4 Tips to Avoid IBPS Clerk Application Form Rejection

4 Tips to Avoid IBPS Clerk Application Form Rejection

IBPS has 3 major recruitments over the year namely IBPS Clerk Recruitment, IBPS PO Recruitment, and IBPS RRB PO/Clerk Recruitment. 

IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2019 has come up with an exceptional vacancy count of over 12000. This year, IBPS has increased vacancies for clerical recruitment with an exact difference of 4800 from last year.

When is the last date to apply for the exam? The IBPS Clerk Application Form link has been activated from September 17 until October 09, 2019.

Direct link for IBPS Clerk Application Form

How to Apply Online for IBPS Clerk 2019?

All Indian nationals falling in the age range of 20-28 years are eligible to apply for the exam. The registrations are accepted in online mode only. Here are the steps to apply for the exam in brief:

  • Visit the official website @ibps.in.
  • Click on the CWE clerical link – “Common Written Examination for clerical cadre VIII”.
  • Click on the link “Click here to apply online for CWE Clerical VIII”.
  • Start the registration process by clicking “New Registeration”
  • Provide the basic information to register for the exam. Then, you will receive a provisional registration number and system-generated password post successful registration.
  • Carefully fill in the application form of IBPS Clerk 2019-20.
  • Click on the “Save and Next” post verifying all the details. 
  • After clicking on the FINAL SUBMIT button, you will not be able to make any changes to the form.
  • Upload your new photograph and scanned copy of your signature in the prescribed format.
  • Make the payment online and keep a printout of the e-receipt and online application for future reference.

Reasons for Rejection of IBPS Clerk Application Form?

IBPS Clerk Application form is subject to rejection in case of any errors made after submission. Make sure you submit the form only after verifying all the information/details mentioned in the article.

Given below are the reasons for rejection of your IBPS Clerk Application form:

  • Entered incorrect details like invalid email ID, incorrect exam center code etc. during the online registration.
  • Specifications of photo and signature are not followed properly. 
  • If you have not received any payment receipt, don’t pre-assume that your application is submitted.
  • If the registration is not confirmed but payment is made, your form shall be rejected and the payment will be refunded to your account.

Things to Remember during IBPS Clerk Application Process

Your application must be complete with all the correct details to receive the IBPS Clerk Admit Card.

Here are a few important instructions to be followed while filling the IBPS Clerk Application Form:

  • Make sure you verify all the details mentioned in the form with the relevant document as verification of any detail can be done during any stage of the exam.
  • It is advisable to click “Save and Submit” rather than Submit as this button gives you a chance to verify the details entered or if any field is missed by mistake.
  • Make sure the photograph and signature are clear before and after uploading it in the form.
  • Ensure that you receive the payment receipt after making the payment for the successful submission of the application form.

How to edit the IBPS Clerk Online Form?

You cannot make any corrections in the online form after the final submission. Changes can only be made for the applications yet to be submitted or if the payment is not made.

Here are the steps to edit the IBPS Clerk Application form:

  • Visit the registration link on the official website
  • On this page, enter details in the left side login panel
  • Click the “Edit” tab in the window that opens after logging in
  • Preview the form or correct the detail entered incorrectly
  • Click “Submit” or “Save and Submit”

What all can be edited during the IBPS Clerk Application Form Correction?

Details such as invalid e-mail ID cannot be edited during the form correction process. However, any other detail such as date of birth, bank and exam center preference, any personal details, education qualification, etc. can be changed before final submission.

Incorrect photo and signature can also be changed in case the form is not sent for final submission. No information can be changed after the form is submitted and the application fee is paid. You can re-submit in case the application link is still active. 

To avoid any discrepancies later, take multiple print-outs of the submitted application form.