Applying for nationalized bank clerical positions (like SBI Clerk or IBPS Clerk) requires submitting personal, educational, and category details accurately through the official online recruitment portal. Mistakes made during registration—such as uploading unclear images, spelling errors, or incorrect category selection—can lead to application rejection or disqualification during Document Verification. Follow this guide to ensure an error-free registration process.
1. Document Upload Specifications Checklist
Before beginning your registration on the portal, scan and save all required files in the exact format and file size specified by recruitment guidelines:
- Passport Photograph: Recent color photograph with light background (20 KB – 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format).
- Signature: Signed clearly on white paper using black ink (10 KB – 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format). Do not use CAPITAL letters for signatures.
- Left Thumb Impression: Clear impression on white paper using blue or black ink (20 KB – 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format).
- Handwritten Declaration: Written clearly in English on white paper with black ink (50 KB – 100 KB, JPG/JPEG format). Must be in your own handwriting and not written in CAPITAL letters.
2. Step-by-Step Application Workflow
Follow these steps to submit your application on the official recruitment site:
- Step 1: Basic Registration. Click 'Click Here for New Registration'. Enter your full name (matching your Class 10 certificate), mobile number, and active email ID. Save your Registration Number and Password sent via SMS and email.
- Step 2: Upload Files. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration, ensuring image quality meets clarity requirements.
- Step 3: Fill Detailed Information. Enter educational qualifications, category details (General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST), disability status, and state preferences for examination center allocation.
- Step 4: Bank Preference Selection (IBPS). For IBPS Clerk, arrange participating public sector banks in your order of preference based on available regional vacancies.
- Step 5: Preview & Payment. Review all form fields thoroughly before clicking final submission. Complete the application fee payment via debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking, and download your final PDF confirmation page.
3. Important Registration Tips
Double-check your mobile number and email address, as all exam updates and admit card releases are communicated through these channels. Keep 5 copies of the uploaded photograph for presentation during the examination and Document Verification stage.