IBPS clerk exam 2022 is your entry ticket for becoming a clerk in any public sector bank of India for the upcoming year of 2022-2023.Clerical jobs are filled by each bank in every state and hence state-wise vacancies are released. This is the reason why large number of candidates submit their applications to take part in this exam because of state-wise postings.
The IBPS clerk 2022 notification released recently also has state-wise openings & here is the list of official language for each state. As part of the IBPS clerk 2022 recruitment notification selection process, a total of 6035 vacancies are to be filled.
In addition to the regular eligibility conditions to apply for IBPS clerk recruitment 2022, there are also few other criteria to fulfill:
- A candidate can apply for vacancies in any one state only
- Should know to read, write & speak the official language of the state you are applying.
Due to less number of posts in their home state, many were thinking about applying for another state but didn’t know what is their official language. The ibps clerk language state wise 2022 full list will help you understand the requirements better.
Official Languages & Vacancies List
While selecting a state, it is compulsory for you to carefully make this choice as it will be your job location for the initial years. Moreover, choosing a state without knowledge of their official language can lead to disqualification.
Here is the detailed table containing the list of states, vacancies & its official languages:
STATE | VACANCIES | OFFICIAL LANGUAGE |
---|---|---|
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLAND | 4 | Hindi |
ANDHRA PRADESH | 209 | TELUGU |
ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 14 | ENGLISH |
ASSAM | 157 | ASSAMESE, BENGALI, BODO |
BIHAR | 281 | HINDI |
CHANDIGARH | 12 | HINDI |
CHHATTISGARH | 104 | HINDI |
DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI and DIU | 1 | GUJARATI, MARATHI |
DELHI | 295 | HINDI |
GOA | 71 | KONKANI |
GUJARAT | 304 | GUJARATI |
HARYANA | 138 | HINDI |
HIMACHAL PRADESH | 91 | HINDI |
JAMMU & KASHMIR | 35 | DOGRI,KASHMIRI, PUNJABI, URDU, GOJRI, PAHARI,LADAKHI,BALTI (PALLI), DARDI, HINDI |
JHARKHAND | 69 | HINDI |
KARNATAKA | 358 | KANNADA |
KERALA | 70 | MALAYALAM |
LAKSHADWEEP | 5 | MALAYALAM |
MADHYA PRADESH | 309 | HINDI |
MAHARASHTRA | 775 | MARATHI |
MANIPUR | 4 | MANIPURI |
MEGHALAYA | 6 | KHASI, GARO |
MIZORAM | 4 | MIZO |
NAGALAND | 4 | ENGLISH |
ODISHA | 126 | ODIA |
PUDUCHERRY | 2 | TAMIL, MALAYALAM, TELUGU |
PUNJAB | 407 | PUNJABI |
RAJASTHAN | 129 | HINDI |
SIKKIM | 11 | NEPALI,HINDI, ENGLISH |
TAMIL NADU | 288 | TAMIL |
TELANGANA | 99 | TELUGU |
TRIPURA | 17 | BENGALI, KOKBORAK |
UTTAR PRADESH | 1089 | HINDI |
UTTARAKHAND | 19 | HINDI, SANSKIRT |
WEST BENGAL | 528 | BENGALI, NEPALI |
TOTAL VACANCIES | 6035 |
FAQ on IBPS Clerk Vacancies & Official Languages
We know you may still have some doubts about the IBPS clerk regional language proficiency and hence we have tried to answer some of the frequently asked question below.
I only know to speak a language but dont know to read or write.Can I apply for that state?
No.You are not eligible to apply for that specific state.
Lets say, you are working in Bangalore & know to speak kannada.But you cannot apply for that state because, to get clerk post in Karnataka state, you should be able to read, write & speak kannada language.
Those of you who only know to speak or read but cannot write – are not eligible to apply for that particular state.
Which states have Hindi as its regional language?
Bihar, Chandigarh, Chattisgarh,Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya pradesh, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand are the states that consider hindi as their official language for ibps clerk recruitment 2022.
What are the best books for IBPS clerk 2022 exam?
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* Click here to buy IBPS Clerk Practice Papers (20 sets) Workbook for Rs.210
I did not study the regional language in school? Can I still apply?
Yes, you can still apply. At the time of appointment, banks may conduct a language proficiency test to test the candidate`s ability.
Can I get transfer to my home state later after joining in another state?
While some banks don’t allow clerk transfers from one state to other, some banks do permit them. So it entirely depends on the transfer policy of each bank.So we cannot guarantee any transfers between states. Whichever location you get posted initially, be ready to work within that state for the first few years.