Correct option is A
No, the IBPS Clerk recruitment process does not include an interview stage. The selection is based entirely on the candidate’s performance in the two-tier examination process – the Preliminary and the Main examination. The Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and is used only for shortlisting candidates for the Main examination. The final merit list for selection is prepared solely on the basis of the normalized scores obtained in the Main exam.
After the declaration of Mains results, candidates who meet the state-wise and category-wise cut-offs are provisionally allotted to participating public sector banks according to their merit, preference of banks, and availability of vacancies.
This is a major advantage for aspirants who are not comfortable with interviews, as they only need to focus on clearing the written tests. However, candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements, including educational qualifications, age criteria, and language proficiency in the state’s official language.
Once provisionally allotted, candidates are required to undergo document verification and medical fitness checks by the respective banks. Successful candidates are then appointed as clerks after a probationary period.