IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification, Exam Date, Vacancy & Eligibility (CRP CSA-XVI)

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Jun 11, 2026 02:59 PM IST
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The IBPS Clerk exam is held annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection to recruit candidates for clerical positions across 11 major public sector banks. These institutions utilize the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) to fill vacancies. Moving forward, the recruitment cycle for FY 2027-28 is officially designated as CRP-CSA-XVI, reflecting the rebranding of the clerk role to Customer Service Associate (CSA).

The IBPS Clerk selection process consists of two mandatory stages: the preliminary and the main examinations. Candidates must clear both levels to secure their position. This guide covers the complete exam notification, application steps, updated syllabus, exam pattern, vacancy breakdown, eligibility requirements, and current salary structure for the 2026 session.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification

The official IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification PDF for CRP CSA-XVI will be published on the official portal to invite applications for Customer Service Associate (CSA) roles at various Public Sector Banks. IBPS has officially transitioned the designation to Customer Service Associate. Whether you are researching "IBPS CSA 2026" or "IBPS Customer Service Associate," you are referring to this specific recruitment process.

IBPS Clerk 2026- Exam Summary

IBPS has released key details regarding the Clerical Cadre recruitment for the 2027-2028 fiscal year. As one of the most sought-after Bank Exams, the IBPS Clerk selection opens doors for thousands of aspirants. Refer to the summary below for critical exam highlights.

IBPS Clerk 2026- Exam Summary
OrganisationInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post NameCRP CSA-XVI
VacancyTo be notified
Participating Banks11
Exam ModeOnline
Recruitment ProcessPrelims + Main Exams
Education QualificationGraduate 
Age Limit20 years to 28 years 
Application FeeSC/ST/PWD- Rs.175
General and Others- Rs. 850
Official websitewww.ibps.in

IBPS Clerk Reserve List 2026 Out - Click to Check

IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2026 Out

The IBPS Clerk 2026 preliminary examination is scheduled for October 10th and 11th, 2026, while the Mains examination is set for December 27, 2026.

IBPS Calendar 2026 Out- Click to Check

IBPS Clerk 2026 Important Dates

The comprehensive schedule for IBPS Clerk 2026 will be detailed in the official notification available at www.ibps.in. Current dates for both stages are confirmed via the IBPS Calendar 2026.

IBPS Clerk 2026- Important Dates
EventsDates
IBPS Clerk Notification 2026July 2026
Apply Online StartsJuly/August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay FeeAugust 2026
Last date of printing applicationsSeptember 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit CardSeptember 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam10th and 11th October 2026
IBPS Clerk Mains Admit CardDecember 2026
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Date27th December 2026
Provisional AllotmentMarch 2027

IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026

The final vacancy count for IBPS Clerk 2026 will be officially declared alongside the notification. Last year, the total recruitment for Clerical Cadre posts reached 15,701. Candidates can review year-over-year vacancy trends from 2019 to 2025 for better perspective.

  • IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026: TBA
  • IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2025: 15701
  • IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2024: 11826
  • IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2023: 4,545
  • IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2022: 6,035
  • IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2021: 7,855
  • IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2020: 2,557
  • IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2019: 12,075

IBPS Clerk 2025 State-wise Vacancy

Last year's state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution showed significant numbers, with Uttar Pradesh leading the recruitment with 2,781 total vacancies.

IBPS Clerk 2025 Vacancy State Wise & Category Wise
States NamesSCSTOBCEWSGeneralTotal Vacancies 
Andaman & Nicobar----02011316
Andhra Pradesh773311042200462
Arunachal Pradesh--15--022441
Assam264410236189397
Bihar1180420172365760
Chandigarh01--02--1215
Chhattisgarh34971328142314
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu--1201032844
Delhi39197323125279
Goa--08150972104
Gujarat761642951054691109
Haryana32--471594188
Himachal Pradesh3204251360134
Jammu & Kashmir010516045076
Jharkhand27603124126268
Karnataka2141083381355911386
Kerala35018934195354
Ladakh--01----0708
Lakshadweep--01----0607
Madhya Pradesh14219114093392958
Maharashtra1661424371597301634
Manipur--1103043048
Meghalaya--04----1317
Mizoram--09--021829
Nagaland--12--012134
Odisha871266654239572
Puducherry01--05011926
Punjab112--7433164383
Rajasthan67537737174408
Sikkim--0303011825
Tamil Nadu247093221165231217
Telangana61278132161362
Tripura0514--033456
Uttar Pradesh5892875427211382781
Uttarakhand11--070778103
West Bengal256522371024391086
Total2456125735661463695915701

IBPS Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the IBPS Clerk 2026 exam, candidates must meet the following three foundational criteria:

IBPS Clerk Age Limit

Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age. Specifically, you must have been born no earlier than 02.07.1998 and no later than 01.07.2006.

Relaxation of Upper age limit

Upper age limit relaxations apply for candidates belonging to specific reserved categories, as detailed in the official norms.

SNo.CategoryAge relaxation
1Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe 5 years
2Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
3Persons With Disabilities 10 years
4Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years 
(8 years for Disabled ExServicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years
5Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarriedAge concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 
38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates

IBPS Clerk Educational Qualification 

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification sanctioned by the Central Government is mandatory. Documentation verifying the successful completion of this degree is required.

Candidates must possess a valid degree certificate or final mark sheet at the time of registration and accurately specify their graduation percentage during the online application process.

Computer Literacy: Basic computer skills are essential. Candidates should hold a certificate, diploma, or degree in computer operations or must have studied Information Technology/Computer Science as a subject during their high school or college education.

Applicants should possess working knowledge (reading, writing, and speaking) of the official language of the state or Union Territory for which they are applying.

Nationality / Citizenship

Candidates must be:
(i) A citizen of India,
(ii) A subject of Nepal or Bhutan,
(iii) A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, to settle permanently, or
(iv) A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam with the intent to settle in India permanently.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Online Application

The application dates for the IBPS Clerk 2026 exam will be announced alongside the official notification. Eligible candidates must submit their application, digital documents, photographs, signature, and the mandatory handwritten declaration to complete the registration. Detailed application guidelines are provided via the link below.

Apply Online Details for the IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam

Registration for the IBPS Clerk 2026 must be completed online. To ensure a seamless experience and avoid technical glitches, please use one of the supported browsers:

• Internet Explorer 8 and above

• Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and above

• Google Chrome 3.0 and above

Before applying online, ensure you have the following prerequisites ready:

• A valid, active Email ID

• Scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format

• Payment details for online transaction of application fees

The IBPS Clerk 2026 application form is only available for submission through the official website.

Before starting the registration, candidates are strongly advised to read the complete instruction guide for the IBPS Clerk online application process.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Fee

The application fee structure varies by category. Please note that fees are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted for other examinations. Payments must be processed through the online portal. Consult the official guide for detailed fee information.

SNo.CategoryApplication Fee
1SC/ST/PWDRs.175/- (Intimation Charges only)
2General and OthersRs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

Participating Banks in the IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam

The number of participating banks for IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment has been adjusted. Stay tuned for the final list of banks participating in this year's cycle.

Participating Banks in the IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam
Bank of BarodaCanara Bank    Indian Overseas Bank UCO Bank
Bank of IndiaCentral Bank of IndiaPunjab National Bank Union Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra Indian Bank Punjab & Sind Bank 

IBPS Clerk Exam Language

The IBPS Clerk Prelims and Mains exams will now be conducted in 13 regional languages, in addition to English and Hindi. This initiative aims to provide uniform employment opportunities to local youth and improve customer engagement in regional branches. Refer to the table below for state-wise language options.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Medium of Examination
States NameVersion of tests (Medium of examination)
Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, 
Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, 
Mizoram, Nagaland, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Sikkin, 
English and Hindi
Andhra PradeshEnglish, Hindi and Telugu
AssamEnglish, Hindi and Assamese
Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & DiuEnglish. Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Konkani
GoaEnglish, Hindi and Konkani
GujaratEnglish, Hindi and Gujarati
Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar PradeshEnglish, Hindi and Urdu
KarnatakaEnglish, Hindi, Kannada and Konkani
Kerala, LakshadweepEnglish, Hindi and Malayalam
MaharashtraEnglish, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani
ManipurEnglish, Hindi and Manipuri
OdishaEnglish, Hindi and Odia
PuducherryEnglish, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam
PunjabEnglish, Hindi and Punjabi
Tamil NaduEnglish, Hindi and Tamil
TelanganaEnglish, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu
Tripura, West BengalEnglish, Hindi and Bengali

IBPS Clerk 2026 Salary Structure

The pay scale for a Clerk is Rs. 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400- 4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. Rs. 24,050 represents the starting basic pay, which is supplemented by dearness allowance, HRA, medical benefits, and transport allowances. The initial in-hand salary typically ranges from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 42,000 for new recruits.

Click Here to Check IBPS Clerk Salary, Promotion, Perks & Allowances

IBPS Clerk 2026 Selection Process

The IBPS CRP CSA-XIV recruitment follows a two-phase process:

1. Preliminary Examination

2. Main Examination

Qualification in both phases is required for final selection into the clerical cadre. Notably, there is no interview stage for this post; the merit list is prepared entirely based on the performance in the Main examination.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern

Both the Preliminary and Main exams are conducted as online objective tests. The exam structure is outlined below:

Phase-1: IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary exam for CRP CSA-XIV is an online test evaluating the candidate's aptitude, reasoning, and English language skills. It comprises three sections, and candidates must meet the sectional cut-off scores to advance.

Candidates are allotted a time frame of 20 minutes per section. The exam is worth 100 marks total, with variable cut-off marks determined annually by IBPS based on difficulty levels.

S.No.Name of TestsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1English Language303020 minutes
2Numerical Ability353520 minutes
3Reasoning Ability353520 minutes
Total1001001 Hour

To qualify for the main examination, candidates must clear the minimum sectional cut-offs in all three tests. Only a selected number of candidates, based on requirements, will proceed to the next phase.

Phase-2: IBPS Clerk Mains Examination [Revised]

Minor updates have been implemented for the IBPS Clerk 2026 Mains Exam pattern. The Mains exam will feature 155 questions with a total value of 200 marks. The exam duration has been adjusted to 120 minutes.

S.No.Name of TestsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude406035 minutes
2English Language404035 minutes
3Quantitative Aptitude355030 minutes
4General/ Financial Awareness405020 minutes
Total155200120 minutes

Click Here to View Detailed Exam Pattern of IBPS Clerk 2026

Penalty for Wrong Answers: A negative marking scheme is applicable to both Preliminary and Mains stages. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a specific question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Unanswered questions do not incur a penalty.

Final Score Calculation for IBPS Clerk Exam:

The final score calculation is based on the following criteria:

• Scores from the Preliminary Exam (Phase 1) are qualifying only and are not counted for the final selection.

• Candidates must qualify in Phase 2 to be included in the merit list.

• The aggregate score out of 100, obtained in the Mains exam, determines the final rank per category.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Syllabus

The Preliminary exam centers on Reasoning, English, and Numerical Ability. Each area requires focused preparation on several sub-topics. For the comprehensive syllabus, check our IBPS Clerk Syllabus Page

Practice with IBPS Clerk Previous Year Question Paper

IBPS Clerk Pre-Exam Training

Nodal banks offer Pre-Examination Training for candidates from SC/ST and religious minority communities based on government guidelines. Interested eligible candidates should indicate their preference during the online application process.

Training centers are typically available in major cities including Agartala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Amritsar, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Ranchi, and others.

The list of centers is subject to change. Candidates opting for pre-exam training must download their call letters from the official website using their registration credentials. No physical call letters will be mailed.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Centres

During the application process, you can select your preferred test center from the IBPS Clerk Exam Centre List 2026. Please note that IBPS reserves the right to assign an alternative center due to capacity constraints, and such decisions are final.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Centre
State/UTPrelims Exam CentersMains Exam Centers
Andaman &
Nicobar
Port BlairPort Blair
Andhra PradeshAnanthapur, Chirala, Guntur, Hyderabad, Kakinada, Kadapa, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, VizianagaramGuntur, Kurnool, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam
Arunachal PradeshNaharlagunNaharlagun
AssamDibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, TezpurGuwahati, Silchar
BiharArrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzzafarpur, Patna, PurneaBhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzzafarpur, Patna
ChandigarhChandigarh/MohaliChandigarh/Mohali
ChhattisgarhBhilai, Bilaspur, RaipurRaipur
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & DiuSurat, JamnagarSurat
DelhiDelhi/New Delhi/Delhi NCR, Faridabad, GhaziabadDelhi/New Delhi/Delhi NCR, Faridabad, Ghaziabad
GoaPanajiPanaji
GujaratAhmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, VadodaraAhmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara
HaryanaAmbala, Faridabad, Gurugram, KurukshetraAmbala, Faridabad, Gurugram
Himachal PradeshBilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, SolanBilaspur, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan
Jammu & KashmirJammu, Samba, SrinagarJammu, Srinagar
JharkhandDhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, BokaroDhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
KarnatakaBengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Davangere, Gulbarga, Hubli-Dharwad, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, UdupiBengaluru, HubliDharwad, Mangalore
KeralaAlappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, ThrissurKochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram
LadakhLehLeh
LakshadweepKavarattiKavaratti
Madhya PradeshBhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, UjjainBhopal, Indore, Gwalior
MaharashtraAmravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai/ MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, SolapurChhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) , Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai/ MMR, Nagpur, Pune
ManipurImphalImphal
MeghalayaShillongShillong
MizoramAizawlAizawl
NagalandKohimaKohima
OdishaBalasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, SambalpurBhubaneshwar
PuducherryPuducherryPuducherry
PunjabAmritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, PatialaJalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala
RajasthanAjmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, UdaipurJaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur
SikkimBardang/ GangtokBardang/ Gangtok
Tamil NaduChennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, VirudhunagarChennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli
TelanganaHyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, WarangalHyderabad, Karimnagar
TripuraAgartalaAgartala
Uttar PradeshAgra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/ Greater Noida, Prayagraj(Allahabad), Sitapur, VaranasiGhaziabad, Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Prayagraj(Allahabad), Varanasi
UttarakhandDehradun, Haldwani, RoorkeeDehradun
West BengalAsansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, SiliguriAsansol, Greater Kolkata, Kalyani Siliguri

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IBPS Clerk Preparation

Effective preparation requires a strategic approach, using updated study materials and high-quality books. Reviewing previous years' question papers is vital to understand the exam's difficulty and shifting patterns. Supplementing self-study with online test series or coaching can significantly improve your performance.

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IBPS Clerk 2026 Cut Off

IBPS releases the Prelims Cut-Off and Score Card after result declaration. Use these resources, available via the link below, to evaluate your performance against national benchmarks.

Let's have a look at the IBPS Clerk's previous year's cut-off: General Category

IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut-Off 2024
States/ UTGeneralEWS/SC/OBC/ST
Andhra Pradesh77.5 
Arunachal Pradesh71 
Assam83.75OBC- 82.25
SC- 81.25
Bihar79.5OBC- 79.5
Chhattisgarh77OBC-77
Chandigarh81.50 
Delhi80.75SC-75.25
OBC- 78.25
Gujarat77.25ST- 67.75
Goa OBC- 68
Himachal Pradesh ST- 83
Haryana83 
J & K86.25 
Jharkhand 83.5 
Kerala OBC- 81
Madhya Pradesh73SC- 74.5
Maharashtra73ST- 69.50
Manipur OBC-70.25
Meghalaya ST- 73.50
Odisha86.75 
Punjab81.25SC- 70
OBC-79.75
Rajasthan83.25EWS- 83.25
Karnataka64.75 
Telangana68.25 
Uttar Pradesh79OBC- 79
SC- 70.75
ESM- 56
Uttarakhand  
West Bengal87.75SC- 80.25
Tamil Nadu OBC- 63.25
Tripura80.25ST- 71
Sikkim41 
Lakshadweep  

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