Checklist for filing IBPS Clerk Bank Preference

How to make a IBPS Clerk Bank Preference?

When the fresh notification for IBPS Clerk comes around then it might be an issue for many of the aspirants to make a wise choice. Choosing a IBPS Clerk bank preference is something which can’t be based on absolute randomness. It would be best if you read this article till the very end to make a sound choice for yourself.

The exam was unfortunately put on hold due to the regional language issues. Finance ministry of India had to intervene to make things right. A committee was made to make a sound decision. But exam isn’t cancelled. Aspirants willing to appear should start preparing.

Why was IBPS Clerk 2021 Cancelled by Finance Ministry? IBPS Removes Notification from Website.

Participating Banks of India for IBPS Clerk Hirings

Bank of Baroda	Canara Bank	Indian Overseas Bank	UCO Bank
Bank of India	Central Bank of India	Punjab National Bank	Union Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra	Indian Bank	Punjab & Sind Bank

IBPS Clerk 2021 Bank Preference – Region wise

North Region (Delhi, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand, J & K, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan)	South Region (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala)
UCO Bank	Canara Bank
Union Bank of India	Andhra Bank
Allahabad Bank	Corporation Bank
Punjab National Bank	Indian Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce	Bank of India
Bank of India	UCO Bank
Bank of Maharashtra	Union Bank of India
Central Bank of India	Allahabad Bank
Corporation Bank	Bank of Maharashtra
Andhra Bank	Central Bank of India
Canara Bank	Punjab National Bank
Indian Bank	Oriental Bank of Commerce

East & North East Region (Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Northeastern states)	West & Central Region (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa)
UCO Bank	Union Bank of India
Allahabad Bank	Bank of India
Union Bank of India	Bank of Maharashtra
Bank of India	Central Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra	UCO Bank
Central Bank of India	Allahabad Bank
Punjab National Bank	Corporation Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce	Punjab National Bank
Canara Bank	Oriental Bank of Commerce
Andhra Bank	Canara Bank
Corporation Bank	Andhra Bank
Indian Bank	Indian Bank

Pointers for choosing a bank preference for IBPS Clerk 2021

Keep the preference based on your local language proficiency

All candidates while choosing the preferences end up marking the banks with the most number of vacancies. This might seem to be the obvious choice but put some thought into it. The IBPS Clerk exam is not for metropolitan cities but for regional and rural branches. In such a scenario it is of utmost importance for the employer to choose candidates which are proficient in local languages as you need to communicate with local customers. And remember, you do not need to have a domicile for any state for the local language.

For ex.- If you are from Jaipur, and you are proficient in Bengali language, you can consider applying from the West Bengal state as well.

Second factor is your take on relocation for the job

Relocation for banking jobs is something which you have to accept with an open mind. If you don’t want to start your job in a new city then you might make your bank preferences accordingly. Some candidates might won’t prefer migrating as it could be financial barrier or more of personal preference.