Correct option is A
Yes, candidates can apply for IBPS Clerk vacancies from any state or union territory, provided they meet all eligibility requirements, including proficiency in the official language of that state/UT. Proficiency means the candidate should be able to read, write, and speak the state’s official or regional language comfortably, as clerks interact directly with local customers in banks.
Candidates applying for another state must also produce proof of language proficiency. If a candidate has studied the language as a subject in 10th, 12th, or graduation, no separate test is required. However, if not, they may be asked to appear for a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) conducted by the bank after provisional allotment. Failure to qualify in the LPT can lead to cancellation of candidature.
Additionally, candidates should keep in mind that state-wise vacancies and cut-offs vary. They must be willing to work anywhere in that state and usually cannot request transfers to their home state immediately after selection.