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NOTIFICATION 
CRP PO/MT -XIV
COMMON RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR
RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS/ MANAGEMENT TRAINEES
IN PARTICIPATING BANKS (For Vacancies of 2025-26 )
Authorised Website: www.ibps.in
In case of queries / complaints please log in to https://cgrs.ibps.in
The online examination (Preliminary and Main) for the upcoming Common Recruitment
Process for Recruitment and Selection of Personnel for Probationary Officer/ Management
Trainee posts in the Participating Banks will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel
Selection (IBPS) as per the tentative schedule provided below.
IMPORTANT DATES
Activity Tentative Dates
Online registration including Edit/Modification of
Application by candidates
01.08.2024 to 21.08.2024
Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges
(Online)
01.08.2024 to 21.08.2024
Conduct of Pre-Examination Training (PET)  September, 2024
Download of call letters for Online examination –
Preliminary
October, 2024
Online Examination – Preliminary October,2024
Result of Online examination – Preliminary October/ November, 2024
Download of Call letter for Online examination –
Main
November, 2024
Online Examination – Main November, 2024
Declaration of Result- Main Examination December 2024/ January
2025
Conduct of Interview January/ February 2025
Provisional Allotment April, 2025
 PET may be conducted either in Online Mode or Physical Mode
INDEX
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CLAUSE TOPIC/ CLAUSE PAGE NO.
INTRODUCTION 1
A. PARTICIPATING BANKS 2
B. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2
B. I NATIONALITY / CITIZENSHIP 2
B. II AGE 3
B. III RESERVATION FOR PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK
DISABILITIES
4
B. III (i) GUIDELINES FOR PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK
DISABILITIES/SPECIFIED DISABILITIES USING A
SCRIBE
6
B. III (ii) GUIDELINES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CANDIDATES 7
B. III (iii) GUIDELINES FOR CANDIDATES WITH LOCOMOTOR
DISABILITY AND CEREBRAL PALSY
8
B. III (iv) GUIDELINES FOR CANDIDATES WITH INTELLECTUAL
DISABILITY (ID)
8
B. III (v) GUIDELINES FOR PERSONS WITH SPECIFIED
DISABILITY HAVING LESS THAN 40 % DISABILITY AND
HAVING DIFFICULTY IN WRITING.
8
B. IV ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTION (EWS) 8
B.V EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 9
B. VI CREDIT HISTORY 10
C. APPLICATION FEES & INTIMATION CHARGES 10
D. STRUCTURE OF EXAMINATION 10
E. PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS CRP – ONLINE
EXAMINATIONS
12
F. CUT-OFF SCORE 12
G. SCORES 12
H. EXAMINATION CENTRES 12
I. PRE-EXAMINATION TRAINING 13
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J. INTERVIEW 13
K. PROVISIONAL ALLOTMENT 17
L. IDENTITY VERIFICATION 18
M. HOW TO APPLY 20
N. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 23
O. ITEMS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION
CENTRE
26
P. ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF
MISCONDUCT/ USE OF UNFAIR MEANS
27
Q. CALL LETTERS 29
R. ANNOUNCEMENTS 30
S. DISCLAIMER 30
ANNEXURE I VACANCIES UNDER CRP PO/MT – XIV 31
ANNEXURE II LIST OF EXAMINATION CENTRES 32
ANNEXURE III GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING AND UPLOAD OF
DOCUMENTS
34
FORM- SC/ST CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY A CANDIDATE
BELONGING TO SCHEDULED CASTE OR SCHEDULED
TRIBE
38-39
FORM- OBC CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER
BACKWARD CLASSES
40
FORM-EWS INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY
ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS
41
FORM- I CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY (IN CASES OF
AMPUTATION OR COMPLETE PERMANENT PARALYSIS
OF LIMBS OR DWARFISM AND IN CASIS OF
BLINDNESS)
42
FORM- II CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY (IN CASE OF MULTIPLE
DISABILITIES)
43-44
FORM- III CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY ( IN CASES OTHER THAN
THOSE MENTIONED IN FORM I AND II)
45-46
APPENDIX – I CERTIFICATE FOR PERSON WITH SPECIFIED
DISABILITY COVERED UNDER THE DEFINITION OF
SECTION 2(s) OF THE RPwD ACT, 2016 BUT NOT
COVERED UNDER THE DEFINITION OF SECTION 2 (r) OF
THE SAID ACT, I.E. PERSONS HAVING LESS THAN 40%
DISABILITY AND HAVING DIFFICULTY IN WRITING
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APPENDIX- II LETTER OF UNDERTAKING BY THE PERSON WITH
SPECIFIED DISABILITY COVERED UNDER THE
DEFINITION OF SECTION 2 (s) OF THE RPwD ACT, 2016
BUT NOT COVERED UNDER THE DEFINITION OF
SECTION 2(r) OF THE SAID ACT, i.e. PERSONS HAVING
LESS THAN 40% DISABILITY AND HAVING DISABILITY
IN WRITING.
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INTRODUCTION
Any eligible candidate, who aspires to join any of the Participating Banks listed at (A) as a
Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee or in a similar post in that cadre, is required to register
for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP- PO/MT-XIV) for vacancies of 2025-2026. The
online examination will be two tier i.e. the online examination will be held in two phases, Online
Preliminary and Online Main. Candidates who will qualify in Online Preliminary examination and
shortlisted will have to appear for Online Main examination and shortlisted candidates in the
Online Main examination will subsequently be called for a Common Interview to be conducted
by the Participating Banks and co-ordinated by the Nodal Bank. Depending on the actual vacancies
to be filled in during the financial year 2025-26 based on the business needs of the Participating
Banks and as reported to IBPS, candidates shortlisted will be provisionally allotted to one of the
Participating Banks keeping in view the spirit of Govt. Guidelines on reservation policy,
administrative convenience, etc. The validity for CRP- PO/MT-XIV will automatically expire at
the close of business on 31.03.2026 with or without giving any notice.
Indicative category-wise vacancies of each of the Participating Banks are given vide Annexure I.
Recruitment in Participating Banks is a dynamic process which depends upon restriction imposed,
business volume, business growth, health of the banks, branch expansion, internal and external
factors, structural changes etc. Vacancies mentioned here are indicative and anticipated as
communicated by the participating banks. However, Provisional allotment will be made based on
the actual vacancies reported by the Participating Banks.
This system of Common Recruitment Process- Online Preliminary & Online Main Examination,
Common Interview and provisional allotment for recruitment of Probationary Officer/
Management Trainee posts in Participating Banks has the approval of the appropriate authorities.
IBPS, an autonomous body, has received a mandate from the banks mentioned at (A) below, to
conduct the recruitment process as mentioned above, once a year. IBPS will make arrangements
for conducting Online Preliminary Examination, declare result of Online Preliminary
Examination, inform the shortlisted candidates about the Online Main Examination, declare the
results of the Online Main Examination and inform the shortlisted candidates about the interview.
Interviews will be conducted by the Participating Banks and coordinated by the Nodal Bank in
each State/ UT/ Region.
Prospective candidates will have to apply at authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in after carefully
reading the notification regarding the process of examinations, interview and provisional
allotment, eligibility criteria, online registration processes, payment of prescribed application fee/
intimation charges, pattern of examination, issuance of call letters etc. and ensure that they fulfil
the stipulated criteria and follow the prescribed processes.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in for details
and updates.
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A. PARTICIPATING BANKS
Bank of Baroda Bank of India Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank Central Bank of India Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank Punjab National Bank Punjab & Sind Bank
UCO Bank Union Bank of India
B. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates intending to apply for CRP-PO/MT-XIV should ensure that they fulfil the
minimum eligibility criteria specified by IBPS in this notification. Candidates may please
note that the eligibility criteria specified is the basic criteria for appointment to the
aforesaid posts in the Participating Banks. However merely applying for, qualifying in the
CRP and getting provisionally allotted in one of the Participating Banks does not imply
that a candidate will necessarily be eligible for employment in any of the Participating
Banks. It is expressly clarified that the ultimate authority for recruitment is the
Participating Bank itself. The Participating Bank concerned may, in its sole discretion,
reject the candidature of anyone provisionally allotted to it through the CRP.
Please note that the eligibility criteria specified herein is the basic criteria for applying for the
post. Candidates must necessarily produce the relevant documents in original and a photocopy
in support of their identity and eligibility -pertaining to category, nationality, age, educational
qualifications etc. as indicated in the online application form at the time of interview and any
subsequent stage of the recruitment process as required by IBPS/ Participating Banks. Please
note that no change of category will be permitted at any stage after registration of the online
application and the result will be processed considering the category which has been indicated
in the online application, subject to guidelines of the Government of India in this regard. Merely
applying for CRP/ appearing for and being shortlisted in the online examination (Preliminary
and Main) and/or in the subsequent interview and/ subsequent processes does not imply that a
candidate will necessarily be offered employment in any of the Participating Banks. No request
for considering the candidature under any category other than the one in which one has applied
will be entertained.
I. NATIONALITY / CITIZENSHIP:
A candidate must be either –
(i) a Citizen of India or
(ii) a subject of Nepal or
(iii) a subject of Bhutan or
(iv) a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the
intention of permanently settling in India or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East
African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly
Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with
the intention of permanently settling in India,
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provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a
person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of
India.
II. AGE (AS ON 01.08.2024):
Minimum: 20 years Maximum: 30 years
i.e. A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than
01.08.2004 (both dates inclusive)
Relaxation of Upper age limit
Sr. No. Category Age relaxation
1 Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe 5 years
2 Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
3 Persons With Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”
10 years
4 Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including
Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service
Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least
5 years military service and have been released on completion
of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be
completed within one year from the last date of receipt of
application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge
on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical
disability attributable to military service or invalidment,
subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines.
5 years
5 Persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years
NOTE:
(i) The relaxation in upper age limit to SC/ST/OBC candidates is allowed on cumulative basis
with only one of the remaining categories for which age relaxation is permitted as mentioned
above in Point No. II (3) to II (5).
(ii) The maximum age limit specified is applicable to General Category candidates and
Economically Weaker (EWS) Category Candidates.
(iii)Candidates seeking age relaxation will be required to submit necessary certificate(s) in
original/ along with photocopies at the time of Interview and at any subsequent stage of the
recruitment process as required by IBPS/ Participating Bank(s).
(iv)Candidates must produce Caste / Category Certificate issued by competent authority in the
prescribed format as stipulated by Government of India in case of SC / ST / OBC/ PwBD
category.
The formats of the certificates are annexed with the Notification. However, the same are subject
to amendment from time to time as per Government Guidelines.
(v) In case of candidates belonging to OBC category, certificate should specifically contain a
clause that the candidate does not belong to creamy layer section excluded from the benefits
of reservation for Other Backward Classes in Civil post & services under Government of
India. Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under creamy layer are not
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entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as General in the online
application form. The candidate should possess a valid OBC certificate with a Non-creamy
layer clause as per the Government of India guidelines, from time to time.
(vi) If an ex-serviceman applies for various vacancies before joining any civil employment, he/she
can avail the benefit of reservation as ex-serviceman for any subsequent employment. However,
to avail this benefit, an ex-serviceman as soon as he/she joins any civil employment, should give
self-declaration/ undertaking to the concerned employer about date-wise details of application for
various vacancies for which he/she had applied for before joining the initial civil employment.
Further, this benefit would be available only in respect of vacancies which are filled on direct
recruitment and wherever reservation is applicable to the ex-serviceman. There is no reservation
for Ex-servicemen in Officers’ Cadre.
III. RESERVATION FOR PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITIES
Under section 34 of “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”, persons
with benchmark disabilities are eligible for Reservation. The post is identified
suitable for the Persons with undernoted categories of disabilities as defined in the
Schedule of RPWD Act 2016 and notified by the Department of Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) from time to time.
A. Visual Impairment (“VI” Category):
Only those Visually Impaired (VI) persons who suffer from any one of the following
conditions, after best correction, are eligible to apply.
a. Blindness:
i. Total absence of sight; OR
ii. Visual acuity less than 3/60 or less than 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best
possible correction; OR
iii. Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 10 degree. OR
b. Low Vision:
i. Visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or less than 20/60 upto 3/60 or upto 10/200 (Snellen) in
the better eye with best possible corrections; OR
ii. Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 40 degree up to 10
degree.
B. Hearing Impaired (“HI” Category):
a. Deaf: means person having 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears.
b. Hard of Hearing: means person having 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech
frequencies in both ears.
C. Orthopedically Challenged/ Locomotor Disability (“OC” / “LD”) Category:
A person’s inability to execute distinctive activities associated with movement of self and
objects resulting from affliction of musculoskeletal or nervous system or both, including
Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Muscular Dystrophy and Acid Attack Victims,
Spinal Deformity (SD) and Spinal Injury (SI) without any associated neurological / limb
dysfunction. Orthopedically challenged persons are covered under locomotor disability:
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a. “Leprosy cured person” means a person who has been cured of leprosy but is suffering
from:
i. Loss of sensation in hands or feet as well as loss of sensation and paresis in the eye and
eye-lid but with no manifest deformity;
ii. Manifest deformity and paresis but having sufficient mobility in their hands and feet to
enable them to engage in normal economic activity;
iii. extreme physical deformity as well as advanced age which prevents him/her from
undertaking any gainful occupation, and the expression “leprosy cured” shall be
construed accordingly;
b. “Cerebral palsy” means a Group of non-progressive neurological conditions affecting
body movements and muscle coordination, caused by damage to one or more specific areas
of the brain, usually occurring before, during or shortly after birth;
c. “Dwarfism” means a medical or genetic condition resulting in an adult height of 4 feet
10 inches (147 centimetres) or less;
d. “Muscular dystrophy” means a group of hereditary genetic muscle disease that weakens
the muscles that move the human body and persons with multiple dystrophy have incorrect
and missing information in their genes, which prevents them from making the proteins
they need for healthy muscles. It is characterised by progressive skeletal muscle weakness,
defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue;
e. “Acid attack victims” means a person disfigured due to violent assaults by throwing of
acid or similar corrosive substance.
D. Intellectual Disability (“ID” Category):
Only those persons, who suffer from any one of the following types of disabilities, are
eligible to apply under this category:
a. Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) means a neuro-developmental condition typically
appearing in the first three years of life that significantly affects a person’s ability to
communicate, understand relationships and relate to others, and is frequently associated
with unusual or stereotypical rituals or behaviours.
b. “Specific Learning Disability” (SLD) means a heterogeneous group of conditions
wherein there is a deficit in processing language, spoken or written, that may manifest
itself as a difficulty to comprehend, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical
calculations and includes such conditions as perceptual disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia,
dyscalculia, dyspraxia and developmental aphasia.
c. “Mental Illness” (MI) means a substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception,
orientation or memory that grossly impairs judgment, behaviour, capacity to recognise
reality or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life, but does not include retardation
which is a condition of arrested or incomplete development of mind of a person, specially
characterised by sub normality of intelligence.
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E. “Multiple Disabilities”
means multiple disabilities amongst clause “A”; “B”; “C”;”D ” above.
Note: Only those persons with benchmark disabilities would be eligible for reservation.
“Benchmark disability” means a person with not less than 40% of a specified disability
where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes the
persons with disability, where disability has been defined in a measurable terms, as
certified by the certifying authority.
A person who wants to avail benefit of reservation will have to submit a disability
certificate issued by a Competent Authority as per Government of India guidelines. Such
certificate will be subject to verification/ re-verification as may be decided by the
competent authority, at any point during the process or thereafter.
The allocation of reserved vacancies for the persons with benchmark disabilities will be as
prescribed in the “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” and as per actual
vacancies reported to IBPS by Participating Banks.
(i) Guidelines for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities/ Specified Disabilities using a Scribe
The scribe will be allowed to be used as per the guidelines issued vide Office
Memorandum F.No. 16-110/2003-DDIII dated February 26, 2013 by Government of
India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Disability Affairs,
New Delhi and clarification issued by Government of India, Ministry of Finance,
Department of Financial Services vide letter F. No. 3/2/2013- Welfare dated 26.04.2013
and Office Memorandum F. No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10.08.2022 issued by
Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan). In all such cases where a scribe
is used, the following rules will apply:
 The candidate will have to arrange his / her own scribe at his/her own cost.
 For candidates availing scribe in accordance with OM – F. No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated
10.08.2022, shall be allowed scribe facility subject to production of a certificate at the
time of online examination to the effect that person concerned has limitation to write and
that scribe is essential to write examination on his/her behalf from competent medical
authority of a Government healthcare institution as per proforma attached as Appendix I.
Such candidates shall also, upload their certificate while filling the application form. Also,
the qualification of the scribe should be one step below the qualification of the candidate
taking examination. Letter of undertaking as per Appendix II should be submitted by such
candidates at the time of examination.
 The scribe may be from any academic stream.
 Both the candidate as well as scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking confirming
that the scribe fulfils all the stipulated eligibility criteria for a scribe mentioned above.
Further in case it later transpires that he/she did not fulfil any laid down eligibility criteria
or suppressed material facts the candidature of the applicant will stand cancelled,
irrespective of the result of the CRP.
 Deliberate wrong information about the candidate/ scribe in declaration form submitted
at the time of online application or at the time of examination or at any stage would render
the candidate and scribe being debarred either permanently or for a specified period of
time for CRP examinations.
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 Those candidates who are eligible to use scribe facility shall be eligible for compensatory
time of 20 minutes or otherwise advised for every hour of the examination.
 In view of the importance of time element, the examination being of a competitive nature,
the candidate must fully satisfy the Independent Medical Officer/ Board of the Bank that
there was necessity for use of a scribe as he/she has physical limitation to write including
that of speed by the disabilities as mentioned in the guidelines regarding Persons with
Benchmark Disabilities/ Specified Disabilities using the services of a scribe.
 Candidates eligible for and who wish to use the services of a scribe in the
examination should invariably carefully indicate the same in the online application
form. Any subsequent request may not be favourably entertained.
 The scribe arranged by the candidate should not be a candidate for the online
examination under (CRP-PO/MT-XIV). If violation of the above is detected at any
stage of the selection process, candidature for CRP of both the candidate and the
scribe will be cancelled.
 A scribe can act as Scribe only for one candidate for CRP- PO/MT XIV process. If
violation of the same is detected at any stage of the selection process, candidature of
the candidates for CRP will be cancelled and scribe will be debarred from future
CRP examinations.
 Only candidates registered for compensatory time (at the time of online registration)
will be allowed such concessions since compensatory time given to candidates shall
be system based, it shall not be possible for the test conducting agency to allow such
time if he / she is not registered for the same. Candidates not registered for
compensatory time shall not be allowed such concessions.
 During the exam, at any stage, if it is found that scribe is independently answering
the questions or prompting answers in any direct/ indirect manner, the exam session
will be terminated and candidate’s candidature will be cancelled. The candidature
of such candidates using the services of a scribe will also be cancelled if it is reported
after the examination by the test administrator personnel that the scribe
independently answered the questions or prompted the answers in any direct/
indirect manner. In such cases, the Candidate and scribe may also be debarred
either permanently or for a specified period from all CRP – examinations.
 Those candidates who have been debarred from appearing in CRP examinations for
a specified period in terms of communication made to that effect by IBPS may act
accordingly.
 IBPS reserves the right to share the list of debarred candidates/ scribes to other
Recruiting agencies for their information.
 IBPS/ Participating Banks may also conduct online Aadhaar verification of the
candidate/ scribe at different stages of the selection process.
(ii) Guidelines for Visually Impaired (VI) candidates
 Visually Impaired candidates (who suffer from not less than 40% of disability) may opt
to view the contents of the test in magnified font and all such candidates will be eligible
for compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour or otherwise advised of examination.
 The facility of viewing the contents of the test in magnifying font will not be available to
Visually Impaired candidates who use the services of a Scribe for the examination.
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(iii) Guidelines for candidates with locomotor disability and cerebral palsy
A Compensatory time of twenty minutes per hour or otherwise advised shall be permitted
for the candidates with locomotor disability and cerebral palsy where dominant (writing)
extremity is affected to the extent of slowing the performance of function (minimum of
40% impairment).
(iv) Guidelines for Candidates with Intellectual Disability (ID)
A Compensatory time of twenty minutes per hour of examination, either availing the services of
a scribe or not, shall be permitted to the candidates with more than 40% Intellectual Disability
(autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness).
(v) Guidelines for persons with specified disabilities having less than 40% disability and
having difficulty in writing:
A compensatory time of not less than 20 minutes per hour of the examination shall be allowed for
persons who are eligible for getting scribe. In case the duration of the examination is less than an
hour, then the duration of the compensatory time shall be allowed on pro-rata basis.
NOTE: (i) These guidelines are subject to change in terms of GOI guidelines/ clarifications,
if any, from time to time.
(ii) IBPS reserves the right to conduct re-exam if there is doubt about the genuineness/
validity of candidate’s score/ performance.
IV. Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
1. Persons who are not covered under the existing scheme of reservations to the Scheduled
Castes, the Schedule Tribes and the Other Backward Classes and whose family has gross
annual income below Rs.8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) are to be identified as EWSs
for benefit of reservation. The income shall include income from all sources i.e. salary,
agriculture, business, profession etc. and it will be income for the financial year prior to
the year of application. Also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following
assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWSs, irrespective of the family income:
i.) 5 acres of Agricultural Land and above;
ii.) Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
iii.) Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
iv.) Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
2. The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places / cities would be clubbed
while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.
3. The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset
Certificate issued by a Competent Authority. The Income and Asset Certificate issued by any
one of the Authorities as notified by the Government of India in the prescribed format shall only
be accepted as proof of candidate’s claim as belonging to EWS. The candidates shortlisted for
document verification/interview shall be required to bring the requisite certificate as specified
by the Government of India at the time of appearing for the process of document
verification/interview.
4. The term “Family” for this purpose will include the person who seeks benefit of reservation,
his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below
the age of 18 years.
5. The instructions issued by the Government of India in this regard from time to time shall be
adhered to.
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Disclaimer: EWS Vacancies are tentative and subject to further directives of Government of
India and outcome of any litigation.
NOTE: These guidelines are subject to change in terms of GOI guidelines/ clarifications, if
any, from time to time.
V. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (As on 21.08.2024):
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of
India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a
graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in
Graduation while registering online.
Note:
(1) All the educational qualifications mentioned should be from a University/ Institution/
Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the final
result should have been declared on or before 21.08.2024.
(2) Proper document from Board / University for having declared the result on or before
21.08.2024 has to be submitted at the time of interview. The date of passing the eligibility
examination will be the date appearing on the mark-sheet or provisional certificate issued by
University / Institute. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of
the University / Institute and web based certificate is issued then proper document/certificate
in original issued and signed by the appropriate authority of the University / Institute
indicating the date of passing properly mentioned thereon will be reckoned for verification and
further process.
(3) Candidate should indicate the percentage obtained in Graduation calculated to the nearest two
decimals in the online application. Where CGPA / OGPA is awarded, the same should be
converted into percentage and indicated in online application. If called for interview, the
candidate will have to produce a certificate issued by the appropriate authority inter alia stating
that the norms of the University regarding conversion of grade into percentage and the
percentage of marks scored by the candidate in terms of norms.
(4) Calculation of Percentage: The percentage marks shall be arrived at by dividing the total
marks obtained by the candidate in all the subjects in all semester(s)/year(s) by aggregate
maximum marks (in all the subjects irrespective of honours / optional / additional optional
subject, if any) multiplied by 100. This will be applicable for those Universities also where
Class / Grade is decided on basis of Honours marks only.
The fraction of percentage so arrived will be ignored i.e. 59.99% will be treated as less than
60% and 54.99% will be treated as less than 55%.
In case Grade point system (CGPA/ OGPA) is adopted, the candidates are required to
convert their CGPA/ OGPA into percentage as per criteria adopted by the University/
Institute. The candidates must produce documentary proof of the criteria for conversion into
percentage adopted by the University/ Institute at the time of Interview/ Document
Verification.
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VI. CREDIT HISTORY:
(i) The candidate applying shall ensure that, they maintain a healthy Credit history at the time
of joining of participating banks. The minimum credit score will be as per the policy of
Participating Banks, amended from time to time.
(ii) Those candidates whose CIBIL status has not been updated before the date of joining, have
to either get the CIBIL status updated or produce the NOCs from lender to the effect that
there is no outstanding with respect to the accounts adversely reflected in the CIBIL, failing
which the letter of offer may be withdrawn / cancelled. The final discretion in this regard
remains with the allotted Bank.
NOTE: Candidates with no bank account shall not be required to produce the CIBIL status.
CIBIL Score requirement is not a pre-condition to apply.
C. APPLICATION FEES & INTIMATION CHARGES
Application Fees/ Intimation Charges [Payable from 01.08.2024 to 21.08.2024 (Only online
payment), both dates inclusive] shall be as follows:
– Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
– Rs. 850 /- (inclusive of GST) for all others.
Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/ intimation charges will have
to be borne by the candidate
D. STRUCTURE OF EXAMINATION
The structure of the Examinations which will be conducted online are as follows:
a. Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
Sr.
No.
Name of Tests No. of
Questions
Maximum
Marks
Medium of
Exam
Time allotted
for each test
(Separately
timed)
1 English Language 30 30 English 20 minutes
2 Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 English and
Hindi
20 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 English and
Hindi
20 minutes
Total 100 100 60 Minutes
Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum cut-off marks
to be decided by IBPS. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by
IBPS depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.
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b. Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
Sr.
No
.
Name of Tests
(NOT BY SEQUENCE)
No. of
Questions
Maximum
Marks
Medium
of Exam
Time allotted for
each test
(Separately
timed)
1 Reasoning & Computer
Aptitude
45 60 English &
Hindi
60 minutes
2 General/ Economy/ Banking
Awareness
40 40 English &
Hindi
35 minutes
3 English Language 35 40 English 40 minutes
4 Data Analysis &
Interpretation
35 60 English &
Hindi
45 minutes
TOTAL 155 200 3 hours
5 English Language (Letter
Writing & Essay)
02 25 English 30 minutes
Any change in the structure of the examination will be intimated through authorised IBPS
website www.ibps.in. Other detailed information regarding the examination will be given
in an Information Handout, which will be made available for the candidates to download
along with the call letters from the authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in
Descriptive Paper of English Language (Letter writing & Essay) may be evaluated by an
automated scoring mechanism for identifying features related to writing proficiency. This
scoring mechanism is duly validated and evaluates proficiency of test takers in writing in
English Language in an objective manner as the mechanism does not have any in-built biases
for evaluating responses.
Please note that candidates will not be permitted to appear for the Online Preliminary
as well as Online Main Examination without the following documents:
(1) Valid Call Letter for the respective date and session of Examination. Those candidates
who are called for Main Exam will also be required to bring authenticated/stamped call
letter of Preliminary Exam (along with authenticated/ stamped copy of the ID proof)
(2) Photo-identity proof (as specified) in original bearing the same name as it appears on the
call letter/ application form
(3) Candidates reporting late i.e. after the reporting time specified on the call letter for
Examination will not be permitted to take the examination. The reporting time
mentioned on the call letter is prior to the Start time of the test.
(4) Though the duration of the Online Preliminary examination is 1 hour, candidates may be
required to be at the venue for about 2 hours or more including the time required for
completion of various formalities such as verification and collection of various requisite
documents, logging in, giving of instructions etc.
(5) For the Online Main examination the duration of the examination is 3 hours 30 minutes,
candidates may be required to be at the venue for about 4 hours or more including the
time required for completion of various formalities such as verification and collection of
various requisite documents, logging in, giving of instructions etc.
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PLEASE NOTE:
 Call letter for Online Preliminary Exam will not be collected at the examination venue.
However, it will be duly authenticated/stamped by the exam centre staff. Candidate will
need to retain the call letter (along with authenticated/ stamped copy of the ID proof)
safely. Those candidates who are called for Online Main Exam will be required to bring
this call letter along-with Main Exam call letter and other requisite documents as per
information provided in the “information handout” and call letter. However, scribe form
(wherever applicable) will be collected during the Online Preliminary Exam.
 Candidates need to bring one additional photograph (same as pasted by the candidate on
call letter) along-with the call letter and other requisite documents as per information
provided in the “information handout” and call letter.
 (Detailed instructions in the regard are provided in Clause Q).
E. PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS (Applicable to both – Online Preliminary and
Online Main Examination)
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each
question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25
of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected
score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be
no penalty for that question.
F. CUT-OFF SCORE (Online Main Examination)
Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score in each test of Online Main
examination and also a minimum total score to be considered to be shortlisted for
interview. Depending on the number of vacancies available, cut-offs will be decided and
candidates will be shortlisted for interview. Prior to the completion of the interview
process, scores obtained in the Online Main examination will not be shared with the
candidates shortlisted for interview.
Decision of IBPS in shortlisting and calling number of candidates for common
interviews/ provisional allotment shall be final.
MARKS OBTAINED IN THE ONLINE MAIN EXAMINATION ONLY WILL BE
CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING FOR INTERVIEW AND ALSO FOR
FINAL MERIT LISTING
G. SCORES
 The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if
held) will be normalized using equi-percentile method.
 Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for the purpose of calculations
H. EXAMINATION CENTRES
(i) The examination will be conducted online in venues across many centres in India.
The tentative list of Examination centres for the Online Preliminary examination
and those for Online Main examination is available in Annexure II.
(ii) No request for change of centre for Examination shall be entertained.
(iii) IBPS, however, reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres and/
or add some other Centres, at its discretion, depending upon the response,
administrative feasibility, etc.
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(iv) IBPS also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the one
he/she has opted for.
(v) Candidate will appear for the examination at an Examination Centre at his/her
own risk and expenses and IBPS will not be responsible for any injury or losses
etc. of any nature.
(vi) Any unruly behaviour/misbehaviour in the examination hall may result in
cancellation of candidature/ disqualification from this exam and also from the
future exams conducted by IBPS.
I. PRE-EXAMINATION TRAINING
Pre-Examination Training may be arranged either in Online Mode or Physical Mode to a limited
number of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes/
Minority Communities at certain centres viz. Agartala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Chhatrapati
Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Balasore, Behrampur (Ganjam), Bengaluru, Bhopal,
Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Dhanbad, Gorakhpur, Gulbarga,
Guwahati, Hubli, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Karnal,
Kavaratti, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur,
Mysore, Nagpur, New Delhi, Panaji (Goa), Patiala, Patna, Port Blair, Prayagraj (Allahabad),
Puducherry, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchi, Rohtak, Sambalpur, Shimla, Shillong, Siliguri,
Thiruchirapalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijaywada and
Vishakhapatnam.
All eligible candidates who opt for and wish to avail of Pre-Examination Training should
fill in the relevant column in the ON-LINE APPLICATION. While training will be
imparted free of cost, all other expenses regarding travelling, boarding, lodging etc. will
have to be borne by the candidate for attending the pre-examination training programme
at the designated Centres. Depending on the response and administrative feasibility etc.,
the right to cancel any of the Pre- Examination Training Centres and/ or add some other
Centres and/or make alternate arrangements is reserved by IBPS
By merely attending the Pre-Examination Training no candidate acquires any right to be
selected in any of the Participating Banks mentioned.
J. INTERVIEW
Candidates who have been shortlisted in the Online Main examination for CRP- PO/MT-XIV will
subsequently be called for an Interview to be conducted by the Participating Banks and
coordinated by the Nodal Bank in each State/ UT/ Region with the help of IBPS.
 Interviews will be conducted at select centres. The centre, address of the venue, time & date
of Interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the call letter.
 Candidates are required to download their interview call letters from authorised IBPS website
www.ibps.in. Please note that any request regarding change in date, centre etc. of
interview will not be entertained. However, IBPS reserves the right to change the date/
venue/ time/ centre etc. of interview or hold supplementary process for particular date / session
/ venue / centre / set of candidates at its discretion, under unforeseen circumstances, if any.
 The total marks allotted for Interview are 100. The minimum qualifying marks in interview
will not be less than 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates).
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 The weightage (ratio) of Online Main Exam and interview will be 80:20 respectively.
 The combined final score of candidates shall be arrived at on the basis of scores obtained
by the candidates in the Online Main Examination of CRP- PO/MT-XIV and Interview.
 Interview score of the candidates failing to secure minimum qualifying marks or otherwise
barred from the interview or further process shall not be disclosed.
 A candidate should qualify both in the Online Main Exam and interview and be sufficiently
high in the merit to be shortlisted for subsequent provisional allotment process, details of
which will be made available subsequently on authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in
While appearing for the Interview, the candidate should produce valid prescribed
documents given below.
In the absence of valid documents candidature of the candidates shall be cancelled.
IBPS/ Nodal Bank/ Participating Bank take no responsibility to receive/ collect any
certificate/remittance/ document sent separately.
The candidates will be required to upload the scanned/ softcopy of documents in support
of their eligibility through a link which will be available on authorised IBPS website.
More details regarding the same will be shared at a later stage.
List of Documents to be produced at the time of interview/ document verification/
joining (as applicable)
The following documents in original and self-attested photocopies in support of the
candidate’s eligibility and identity are to be invariably submitted at the time of interview
failing which the candidate may not be permitted to appear for the interview. Non
submission of requisite documents by the candidate at the time of interview/
document verification/ joining will debar his/ her candidature from further
participation in the recruitment process.
(i) Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter
(ii) Valid system generated printout of the online application form registered for CRPPO/MT-XIV
(iii) Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate issued by the Competent Authorities or
SSLC/ Std. X Certificate with DOB)
(iv) Photo Identify Proof as indicated in Point L(i) of this notification.
(v) Mark-sheets or certificates for Graduation or equivalent qualification etc. Proper
document from Board / University for having declared the result on or before
21.08.2024 has to be submitted.
(vi) Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format as
stipulated by Government of India in the case of SC / ST / OBC category
candidates.
Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under creamy layer and/
or if their caste does not find place in the Central List are not entitled to OBC
reservation. They should indicate their category as General in the online
application form.
(vii) Income and Asset Certificate issued by any one of the Authorities as notified
by the Government of India in the prescribed format in the case of EWS
category candidates.
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(viii) Disability certificate in the prescribed format issued by the District Medical
Board in case of Persons with Benchmark Disability category.
If the candidate has used the services of a Scribe at the time of online exam the
duly filled in details of the scribe in the prescribed format.
(ix) Certificate in case of persons with specified disability covered under the definition
of Section 2 (s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of
Section 2 (r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40 % disability and having
difficulty in writing, to the effect that person concerned has limitation to write and
that scribe is essential to write examination on his/her behalf from competent
medical authority of a Government healthcare institution as per proforma attached
as Appendix I.
(x) An Ex-serviceman candidate has to produce a copy of the Service or Discharge
book alongwith pension payment order and documentary proof of rank last /
presently held (substantive as well as acting) at the time of interview. Those who
are still in defence service should submit a certificate from a competent authority
that they will be relieved from defence services, on or before 20.08.2025. Please
note that failure to provide this certificate will result in immediate
disqualification. The Participating Banks will not be in any position to waive
this condition. The candidates falling in this category as well advised to apply
for this certificate at the earliest to avoid disqualification.
(xi) Candidates serving in Government / quasi govt offices/ Public Sector Undertakings
(including Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions) are required to produce
a “No Objection Certificate” in original from their employer at the time of
interview, in the absence of which their candidature will not be considered and
travelling expenses, if any, otherwise admissible, will not be paid. The No
Objection Certificate should not be issued for appearing in interview for selection
to any particular participating Bank as the Common Recruitment Process is for all
participating banks. Production of such conditional NOCs at the time of interview
will not be considered and such candidates will not be permitted to participate in
interview/will not be considered for further selection process.
(xii) Persons eligible for age relaxation under B.II (5) must produce a certificate from
the District Magistrate to the effect that they are eligible for relief in terms of the
Rehabilitation Package for 1984 Riot Affected Persons sanctioned by the
Government and communicated vide Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Financial
Services communication No.F.No.9/21/2006-IR dated 27.07.2007.
(xiii) Experience certificates, if applicable. (Hardcopy/ Digitally signed copy/ Received
from Valid email id- subject to verification, of experience certificates will be
accepted).
(xiv) Persons falling in categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) of Point B (I) should produce a
certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt. Of India.
(xv) Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility.
Note: –
1. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the interview/ join the allotted
Participating Banks if he/ she fails to produce the relevant Eligibility documents as
mentioned above.
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2. Non production of relevant eligibility documents at the time of interview/ joining
shall make the candidate ineligible for further process of recruitment under CRPPO/MT-XIV
3. No documents shall be directly sent to IBPS/ Nodal Banks by candidates before or
after the interview.
4. All documents like Educational Qualification, Caste Certificates including OBC
Non Creamy Layer certificate, EWS Certificate, Disability Certificate etc. will be
verified with the issuing authority to ensure the veracity and validity of the same
as and when required. Any wrongful submission of such documents will attract
action of debarring the candidate and further taking legal action as applicable.
5. It will solely be the responsibility of the candidate to submit genuine and proper
documents, any wrongful submission found after joining will also attract same
action as mentioned above.
The Competent Authority for the issue of the certificate to SC / ST / OBC /
Economically Weaker Section/ PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITIES is
as under (as notified by GOI from time to time):
For Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes: (i) District Magistrate
/ Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy
Commissioner / Deputy Collector / First Class Stipendiary Magistrate / City Magistrate /
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (not below the rank of First Class Stipendiary Magistrate) /
Taluk Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner (ii) Chief
Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar (iv) Sub-divisional officer of the Area
where the candidate and or his family normally resides.
Economically Weaker Section :(i) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/
Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy Commissioner/1st Class Stipendiary
Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra
Assistant Commissioner, (ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency
Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate, (iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of
Tehsildar and (iv) Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/or his family
normally resides.
For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Authorised certifying authority will be the
Medical Board at the District level consisting of Chief Medical Officer, Sub-Divisional
Medical Officer in the District and an Orthopaedic / Ophthalmic / ENT Surgeon or any
person designated as certifying authority by appropriate government.
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD categories have to submit certificates
in support of it at the time of interview.
Prescribed Formats of SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD certificates as applicable to be
submitted at the time of interview/ joining etc., can be downloaded from authorised
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IBPS website www.ibps.in. Candidates belonging to these categories are required to
produce the certificates strictly in these formats only.
K. PROVISIONAL ALLOTMENT
On completion of the interview process, depending on the vacancies to be filled in during the
financial year 2025-26 based on the business needs of the Participating Banks and as reported to
IBPS, candidates shortlisted will be provisionally allotted to one of the Participating Banks, based
on merit-cum-preference keeping in view the spirit of Govt. Guidelines on reservation policy,
various guidelines issued by Govt. of India/Others from time to time, administrative exigency, etc.
Vacancies given in this notification are indicative. Provisional allotment shall be done on the basis
of actual vacancies to be reported by the Participating Banks. Candidates should not claim
indicative vacancies as final for provisional allotment. No change in the data already registered by
the candidate in the online application form is possible.
A candidate belonging to reserved category, selected on the basis of norms as applicable to
General Category, will be treated at par with a General category candidate. Such own merit
candidates belonging to reserved categories who are provisionally allotted under unreserved
(General) category will not be adjusted against a reserved post. However their original
category as registered in the online registration will remain unchanged and they shall be
required to produce their caste certificate as applicable to them irrespective of their selection
under unreserved category. Failure to provide the same shall debar the candidate from
further process.
In the event of two or more candidates having obtained the same score, merit order is decided as
per date of birth (the candidate senior in age is placed before/ above the candidate junior in age),
as per the prevailing practice.
The provisional allotment is subject to the candidate fulfilling the criteria for Participating Banks
and identity verification to the satisfaction of the allotted bank. This does not constitute an offer
of employment. Non production of relevant documents shall make the candidate ineligible for
further process of CRP PO/MT XIV. Verification of documents with regard to eligibility criteria
will be carried out by the participating banks. In case it is detected at any stage of the recruitment
process that, the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria his/her candidature/ chance in the
process shall stand forfeited.
As the provisional allotment will be made to participating banks on merit cum preference basis,
once the provisional allotment is made, no request for change shall be entertained. Any request for
change shall result in cancellation of candidature. Provisional allotment once made shall be final
and binding on the candidate and no further allotment can be requested. Further, a candidate who
is provisionally allotted will forfeit his/her candidature/ chance for the process if he/she does not
avail the offer of appointment from the Participating Bank.
Issuance of offer of appointment including terms and conditions, formalities for verification,
joining etc. is solely the decision of the Participating Banks and shall be final and binding. IBPS
shall have no role therein. Any queries in this regard shall be directed to the participating banks
only. A reserve list to the extent of approximately 20 percent of the vacancies under each category
may be kept, subject to the availability of candidates. This does not guarantee provisional allotment
to/recruitment by the Participating Bank(s). In the event of Participating Banks providing further
vacancies during April 2025-March 2026 at different intervals, provisional allotment may be
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carried out three to four times for the candidates in the reserve list, based on the vacancies provided
by some or any of the participating banks at different intervals during the period. However, if no
vacancy is furnished by the Participating Banks owing to exigencies or otherwise during the
validity period, the candidates under the reserve list will not be considered for provisional
allotment. The reserve list will expire automatically on 31.03.2026 without any notice. Candidates
who are not provisionally allotted or not in the reserve list will not be considered for any further
process under CRP- PO/MT-XIV for vacancies for 2025-26.
IBPS is not responsible in case the Participating Banks do not notify sufficient vacancies to
exhaust the reserve list. Similarly, neither the Participating Banks nor IBPS is bound to
notify every vacancy that may arise in any Participating Bank during pendency of reserve
list. IBPS is not responsible for the recruitment of candidates, and will only act upon the
vacancies notified by the Participating Banks in that regard within the specified period.
The decision of IBPS in provisional allotment of Banks shall be final and binding upon the
selected candidates. However IBPS reserves the right to cancel, reallot Bank-wise allocation/
change the process depending upon exigencies or otherwise. The candidates however, shall
have no right to demand re-allotment on any grounds and allotment once done shall be final
and binding on the candidates.
This is an All India cadre and provisionally allotted candidates (subject to fulfilling all
required criteria) may be posted anywhere in India/ outside India as per discretion of the
participating bank.
L. IDENTITY VERIFICATION
(i) DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED
In the examination hall as well as at the time of interview, the call letter along with a
photocopy of the candidate’s currently valid photo identity (bearing exactly the same
name as it appears on the call letter) such as PAN Card/ Passport/ Permanent Driving
License/ Voter’s Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo identity
proof issued by a Gazetted Officer or People’s Representative on official letterhead/
Identity Card issued by a recognised college or university/ Aadhaar card/ E-Aadhaar card
with a photograph/ Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with photograph should be
submitted to the invigilator for verification. The candidate’s identity will be verified with
respect to his/her details on the call letter, in the Attendance List and requisite documents
submitted. If identity of the candidate is in doubt the candidate may not be allowed
to appear for the Examination/ interview.
 Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License will not be accepted as valid id
proof for this selection process.
 In case of candidates who have changed their name, will be allowed only if
they produce original Gazette notification / their original marriage
certificate / affidavit in original.
 Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted.

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(ii) Biometric Verification:
At different stages of the selection process: Photograph and Biometric data (Right thumb
impression or otherwise) may be captured/ verified. The photo captured will be matched
with the photo uploaded by the candidate in the application. Candidate must NOT change
his/her appearance from the photo uploaded in the application. Refusal to participate in the
process of Biometric Thumb Impression capture/verification on any occasion may lead to
cancellation of candidature.
With regards to the biometric data capture, please note the following:
a) If fingers are coated (stamped ink/mehndi/coloured. etc.), ensure to thoroughly
wash them so that coating is completely removed before the exam day.
b) If fingers are dirty or dusty, ensure to wash them and dry them before the finger
print (biometric) is captured.
c) Ensure fingers of both hands are dry. If fingers are moist, wipe each finger to dry
them.
d) If the primary finger (Right thumb) to be captured is injured/damaged,
immediately notify the concerned authority in the test centre.
 In such cases impression of other fingers, toes etc. may be captured.
 Decision of the Biometric verification authority with regard to its status (matched
or mismatched) shall be final and binding upon the candidates.
(iii) IBPS/participating banks may also conduct Online Aadhaar verification of the
candidates/scribes at different stages of the selection process.
Note: Candidates have to produce, in original, the same photo identity proof bearing the
name as it appears on the online application form/ call letter and submit photocopy
of the photo identity proof along with Examination call letter as well as the
Interview Call Letter while attending the examination/ interview respectively,
without which they will not be allowed to take up the examination/ interview. To
avoid any dispute, name recorded at the time of application should be identical to
authorised valid identity proof.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES AT THE EXAM VENUE:
Call letter for Preliminary Exam: Call letter of Preliminary Exam will not be collected at the
examination venue. However, it will be duly authenticated/ Stamped by the exam centre staff.
Candidate will need to retain the call letter (along with authenticated/ stamped copy of the ID
proof) safely.
However, scribe form (wherever applicable) will be collected during the Preliminary Exam.
Candidates need to bring one additional photograph (same as pasted by the candidate on call letter)
along-with the call letter and other requisite documents as per information provided in the
“information handout” and call letter.
Candidates reporting without photograph pasted on the call letter or without one additional
photograph (same as pasted on call letter) will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
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(It is advisable that candidate retains about 8 copies of the same photograph which is uploaded at
the time of Application as these would be needed for further stages of this selection process.
At the time of Main Exam: Candidates must bring duly authenticated Preliminary Exam call letter
(with authenticated copy of ID proof) as well as Main Exam call letter. These documents alongwith other requisite documents need to be submitted during the Main Exam.
Candidates need to bring the call letter and other requisite documents as per information provided
in the “information handout” and call letter.
Candidates who do not bring the authenticated/ stamped call letter of preliminary examination and
authenticated/ stamped photocopy of ID proof at the time of main examination will not be allowed
to appear for the examination.
Rough sheets kept at each candidate desk will be used by the candidates. After the end of
examination, candidates need to submit the rough sheets before leaving, as instructed at the
venue.
On completion of a shift, the candidates are advised to move out in an orderly manner without
crowding as instructed by the venue staff.
(Some more instructions related to exam may be added or modified depending on the
situation during the scheduled date of exam)
M. HOW TO APPLY
Candidates can apply online only and no other mode of application will be accepted.
Application Fees/ Intimation Charges [Online payment from 01.08.2024 to 21.08.2024, both
dates inclusive] shall be as follows:
– Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
– Rs. 850 /- (inclusive of GST) for all others.
Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/ intimation charges will have
to be borne by the candidate

Pre-Requisites for Applying Online: Refer Annexure III
Procedure for applying online
(1) Candidates are first required to go to the authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in and
click on the Home Page to open the link “CRP PO/MT” and then click on the option
“CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- PROBATIONARY OFFICERS/
MANAGEMENT TRAINEES (CRP-PO/MT-XIV)” to open the Online Application
Form.
(2) Candidates will have click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to
register their application by entering their basic information in the online application
form. After that a provisional registration number and password will be generated by
the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional
registration number and password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional
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Registration number and Password will also be sent. They can reopen the saved data
using Provisional registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed.
(3) Candidates are required to upload their
– Photograph
– Signature
– Left thumb impression
– A hand written declaration
– Certificate as mentioned in clause J (ix) (if applicable)
– Candidates will also be required to capture and upload their live photograph through
webcam or mobile phone during the registration process.
as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of documents
(Annexure III).
Please note that until photographs and signature are as per the specifications provided, the
system will not allow the candidate to move forward to the next stage of application.
(4) Candidates are advised to carefully fill in the online application themselves as no
change in any of the data filled in the online application will be possible/
entertained. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised
to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online
application form and modify the same if required. No change is permitted after
clicking on COMPLETE REGISTRATION Button. Visually Impaired candidates
are responsible for carefully verifying/ getting the details filled in, in the online
application form properly verified and ensuring that the same are correct prior to
submission as no change is possible after submission.
Mode of Payment
Candidates can make the payment of requisite fees/ intimation charges through the ONLINE mode
only. Candidates must keep the necessary details/ documents ready to make Online Payment of
the requisite application fee/ intimation charges.
Payment of fees/ intimation charges via ONLINE MODE
(i) Candidates should carefully fill in the details in the Online Application at the appropriate
places very carefully and click on the “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” button at the end of the
Online Application format. Before pressing the “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” button,
candidates are advised to verify every field filled in the application form. The name of the
candidate or his /her father/husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application form as it
appears in the certificates/mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the
candidature.
In case the candidate is unable to fill in the application form in one go, he/ she can save the data
already entered. When the data is saved, a provisional registration number and password will be
generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the
Provisional registration number and password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional
Registration number and Password will also be sent. They can reopen the saved data using
Provisional registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. Once the
application is filled in completely, candidate should submit the data.
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(ii) The online application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment
process can be completed by following the instructions.
(iii) The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro),
Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/ UPI by providing
information as asked on the screen.
(iv) After Final Submit, an additional page of the application form is displayed wherein
candidates may follow the instructions and fill in the requisite details.
(v) If the online transaction has not been successfully completed then candidates are advised
to login again with their provisional registration number and password and pay the Application
Fees/ Intimation Charges online.
(vi) On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt will be generated.
(vii) Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-receipt and online application form
containing fee payment details. Please note that if the same cannot be generated then online
transaction may not have been successful.
Note:
 After submitting your payment information in the online application form, please wait
for the intimation from the server, DO NOT press Back or Refresh button in order to
avoid double charge.
 For Credit Card users: All prices charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a nonIndian credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing
exchange rates.
 To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your
transaction is completed.
After completing the procedure of applying on-line including payment of fees /
intimation charges, the candidate should take a printout of the system generated on-line
application form, ensure the particulars filled in are accurate and retain it along with
Registration Number and Password for future reference. They should not send this
printout to the IBPS/ Banks.
Please note that all the particulars mentioned in the online application form
including Name of the Candidate, Category, Date of Birth, Address, Mobile
Number, Email ID, Centre of Examination, registration of preferences for
Participating Banks etc. will be considered as final and no change/modifications
will be allowed after submission of the online application form. Candidates are
hence advised to fill in the online application form with the utmost care as no
correspondence regarding change of details will be entertained. IBPS will not be
responsible for any consequences arising out of furnishing of incorrect and
incomplete details in the online application form or omission to provide the
required details in the application form.
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An email/ SMS intimation with the Registration Number and Password generated on
successful registration of the application will be sent to the candidate’s email ID/ Mobile
Number specified in the online application form as a system generated
acknowledgement. If candidates do not receive the email and SMS intimations at the
email ID/ Mobile number specified by them, they may consider that their online
application has not been successfully registered.
An online application which is incomplete in any respect such as without proper
passport size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, the hand written
declaration and certificate as mentioned in clause J (ix) (if applicable) uploaded in
the online application form/ unsuccessful fee /intimation charges payment will not
be considered as valid.
Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online much before the closing
date and not to wait till the last date for depositing the fee / intimation charges to
avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability/ failure to log on to the authorised
IBPS website www.ibps.in on account of heavy load on internet/website jam.
IBPS does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit
their online application form within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons
or for any other reason beyond the control of IBPS.
Please note that the above procedure is the only valid procedure for applying. No
other mode of application or incomplete steps would be accepted and such
applications would be rejected.
Any information submitted by an applicant in his/ her online application form shall be
binding on the candidate personally and he/she shall be liable for prosecution/ civil
consequences in case the information/ details furnished by him/ her are found to be false
at a later stage.
N. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Candidates will have to invariably produce the requisite documents such as valid call letter,
a photocopy and original of photo-identity proof bearing the same name as it appears on
the online submitted application form etc. at the time of online examinations (Preliminary
& Main) and interview respectively. No document shall be directly sent to IBPS by the
candidates before or after online examinations and interview.
(2) During online preliminary examination the call letter and copy of Photo ID proof will not
be collected at the examination centre. These will be duly authenticated by the examination
centre staff functionaries and handed over back to the candidates. The candidates will be
required to bring the authenticated call letter and copy of photo ID proof of Online
Preliminary examination along with the call letter and other requisite documents of Online
Main examination. However, candidates need to submit the scribe form (wherever
applicable) during the online preliminary examination as well as the online main
examination.
(3) Candidates who do not bring the authenticated/ stamped call letter of online preliminary
examination and authenticated/ stamped photocopy of ID proof at the time of online main
examination will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
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(4) Candidates need to bring one additional photograph (same as pasted on call letter) along
with the call letter and other requisite documents as per information provided in the
information handout and call letter. Candidates reporting without photograph pasted on
call letter or without one additional photograph (same as pasted on call letter) will not be
allowed to appear for the examination.
(5) Before applying for the post, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility
criteria and other norms mentioned in this notification. Candidates are therefore advised to
carefully read this notification and follow all the instructions given for submitting online
application form.
(6) Those candidates who have been debarred from appearing in CRP examinations for a
specified period in terms of the communication made to that effect by IBPS may act
accordingly.
(7) A Candidate’s admission to the Online Preliminary and Main examinations/ shortlisting
for interview/ and subsequent processes is strictly provisional. The mere fact that the call
letter(s)/ provisional allotment has been issued to the candidate does not imply that his/ her
candidature has been finally cleared by IBPS/ Participating Banks. IBPS/ Participating
Banks would be free to reject any application, at any stage of the selection process, cancel
the candidature of the candidate in case it is detected at any stage that a candidate does not
fulfill the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/false
information/certificate/documents or has suppressed any material fact(s). If candidature of
any candidate is rejected for any reason according to the terms and conditions of this
notification, no further representation in this regard will be entertained. Such decisions
shall be final and binding on the candidate. If any of these shortcomings is/are detected
after appointment in a Participating Bank, his/her services are liable to be summarily
terminated.
(8) Decision of Nodal Banks/Participating Banks/ IBPS in all matters regarding eligibility of
the candidate, the stages at which such scrutiny of eligibility is to be undertaken,
qualifications and other eligibility norms, the documents to be produced for the purpose of
the conduct of Examination, interview, verification etc. and any other matter relating to
CRP-PO/MT-XIV will be final and binding on the candidate. No correspondence or
personal enquiries shall be entertained by IBPS/ Participating Banks in this regard. IBPS/
Nodal Bank/ Participating Banks take no responsibility to receive/ collect any
certificate/remittance/ document sent separately.
(9) The scribe arranged by the candidate should not be a candidate for the examination
(CRP-PO/MT-XIV). If violation of the above is detected at any stage of the selection
process, candidature for CRP of both the candidate and the scribe will be cancelled.
(10) A scribe can act as scribe only for one candidate for CRP PO/MT XIV process. If
violation of the above is detected at any stage of the selection process, candidature of
the candidates for CRP will be cancelled and the scribe shall be debarred from future
CRP examinations.
(11) Not more than one application should be submitted by any candidate. In case of
multiple applications, only the latest valid (completed) application will be retained
and the application fee/ intimation charges paid for the other multiple registration(s)
will stand forfeited.
(12) Multiple attendance/ appearances in the online examination and/ or interview will be
summarily rejected/ candidature cancelled.
(13) Online applications once registered will not be allowed to be withdrawn and/or the
application fee/ intimation charges once paid will not be refunded nor be held in reserve
for any other examination.
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(14) Any resulting dispute arising out of this notification including the recruitment process shall
be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Mumbai.
(15) Any canvassing or creating influence for undue advantage shall lead to
disqualification from the selection process.
(16) Any request for change of date, time and venue for online examination (Preliminary and
Main) and interview will not be entertained.
(17) Any request for change of address, details mentioned in the online application form
will not be entertained.
(18) In case any dispute arises on account of interpretation of clauses in any version of this
notification other than English, the English version available on authorised IBPS website
shall prevail.
(19) A candidate should ensure that the signatures appended by him/her in all the places viz. in
his/her call letter, attendance sheet etc. and in all correspondence with the IBPS/
Participating Banks in future should be identical and there should be no variation of any
kind. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted. Signature uploaded
should be of appropriate size and clearly visible.
(20) A recent, recognizable photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) should be uploaded by the candidate
in the online application form and the candidate should ensure that copies of the same are
retained for use at various stages of the selection process. Candidates are also advised not
to change their appearance till the selection process is completed. Failure to produce the
same photograph at various stages of the selection process or doubt about identity at any
stage could lead to disqualification. Photo uploaded should be of appropriate size and
clearly visible. Candidates will also be required to capture and upload their live photograph
through webcam or mobile phone during registration process.
(21) The photograph/ signature/ left thumb impression/ handwritten declaration/certificate as
mentioned in Clause J (ix) which is scanned and uploaded in the online application form
should not be smudged or blurred. In case the face in the photograph or signature or left
thumb impression or handwritten declaration or certificate as mentioned in Clause J (ix) is
unclear/ smudged, the candidate’s application form shall be rejected.
(22) The hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only
and should NOT BE IN CAPITAL LETTERS. If it is written by anybody else and
uploaded or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the
case of candidates who cannot write, may get the text of declaration typed and put their
left hand thumb impression (if not able to sign also) below the typed declaration and upload
the document as per specifications.)
(23) The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination
cannot be ruled out completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being
generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may
include movement of candidates, delay in test. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute
discretion of IBPS. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test. Candidates not willing
to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test delivery shall be
summarily rejected from the process.
(24) Candidates will have to appear for the interview at their own expense. However, eligible
outstation SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities category candidates called for
interview will be paid II class to & fro railway/ bus fare or actual expenses incurred,
whichever is less, by shortest route on production of proof of travel (rail/ bus ticket etc.).
The above concession will not be admissible to SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark
Disabilities category candidates who are already in service in Central / State Government,
Corporations, Public Undertakings / Local Government, Institutions and Panchayats etc.
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(25) Nodal Banks/ Participating Banks/ IBPS shall not be responsible for any application made/
wrong information provided by an unauthorized person / institution. Candidates are
advised not to share/ mention their application details with / to anyone.
(26) Appointment of provisionally allotted candidates is subject to his/her being declared
medically fit, as per any other requirements of the concerned Participating Bank and
subject to service and conduct rules of the concerned Participating Bank. Decision of
concerned Participating Banks to which candidates are provisionally allotted will be final
and binding on candidates. IBPS has no role to play here. Any queries in this regard are
to be made to the Participating Banks only.
(27) IBPS reserves the right to change (cancel/ modify/ add) any of the criteria, method of
selection and Provisional Allotment etc.
(28) Intimations will be sent by email and/ or SMS only to the email ID and mobile number
registered in the online application form for CRP- PO/MT-XIV.
(29) IBPS shall not be responsible if the information/ intimations do not reach candidates in
case of change in the mobile number, email address, technical fault or otherwise, beyond
the control of IBPS and candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the authorised
IBPS website www.ibps.in for latest updates.
(30) Order of preference for Participating Banks has been inbuilt in the online application
form. Candidates should necessarily indicate their order of preferences at this stage.
No request for change in this connection shall be entertained.
(31) If at a later stage of selection process or appointment, the handwriting on the
handwritten declaration of the candidate is found to be dissimilar / different, as per
expert analysis, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled.
(32) IBPS reserves the right to share the list of debarred candidates/ scribes to other recruiting
agencies for their information.
O. ITEMS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION CENTRE
Following items are NOT allowed inside the examination centre:
(a) Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers,
Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Log Table,
Electronic Pen/Scanner etc.
(b) Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager,
Health Band etc.
(c) Other items like Goggles, Handbags, Hair-pin, Hair-band, Belt, Cap, etc.
(d) All ornament like Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain/Necklace, Pendants, Badge, brooch etc.
should be thoroughly checked.
(e) Any watch/Wrist Watch, Camera, devices with screen freeze or storage facilities etc.
(f) Any metallic item
(g) Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle etc.
(h) Any other item which could be used for unfair means for hiding communication devices
like camera, blue tooth devices etc.
Any infringement of these instructions shall entail cancellation of candidature and
disciplinary action including ban from future examinations and police complaints.
Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned items to the
venue of the examination, as arrangement for their safekeeping cannot be assured. IBPS
or any agency engaged with conduct of the online examination shall not take any
responsibility for loss of any of the items. Responsibility of safekeeping of the same shall
rest with the candidates at cost or no cost.
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P. ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT/ USE OF
UNFAIR MEANS
(I) (1) At the time of Online Preliminary examination, Main examination, Interview or in a
subsequent selection procedure, if a candidate is (or has been ) engaged in :-
(i) using unfair means or
(ii) impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person or
(iii) misbehaving in the examination hall or disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting,
storing or facilitating transmission and storage of contents of the test(s) or any information
therein in whole or part thereof in any form or by any means, verbal or written, electronically or
mechanically for any purpose or
(iv) resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with his/ her candidature or
(v) obtaining support for his/ her candidature by unfair means, or
(vi) carrying mobile phones or similar electronic devices of communication in the examination
hall or devices with screen freeze or storage facility etc.
(vii) Obstructing the conduct of examination/instigating other candidates not to take the
examination,
(viii) Taking snapshots, making videos of examination/Question paper related material, etc.,
(ix) furnishing any particulars that are false, tampered with or fabricated and suppress any material
information while submitting online application form, shall be liable :
(a) to be subjected to criminal prosecution.
(b) to be disqualified from the examination for which he/ she is a candidate
(c) to be debarred either permanently or for a specified period from any examination
conducted by IBPS
(d) for termination of service, if he/ she has already joined the Participating Bank.
(2) Candidates using the services of Scribe and their scribes shall be guided by Clause B (III) (i)
(3) IBPS reserves the right to share the list of debarred candidates/scribes to other Recruiting
agencies for their information.
(4) Important: IBPS would be analyzing the responses (answers) of individual candidates with
other candidates to detect patterns of similarity of right and wrong answers. If in the analytical
procedure adopted by IBPS in this regard, it is inferred/ concluded that the responses have been
shared and scores obtained are not genuine/ valid, IBPS reserves right to cancel the candidature of
the concerned candidates without any notice.
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(II) ‘THE PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS (PREVENTION OF UNFAIR MEANS) ACT, 2024 AND
RULES FRAMED THEREIN’
‘THE PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS (PREVENTION OF UNFAIR MEANS) ACT, 2024’ is
aimed at effectively and legally deterring persons, organized groups or institutions that indulge in
various unfair means and adversely impact the public examination systems for monetary or
wrongful gains. The provisions as per the Act will be applicable to persons involved in use of
unfair means.
All offences under the act shall be cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable.
Candidate as defined in the Act shall continue to be covered under the extant administrative
provisions of the concerned public examination authority.
Unfair Means:
The unfair means relating to the conduct of a public examination shall include any act or omission
done or caused to be done by any person or group of persons or institutions, and include but not
be restricted to, any of the following acts for monetary or wrongful gain —
(i) leakage of question paper or answer key or part thereof;
(ii) participating in collusion with others to effect leakage of question paper or answer key;
(iii) accessing or taking possession of question paper or an Optical Mark Recognition response
sheet without authority;
(iv) providing solution to one or more questions by any unauthorized person during a public
examination;
(v) directly or indirectly assisting the candidate in any manner unauthorisedly in the public
examination;
(vi) tampering with answer sheets including Optical Mark Recognition response sheets;
(vii) altering the assessment except to correct a bona fide error without any authority;
(viii) willful violation of norms or standards set up by the Central Government for conduct of a
public examination on its own or through its agency;
(ix) tampering with any document necessary for short-listing of candidates or finalising the merit
or rank of a candidate in a public examination;
(x) deliberate violation of security measures to facilitate unfair means in conduct of a public
examination;
(xi) tampering with the computer network or a computer resource or a computer system;
(xii) manipulation in seating arrangements, allocation of dates and shifts for the candidates to
facilitate adopting unfair means in examinations;
(xiii) threatening the life, liberty or wrongfully restraining persons associated with the public
examination authority or the service provider or any authorised agency of the Government; or
obstructing the conduct of a public examination;
(xiv) creation of fake website to cheat or for monetary gain; and
(xv) conduct of fake examination, issuance of fake admit cards or offer letters to cheat or for
monetary gain.
Insofar as unfair means by PwBD candidates/Scribes are concerned, Clauses under B (III) (i) of
this notification may be referred.
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Q. CALL LETTERS
The Centre, venue address, date and time for both Online Preliminary and Online Main
examinations and interview shall be intimated in the respective Call Letter.
An eligible candidate should download his/her call letter from the authorised IBPS website
www.ibps.in by entering his/ her details i.e. Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth. No
hard copy of the call letter/ Information Handout etc. will be sent by post/ courier.
The candidates who have opted for the services of a scribe in the online application form will be
required to fill in the details of the scribe at the time of downloading examination call letter. The
scribe declaration form containing the filled in details has to be downloaded (separately) along
with the call letter. The candidate will be required to bring the call letter as well as the filled in
scribe declaration form at the time of examination along with other requisite documents.
Intimations will be sent by email and/ SMS to the email ID and mobile number registered in the
online application form for CRP-PO/MT-XIV. IBPS/ Participating Banks will not take
responsibility for late receipt / non-receipt of any communication e-mailed/ sent via sms to the
candidate due to change in the mobile number, email address, technical fault or otherwise
beyond the control of IBPS/ Participating Banks. Candidates are hence advised to regularly visit
the authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in for details, updates and any information which may
be posted for further guidance as well as to check their registered e-mail account from time to
time during the recruitment process.
PLEASE NOTE:
Call letter for Preliminary Exam: Call letter of Preliminary Exam will not be collected at the
examination venue. However, it will be duly authenticated/ Stamped by the exam venue staff.
Candidate will need to retain the call letter (along with authenticated/ stamped copy of the ID
proof) safely. Those candidates who are called for Main examination will be required to bring
this call letter along with online Main examination call letter and other requisite documents as per
the information provided in the “Information Handout” and “Call letter”.
However, scribe form (wherever applicable) will be collected during the Preliminary Exam.
Candidates need to bring one additional photograph (same as pasted by the candidate on call
letter) along-with the call letter and other requisite documents as per information provided in the
“information handout” and call letter.
Candidates reporting without photograph pasted on the call letter or without one additional
photograph (same as pasted on call letter) will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
(It is advisable that candidate retains about 8 copies of the same photograph which is uploaded at
the time of Application as these would be needed for further stages of this selection process)
At the time of Main Exam: Candidates must bring duly authenticated Preliminary Exam call
letter (with authenticated copy of ID proof) as well as Main Exam call letter. These documents
along-with other requisite documents need to be submitted during the Main Exam.
Candidates need to bring the call letter and other requisite documents as per information
provided in the “Information Handout” and “Call Letter”.
Candidates who do not bring the authenticated/ stamped call letter of preliminary examination
and authenticated/stamped photocopy of ID proof at the time of main examination will not be
allowed to appear for the examination.
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R. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
All further announcements/ details pertaining to this process will only be published/ provided
on IBPS authorised website www.ibps.in from time to time.
S. DISCLAIMER
Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate
detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to disqualification of the candidate
from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any of the Common
Recruitment Process in the future. If such instances go undetected during the current
selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with
retrospective effect. Clarifications / decisions given / to be given by the Director, IBPS,
regarding process for recruitment of Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees in
Participating Banks (CRP- PO/MT-XIV) shall be final and binding.
Mumbai DIRECTOR
Date: 01.08.2024
Click here to apply for CRP PO/MT XIV
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ANNEXURE I
Indent for PO/MT for the year 2025-26
(INDICATIVE)
SR.
No. Participating Bank SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL
Out of Which
(PwBD)
HI OC VI ID
1 BANK OF BARODA NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR
2 BANK OF INDIA 132 66 238 88 361 885 9 9 8 9
3
BANK OF
MAHARASHTRA NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR
4 CANARA BANK 90 45 160 75 380 750 7 8 8 7
5
CENTRAL BANK OF
INDIA 225 112 404 150 609 1500 15 15 15 15
6 INDIAN BANK NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR
7 INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK 42 22 84 22 90 260 7 2 2 6
8
PUNJAB NATIONAL
BANK 30 15 54 20 81 200 2 2 2 2
9 PUNJAB & SIND BANK 63 34 109 30 124 360 17 3 4 11
10 UCO BANK NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR
11 UNION BANK OF INDIA NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR
TOTAL 582 294 1049 385 1645 3955 57 39 39 50
NR= Not Reported
May include backlog vacancies for some banks
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ANNEXURE II
EXAMINATION CENTRES – Preliminary and Main Examination (Tentative List)
The examination may be held at the following centres and the address of the venue will be advised in
the call letters. IBPS, however, reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres and/ or add
some other Centres, at its discretion, depending upon the response, administrative feasibility, etc. IBPS
also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the one he/she has opted for.
State
Code
State /UT / NCR Preliminary Examination Centre Main Examination
Center
11 Andaman &
Nicobar
Port Blair Port Blair
12 Andhra Pradesh Ananthapur, Eluru, Guntur/ Vijaywada , Kadapa,
Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole,
Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati,
Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
Guntur/ Vijaywada,
Kurnool,
Vishakhapatnam
13 Arunachal
Pradesh
Naharlagun Naharlagun
14 Assam Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur Guwahati, Silchar
15 Bihar Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya,
Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Bihar Sharif,
Samastipur
Bhagalpur, Darbhanga,
Muzaffarpur, Patna,
Samastipur
16 Chandigarh Chandigarh/Mohali Chandigarh/Mohali
17 Chhattisgarh Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur Raipur, Bilaspur
18 Dadra & Nagar
Haveli and Daman
& Diu
Surat, Jamnagar Surat
19 Delhi Delhi/New Delhi/Delhi NCR, Faridabad,
Ghaziabad
Delhi/New Delhi/Delhi
NCR, Faridabad,
Ghaziabad
20 Goa Panaji Panaji
21 Gujarat Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Bhavnagar,
Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/
Bardoli, Vadodara
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar,
Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat/
Bardoli
22 Haryana Ambala, Faridabad, Hisar, Gurugram, Kurukshetra Ambala, Faridabad,
Gurugram, Kurukshetra
23 Himachal Pradesh Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi, Kangra, Kullu,
Shimla, Solan, Una
Baddi, Bilaspur,
Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan
24 Jammu &
Kashmir
Jammu, Samba, Srinagar Jammu, Srinagar
25 Jharkhand Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi Dhanbad, Jamshedpur,
Ranchi
26 Karnataka Bengaluru, Belagavi (Belgaum), Davangere,
Dharwad, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Hubballi (Hubli),
Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore),
Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi
Bengaluru, Dharwad,
Hubballi (Hubli),
Kalaburagi (Gulbarga),
Mangaluru (Mangalore)
27 Kerala Alappuzha, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam,
Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad,
Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
Ernakulam, Kozhikode,
Thiruvananthapuram
28 Ladakh Leh, Kargil Leh, Kargil
29 Lakshadweep Kavaratti Kavaratti
30 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna,
Ujjain
Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior,
Jabalpur
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31 Maharashtra Akola, Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
(Aurangabad), Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur,
Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai/ MMR,
Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Solapur
Chhatrapati Sambhaji
Nagar (Aurangabad) ,
Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi
Mumbai/ MMR, Nagpur,
Pune
32 Manipur Imphal Imphal
33 Meghalaya Shillong Shillong
34 Mizoram Aizawl Aizawl
35 Nagaland Kohima, Dimapur Kohima, Dimapur
36 Odisha Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar,
Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
Bhubaneshwar
37 Puducherry Puducherry Puducherry
38 Punjab Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar,
Ludhiana, Moga, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala,
Phagwara
Amritsar, Fatehgarh
Sahib, Jalandhar,
Ludhiana, Mohali,
Patiala
39 Rajasthan Ajmer, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur
40 Sikkim Gangtok Gangtok
41 Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore Erode, Karur,
Krishnagiri, Madurai, Nagercoil/ Kanyakumari, ,
Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur,
Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
Chennai, Madurai,
Salem, Thiruchirapalli,
Tirunelveli, Vellore,
Virudhunagar
42 Telangana Hyderabad/ Secunderabad, Karimnagar,
Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Warangal
Hyderabad/
Secunderabad,
Karimnagar
43 Tripura Agartala Agartala
44 Uttar Pradesh Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad,
Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura,
Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/ Greater
Noida, Prayagraj(Allahabad), Sitapur, Varanasi
Ghaziabad, Noida/
Greater Noida, Kanpur,
Lucknow, Meerut,
Prayagraj(Allahabad),
Varanasi
45 Uttarakhand Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee Dehradun
46 West Bengal Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata/ Greater Kolkata,
Howrah, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri
Asansol, Kolkata/ Greater
Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri
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ANNEXURE III: Guidelines for scanning and Upload of Documents
Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of
 his/her photograph
 signature
 left thumb impression
 hand written declaration and
 Certificate as mentioned in Clause J (ix), – if applicable, as per the specifications
given below.
Please note that until photographs and signature are as per the specifications provided, the system
will not allow the candidate to move forward to the next stage of application.
Photograph Image: (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
 Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
 Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably
white, background.
 Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
 If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in
the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows
 If you have to use flash, ensure there’s no “red-eye”
 If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be
clearly seen.
 Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it
must not cover your face.
 Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
 Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb
 Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file
is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution,
no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.
 Photo uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible.
Photograph Capture
 In addition to the above photograph, candidates will also be required to capture and
upload their live photograph either by using webcam or mobile phone.
 On selecting “Capture Photo” option, candidates’ webcam will be activated allowing
them to click their picture, which will get auto uploaded in the application form.
 On selecting “Click here to Scan” option, candidates can use their mobile phone to scan
the QR code, which will redirect to a website, allowing to click photograph on their
mobile phone. On selecting the taken picture, photograph will get auto uploaded in the
application form.
Do’s and Don’ts of Photo Capture
Dos:
 Ensure the photo is captured against a light coloured, preferably white background and
there is adequate light.
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 Look straight at the webcam/ camera.
 Photograph should be of passport size.
Don’ts
 Small size photograph not to be clicked/ uploaded.
 Coloured glasses or sunglasses/ Cap should not be worn.
 Shadow on face/ not facing the camera/ distorted face/ face covered with mask / blurred
image.
 Photo not taken in dark/ improper background.
Signature:
 The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
o Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
o Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb
o Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
o Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate
size and clearly visible.
Left thumb impression:
 The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or
blue ink.
o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e
3 cm * 3 cm (Width * Height)
o File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
o Note: If a candidate does not have left thumb, he/ she may use his/ her right
thumb. If both thumbs are missing, the impression of one of the fingers of the
left hand starting from the forefinger should be taken. If there are no fingers
on the left hand, the impression of one of the fingers of the right hand starting
from the forefinger should be taken. If no fingers are available, the impression
of left toe may be taken. In all such cases where left thumb impression is not
uploaded, the candidate should specify in the uploaded document the name
of finger and the specification of left/ right hand or toe.
Hand-written declaration Image:
 The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with
black ink.
o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e.
10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)
o File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB
o Note: The hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing
and in English only. The text should NOT BE IN CAPITAL LETTERS. If it
is written by anybody else and uploaded or in any other language, the
application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of candidates who
cannot write, may get that text of declaration typed and put their left hand
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thumb impression (if not able to sign also) below the typed declaration and
upload the document as per specifications).
o The text for hand written declaration is as follows:
“I, __________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the
information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid.
I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
Certificate as mentioned in Clause J (ix) for eligible candidates:
o Document must be in PDF format.
o Page size of the document to be A4.
o Size of the file should not be exceeding 500 KB.
o In case of Document being scanned, please ensure it is saved as PDF and size
not more than 500 KB as PDF. If the size of the file is more than 500KB, then
adjust the setting of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc.,
during the process of scanning. Please ensure that Documents uploaded are
clear and readable.
 The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of
the applicant and not by any other person.
 If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time
of the examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be
disqualified.
 Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.
 Ensure that the photo, signature, left thumb impression, hand written
declaration and certificate as mentioned in Clause J (ix) – if applicable, are
uploaded at the specified spaces only in the online application form.
Ensure that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications.
Scanning the documents:
o Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
o Set Colour to True Colour
o File Size as specified above
o Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature/ left thumb
impression / hand written declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image to
the final size (as specified above).
o The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg
or image01.jpeg. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or
moving the mouse over the file image icon.
o Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg
format by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned documents in
any format can be saved in .jpg / .jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in
the File menu. Size can be adjusted by using crop and then resize option.
Procedure for uploading the documents
o While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with
separate links for uploading Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and
hand written declaration and certificate mentioned in Clause J (ix) – if applicable,.
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o Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / signature / Upload left thumb
impression / hand written declaration/certificate as mentioned in Clause J (ix) – if
applicable, ”
o Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / signature / left
thumb impression / hand written declaration/certificate as mentioned in clause J (ix)
– if applicable, file has been saved.
o Select the file by clicking on it
o Click the ‘Open/Upload’
o If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
o Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of
unclear / smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity /quality.
Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Photograph,
signature, left thumb impression, hand written declaration and certificate as mentioned in
Clause J (ix) – if applicable, as specified.
Note:
(1) In case the face in the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the hand
written declaration/certificate as mentioned in clause J (ix) – if applicable, is
unclear / smudged the candidate’s application may be rejected.
(2) After uploading the Photograph / signature / left thumb impression / hand written
declaration/certificate as mentioned in clause J (ix) – if applicable, in the online
application form candidates should check that the images are clear and have been
uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or
the hand written declaration or certificate as mentioned in clause J (ix) – if
applicable, is not prominently visible, the candidate may edit his/ her application
and re-upload his/ her photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the hand
written declaration or certificate as mentioned in clause J (ix) – if applicable,, prior
to submitting the form.
(3) Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and
signature at the place of signature. If photo in place of photo and signature in place
of signature is not uploaded properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for
the exam.
(4) Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face
should be clearly visible.
(5) If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for Examination will
be rejected/denied. Candidate him/herself will be responsible for the same.
(6) Candidates should ensure that the signature uploaded is clearly visible and not
smudged/ blurred.
(7) After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system
generated online application forms.
(8) The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of
the applicant and not of any other person.
(9) If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time
of the examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be
disqualified.
(10) Signature/ Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be
accepted.
(11) Ensure that the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, hand written
declaration and certificate as mentioned in Clause J (ix) are uploaded at the
specified spaces only in the online application form.
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FORM- SC/ST
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY A
CANDIDATE BELONGING TO SCHEDULED CASTE OR
SCHEDULED TRIBE IN SUPPORT OF HIS / HER CLAIM.
1.This is to certify that Sri / Smt / Kum*_______________________________________________
son / daughter* of______________________________________________________ of village / town*
____________________________ in District / Division*_______________________of the State /
Union Territory*__________________belongs to the ___________________Caste/Tribe* which is
recognized as a Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe* under :
* The Constitution ( Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 ;
* The Constitution ( Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 ;
* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes)(Union Territories)Orders, 1951 ;
* The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes)(Union Territories)Order, 1951 ;
[as amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes lists Modification) Order,1956; the Bombay
Reorganisation Act, 1960; the Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970,
the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation)Act, 1971, the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act,1976, The State of Mizoram Act, 1986, the State of Arunachal Pradesh
Act, 1986 and the Goa, Daman and Diu (Reorganization) Act, 1987.]:
* The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order,1956 ;
* The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled
Tribes Order, 1959 as amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976 ;
* The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962 ;
* The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1962 ;
* The Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order 1964;
* The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes Order,1967;
* The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Castes Order, 1968 ;
* The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968 ;
* The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970 ;
* The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Castes Order, 1978 ;
* The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978 ;
* The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989 ;
* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment)Act, 1990;
* The Constitution (ST) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance, 1991 ;
* The Constitution (ST) Orders (Second Amendment) Act,1991 ;
* The Constitution (ST) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance, 1996;
* The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act 2002;
*The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2002;
*The Constitution (Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2002;
*The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order (Second Amendment) Act, 2002].
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:: 2 ::
# 2. Applicable in the case of Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes persons , who have migrated
from one State / Union Territory Administration.
This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes* Certificate issued
to Shri / Smt / Kumari* _________________________________________Father /Mother* of Sri /
Smt / Kumari*____________________________________________________of village /
town______________________in District/Division*____________________of the State/Union
Territory*_________________________________ who belong to the______________________
Caste / Tribe* which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe* in the State/Union
Territory* issued by the ____________________________________[Name of the authority] vide
their order No. ___________________________ dated _______________________.
3.Shri/Smt/Kumari*____________________________________________and/or* his/her* family
ordinarily reside(s) in village/town*__________________________ of____________________
District / Division* of the State / Union Territory* of _____________________
Signature _____________________
Designation ___________________
Place: [With seal of Office]
Date : State/Union Territory
Note : The term “Ordinarily resides” used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the
Representation of the Peoples Act, 1950.
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* Please delete the words which are not applicable.
# Delete the paragraph which is not applicable.
List of authorities empowered to issue Caste / Tribe Certificates:
1. District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional
Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector/I Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate
/ Extra-Asst. Commissioner / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate.
2. Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / presidency Magistrate.
3. Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
4. Sub-Divisional Officers of the area where the candidate and / or his family normally resides.
Note : The Certificate is subject to amendment/modification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes lists from time to time
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FORM- OBC
OBC Certificate Format
FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES APPLYING FOR
APPOINTMENT TO POSTS, UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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This is to certify that Sri / Smt. / Kum*__________________________________ Son / Daughter* of Shri / Smt.*
_________________________ of village/Town* ____________________________ District/Division*
___________________________ in the ___________________ State belongs to the
____________________________ community which is recognized as a backward class under :
(i) Resolution No.12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10/09/93 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No.186 dated
13/09/93.
(ii) Resolution No.12011/9/94-BCC dated 19/10/94 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No.163 dated
20/10/94.
(iii) Resolution No.12011/7/95-BCC dated 24/05/95 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No.88 dated
25/05/95.
(iv) Resolution No.12011/96/94-BCC dated 09/03/96.
(v) Resolution No.12011/44/96-BCC dated 06/12/96 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No.210 dated
11/12/96.
(vi) Resolution No.12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.
(vii) Resolution No.12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.
(viii) Resolution No.12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/10/99.
(ix) Resolution No.12011/88/98-BCC dated 06/12/99 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No.270 dated
06/12/99.
(x) Resolution No.12011/36/99-BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No.71 dated
04/04/2000.
(xi) Resolution No.12011/44/99-BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No.210 dated
21/09/2000.
(xii) Resolution No.12015/9/2000-BCC dated 06/09/2001.
(xiii) Resolution No.12011/1/2001-BCC dated 19/06/2003.
(xiv) Resolution No.12011/4/2002-BCC dated 13/01/2004.
(xv) Resolution No.12011/9/2004-BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No.210 dated
16/01/2006.
(xvi) Resolution No.12011/9/2004-BCC dated 12/03/2007 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I Section I No.67 dated
12/03/2007.
(xvii) Resolution No.12015/2/2007-BCC dated 18/08/2010.
(xviii) Resolution No.12015/13/2007-BCC dated 08/12/2011.
Shri/Smt./Kum. ____________________________________ and/or his/her family ordinarily reside(s) in the
______________________ District/Division of ________________State. This is also to certify that he/she does
not belong to the persons/ sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of
India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No.36012/22/93- Estt.[SCT], dated 08/09/93 which is modified
vide O.M. No.36033/3/2004 Estt.(Res.) dated 09/03/2004, further modified vide O.M. No.36033/3/2004-Estt.(Res.)
dated 14/10/2008 or the latest notification of the Government of India.
Dated :
District Magistrate /
Deputy Commissioner /
Competent Authority
Seal
*Please delete the word(s) which are not applicable.
NOTE :
(a) The term ‘Ordinarily resides’ used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
(b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below :
(i) District Magistrate / Additional Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner /
Deputy Collector / 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive
Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate).
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family resides.
Note : The prescribed proforma shall be subject to amendment from time to time as per Government of India Guidelines.
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FORM-EWS
Government of ………………………..
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate
INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY
WEAKER SECTIONS
(Prescribed proforma subject to amendment from time to time)
Certificate No. …………
Date : …………
VALID FOR THE YEAR …………
This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari ………….. son/daughter/wife of ……………..
permanent resident of ……………………….. ViIlage/Street ……………………….. Post Office……….
District……… in the State/Union Territory …………………… Pin Code …………. whose photograph
is attested below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual income* of his/her
family** is below Rs. 8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year His/her family does
not own or possess any of the following assets*** :
I. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;
II. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
III. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in. areas other than the notified municipalities
2. Shri/Smt./Kumari …………… belongs to the …………… caste which is not recognized as a
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List)
Signature with seal of Office …………
Name …………
Designation …………
*Note 1 : Income covered all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.
**Note 2 :The term ‘Family” for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation,
his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age
of 18 years.
***Note 3 : The property held by a “Family’ in different locations or different places/cities have been
clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.
NOTE:-
The Income and Asset Certificate issued ‘by anyone of the following authorities in the prescribed
format as given above shall only be accepted as proof of candidate’s claim as ‘belonging to EWS: –
(i) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/Additional
Deputy Commissioner/1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/
Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner,
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate,
(iii)Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides.
Recent
Passport size
attested
photograph
of the
applicant
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FORM-I
Certificate of Disability
(In cases of amputation or complete permanent paralysis of limbs or dwarfism and in cases of blindness)
(Prescribed proforma subject to amendment from time to time)
(NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MEDICAL AUTHORITY ISSUING THE CERTIFICATE)
Recent passport
size attested
photograph
(Showing face
only) of the
person with
disability
Certificate No. : Date :
This is to certify that I have carefully examined
Shri/Smt./Kum. __________________________ son/wife/daughter of Shri
__________________________ Date of Birth (DD / MM / YY) __________
Age ________ years, male/female ___________ registration No. __________________________
permanent resident of House No.________ Ward/Village/Street _____________________________
Post Office ___________________________ District __________ State ____________, whose
photograph is affixed above, and am satisfied that :
(A) he/she is a case of :
 locomotor disability
 Dwarfism
 Blindness
(Please tick as applicable)
(B) The diagnosis in his/her case is _________
(A) He/She has ______________% (in figure) ________________________ percent (in words) permanent
locomotor disability/ dwarfism /blindness in relation to his/her _________ (part of body) as per
guidelines (……………number and date of issue of the guidelines to be specified)
2. The applicant has submitted the following documents as proof of residence :-
Nature of
Document
Date of Issue Details of authority issuing certificate
(Signature and Seal of Authorised Signatory of notified Medical Authority)
Signature/Thum
b impression of
the person in
whose favour
disability
certificate is
issued.
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FORM – II
Certificate of Disability
(In case of multiple disabilities)
(Prescribed proforma subject to amendment from time to time)
(NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MEDICAL AUTHORITY ISSUING THE CERTIFICATE)
Recent PP size
Attested
Photograph
(Showing face
only) of the person
with disability
Certificate No. : Date :
This is to certify that we have carefully examined
Shri/Smt./Kum. __________________________ son/wife/daughter of Shri
__________________________ Date of Birth (DD / MM / YY) __________
Age ________ years, male/female ___________ registration No. __________________________
permanent resident of House No.________ Ward/Village/Street _____________________________
Post Office ___________________________ District __________ State ____________, whose
photograph is affixed above, and am satisfied that:
(A) He/she is a Case of Multiple Disability. His/her extent of permanent physical impairment/disability
has been evaluated as per guidelines (……………number and date of issue of the guidelines to be
specified) for the disabilities ticked below, and is shown against the relevant disability in the table
below :
Sr.
No.
Disability Affected
Part of
Body
Diagnosis Permanent physical
impairment/mental disability
(in %)
1 Locomotor disability @
2 Muscular Dystrophy
3 Leprosy cured
4 Dwarfism
5 Cerebral Palsy
6 Acid Attack Victim
7 Low vision #
8 Blindness #
9 Deaf £
10 Hard of Hearing £
11 Speech and Language
Disability
12 Intellectual Disability
13 Specific Learning
Disability
14 Autism Spectrum disorder
15 Mental-illness
16 Chronic Neurological
Conditions
17 Multiple sclerosis
18 Parkinson’s disease
19 Haemophilia
20 Thalassemia
21 Sickle Cell disease
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(B) In the light of the above, his/her over all permanent physical impairment as per guidelines
(……………number and date of issue of the guidelines to be specified), is as follows :-
In figures :- ____________________ percent
In words :- __________________________________________________________________ percent
2. This condition is progressive/non-progressive/likely to improve/not likely to improve.
3. Reassessment of disability is :
(i) not necessary,
Or
(ii) is recommended / after __________ years __________ months, and therefore this certificate
shall be valid till (DD / MM / YY) ____ ____ ____
@ – e.g. Left/Right/both arms/legs
# – e.g. Single eye
£ – e.g. Left / Right / both ears
4. The applicant has submitted the following documents as proof of residence :-
Nature of
Document
Date of
Issue
Details of authority issuing
certificate
5. Signature and Seal of the Medical Authority
Name and seal of Member Name and seal of
Member
Name and seal of Chairperson
Signature/Thumb
impression of the
person in whose
favour disability
certificate is
issued.
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FORM – III
Certificate of Disability
(In cases other than those mentioned in Form I and II)
(Prescribed proforma subject to amendment from time to time)
(NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MEDICAL AUTHORITY ISSUING THE
CERTIFICATE)
Recent
passport size
Attested
Photograph
(Showing face
only) of the
person with
disability
Certificate No. : Date :
This is to certify that I have carefully examined
Shri/Smt./Kum. _____________________________________________________________
son/wife/daughter of Shri ___________________________________________________ Date
of Birth (DD / MM / YY) ____ ____ ____
Age ________ years, male/female __________Registration No.
__________________________ permanent resident of House No.______________________
Ward/Village/Street ___________________________________________ Post Office
___________________________________District __________ State ____________, whose
photograph is affixed above, and am satisfied that he/she is a Case of
_________________________ disability. His/her extent of percentage physical
impairment/disability has been evaluated as per guidelines (……………number and date of
issue of the guidelines to be specified) and is shown against the relevant disability in the table
below :
Sr.
No.
Disability Affected
Part of
Body
Diagnosis Permanent physical
impairment/mental
disability (in %)
1 Locomotor disability @
2 Muscular Dystrophy
3 Leprosy cured
4 Cerebral Palsy
5 Acid Attack Victim
6 Low vision #
7 Deaf €
8 Hard of Hearing €
9 Speech and Language
Disability
10 Intellectual Disability
11 Specific Learning
Disability
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12 Autism Spectrum
disorder
13 Mental-illness
14 Chronic Neurological
Conditions
15 Multiple sclerosis
16 Parkinson’s disease
17 Haemophilia
18 Thalassemia
19 Sickle Cell disease
(Please strike out the disabilities which are not applicable.)
2. The above condition is progressive/non-progressive/likely to improve/not likely to improve.
3. Reassessment of disability is :
(i) not necessary,
Or
(ii) is recommended / after __________ years __________ months, and therefore this certificate
shall be valid till (DD / MM / YY) ____ ____ ____
@ – e.g. Left/Right/both arms/legs
# – e.g. Single eye / both eyes
£ – e.g. Left / Right / both ears
4. The applicant has submitted the following documents as proof of residence :-
Nature of
Document
Date of
Issue
Details of authority issuing
certificate
(Authorised Signatory of notified Medical Authority)
(Name and Seal)
Countersigned
{Countersignature and seal of the
CMO/Medical Superintendent/Head of
Government Hospital, in case the
certificate is issued by a medical
authority who is not a government
servant (with seal)
Signature/Thumb
impression of the
person in whose
favour disability
certificate is
issued.
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APPENDIX- I
Certificate for person with specified disability covered under the definition of Section 2 (s)
of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act,
i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing.
This is to certify that, we have examined Mr/Ms/Mrs …………………………………………
(name of the candidate), S/o / D/o ………………………………………, a resident of
………………………………… (Vill/PO/PS/District/State), aged ………………… yrs, a
person with ……………………………… (nature of disability/condition), and to state that
he/she has limitation which hampers his/her writing capability owing to his/her above
condition, He / She requires support of scribe for writing the examination.
2. The above candidate uses aids and assistive device such as prosthetics & orthotics,
hearing aid (name to be specified) which is / are essential for the candidate to appear at the
examination with the assistance of scribe.
3. This certificate is issued only for the purpose of appearing in written examinations
conducted by recruitment agencies as well as academic institutions and is valid upto
______________ (it is valid for maximum period of six months or less as may be certified by
the medical authority).
Signature of Medical Authority
(Signature
& Name)
(Signature &
Name)
(Signature &
Name)
(Signature &
Name)
(Signature &
Name)
Orthopedic/
PMR specialist
Clinical Psychologist/
Rehabilitation
Psychologist/
Psychiatrist/ Special
Educator
Neurologist (if
available)
Occupational
therapist (if
available)
Other Expert,
as nominated by
the
Chairperson
(if any)
(Signature & Name)
Chief Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon / Chief District Medical Officer
………………………………… Chairperson
Name of Government Hospital / Health Care Centre with Seal
Place :
Date :
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APPENDIX II
Letter of Undertaking by the person with specified disability covered under the definition of
Section 2 (s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the
said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing
I, ____________________________, a candidate with (nature of
disability/condition) appearing for the (name of the
examination) bearing Roll No. at
__________________ (name of the centre) in the District
_______, (name of the State). My educational
qualification is .
2. I do hereby state that (name of the scribe) will
provide the service of scribe for the undersigned for taking the aforementioned examination.
3. I do hereby undertake that his/her qualification is . In case,
subsequently it is found that his qualification is not as declared by the undersigned and is
beyond my qualification. I shall forfeit my right to the post or certificate/diploma/degree
and claims relating thereto.
(Signature of the candidate)
Place:
Date:
Note: The prescribed proforma shall be subject to amendment from time to time as per
Government of India Guidelines.