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IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF: Download Here
- Apply Online Link: Apply Here
- Official Website: www.ibps.in
- Grievance Portal: cgrs.ibps.in
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
Here is a quick snapshot of the IBPS CRP CSA-XVI recruitment before you go through the detailed sections.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | CRP CSA-XVI |
| Post Name | Customer Service Associate (CSA), commonly known as IBPS Clerk |
| Vacancy Year | 2027-28 |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Job Location | State/UT-wise, across India |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 21.08.2026 |
| Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026) | 20 to 28 years |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation (any discipline) from a recognised university |
| Application Fee | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM), ₹850 (Others) |
| Selection Process | Online Preliminary Exam, Online Main Exam, Local Language Proficiency Test |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 21.08.2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Window | 01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026 |
| Edit Window (Modify/Correct Application) | 2 days after closure of registration (exact dates to be notified on official website – not specified in the notification) |
| Pre-Examination Training (PET) | September 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter – Preliminary Exam | September 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Examination | October 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | November 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter – Main Exam | November 2026 |
| Online Main Examination | December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 – Post Details
| S. No. | State/UT | Total Vacancies (Indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | 18 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 186 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 45 |
| 4 | Assam | 349 |
| 5 | Bihar | 491 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 20 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 265 |
| 8 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| 9 | Daman & Diu | 7 |
| 10 | Delhi | 415 |
| 11 | Goa | 61 |
| 12 | Gujarat | 698 |
| 13 | Haryana | 196 |
| 14 | Himachal Pradesh | 97 |
| 15 | Jammu & Kashmir | 67 |
| 16 | Jharkhand | 182 |
| 17 | Karnataka | 1414 |
| 18 | Kerala | 108 |
| 19 | Ladakh | 6 |
| 20 | Lakshadweep | 11 |
| 21 | Madhya Pradesh | 570 |
| 22 | Maharashtra | 1051 |
| 23 | Manipur | 42 |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 22 |
| 25 | Mizoram | 17 |
| 26 | Nagaland | 31 |
| 27 | Odisha | 337 |
| 28 | Puducherry | 26 |
| 29 | Punjab | 481 |
| 30 | Rajasthan | 392 |
| 31 | Sikkim | 28 |
| 32 | Tamil Nadu | 675 |
| 33 | Telangana | 191 |
| 34 | Tripura | 64 |
| 35 | Uttar Pradesh | 1731 |
| 36 | Uttarakhand | 145 |
| 37 | West Bengal | 946 |
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IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India |
| Age (as on 01.08.2026) | Minimum 20 years, Maximum 28 years (born not earlier than 02.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2006) |
| Educational Qualification (as on 21.08.2026) | A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government |
| Local Language Proficiency | Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified/opted local language of the State/UT they apply for (see Local Language Proficiency Test section) |
| Computer Literacy | Mandatory – a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations, or having studied Computer/IT as a subject in High School/College |
IBPS Clerk Age Limit
The standard age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01.08.2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to reserved categories as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service in defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age of 50 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated (not remarried) | Age concession up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ST |
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates is available cumulatively with only one of the other relaxation categories listed above (Point II 3 to 5 of the notification), not with more than one.
IBPS Clerk Application Fee
The application fee (inclusive of GST) must be paid online between 01.08.2026 and 21.08.2026:
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates: ₹175
- All other candidates: ₹850
ation, followed by a qualifying Local Language Proficiency Test before joining.
Clerk Exam Prep
Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
| Test | Medium | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | English/Hindi (as opted) | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | English/Hindi (as opted) | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | – | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Main Examination (Objective Test)
| Test | Medium | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | English/Hindi (as opted) | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | English/Hindi (as opted) | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | English/Hindi (as opted) | 40 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | – | 160 | 200 | 125 minutes |
There is a penalty of one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations. No penalty applies to unattempted questions. Candidates must clear individual cut-offs in each test as well as an overall cut-off. Only marks obtained in the Main Examination are considered for the final merit list; Preliminary Exam marks are used only for shortlisting.
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT they apply for. Candidates who have studied that language up to Class 10 or above are exempt from a separate test. Others must clear a qualifying (marks-based) Local Language Proficiency Test conducted after the Main Exam/provisional allotment but before joining – failing this test means disqualification from the process.