The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued a serious alert cautioning banking aspirants and the general public about a fake notice being widely circulated on social media platforms. According to IBPS, certain individuals and private organisations are spreading misleading information while falsely claiming to be affiliated or associated with IBPS and its recruitment processes.
To protect job seekers from fraud, IBPS has clarified that no person, coaching centre, or consultancy is authorised to act on its behalf in matters related to recruitment, examination, or selection procedures. The institute stressed that it is the only legitimate authority for conducting banking exams for public sector banks and other participating institutions.
In its official public notice, IBPS stated, “The public in general and jobseekers/candidates in particular are cautioned that IBPS neither authorizes nor endorses any individuals/entities with regard to its operations or functions.” The institute further highlighted that all authentic recruitment updates, exam notifications, admit cards, results, and scorecards are published exclusively on the official IBPS website — ibps.in.
Misuse of IBPS Name and Logo to Attract Job Seekers
The organisation also revealed that its name, logo, and other identifiers are registered as proprietary trademarks with the appropriate authority. Any unauthorised usage of the IBPS brand for commercial gain or fraudulent recruitment activity is strictly prohibited and punishable under law.
IBPS has warned that legal action will be initiated against individuals or agencies found exploiting its name or logo to deceive aspiring candidates. Such malpractices often result in job seekers falling victim to scams involving fake recruitment promises, coaching guarantees, or fraudulent application fees.
Candidates Advised to Verify Information from Official Sources
To avoid misinformation, IBPS has urged candidates to remain vigilant and avoid interacting with any unauthorised sources claiming recruitment ties. The institute clearly specified that it will not be liable for any financial loss, personal damage, or false guidance caused by engaging with such fraudulent entities.
Banking aspirants preparing for IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, and IBPS RRB exams are strongly advised to check only the official website for:
- Recruitment notifications
- Eligibility criteria and registration details
- Exam dates and admit cards
- Official syllabus and exam pattern
- Provisional allotment announcements
The institute emphasized that trusting social media content or third-party claims can jeopardize a candidate’s career and expose them to cybercrime and financial scams.
IBPS Alert: Stay Informed, Stay Safe
With increasing online fraud in the competitive exam space, this IBPS official alert serves as a crucial reminder for job seekers to verify every detail from legitimate sources. Candidates are encouraged to bookmark ibps.in and regularly monitor it for accurate, timely, and verified recruitment updates.
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