In recent times, increasing number of candidates have questioned the transparency and fairness of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) recruitment process. From unexpected generalization practices to unexpected raw scores conversions and wide differences between advertised vacancies and final appointments, concerns are becoming more and more serious.
What is IBPS losing confidence?
Faith in IBPS is gradually disappearing because candidates have to face unclear assessment practices and incomplete promises. Controversial generalization process often confuses candidates about their final score, especially when when “What is my raw score?” The question remains unanswered. Whatever adds to the frustration is that the gap between the number of advertised vacancies and the actual number of candidates appointed is widening. These recurring issues have questioned many people whether merit actually defines success in IBPS exam.
The main issues are facing candidates
1. Lack of raw score transparency: After each exam, IBPS provides generalized scores and cut-offs but stops the raw mark. Results are growing frustration Normalization without clarity?As candidates are quit to guess how their efforts are translated into the end results.
- Evaluate their actual performance.
- Understand their strengths and weaknesses.
- Prepare accurately for future efforts.
2. Mysterious Generalization Process: While normalization is necessary for multi-shift examination, the formula used by IBPS has never been disclosed. This leaves the place for doubt. Candidates often share that despite trying more questions with high accuracy, they get less generalized marks than peers, which were weak efforts.
3. High vacancies, but low appointments: Each year, information claims large vacancy numbers. But when the final selection is announced, many seats remain unformed, without any proper explanation. When the candidates are disappointed:
- 1,000 vacancies are informed, but only 700 candidates are appointed.
- Banks later reported the shortage of employees despite the eligible candidates waiting in the reserve list.
4. No official answer key or question paper: Unlike other reputed bodies like SSC or UPSC, IBPS does not issue official answer key or question paper. This lack of openness is about fuel anxiety and speculation about whether marking and evaluation is done correctly.
Why are the candidates raising their voice
Understanding performance: Candidates require raw marks to assess their level of preparation.
Ensuring accountability: With raw marks and north keys, aspirations can verify and contest the discrepancies if any.
Trust reconstruction: With increasing competition, every mark matters. Without transparency, qualified candidates are released.
Comparison with other exams: Most of the major government exams (SSC, UPSC, Railways) now publish raw scores and answer key. Why can’t IBPS do?
Are the candidates asking for
With increasing concerns over transparency in the IBPS recruitment process, candidates are now united in their demand for more clarity and accountability. From raw scores to final appointments, candidates are demanding major reforms that can restore their trust in the system. Here’s a look that they are demanding and why it really matters:
| demand | why it matters |
| Release raw score | Helps in self-assessment and preparation. |
| Publish answer key | Increases fairness and gives aspirations a tool for verification. |
| Reveal the generalization formula | Creates clarity and reduces mistrust among multi-shift candidates. |
| Explain the vacancy discrepancy | Ensures that the recruitment target is met and avoid wasting talent. |
Way ahead for IBPS
In the era of open data, transparency and digital rule, IBPS must align with modern best practices:
- Issuing raw scores with generalized marks.
- Sharing generalization functioning in detail.
- Publication Answer Kunj Post-Examination.
- Providing a grievance redressal mechanism where candidates can seek clarification.
