(1) Candidates will have to invariably produce the requisite documents such as valid call letter, a photocopy of photo-identity proof along with the original bearing the same name as it appears on the online submitted application form etc. at the time of online examinations (Preliminary & Main). No document shall be directly sent to IBPS by candidates before or after the online examinations (Preliminary & Main).
(2) During online preliminary examination the call letter and copy of Photo ID proof will not be collected at the examination venue. These will be duly authenticated by the examination venue 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 Main examination. However, candidates need to submit the scribe form (wherever applicable) during the online preliminary examination as well as the 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 main examination will not be allowed to appear for the main examination.
(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 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.
(6) Those PwBD/ PwSD candidates who have been debarred from appearing in CRP examinations for a specified period in terms of the written communication made to that effect by IBPS may act accordingly.
(7) A Candidate’s admission to the Online Preliminary examination/ shortlisting for Main examination/ admission to the Main examination 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 Bank. 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, verification etc. and any other matter relating to CRP ClerksXIV 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 Clerks-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 CLERKS-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.
(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 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.
(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) The candidate should indicate in the online application the State to which he/she opts for provisional allotment on selection. The option once exercised will be irrevocable.
(16) Any canvassing or creating influence for undue advantage shall lead to disqualification from the selection process.
(17) Any request for change of date, time and venue for Online Examination (Preliminary & Main) will not be entertained.
(18) Any request for change of address, details mentioned in the online application form will not be entertained.
(19) 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 authorized IBPS website shall prevail.
(20) 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.
(21) 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 photograph through webcam or mobile phone during registration process.
(22) The photograph/ signature/ left thumb impression/ handwritten declaration/certificate as mentioned in Clause J (viii) 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 (viii) is unclear/ smudged, the candidate’s application form shall be rejected.
(23) 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).
(24) 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.
(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 Participating Bank and subject to service and conduct rules of the Participating Bank. Decision of 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) Candidates should have a valid personal email ID, which should be kept active till the declaration of results of this round of CRP. IBPS may send intimation to download call letters for the Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. Under no circumstances, a candidate should share with/mention e-mail ID to / of any other person. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID before applying on-line and must maintain that email account.
(29) 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 Clerks-XIV.
(30) 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.
(31) 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.
(32) 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.
(33) IBPS reserves the right to share the list of debarred candidates / scribes to other recruiting agencies for their information.
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.
ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT/ USE OF UNFAIR MEANS
(I)(1) At the time of Online Preliminary examination, Main examination, 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. or
(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 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.
(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.
CALL LETTERS
The Centre, venue address, date and time for both Online Preliminary and Main examinations 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 Clerks-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 email account from time to time during the recruitment process.
PLEASE NOTE:
Call letter for Online Preliminary Exam: Call letter of Online 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 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.
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 Online 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 online preliminary examination and authenticated/stamped photocopy of ID proof at the time of main examination will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
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.
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