Documents Required for DV Process At the Time of IBPS Clerk, PO and SO Joining

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the final result for the IBPS Clerk, PO and SO recruitment process on 01 April 2025. Candidates who have successfully cleared the recruitment stages must now prepare for the Document Verification (DV) process, which is a crucial step before joining their respective banks. During the DV process, candidates must present original documents along with self-attested photocopies to verify their eligibility, identity and category claims. Failure to provide the necessary documents may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Documents Required for DV Process At the Time of IBPS Clerk, PO and SO Joining

The Document Verification process is a critical step in the IBPS Clerk, PO and SO recruitment process. Candidates are advised to double-check their documents and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before appearing for the verification process. Proper preparation and submission of the required documents will ensure a smooth transition to joining their respective banks. Candidates must submit the following documents at the time of DV and joining:

1. Essential Documents for All Candidates

Interview Call Letter: A printout of the valid call letter issued for the interview round (for the IBPS PO & SO).

Online Application Form: A valid system-generated printout of the application form submitted during registration.

Proof of Date of Birth: Birth certificate issued by a competent authority or SSC/ Class 10 certificate displaying the date of birth.

Photo Identity Proof: Any government-issued ID such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License.

Educational Qualification Certificates:

• Graduation mark sheets and certificates from a recognized university.
• Proper documents from the university/board confirming the declaration of the final result.

2. Category-Wise Specific Documents

SC/ST/OBC Certificate:

• Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories must provide a valid caste certificate in the prescribed format issued by a competent authority.
• OBC candidates falling under the creamy layer are not eligible for OBC reservation and must have indicated their category as General.

EWS Certificate: Candidates claiming the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation must submit an Income and Asset Certificate issued by the appropriate authority.

Disability Certificate: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) must provide a disability certificate issued by the District Medical Board. Candidates who used a scribe during the exam must submit the prescribed scribe declaration form.

Ex-Serviceman Documents: Ex-servicemen must submit a copy of their Service or Discharge book along with a pension payment order.

3. Other Cases

No Objection Certificate (NOC): Candidates working in government, semi-government, or public sector undertakings (including nationalized banks) must produce an NOC from their employer. Conditional NOCs issued for specific banks will not be accepted.

Experience Certificates: If applicable, candidates must submit valid experience certificates (either hard copies, digitally signed copies, or received via email from a valid source, subject to verification).

Certificate for 1984 Riot Affected Persons: Candidates eligible for age relaxation under the Rehabilitation Package must provide a certificate from the District Magistrate.

Additional Documents: Any other relevant documents required for eligibility verification.

Important Notes for Document Verification

• Candidates will not be permitted for the DV or joining if they fail to produce the required documents.
• Non-submission of relevant documents will lead to immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.
• No documents should be directly sent to IBPS/Nodal Banks
• The authenticity of Educational Qualifications, Caste Certificates, EWS Certificates, and Disability Certificates will be verified with the issuing authority. Any false submission may lead to legal action and permanent disqualification.
• It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to submit genuine documents. Any wrongful submission, even after joining, will lead to legal consequences.