The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has officially released the comprehensive notification for the Customer Service Associate recruitment campaign. Aspirants tracking the IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment process can now review the detailed distribution of posts across participating public sector institutions. This latest recruitment drive, designated as CRP CSA-XVI, introduces massive openings for qualified candidates looking to build a career in the banking sector.
For complete official updates, aspirants can read the IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification Out for 11403 Posts- Click to Check. To initiate your registration process immediately, use the IBPS Clerk Apply Online 2026 Link- Click to Apply during the active application window from August 1 to August 21, 2026.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Overview & Vacancy Distribution
A grand total of 11,403 vacancies have been rolled out through this year's announcement. Out of 11 participating public sector banks, 10 institutions have fully reported their vacancy breakdowns, while figures from the Union Bank of India are still awaited (Not Reported). The breakdown includes categories such as Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Bank-wise Vacancy Details
| Participating Banks | Total Vacancy | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1,200 | 504 | 176 | 117 | 284 | 119 |
| Bank of India | 500 | 207 | 69 | 56 | 114 | 54 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 500 | 257 | 59 | 34 | 110 | 40 |
| Canara Bank | 2,500 | 1,062 | 376 | 245 | 577 | 240 |
| Central Bank of India | 1,419 | 458 | 298 | 122 | 441 | 100 |
| Indian Bank | 1,700 | 655 | 334 | 106 | 471 | 134 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 780 | 327 | 130 | 66 | 189 | 68 |
| Punjab National Bank | 2,016 | 886 | 333 | 148 | 459 | 190 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 376 | 172 | 75 | 17 | 87 | 25 |
| UCO Bank | 412 | 212 | 60 | 31 | 83 | 26 |
| Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Grand Total | 11,403 | 4,740 | 1,910 | 942 | 2,815 | 996 |
State and Union Territory Vacancy Breakdown
Vacancies are also distributed geographically across various states and union territories. Review the state-wise details below:
| States | Total Vacancy | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 18 | 11 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 186 | 75 | 33 | 11 | 53 | 14 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 45 | 22 | — | 19 | — | 4 |
| Assam | 349 | 155 | 26 | 41 | 97 | 30 |
| Bihar | 491 | 213 | 89 | 1 | 146 | 42 |
| Chandigarh | 20 | 11 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 265 | 114 | 33 | 82 | 13 | 23 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 18 | 10 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Daman & Diu | 07 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Delhi | 415 | 156 | 65 | 35 | 123 | 36 |
| Goa | 61 | 41 | — | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Gujarat | 698 | 288 | 50 | 103 | 194 | 63 |
| Haryana | 196 | 86 | 39 | — | 56 | 15 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 97 | 42 | 25 | 4 | 18 | 8 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 67 | 38 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 4 |
| Jharkhand | 182 | 83 | 19 | 45 | 21 | 14 |
| Karnataka | 1414 | 567 | 224 | 101 | 386 | 136 |
| Kerala | 108 | 62 | 9 | — | 29 | 8 |
| Ladakh | 06 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Lakhshdweep | 11 | 6 | — | 4 | — | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 570 | 218 | 91 | 114 | 98 | 49 |
| Maharashtra | 1051 | 452 | 117 | 96 | 291 | 95 |
| Manipur | 42 | 24 | — | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Meghalaya | 22 | 17 | — | 4 | — | 1 |
| Mizoram | 17 | 11 | — | 6 | — | — |
| Nagaland | 31 | 18 | — | 11 | — | 2 |
| Odisha | 337 | 143 | 55 | 70 | 40 | 29 |
| Pdudcherry | 26 | 19 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 |
| Punjab | 481 | 185 | 150 | — | 106 | 40 |
| Rajasthan | 392 | 153 | 67 | 53 | 84 | 35 |
| Sikkim | 28 | 17 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Tamil Nadu | 675 | 262 | 137 | 5 | 213 | 58 |
| Telangana | 191 | 80 | 29 | 18 | 48 | 16 |
| Tripura | 64 | 32 | 10 | 17 | — | 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1731 | 672 | 375 | 17 | 508 | 159 |
| Uttarakhand | 145 | 91 | 24 | 2 | 17 | 11 |
| West Bengal | 946 | 354 | 236 | 49 | 224 | 83 |
| Total | 11403 | 4740 | 1910 | 942 | 2815 | 996 |
Historical Vacancy Trends
To understand how the 2026 figures compare with previous years, candidates can review the historical data. Peak recruitment occurred in 2015 with 24,583 openings, while the lowest recorded intake was in 2023 with 4,545 posts.
| Years | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 11403 |
| 2025 | 15751 |
| 2024 | 11796 |
| 2023 | 4545 |
| 2022 | 6635 |
| 2021 | 7858 |
| 2020 | 8163 |
| 2019 | 12075 |
| 2018 | 7275 |
| 2017 | 7883 |
| 2016 | 19243 |
| 2015 | 24583 |
Next Steps for Candidates
Once you have verified your eligibility and reviewed the bank and state-wise vacancy distributions, ensure you complete your online registration well before the August 21, 2026 deadline. Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration ready. After successful submission, retain the registration slip for future admit card releases and exam preparation updates.
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