IBPS Clerk 2020-21 Mains Admit Card (Out), Exam Date, Analysis & Eligibility

Updated on Mar 3, 2021 by Anangsha Patra 159.1K Views

Exam On: 28 Aug '21 - 29 Aug '21

What is IBPS Clerk recruitment?

IBPS Clerk 2020 Exam Highlights

IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2020

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2020

IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2020

IBPS Clerk Participating Banks

IBPS Clerk New Exam Day Guidelines 2020

IBPS Clerk Registered Vs Appeared

IBPS Clerk 2020 FAQs

Get Prep Tips & Updates about IBPS Clerk 2020

What is IBPS Clerk recruitment?

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts a Common Recruitment Process (CRP) every year to select candidates for the clerical cadre posts in 11 public sector banks. Candidates who wish to join any of the participating organisations are required to register for the CRP. Candidates for IBPS Clerk recruitment are selected based on their performance in the online examinations held in two phases: preliminary and mains.

IBPS Clerk 2020 Latest Updates:

Feb 28, 2021: IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam was conducted successfully for candidates who have qualified the prelims exam. The overall paper was moderate. Read More

Feb 10, 2021: IBPS Clerk 2020 prelims scorecard has been released. Along with the scorecard, IBPS Clerk cut off has also been announced. Read More

Feb 6, 2021: IBPS Clerk 2020 prelims result has been announced. IBPS Clerk mains admit card has also been released. Read More

IBPS Clerk 2020 Exam Highlights

Exam Name	IBPS Clerk
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Annually
Exam Mode	Online
Stages of recruitment	Prelims and Mains
Exam Duration	Prelims: 60 minutes Mains: 160 minutes
Language	English and Hindi
Exam Purpose	To select candidates for the clerical cadre post
Exam Helpdesk No.	1800 222 366, 1800 103 4566
Official Website	https://www.ibps.in/

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IBPS Clerk Exam Analysis 2020

IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam was conducted on February 28. The Reasoning section was tough, Quantitative Aptitude was easy, English was easy and GA was easy. Questions in Current Affairs were mostly asked from the events that took place in December, January and February. The overall paper of IBPS Clerk 2020 prelims exam was moderate to easy in terms of difficulty level. The Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning sections were moderate.

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IBPS Clerk Result 2020

IBPS Clerk 2020 mains result will be declared on April 1, 2021. To check the result, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The total marks allotted for mains exam are 200. The marks will be converted out of 100 for provisional allotment. IBPS Clerk 2020 prelims result was announced on February 6. The scorecard was released on February 10, 2021. Read More

IBPS Clerk Cut off 2020

IBPS Clerk cut off 2020 for mains exam will be released on April 1, 2021. The cutoff is released state-wise and category-wise. IBPS Clerk cutoff will be been applied on the overall score and sectional score. IBPS Clerk cut off for provisional allotment will be decided out of 100. Read More

IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2020

IBPS Clerk mains admit card 2020 was released on February 6. Candidates who have qualified for the mains exam can download their admit cards from the official website till February 28. To download IBPS Clerk 2020 admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. Read More

IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Last Minute Preparation Tips

With just a few days left for IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam, it's time to finish preparation and start revision. There is no need to drain the mind in contemplating the questions that could or could not come. It is best to focus on essentials such as strengthening the weak areas while not neglecting the stronger points. Here, are a few last minute IBPS Clerk 2020 preparation tips.

Revise all the topics: Make a checklist and start with the most important topics that candidates are already good at. Such a strategy will not only help in staying motivated but will also ensure that candidates crack any questions from these topics that appear in the exam.

Avoid touching new topics: Shuffling through new topics will only mess up the candidates' minds. So focus only on topics that they have prepared all these months that will help to bag the desired score.

Attempt mock test: Taking mock tests play a crucial role in helping candidates to judge whether they attempt a paper in an actual exam condition. It also helps candidates to identify the weak areas and rectify them to avoid stress on the exam day.

Stay calm and confident: Do not take unnecessary pressure and stress that can affect the performance. Instead, show some confidence without thinking endlessly about the difficulty level of the exam. A composed mind can help candidates steer through the examination.

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IBPS Clerk Toppers Tips

Go through the preparation tips shared by the candidates who qualified IBPS Clerk exam below.

IBPS Clerk Toppers	IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips
Adarsh Verma, cracked IBPS Clerk 2019 exam	Aspirants should do smart work Do not get demotivated if you are not able to crack the exam on the first attempt Keep patience and prepare for the exam Do hard work, practice regularly, and study properly

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2020

To be eligible for the IBPS Clerk recruitment exam, candidates need to follow the below IBPS Clerk 2020 eligibility criteria.

Parameters

Eligibility

Age limit

Candidates between 20 and 28 years can apply for IBPS Clerk

Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories

Educational qualification

Candidates who have completed graduation from any discipline

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IBPS Clerk Exam Dates 2020

Candidates can check complete IBPS Clerk dates 2020 below.

IBPS Clerk 2020 events	IBPS Clerk exam dates 2020	Salient Features
Application form	02-Sept-2020 to 23-Sept-2020	The application form of IBPS is available online
Release of Prelims Admit card	20-Nov-2020	The admit card of IBPS Clerk preliminary exam has been made available for the registered candidates
Preliminary exam	05-Dec-2020 12-Dec-2020 13-Dec-2020	The exam was conducted online in multiple shifts and days
Announcement of prelims result	06-Feb-2021	IBPS Clerk prelims result was announced online
Mains exam	28-Feb-2021	The mains exam of IBPS Clerk was conducted for candidates qualifying the preliminary exam
Release of mains admit card	06-Feb-2021 to 28-Feb-2021	The admit card for mains exam was issued to the qualified candidates of prelims exam
Provisional allotment	01-Apr-2021	The result for the provisional allotment is released based on the performance in the mains exam

IBPS Clerk Selection Process 2020

The complete selection process of IBPS Clerk is given below.

Filling of application form

IBPS Clerk application form is released online. The application fees can be paid online which is Rs 870 for General and OBC candidates and Rs 175 for SC/ST/PWD/EXSM candidates.

IBPS Clerk vacancies

The state-wise vacancies of IBPS Clerk were announced along with the notification. A total of 2,557 vacancies will be filled through the exam. The number of vacancies is less compared to last year. Last year, a total of 12,075 vacancies were announced for the exam. Selection for the post is done as per the number of vacancies. Read More

IBPS Clerk Salary

The basic IBPS Clerk salary is Rs 11,765. The pay scale is Rs 11,765-655/3-13,730-815/3-16,175-980/4-20,095-1145/7-28,110-2120/1-30,230/1310-1-31,540. In addition, candidates are entitled to other special pay and allowances. Read more on IBPS Clerk salary.

IBPS Clerk Participating Banks

A total of 11 public sector banks are participating in the recruitment process. Candidates selected through the IBPS Clerk exam will be allotted to the following participating banks.

Bank of Baroda	Canara Bank
Indian Overseas Bank	UCO Bank
Bank of India	Central Bank of India
Punjab National Bank	Union Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra	Indian Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank	-

IBPS Clerk Exam Centres 2020

IBPS Clerk exam is conducted across 34 states/UTs. The preliminary exam was conducted across 194 cities while the mains exam will be held across 73 cities. Candidates had enter their choices of exam cities while filling IBPS Clerk application form. Candidates are not allowed to change IBPS Clerk exam centres after the final submission of the application form. Check the complete list of IBPS Clerk exam centres

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IBPS Clerk New Exam Day Guidelines 2020

Candidates were required to follow social distancing at the IBPS Clerk mains exam centre
Different reporting times were printed for a set of candidates to avoid overcrowding
Candidates were required to report atleast 15 minutes before the reporting time
Wearing of the mask was compulsory
Candidates could carry personal hand sanitiser of 50ml
Candidates were required to carry admit card and photo-identity proof
Candidates were advised to carry their own water bottle
Candidates were required to download Aarogya Setu app on their mobile phones
Candidate registration was done through photo capture
Rough sheets were kept at each candidate's desk. No additional rough sheets will be provided to candidates
On completion of the exam, candidates were required to move out in an orderly manner

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IBPS Clerk Registered Vs Appeared

The table below highlights the number of candidates registered and appeared in IBPS Clerk exam in the last three years.

Year	No.of candidates registered (In Lakh)	No.of candidates appeared (In Lakh)
2019-20	9.91	6.65
2018-19	10.82	7.49
2017-18	13.41	9.31

IBPS Clerk 2020 FAQs

Q: When is IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam?

A. IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam was conducted on February 28. The exam was conducted for candidates who have qualified the prelims exam.

Q: When IBPS Clerk 2020 mains admit card released?

A. IBPS Clerk 2020 mains admit card was released on February 6. Candidates can download their admit cards till February 28.

Q: When IBPS Clerk 2020 result for the mains exam will be declared?

A. IBPS Clerk 2020 mains result will be declared on April 1, 2021, by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.

Q. What is the basic pay of IBPS Clerk?

A. The initial basic pay of candidates selected through IBPS Clerk is Rs 11,765.

Q. Is IBPS Clerk exam tough?

A. No, it is not tough to crack IBPS Clerk exam if candidates have prepared well.

Q. How many times can I can give IBPS Clerk exam?

A. There is no limit to the number of attempts in IBPS Clerk exam.

Q. Is graduation necessary to become IBPS Clerk?

A. Yes, graduation is necessary to become IBPS Clerk.

Q. What is the pass mark for IBPS Clerk?

A. The qualifying marks are prescribed by the examination authority for preliminary and mains exams of IBPS Clerk. Candidates are required to secure the minimum qualifying marks to qualify both exams.

Q. Is computer knowledge necessary for IBPS Clerk?

A. Candidates must have an operating and working knowledge of the computer. Candidates must 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.

Q. Does the marks of the IBPS Clerk preliminary exam counted for the preparation of the final merit list?

A. The final IBPS Clerk result is announced based on the performance of candidates in the mains exam.

Q. How is the IBPS Clerk cutoff calculated?

A. IBPS Clerk cut off is different for different categories. The cut off is calculated separately for preliminary and mains exam based on factors like difficulty level of exam, number of test-takers, vacancies etc.

Q. What is the level of IBPS Clerk syllabus?

A. The level of IBPS Clerk syllabus is of high school and graduation level.

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IBPS Clerk 2020 Contact Information

Address

IBPS
IBPS House, 90 feet, DP Road
Near Thakur Polytechnic
Off. Western Express Highway, PB No. 8587
Kandivali (E), Mumbai 400101

Phone Number

1800 222 366, 1800 103 4566 (available from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM on all working days)

Fax

91-22-2854 2076

Official Website: www.ibps.in

Phone Number: 1800-222-366

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