• IBPS Clerk: PSU banks (excludes SBI)
• Prelims qualifying, mains decisive
• NO interview since 2018
• Allocation by mains marks + state + bank preference

1. Prelims + cut-off — ibps.in within 30 days.
2. Mains + cut-off — 60 days post-mains.
3. Final allocation — Based on mains marks.
4. Joining at allotted bank — In 60-90 days post-allocation.

• IBPS roll number
• Photo ID + Aadhaar

• Mains cut-off appears unusually high — RTI for category breakdown.
• Allocation to remote state — preference order ignored. RTI for allocation algorithm.
• Final result delayed — RTI for processing pipeline.
• Joining instruction delayed — RTI to allotted bank.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of resolution / decision.

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IBPS removed interview for clerks in 2018 to reduce subjectivity.

Yes — IBPS Clerk single application; allocation by merit + preference.

Yes within 30 days. No re-evaluation.

File RTI to IBPS HQ.

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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.