IBPS RRB 2023: How To Apply Online & Avoid Common Mistakes

A Step-by-Step Guide To Applying For IBPS RRB Exam 2023. Complete Checklist, Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes While Filling Out the Application Form...#Blog-227

6 June 2023, Created By Careericons Team,

Are you planning to apply for the IBPS RRB Exam 2023? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the registration and submission process? The IBPS RRB exam is a highly competitive exam, and cracking it requires a well-planned strategy and adequate preparation. From registration to submission, the application process for IBPS RRB exam can be overwhelming for first-time candidates. But don't worry, we've got you covered! In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through each step of the application process and provide you with useful tips and tricks to help you ace the exam.

To help you navigate through the process, we have created a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about applying for IBPS RRB exam 2023. This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks, and other essential information that will make your application process smooth and hassle-free. So, whether you're a first-time candidate or a seasoned IBPS RRB aspirant, this guide will be your go-to resource for all your application-related queries.

How To Apply For IBPS RRB 2023 Exam

(Application Procees & Tips to Avoid Mistakes)

A candidate can apply for the Post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and can also apply for the Post of Officer. However a candidate can apply for only one post in officer’s cadre i.e. for Officer Scale-I or Scale-II or Scale-III.

• Candidates have to apply separately and pay fees / intimation charges separately for each post. Candidates can apply online only. No other mode of application will be accepted.

• Candidates can apply online only from 01/06/2023 to 21/06/2023 and no other mode of application will be accepted.

Pre-Requisites Before Online Applying For IBPS RRB 2023 Exam

Before applying online, candidates should have all set of documents & information, which will be required while filling the application form one by one without any delay & to avoid all common mistakes and apply for your dream examination,

(i) scan their :

• photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm),
• signature,
• left thumb impression (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb. If both thumbs are missing, the impression of one of the fingers of the left hand starting from the forefinger should be taken. If there are no fingers on the left hand, the impression of one of the fingers of the right hand starting from the forefinger should be taken. If no fingers are available, the impression of left toe may be taken. In all such cases where left thumb impression is not uploaded, the candidate should specify in the uploaded document the name of finger and the specification of left/right hand or toe).
• a hand written declaration (text given below). The hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only. If it is written by anybody else and uploaded or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of candidates who cannot write, may get the text of declaration typed and put their left hand thumb impression (if not able to sign also) below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications)
• certificate as mentioned in Clause J (x) for eligible candidates.

Ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in Annexure III to this Advertisement.

(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.

(iii) The signature/ photograph/ left thumb impression/ hand written declaration/certificate as mentioned in Clause J (x) should be properly scanned and should not be smudged/ blurred.

(iv) The text for the hand written declaration is as follows – “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

(v) The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only and should NOT BE IN CAPITAL LETTERS. If it is written by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid.

(vi) Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges have a valid personal email ID, which should be kept active till the declaration of results of this round of CRP. IBPS may send intimation to download call letters for the Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. Under no circumstances, a candidate should share with/mention e-mail ID to / of any other person. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID before applying on-line and must maintain that email account.

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges [Payable from 01.06.2023 to 21.06.2023, (Only online payment) both dates inclusive] shall be as follows:

Officer (Scale I, II & III)

- Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PWBD candidates.

- Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) for all others

Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

- Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PWBD/EXSM candidates.

- Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) for all others

Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/ intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate

Step-by-step Procedure For Applying IBPS RRB Exam Application Form 2023 Online

(1) Candidates are first required to go to the IBPS’s authorised website www.ibps.in and click on the Home Page to open the link “CRP for RRBs” and then click on the appropriate option “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- RRBs-OFFICERS (Scale-I, II and III)” or “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP- RRBsOFFICE ASSISTANT (Multipurpose)” to open up the On-Line Application Form.

(2) Candidates will have to click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register their application by entering their basic information in the online application form. After that a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional registration number and password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent. They can reopen the saved data using Provisional registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed.

(3) Candidates are required to upload their -

• Photograph
• Signature
• Left thumb impression
• A hand written declaration
• certificate as mentioned in Clause J (x) for eligible candidates

as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of documents (Annexure III).

(4) Candidates are advised to carefully fill in the online application form themselves as no change in any of the data filled in the online application form will be possible/ entertained. Prior to submission of the online application form candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. No change is permitted after clicking on COMPLETE REGISTRATION Button. Visually Impaired candidates are responsible for carefully verifying/ getting the details filled in, in the online application form properly verified and ensuring that the same are correct prior to submission as no change is possible after submission.

(5) For the posts of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officers Scale I, the candidate should indicate in the online application form the state to which he/she opts for provisional allotment on selection. The option once exercised will be irrevocable.

Mode of Payment For IBPS RRB Exam 2023:

Candidates can make the payment of requisite fees/ intimation charges through the ONLINE mode only:

Payment of fees/ intimation charges via ONLINE MODE

(i) Candidates should carefully fill in the details in the Online Application form at the appropriate places very carefully and click on the “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” button at the end of the On-Line Application format. Before pressing the “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” button, candidates are advised to verify every field filled in the online application form. The name of the candidate or his /her father/husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the online application form as it appears in the certificates/mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature. In case the candidate is unable to fill in the online application form in one go, he/ she can save the data already entered. When the data is saved, a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional registration number and password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent. They can reopen the saved data using Provisional registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. Once the application is filled in completely, candidate should submit the data.

(ii) The online application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.

(iii) The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets by providing information as asked on the screen.

(iv) After Final Submit, an additional page of the online application form is displayed wherein candidates may follow the instructions and fill in the requisite details.

(v) If the online transaction has not been successfully completed then candidates are advised to login again with their provisional registration number and password and pay the Application Fees/ Intimation Charges online.

(vi) On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt will be generated.

(vii) Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-receipt and online application form containing fee details. Please note that if the same cannot be generated online transaction may not have been successful.

After completing the procedure of applying online including payment of fees / intimation charges, the candidate should take a printout of the system generated online application form, ensure the particulars filled in are accurate and retain it along with Registration Number and Password for future reference. They should not send this printout to the IBPS/ Banks.

An email/ SMS intimation with the Registration Number and Password generated on successful registration of the application will be sent to the candidate’s email ID/ Mobile Number specified in the online application form as a system generated acknowledgement. If candidates do not receive the email and SMS intimations at the email ID/ Mobile number specified by them, they may consider that their online application has not been successfully registered.

An online application which is incomplete in any respect such as without proper passport size photograph, signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration uploaded in the online application form/ unsuccessful fee /intimation charges payment will not be considered as valid.

Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply on-line much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date for depositing the fee / intimation charges to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability/ failure to log on to the authorised IBPS website www.ibps.in on account of heavy load on internet/website jam.

IBPS does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their online application forms within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of IBPS. Please note that the above procedure is the only valid procedure for applying. No other mode of application or incomplete steps would be accepted and such applications would be rejected.

Any information submitted by an applicant in his/ her online application form shall be binding on the candidate personally and he/she shall be liable for prosecution/ civil consequences in case the information/ details furnished by him/ her are found to be false at a later stage.

Source: Official IBPS RRB Notification 2023.

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