expected IBPS ClerkExam 2016 results are going to be announced within a couple of days, giving the new hopes to the aspirants. The candidates can get there IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 results in 2 days from the official IBPS website that will publish the final merit list. This merit list will be used as the short listing bar for the next round of face to face personal interview for the shortlisted candidates. No separate results will be mailed to any of the candidates separately. Thus it is directed to the candidates to kindly have a regular check on the official website to get the published results.

Following steps need to be followed to get the access to the merit list for IBPS Clerk result 2016:-

Visit the IBPS’s official website to check the IBPS clerk results 2016.
On the home page one can easily see the link that highlights the results for the clerk exams.

Or

Select the IBPS Clerical Mains Results 2016/ IBPS cut off marks 2016 from notifications.

This will lead to the page that requires certain necessary details fulfilment.
Fill in the mandatory details to have an access to the results page and click on the submit button. The details may include- date of birth, registration number, roll number, etc.
Candidates also can check IBPS Clerk Results 2016 by name through the link mentioned on the website.
Then after download or print the IBPS Clerk Mains Result 2016 for the future purpose as and when needed.

With the result published out, the way to the next round will be clear. The next round consists of a face to face personal interview (PI) round. Only the candidates shortlisted and coming up in the merit list will be eligible for the PI round.

So Good luck for all candidates!!!

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IBPS PO & Clerk Online mock test package, Preparation tips & strategy

July 15th, 2016 - Friday

IBPS PO & Clerk Online mock test package, Preparation tips & strategy

One can find so many IBPS PO & Clerk Online mock test package for thorough practice of IBPS Examinations. The most essential thing is to pick up the best one out of so many options.

There are basically two types of IBPS PO & Clerk Online mock test package available, free and paid ones. If you choose free sample papers/mock test series/packages then we have some piece of advice for you before you start your practice through free IBPS PO & Clerk Online mock test package.

Select good and authentic websites/sources that offer good free IBPS PO & Clerk Online mock test package.
Try one sample paper or test series completely to know about various things such as its pattern, marking scheme, sections and level of questions.

Important things to note about free IBPS PO & Clerk Online mock test package

Always go for good quality test packages which is covering IBPS syllabus and pattern religiously.
First compare and then decide. You can compare on the basis of content, feedback given by other candidates, sections covered, questions asked etc.

IBPS PO & Clerk Preparation tips & strategy

Here is how you can set your strategy and preparation technique for IBPS PO and Clerk Exam subject-wise:

English: For English comprehension and grammar, practice as many sample papers/ test series/mock drills/previous year papers as you can. For vocabulary, refer to the books or notes of an institute or the online IBPS preparation websites.

General Knowledge: Daily thorough reading of newspapers is a must; learn about the daily happenings and keep yourself updated with the world around you. However, for other general knowledge questions; books/online applications/online test series and packages would be best for you.

Mathematics/Quantitative Aptitude: These practical subjects require maximum practice. Brush up all your basic concepts and practice as much as you can.

Logical reasoning: Practicing your test series/mock tests/ sample drills and previous years’ IBPS questions will give you a good idea about this section.

You must know that time is your biggest resource.

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Shocking News: IBPS may stop Bank Recruitment for few years

July 4th, 2016 - Monday

Shocking News: IBPS may stop Bank Recruitment for few years

If you are eyeing for a settled career in banking domain through IBPS, then you might have to hold that thought for at least 2 years as a shocking News: IBPS may stop Bank Recruitment for few years came out recently.

The real reason behind taking such a hard step in favor of aspiring candidates is the huge crises that all Banks in our country are facing. The RBI or reserve bank of India cleared the air by issuing notice to banks for not conducting and organizing recruitment drives till further notice by it. This shall continue till the financial position of banks or RBI becomes stable.

IBPS, an autonomous body that is renowned for hiring candidates in massive number is saying a no to the hiring process for few years. Many banks participate in IBPS recruitment process. IBPS conducts examinations for various posts such as Probationary Officer, Specialist Officer, Clerical Cadre, Management Trainee etc. IBPS releases official notifications every year against every job that it floats so that candidates can apply in response to the official notification. Further selection rounds/phases are also conducted by IBPS to fill in required vacancies.

If we see the facts, then Indian Overseas Bank is in that list which did not recruit even a single candidate last year for the various posts and vacancies. This Shocking News: IBPS may stop Bank Recruitment for few years has created a lot of panic and buzz among those who were aiming for a banking sector job.

There are many banks that have already stopped recruitment through IBPS. The list is given below for your assistance:

UCO Bank
United Bank of India
Bank of India
Punjab National Bank
Indian Overseas Bank

This banks list tends to grow with the passing time. The scenario has totally changed and it is going to impact a lot of candidates.

We recommend that you must keep our website in your favorites list so that you do not miss any future information about the” Shocking News: IBPS may stop Bank Recruitment for few years” anytime.

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QUICK PREPARATION TIPS FOR IBPS CLERK 2016

June 9th, 2016 - Thursday

QUICK PREPARATION TIPS FOR IBPS CLERK 2016

Keep calm and sail through, if you wish to qualify the IBPS Clerk 2016 exam. If you have been preparing for your exam with all honestly and religiously, but are nervous at the final show time, this article will surely help you get over your exam fever. These are your quick preparation tips for IBPS Clerk 2016. By now, you would have prepared more or less the entire syllabus. It would just be a little here and a little there scenario now, right? Have a look at these quick preparation tips for your exam and get filled with confidence.

Time Management: Which section to appear first?

Attempt the sections which are your strong point. Leave the time taking sections for later stage. But, make sure that you decide about it before starting the exam.

There are a total of 50 questions carrying one mark each in every section. Target not more than 30-40 minutes for your strong section. You can be even faster than this. This will give you more time in your weaker sections.

Accuracy: How to avoid negative marking inIBPS Clerk 2016 exam?

Accuracy is all that matters for qualifying IBPS Clerk 2016 exam. You all know that there is a negative marking scheme of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The best thing in such a scenario is, when in doubt, leave. Remember, correct answers value more. If you can correctly answer 20-25 questions in General Awareness section, you can also get some grace marks. So, make sure that you first complete the questions which you are 100% sure. Then go to second-most confident questions.

Focusing on the main topics for the last minute IBPS Clerk 2016 exam

Look at these topics, which should be your focus areas in the last minute preparation-

Reasoning- Seating arrangements, Placements and puzzles, syllogisms and deductive reasoning
Quantitative- Squares & square roots, cubes & cube roots, ratio-proportion, profit and loss, Compound Interest & Simple Interest
Computers- Just go through your notes and important points
General Awareness- Remain banking-centric and have an eye for important policies and programmes
English- Grammar, Basic language and Comprehension

Overall, all you need to do is relax, after you have prepared well. Just be confident to qualify IBPS Clerk 2016 exam.

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IBPS CLERK 2016 Selection Procedure

June 9th, 2016 - Thursday

IBPS CLERK 2016 Selection Procedure

IBPS Clerk is one of the most awaited examinations of 2016. It offers recruitment for the Clerical post in different participating banks. IBPS CLERK 2016 Selection Procedure is the detailed process through which, final recruitment of the qualified candidates is done. The selection takes place through multiple stages and a candidate should qualify each stage for getting a job in one of the participating banks.

There are three main stages for IBPS CLERK 2016 Selection Procedure, which are- Preliminary exam, Main exam or common written examination (CWE- used for both Prelim & Main), followed by interview round and document verification.

Check out all the updates of IBPS Clerk Selection Procedure 2016 on this page.

Stage I- IBPS Clerk Selection Procedure 2016 – Clear Preliminary Examination

The candidates need to clear the prelim exam, first of all. This is your first hurdle in the process of making it to the clerical division of a participating bank. The exam pattern is-

100 questions= 100 marks
Time Duration= 01 hour

Stage II- IBPS Clerk Selection Procedure 2016 – Clear Main Examination

After a candidate has cleared the prelim exam, the next stage involves Main exam. This is a bit tedious stage. That is why; the aspirants should have a complete preparation for this. The exam pattern is-

200 questions= 200 marks
5 sections= Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge
Each section= 40 questions of 1 marks each
Negative marking for every wrong answer= 0.25 marks
Time Duration= 02 hours

Stage III- IBPS Clerk Selection Procedure 2016 – Final Interview Round and Document Verification

The successful candidates shall be called for interview round.
Screening will be done for responsiveness in given circumstances and vocal skills.

Documents required for verification include-

Printout of Valid Calls Letter
Valid Online Application form
Date of Birth Proof
Photo Identity Proof
Graduation Mark sheet
If applied for reservation Caste Certificate
Medical Certificate for Physically Disability candidates
Experience Certificates
NOC from department (applicable for those candidates who are pursuing any Government Jobs / Public Sector Undertaking job)

Preparation of the merit list and call for provisional Allotment Process

After this, the merit list is prepared and released by IBPS. This IBPS Clerk Exam Merit List 2016 list is prepared on the basis of performance of candidates in Written Main examination and interview round. The shortlisted IBPS Clerk exam 2016 candidates, on the basis of merit list shall be then, called for provisional Allotment Process.

Check the Full Notification of IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 by checking the IBPS Official website www.ibps.in or by going through our website.

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IBPS CLERK 2016 Exam Pattern

May 30th, 2016 - Monday

IBPS CLERK 2016 Exam Pattern

IBPS is the exam conducting authority for two Clerical exams, viz. IBPS CLERK 2016 Preliminary examination and IBPS CLERK 2016 Main examination. The IBPS CLERK 2016 Exam Pattern for both these examinations or stages for clerical level exam is given here.

IBPS Clerk 2016 Prelims Exam Pattern

This stage is the first one and eliminates all the non-serious candidates from the race. It consists of just three papers, i.e., Reasoning, Quantitative and English Language. The time duration for this exam is 1 hour. The candidates who qualify this round are eligible for the IBPS CLERK 2016 Main examination.

Check this marks table:

Serial No.	Section Name	Questions	Marks	Duration
1	Reasoning Ability Paper	35	35	01 hour
2	Quantitative Aptitude Paper	35	35
3	English Language Paper	30	30
	Total	100	100

IBPS CLERK 2016 Main Exam Pattern

The mains exam is also called the Common Written Exam for Clerical cadre. There are 200 objective questions, spread over 5 different sections, i.e., Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability Test, General Awareness Test & Computer Knowledge. The time duration is 2 hours. There is a negative marking scheme here. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted.

Check this marks table:

Serial No.	(Objective) Section Name	Marks	Duration
1	Reasoning Test	40	2 hours
2	English Language Test	40
3	Numerical Ability Test	40
4	General Awareness Test	40
5	Computer Knowledge Test	40
	Total	200

The students must be aware about each section and every stage to qualify IBPS Clerk 2016 examination. Go through our other articles to know about IBPS Clerk 2016 exam syllabus and quick tips and suggestions.

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IBPS CLERK 2016 Syllabus

May 28th, 2016 - Saturday

IBPS CLERK 2016 Syllabus

IBPS is ready to conduct clerk level exam to successfully place candidates in various banks and other related institutions. With the release of IBPS Clerk 2016 Exam notification, aspiring candidates have doubled their preparation pace and have also started looking for good suggestion and tips that can strengthen their strategy and help them in qualifying this year’s IBPS Clerk examination.

In this article, we are going to apprise you with very crisp information about IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 and along with it we will tell you how to prepare yourself according to its set exam pattern.

IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 pattern

IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 shall be conducted into two important examinations - preliminary and main. These examinations are strictly online and will be objective type. Each question shall have four options in the answer sheet and candidate is supposed to mark the right answer out of them.

It is very important for you to qualify in both the examinations- preliminary and Main exams to finally make it to the personal interview round. In simple words, candidates who will qualify IBPS Clerk Preliminary exam 2016 shall be called for the IBPS Clerk Main exam 2016 and those who qualify the Main exam shall be called for the interview round.

You must prepare both the examinations accordingly as IBPS Clerk preliminary exam is a little easier than IBPS Clerk Main Exam. Main exam is supposed to hold medium to difficult level questions while on the other hand, preliminary exam tests just the basic concepts and logics.

The above stated IBPS Clerk PO Exam 2016 pattern makes this examination a little hard for candidates but once you qualify, it is worth your efforts.

How IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 is going to be?

IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 is one of the important examinations that can change career life of many especially for those who are aiming for the Clerk position in a very reputed bank.

The complete detailed tables emphasizes on the essential features and major sections that shall be asked in IBPS Clerk preliminary and Main examinations.

The first step is to qualify IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam 2016; here are the highlights on this exam.

SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam 2016
Exam Type	Objective Type
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Time	60 minutes (1 hour)
Total number of sections	3
No. of total questions asked	100
No of sections in the exam	English Test Reasoning Numerical Ability
No. of questions in each section	English Test : 30 questions shall be asked Reasoning : 35 questions shall be asked Numerical Ability : 35 questions shall be asked
Marking Scheme	Negative marking is applicable. For every right answer, 1 mark shall be awarded to candidates and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks shall be deducted. In case candidate has not provided any answer, then there shall be no negative marking.

The second necessary step is to qualify IBPS Clerk Main Exam 2016; here are the highlights on this exam.

SBI Clerk Main Exam 2016
Exam Type	Objective Type
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Time	2 hours and 40 minutes
Total number of sections	5
No. of total questions asked	200
No of sections in the exam	General English Reasoning Computer Aptitude Quantitative Aptitude General Awareness with banking domain knowledge
No. of questions in each section	General English : 40 questions shall be asked Reasoning : 40 questions shall be asked Computer aptitude : 40 questions are asked Quantitative Aptitude : 40 questions are asked General Awareness with banking domain knowledge : 40 questions are asked
Marking Scheme	Negative marking is applicable. For every right answer, 1 mark shall be awarded to candidates and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks shall be deducted. In case candidate has not provided any answer, then there shall be no negative marking.

The syllabus for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 is very vast that leave candidates very muddled and frazzled and due to it, they often ask and search for the major topics covered under IBPS Clerk Exam sections so that they can focus only on the chief topics to save their time and can also properly revise during the crucial last months before the examination.

Here are the important topics that you must focus to prepare IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 strikingly.

IBPS Clerk Exam General English Section

This section will test your command over English language which means how you write, read, analyze and answer.

What this section need?

Grammar concepts and rules must be on your tips.

Comprehensions must be one of your strong points in a way that you just go through it and grasp answers in seconds.

Your Vocabulary must be firm.

Reading and grasping must be consistent, quick and correct.

How this section can be prepared?

Work on your English basic skills by practicing through various English series and mock papers practicing especially topics such as cloze tests, paragraph writing and grammar based questions.

Every day pick 3-5 new words from good sources such as magazine, websites, books, newspapers and journals. Search meaning, synonym and antonym of these words and write them in a notebook; you can call this notebook as “English practice book”

Read paragraphs and try to find answers out of it as quick as possible.

Topics to focus for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016:

Comprehensions

Unseen passages

Giving summary for the given Comprehension/passage

Theme detection

Synonyms and Antonyms

Word formation

Sentence completion

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

IBPS Clerk Reasoning Ability Exam Section

This section tests your ability to identify patterns and logical links hidden in the questions.

What this section need?

Verbal and non-verbal and logical reasoning concepts must be pertinent; you cannot just loose time in figuring out what is asked in the question.

Keep all your shortcuts/techniques/tricks handy; write them down on the side of the paper.

Basic reasoning concepts need brilliancy so in a single scan of questions you know what you have to do and what you need to avoid.

How this section can be prepared?

Practice through online mock tests is the best key to this unlock this section.

Go through IBPS CLERK exam previous year question papers so that you know which topics need your attention more.

Fix time period for this section and make sure you follow the time plan.

Separate topics that you have mastered already and those which need more practice and concentration.

Work on weak topics each day and prepare a weekly chart accordingly.

Topics to focus for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016:

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

IBPS Clerk Exam Quantitative Aptitude Section

This section tests your elementary level mathematics i.e. from class 8th to class 10th class in the preliminary examination and higher level mathematical concepts in the Main Examination.

What this section needs?

Strong hold on basics of mathematical topics and chapters.

Formulas, techniques, method, theorems and procedure for specific topics must be well practiced to save time in this section.

Section demands heavy calculations so do not try to do complete calculations; rely on the approximate calculations.

Make it a habit of going through the answers given as options so that while solving you can relate that whether you are on the right track or not.

How this section can be prepared?

Devise your own shortcuts.

Practice from online tests, sample papers, mobile applications and various websites.

You must go through 8^th to 10^th CBSE mathematics books to clarify your weak topics/points especially basics.

Just round decimals up to two or three places and match with the nearest option available in the answer set given.

For advance topics such as trigonometry, calculus, graphs, equations and tabulation need consistent hard work and practice session.

Take full fledged online mathematical section test on Sundays so that you can spot your weak areas and work accordingly.

Topics to focus for IBPS Clerk Exam 2016:

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

Trigonometry

We hope that this article will help you in preparing well for your IBPS Clerk Exam 2016 goal.

All the very best!

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IBPS CLERK 2016 Important Dates

May 28th, 2016 - Saturday

IBPS CLERK 2016 Important Dates

IBPS recently released the Recruitment Notification for clerical level positions 2016 in participating organizations. It must be noted that the IBPS Clerk 2016 exam shall be conducted with new pattern.

Here is what you need to know about the IBPS clerk notification 2016.

- Name of the conducting department: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

- Name of the Post: Clerical Cadre (CWE Clerks - IV)

- IBPS Clerk 2016 Preliminary Exam Date: 26 Nov 2016, 27 Nov 2016, 3 Dec 2016, 4 Dec 2016

- IBPS Clerk 2016 Main Exam Date: 31 Nov 2016 & 1 Jan 2017

- Required Minimum Qualification: Graduation

- Age limit: 20 to 30 years

- Selection process: Online Written Test and Interview

- Last date to apply: Not Announced

- Mode of Application: Online

Important points to consider:

The registration process for IBPS Clerk Preliminary and Main Exam 2016 shall be done through online mode only. For both these exams, there is single registration (wherever applicable). The payment is also accepted through online mode ONLY.

The candidates who are willing to appear for IBPS Clerk 2016 exam are advised to visit official website, i.e., www.ibps.in regularly for detailed notification for IBPS CWE Clerical - VI Exam 2016.

Tentative Schedule of IBPS Clerk 2016 important dates

- Last Date of IBPS Clerk CWE Registration- September 2016

- IBPS Clerk Exam Online Payment of Application Form- August 2016

- IBPS Clerk Online Payment of Application Fees- September 2016

- Download IBPS Pre-Examination Training (PET) Admit Card- November 2016

- IBPS Clerk Pre-Examination Training- November 2016

- Download IBPS Clerk Exam Admit Card- November 2016

- IBPS Clerk 2016 Preliminary Exam Date- 26 Nov 2016, 27 Nov 2016, 3 Dec 2016, 4 Dec 2016

- Result of IBPS CWE Clerk Exam (Preliminary)- December 2016

- Download call Letter of Online Exam Mains- December 2016

- IBPS Clerk 2016 Main Exam Date- 31 Nov 2016 & 1 Jan 2017

- Declaration of Result Mains- January 2017

- Interview Dates for IBPS Clerk 2016- February 2017

- Provisional Allotment of IBPS Clerk- April 2017

Check our website regularly or visit the official website of IBPS for exact dates, which have not been announced yet.

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QUICK PREPARATION TIPS FOR IBPS CLERK 2016

May 26th, 2016 - Thursday

QUICK PREPARATION TIPS FOR IBPS CLERK 2016

Keep calm and sail through, if you wish to qualify the IBPS Clerk 2016 exam. If you have been preparing for your exam with all honestly and religiously, but are nervous at the final show time, this article will surely help you get over your exam fever. These are your quick preparation tips for IBPS Clerk 2016. By now, you would have prepared more or less the entire syllabus. It would just be a little here and a little there scenario now, right? Have a look at these quick preparation tips for your exam and get filled with confidence.

Time Management: Which section to appear first?

Attempt the sections which are your strong point. Leave the time taking sections for later stage. But, make sure that you decide about it before starting the exam.

There are a total of 50 questions carrying one mark each in every section. Target not more than 30-40 minutes for your strong section. You can be even faster than this. This will give you more time in your weaker sections.

Accuracy: How to avoid negative marking in IBPS Clerk 2016 exam?

Accuracy is all that matters for qualifying IBPS Clerk 2016 exam. You all know that there is a negative marking scheme of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The best thing in such a scenario is, when in doubt, leave. Remember, correct answers value more. If you can correctly answer 20-25 questions in General Awareness section, you can also get some grace marks. So, make sure that you first complete the questions which you are 100% sure. Then go to second-most confident questions.

Focusing on the main topics for the last minute IBPS Clerk 2016 exam

Look at these topics, which should be your focus areas in the last minute preparation-

Reasoning- Seating arrangements, Placements and puzzles, syllogisms and deductive reasoning

Quantitative- Squares & square roots, cubes & cube roots, ratio-proportion, profit and loss, Compound Interest & Simple Interest

Computers- Just go through your notes and important points

General Awareness- Remain banking-centric and have an eye for important policies and programmes

English- Grammar, Basic language and Comprehension

Overall, all you need to do is relax, after you have prepared well. Just be confident to qualify IBPS Clerk 2016 exam.

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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?

Or,

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?

Or,

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?

Or,

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?

Or,

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?

Or,

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?

Or,

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?

Or,

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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