The document outlines the eligibility criteria for IBPS Clerk 2016, including: - Nationality requirements that a candidate must be a citizen of India, Nepal, Bhutan, or a refugee from Tibet, Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or certain East African countries. - Educational qualification of having a graduate degree from a recognized university. - Age limits of minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as of specified dates, with relaxations for reserved categories. - Additional notes on checking exemptions, no change of exam center, studying the syllabus, and practicing with mock tests.

1. IBPS CLERK
2016
Eligibility Criteria

2. Introduction
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 No. of vacancies for 2016 under IBPS Clerk – 2,200
 The IBPS Clerk online exam is held once every year to recruit
candidates for the 20 participating banks.
 Before applying for the exam, candidates should also know
the eligibility Criteria under which their application will be
considered.
 In total, there are three types of criteria.
IBPS Clerk 2016: Eligibility Criteria

3. Nationality
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A candidate must be either -
I. a Citizen of India or
II. a subject of Nepal/ Bhutan or
III. a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January
1962 with the intention of permanently
IV. 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,
For the above points - (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) a certificate of eligibility
has been issued by the Government of India should be
issued in favor of the applicant.
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 Education Qualification
o A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a
University recognized by the Government of India or any
equivalent qualification recognized as such by the
Central Government.
 Age Limit
o Minimum: 20 years Maximum: 28 years limit
o Born not earlier than 02.08.1988 and not later than
01.08.1996. However, there are upper age limit
relaxations for reserved category applicants.
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6. Things to Remember
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 Candidates should check for the reserved category
exemptions before applying for the IBPS Clerk Exam
2016.
 No request for change of center or venue will be
entertained by the authorities.
 Candidates should keep in mind the IBPS Clerk Syllabus
issued by the organization.
 For a better score, candidates should practice online
with series of mock tests and study material
available.
IBPS Clerk 2016: Eligibility Criteria

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