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IBPS Clerk 2026 Official Notification PDF
Check the latest IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 details, including application dates, vacancy, eligibility, fee, exam pattern, syllabus, salary and official PDF updates.
The last date to apply online for IBPS Clerk 2026 has been extended to
28 August 2026. Candidates can also edit their application and
pay the application fee up to 28 August 2026. The last date to print the
submitted application is 12 September 2026.
IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) under CRP CSA-XVI. A total of 11,403 vacancies are available in participating Public Sector Banks.
The online application process started on 1 August 2026, and candidates can now submit their form up to 28 August 2026. The IBPS Clerk Prelims exam will be held on 10 and 11 October 2026, while the Mains exam is scheduled for 27 December 2026.
Candidates can check the complete IBPS Clerk vacancy, eligibility, application dates, exam pattern, salary, selection process, syllabus, exam centres and other important details below.
IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 Out
IBPS has released the IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 for Customer Service Associate posts. The recruitment is being conducted under CRP CSA-XVI for 11 participating Public Sector Banks.
Candidates who have a graduation degree and meet the required age limit can apply online. Before filling out the form, candidates should check the eligibility rules, vacancy details, local language requirement and other important conditions.
The official detailed notification was released on 1 August 2026.
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IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exam Name | IBPS Clerk 2026 |
| Official Post Name | Customer Service Associate (CSA) |
| Advt Name | CRP CSA XVI |
| Vacancy | 11,403 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Local Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying), wherever applicable |
| Salary | 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480 (20 Years) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
| Number of Attempts | Depends on the age limit |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Date
The IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2026 has already been announced. The Prelims exam will be held on 10 and 11 October 2026. Candidates who qualify the Prelims exam will be called for the Mains exam on 27 December 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IBPS Clerk Detailed Notification | 1 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 1 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Form and Fee | 28 August 2026 |
| Closure for Editing Application Details | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 12 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 2 Days – Dates to be announced separately, if opened by IBPS |
| Pre-Examination Training (PET) | September 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | October 2026 |
| Prelims Examination | 10 & 11 October 2026 |
| Prelims Result | November 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | December 2026 |
| Mains Examination | 27 December 2026 |
| Mains Result | Expected in January 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | Expected in March 2027 |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift Timings
IBPS Clerk Prelims is generally conducted in four shifts. The shift timing shown below can help candidates understand the expected schedule.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Handwriting Sample | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 8:00 AM | 8:55 AM | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:25 AM | 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | 1:00 PM | 1:55 PM | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Shift 4 | 3:30 PM | 4:25 PM | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026
IBPS has announced a total of 11,403 vacancies for Customer Service Associate posts. The vacancies are available across different States and Union Territories.
The vacancies may increase or decrease if participating banks change their requirements.
- UR: 4,740
- OBC (NCL): 2,815
- SC: 1,910
- ST: 942
- EWS: 996
State-Wise IBPS Clerk 2026 Vacancy
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 18 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 33 | 11 | 53 | 14 | 75 | 186 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 45 |
| Assam | 26 | 41 | 97 | 30 | 155 | 349 |
| Bihar | 89 | 1 | 146 | 42 | 213 | 491 |
| Chandigarh | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 20 |
| Chhattisgarh | 33 | 82 | 13 | 23 | 114 | 265 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| Daman & Diu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Delhi (NCT) | 65 | 35 | 123 | 36 | 156 | 415 |
| Goa | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 41 | 61 |
| Gujarat | 50 | 103 | 194 | 63 | 288 | 698 |
| Haryana | 39 | 0 | 56 | 15 | 86 | 196 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 25 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 42 | 97 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 38 | 67 |
| Jharkhand | 19 | 45 | 21 | 14 | 83 | 182 |
| Karnataka | 224 | 101 | 386 | 136 | 567 | 1,414 |
| Kerala | 9 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 62 | 108 |
| Ladakh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Lakshadweep | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 91 | 114 | 98 | 49 | 218 | 570 |
| Maharashtra | 117 | 96 | 291 | 95 | 452 | 1,051 |
| Manipur | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 42 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 22 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 17 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 31 |
| Odisha | 55 | 70 | 40 | 29 | 143 | 337 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 26 |
| Punjab | 150 | 0 | 106 | 40 | 185 | 481 |
| Rajasthan | 67 | 53 | 84 | 35 | 153 | 392 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 28 |
| Tamil Nadu | 137 | 5 | 213 | 58 | 262 | 675 |
| Telangana | 29 | 18 | 48 | 16 | 80 | 191 |
| Tripura | 10 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 64 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 375 | 17 | 508 | 159 | 672 | 1,731 |
| Uttarakhand | 24 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 91 | 145 |
| West Bengal | 236 | 49 | 224 | 83 | 354 | 946 |
| Total | 1,910 | 942 | 2,815 | 996 | 4,740 | 11,403 |
Participating Banks in IBPS Clerk 2026
The following 11 Public Sector Banks are taking part in IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment:
- Bank of India
- Central Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Indian Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- UCO Bank
IBPS Clerk Previous Years Vacancy Trend
| IBPS Clerk Recruitment Year | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 11,403 |
| 2025 | 15,751 |
| 2024 | 11,796 |
| 2023 | 4,545 |
| 2022 | 6,635 |
| 2021 | 7,858 |
| 2020 | 8,163 |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the eligibility rules given by IBPS. The main requirements are nationality, age, graduation, computer knowledge and local language.
Nationality
A candidate must be one of the following:
- A citizen of India; or
- A subject of Nepal; or
- A subject of Bhutan; or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India; or
- A Person of Indian Origin who migrated from the countries listed in the official notification with the intention of permanently settling in India.
IBPS Clerk Age Limit 2026
The candidate should be between 20 and 28 years as on 1 August 2026.
For the basic age limit, candidates should have been born not earlier than 2 August 1998 and not later than 1 August 2006.
IBPS Clerk Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with 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 the maximum age rules |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | 9 years, subject to the maximum age conditions given by IBPS |
IBPS Clerk Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Computer Literacy
Candidates must have basic computer knowledge. Computer knowledge can be shown through a certificate, diploma, degree, or by having studied Computer or Information Technology as a subject in school or college.
Eligible Ex-Servicemen who do not have the normal qualification should check the special education and service conditions given in the official notification, including the Army Special Certificate of Education or equivalent certificate.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates should know the local language of the State or Union Territory for which they apply. They should be able to read, write, speak and understand the required language.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Online Application
The IBPS Clerk online application process started on 1 August 2026. The last date to submit the form and pay the application fee is now 28 August 2026.
IBPS Clerk Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
The fee has to be paid online. Candidates should complete the payment before the closing date.
How to Apply for IBPS Clerk 2026?
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP CSA-XVI recruitment page.
- Click on New Registration.
- Enter your basic details.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Fill in your educational and other details.
- Select the State/UT for which you want to apply.
- Check all details carefully.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and save the application form.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Selection Process
The IBPS Clerk selection process mainly includes the Prelims and Mains examinations. There is no interview for the Customer Service Associate post.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Preliminary Exam | Prelims is the first qualifying stage. Candidates who clear the required cut-off are shortlisted for Mains. |
| Stage 2: Mains Exam | Mains is the main stage for final merit. The final merit is prepared mainly using marks scored in the Mains exam. |
Local Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
Candidates shortlisted after the Mains exam may have to appear for a Local Language Proficiency Test. The test checks whether the candidate can read, write, speak and understand the required local language.
Candidates who have studied the required local language in the prescribed school classes may get exemption, subject to IBPS rules and document verification.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern – Revised
IBPS Clerk has two online examinations: Prelims and Mains. Candidates should prepare according to the latest exam pattern.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Sections: English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
| Sr. No. | Name of Test | Medium of Examination | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | English & Hindi* | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | English & Hindi* | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | – | – | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern – Revised
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 125 Minutes
- Total Questions: 160
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Sectional Timing: Separate time for every section
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
| Sr. No. | Name of Test (Not by Sequence) | Medium of Examination | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / Financial Awareness | English & Hindi* | 40 | 50 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | English & Hindi* | 40 | 60 | 35 Minutes |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | English & Hindi* | 40 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | – | – | 160 | 200 | 125 Minutes |
Is There Sectional Cut Off in IBPS Clerk?
Yes. Candidates have to meet the required qualifying standard in the sections as prescribed by IBPS. Candidates should not focus only on the total score.
IBPS Clerk Negative Marking
For every wrong answer in the objective exam, one-fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question is deducted. There is no penalty for an unanswered question.
IBPS Clerk Exam Medium
The IBPS Clerk exam is available in English, Hindi and selected regional languages depending on the State/UT.
| Sr. No. | State/UT | Medium of Examination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | English and Hindi |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | English, Hindi and Telugu |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | English and Hindi |
| 4 | Assam | English, Hindi and Assamese |
| 5 | Bihar | English and Hindi |
| 6 | Chandigarh | English and Hindi |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | English and Hindi |
| 8 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Konkani |
| 9 | Delhi (NCT) | English and Hindi |
| 10 | Goa | English, Hindi and Konkani |
| 11 | Gujarat | English, Hindi and Gujarati |
| 12 | Haryana | English and Hindi |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | English and Hindi |
| 14 | Jammu & Kashmir | English, Hindi and Urdu |
| 15 | Jharkhand | English and Hindi |
| 16 | Karnataka | English, Hindi, Kannada and Konkani |
| 17 | Kerala | English, Hindi and Malayalam |
| 18 | Ladakh | English and Hindi |
| 19 | Lakshadweep | English, Hindi and Malayalam |
| 20 | Madhya Pradesh | English and Hindi |
| 21 | Maharashtra | English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani |
| 22 | Manipur | English, Hindi and Manipuri |
| 23 | Meghalaya | English and Hindi |
| 24 | Mizoram | English and Hindi |
| 25 | Nagaland | English and Hindi |
| 26 | Odisha | English, Hindi and Odia |
| 27 | Puducherry | English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam |
| 28 | Punjab | English, Hindi and Punjabi |
| 29 | Rajasthan | English and Hindi |
| 30 | Sikkim | English and Hindi |
| 31 | Tamil Nadu | English, Hindi and Tamil |
| 32 | Telangana | English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu |
| 33 | Tripura | English, Hindi and Bengali |
| 34 | Uttar Pradesh | English, Hindi and Urdu |
| 35 | Uttarakhand | English and Hindi |
| 36 | West Bengal | English, Hindi and Bengali |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Syllabus
The IBPS Clerk Prelims syllabus mainly includes Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability, Reasoning and English. Mains also includes General and Financial Awareness.
| Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning | English |
|---|---|---|
| Number Series | Seating Arrangements | Cloze Test |
| Data Interpretation | Puzzles | Reading Comprehension |
| Simplification / Approximation | Inequalities | Spotting Errors |
| Quadratic Equation | Syllogism | Sentence Improvement |
| Data Sufficiency | Input-Output | Sentence Correction |
| Mensuration | Data Sufficiency | Para Jumbles |
| Average | Blood Relations | Fill in the Blanks |
| Profit and Loss | Order and Ranking | Para/Sentence Completion |
| Ratio and Proportion | Alphanumeric Series | – |
| Time and Work | Distance and Direction | – |
| Time and Distance | Verbal Reasoning | – |
| Probability | – | – |
| Simple and Compound Interest | – | – |
| Permutation and Combination | – | – |
For detailed topic-wise preparation, candidates can also check the IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026.
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How to Choose Bank Preference in IBPS Clerk?
Candidates should choose bank preference carefully. The choice can affect the bank allotted after final selection.
- Check the bank network in your State: A bank with more branches in your State may offer better chances of getting a nearby posting.
- Check growth opportunities: Look at promotion opportunities and career growth.
- Check transfer policy: Understand whether transfers are usually within the State or outside the State.
- Check local language: Make sure you meet the language requirement of the State for which you are applying.
Tip: Make a list of all 11 banks first and then arrange them according to your preferred location and career needs.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Pre-Exam Training
IBPS provides Pre-Examination Training to eligible candidates at selected centres. Candidates who want to use this facility should select the required option while filling out the application form.
| North Zone Centres | South Zone Centres | East Zone Centres | West Zone Centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra | Bengaluru | Agartala | Ahmedabad |
| Allahabad | Chennai | Balasore | Aurangabad |
| Amritsar | Coimbatore | Behrampur (Ganjam) | Bhopal |
| Bareilly | Gulbarga | Bhubaneshwar | Indore |
| Chandigarh | Hyderabad | Dhanbad | Jabalpur |
| Dehradun | Kavaratti | Guwahati | Jaipur |
| Gorakhpur | Kochi | Hubli | Jodhpur |
| Jammu | Madurai | Kolkata | Mumbai |
| Kanpur | Mangalore | Muzaffarpur | Nagpur |
| Karnal | Mysore | Patna | Panaji (Goa) |
| Lucknow | Port Blair | Ranchi | Pune |
| Ludhiana | Puducherry | Sambalpur | Raipur |
| New Delhi | Thiruchirapalli | Shillong | Rajkot |
| Patiala | Thiruvananthapuram | Siliguri | Vadodara |
| Rohtak | Vijaywada | Tirupati | – |
| Shimla | Vishakhapatnam | – | – |
| Varanasi | – | – | – |
IBPS Clerk Salary 2026
The starting basic pay of an IBPS Clerk / Customer Service Associate is Rs 24,050. Employees also receive allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance.
| Salary Component | Amount (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480 (20 Years) |
| Basic Pay | Rs 24,050 |
| House Rent Allowance | Rs 2,739.83 |
| Dearness Allowance | Rs 4,769.12 |
| SPL DA | Rs 1,114.23 |
| Transport Allowance | Rs 850 |
| TA DA | Rs 133.71 |
| Gross Salary | Rs 40,720.34 |
IBPS Clerk Previous Year Question Paper
IBPS Clerk previous year papers help candidates understand the level and type of questions asked in the exam. Candidates should solve previous papers along with mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
IBPS Clerk Previous Year Cut Off
The previous year cut-off helps candidates understand the level of competition. The cut-off can change every year depending on vacancies, number of candidates and difficulty level.
| States/UT | General | EWS/SC/OBC/ST |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 77.5 | – |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 71 | – |
| Assam | 83.75 | OBC – 82.25 / SC – 81.25 |
| Bihar | 79.5 | OBC – 79.5 |
| Chhattisgarh | 77 | OBC – 77 |
| Chandigarh | 81.5 | – |
| Delhi | 80.75 | SC – 75.25 / OBC – 78.25 |
| Gujarat | 77.25 | ST – 67.75 |
| Goa | – | OBC – 68 |
| Himachal Pradesh | – | ST – 83 |
| Haryana | 83 | – |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 86.25 | – |
| Jharkhand | 83.5 | – |
| Kerala | – | OBC – 81 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 73 | SC – 74.5 |
| Maharashtra | 73 | ST – 69.50 |
| Manipur | – | OBC – 70.25 |
| Meghalaya | – | ST – 73.50 |
| Odisha | 86.75 | – |
| Punjab | 81.25 | SC – 70 / OBC – 79.75 |
| Rajasthan | 83.25 | EWS – 83.25 |
| Karnataka | 64.75 | – |
| Telangana | 68.25 | – |
| Uttar Pradesh | 79 | OBC – 79 / SC – 70.75 / ESM – 56 |
| Uttarakhand | – | – |
| West Bengal | 87.75 | SC – 80.25 |
| Tamil Nadu | – | OBC – 63.25 |
| Tripura | 80.25 | ST – 71 |
| Sikkim | 41 | – |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Centres
Candidates can select their preferred exam centre while filling out the application form. IBPS will allot the final exam centre, and the exact venue will be mentioned on the admit card.
| State/UT | Preliminary Exam Centres | Main Exam Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur, Kurnool, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati, Silchar |
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Surat, Jamnagar | Surat |
| Daman & Diu | Not specified | Not specified |
| Delhi | Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram | Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram |
| Goa | Panaji | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Yamuna Nagar | Ambala, Hissar |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Hamirpur, Shimla |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | Bengaluru, Hubli, Mangalore |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichur | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | Kavaratti |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain | Bhopal, Indore |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur | Aurangabad, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| Manipur | Imphal | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneshwar |
| Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur | Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Jaipur, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Bardang/Gangtok | Bardang/Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad |
| Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Banda, Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi | Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri | Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri |
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IBPS Clerk Official Links
| Official Link | Visit |
|---|---|
| IBPS Official Website | Visit ibps.in |
| CRP CSA-XVI Official Page | Check Official Notification |
| IBPS Clerk Apply Online | Apply Online |
Conclusion
IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 has been released for 11,403 Customer Service Associate vacancies. Candidates who meet the eligibility rules can complete their online application up to 28 August 2026.
The IBPS Clerk Prelims exam will be held on 10 and 11 October 2026, while the Mains exam will be held on 27 December 2026.
Candidates should complete the application process on time and start preparing according to the revised exam pattern. They should also keep checking the official IBPS website for any new notice or update related to CRP CSA-XVI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 released?
Yes. IBPS has released the detailed notification for Customer Service Associate recruitment under CRP CSA-XVI.
How many vacancies are announced for IBPS Clerk 2026?
A total of 11,403 vacancies have been announced across participating Public Sector Banks.
What is the educational qualification required for IBPS Clerk?
The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 28 August 2026.
What is the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2026?
The IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 will be held on 10 and 11 October 2026.
What is the IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Date 2026?
The IBPS Clerk Mains Exam 2026 is scheduled for 27 December 2026.
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk 2026?
Candidates should be between 20 and 28 years as on 1 August 2026. Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories.
What is the educational qualification for IBPS Clerk 2026?
Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Is there an interview in IBPS Clerk 2026?
No. There is no interview in the IBPS Clerk/Customer Service Associate selection process.
What is the IBPS Clerk application fee 2026?
The application fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates.
Is IBPS Clerk now called Customer Service Associate?
Yes. The official post name is Customer Service Associate (CSA), although candidates still commonly search for it as IBPS Clerk.
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