IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026

Description : IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) under CRP CSA-XVI in participating Public Sector Banks. A total of 11,403 vacancies have been announced for the 2027-28 vacancy year. The online application process started from 01 August 2026 and the last date was extended to 28 August 2026. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, application fee, state-wise vacancies, exam pattern, selection process and other details from the full notification.

IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026

IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 : In Short
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• Window Notification Date : 31 July 2026
• Notification Date : 01 August 2026
• Start Date for Online Application : 01 August 2026
• Last Date for Online Application : 28 August 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment : 28 August 2026
• Application Editing / Correction Window : 04 September 2026 to 05 September 2026
• Last Date for Printing Application : 05 September 2026
• Pre-Examination Training : September 2026
• Preliminary Examination : 10 & 11 October 2026
• Preliminary Result : November 2026
• Main Examination : 27 December 2026
• Provisional Allotment : March 2027

Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

• For General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 850/-
• For SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM : Rs. 175/-
• Application Fee includes applicable GST.
• Payment Mode : Online Mode

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI
• Other prescribed online payment methods

• Minimum Age : 20 Years
• Maximum Age : 28 Years
• Age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.
• Candidates must have been born between 02 August 1998 and 01 August 2006, both dates inclusive.
• For age relaxation rules check the Official Notification.

• Visit the official IBPS website or use the Apply Online link given below.
• Select CRP CSA-XVI and click on the online application link.
• Complete the new registration process by entering the required basic details.
• Fill in your personal details, educational qualification and other required information carefully.
• Select the State/UT for which you wish to apply according to the prescribed local language requirement.
• Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
• Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment facility.
• Check all details carefully before submitting the application form.
• Submit the application form and download/print the final application for future reference.
• The online registration and fee payment window closed on 28 August 2026.
• The application editing/correction window was available from 04 September 2026 to 05 September 2026.

• Online Preliminary Examination
• Online Main Examination
• Local Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable
• Document Verification
• Provisional Allotment

The Preliminary Examination consists of English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The Main Examination consists of General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude. There is negative marking of 1/4th mark for wrong answers in the objective tests.

• Starting Basic Pay : Rs. 24,050/-
• Pay Scale : Rs. 24,050 – 1,340/3 – 28,070 – 1,650/3 – 33,020 – 2,000/4 – 41,020 – 2,340/7 – 57,400 – 4,400/1 – 61,800 – 2,680/1 – 64,480

In addition to basic pay, applicable allowances and benefits will be provided as per the rules of the allotted participating bank.

A total of 11,403 vacancies have been announced for Customer Service Associate (CSA) under CRP CSA-XVI.

Q.2. When did the online application process start for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The online application process started from 01 August 2026.

Q.3. What is the last date to apply online for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online registration and fee payment was extended to 28 August 2026.

Q.4. What is the application fee for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?

General, OBC and EWS candidates had to pay Rs. 850/-, while SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM candidates had to pay Rs. 175/-.

Q.5. What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 01 August 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation.

Q.6. What is the educational qualification for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Computer literacy and prescribed local language proficiency are also required.

Q.7. What is the selection process in IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The selection process consists of Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination and the applicable Local Language Proficiency Test, followed by the prescribed allotment/document verification process.

Q.8. What is the salary of an IBPS Clerk / Customer Service Associate?

The starting basic pay is Rs. 24,050/- and the prescribed pay scale goes up to Rs. 64,480/-, along with applicable allowances and benefits.

Q.9. Can a candidate apply for more than one State/UT?

No. A candidate can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and should meet the prescribed local language requirement for the selected State/UT.

Q.10. What is the IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination date?

The Online Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026.

Q.11. What is the IBPS Clerk Main Examination date?

The Online Main Examination is scheduled for 27 December 2026.

Q.12. Is the IBPS Clerk application correction window open now?

No. The application editing/correction window was available from 04 September 2026 to 05 September 2026 and has now closed.