IBPS (the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) has officially put out the full IBPS Clerk 2026 notification today, August 1, 2026. This is for hiring Customer Service Associates — what used to be called “Clerks” — under the recruitment drive known as CRP CSA-XVI. If you’re a graduate hoping to land a bank job, this is your shot. The complete notification PDF is up on the official site, ibps.in, and you should download it to go through all the specifics before applying.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 | 1st August 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk Apply Online Starts | 1st August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 21st August 2026 |
| Last Date of Printing Application | August 2026 |
| Pre-Exam Training | September 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card | 1st Week of October 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam | 10th & 11th October 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk Mains Admit Card | 2nd Week of December 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk Mains Exam | 27th December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Age Limit
| Criteria / Category | Details / Age Relaxation |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | As on 1st August 2026 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM) | Length of military service + 3 years (or +8 years for disabled SC/ST ex-servicemen), subject to a maximum age of 50 years. |
| Widows, Divorced Women & Women Legally Separated (Not Remarried) | Upper age limit is 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST). |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Scale | Allowances & Perks |
| Customer Service Associate (CSA) | ₹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 the basic pay, selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, Medical Benefits, Leave Benefits, and other admissible allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the participating bank from time to time. |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Participating Banks
| Sr. No. | Participating Bank |
| 1 | Bank of Baroda |
| 2 | Bank of India |
| 3 | Bank of Maharashtra |
| 4 | Canara Bank |
| 5 | Central Bank of India |
| 6 | Indian Bank |
| 7 | Indian Overseas Bank |
| 8 | Punjab National Bank |
| 9 | Punjab & Sind Bank |
| 10 | UCO Bank |
| 11 | Union Bank of India |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM | ₹175 |
| General / OBC / EWS & All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
Application Fee Payment Period: 1st August 2026 to 21st August 2026 (both dates inclusive). Candidates must pay the application fee online within the specified period to complete the registration process successfully.
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR (Unreserved) | 4,740 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 1,910 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 942 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 2,815 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 996 |
| Total | 11,403 |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Sr. No. | Subject | Medium of Exam | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 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 | ||
Note: Candidates must qualify in each section by securing the minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS. Based on the preliminary exam performance, shortlisted candidates will be called for the IBPS Clerk 2026 Main Examination.
Mains Exam Pattern
| Sr. No. | Subject | Medium of Exam | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 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 | ||
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Join Naukari Mitra Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Website | Click Here |
How to Apply for IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI)
- Visit the official website – Go to www.ibps.in
- Find the CRP CSA-XVI section – On the homepage, click on the “CRP CSA” link and select “CRP CSA-XVI”
- New Registration – Click on “Click Here for New Registration” and provide a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your Registration ID and Password
- Log in – Use your Registration ID and Password to log in to the application portal
- Fill the application form – Enter all required personal, educational, and category details carefully
- Upload documents – Upload scanned copies of:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Class 10 marksheet (for age proof)
- Pay the application fee – Complete payment through the online payment gateway (net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI)
- Verify and submit – Recheck all entered details before final submission, since corrections may not be allowed later
- Download confirmation page – Save and print the confirmation page for future reference
FAQs – IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI)
1. When is the last date to apply for IBPS Clerk 2026?
The online application window is open from August 1 to August 21, 2026. Candidates are advised not to wait for the last date to avoid technical issues or heavy site traffic.
2. How many vacancies have been announced for IBPS Clerk 2026?
A total of 11,403 indicative vacancies have been announced under CRP CSA-XVI. These are indicative figures, and the final numbers will depend on actual vacancies reported by participating banks.
3. What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old as on August 1, 2026. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen, and other reserved categories as per government norms.
4. Is there an interview round for IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification?
No, there is no interview for this post. Final selection is based on performance in the mains exam, subject to qualifying the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
5. What is the selection process for IBPS Clerk 2026?
The selection process includes a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, the Local Language Proficiency Test, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination — with no interview stage involved.