The IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection on 27th July 2026 in an employment newspaper. As of today, the IBPS CRP CSA XVI announcement has been made in a short-notice format, and the detailed PDF will be published on 1st August 2026 at www.ibps.in.
Check the official notice here and know more about age limit, qualification, selection process, exam date, and more.
IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 (Short) Out
As per the official notice for IBPS Clerk 2026, the online application process will be conducted from 1st to 21st August 2026 and complete details about eligibility, examination process, application process, salary, exam pattern, etc. will be published in the detailed PDF.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam – Highlights
The IBPS Clerk/Customer Service Associate is an annual exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. The selection process consists of Prelims, Mains, and the Local Language Proficiency Test. Interested candidates should be in the age limit of 20 to 28 years and must have passed a Bachelor’s degree to be eligible. Check other highligts below:
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exam Name | IBPS Clerk 2026 |
| Advt Name | CRP CSA XVI |
| Vacancy | 15000+ |
| Application mode | online |
| Application Dates | 1st to 21st August 2026 |
| Age limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and the Local Language Proficiency Test. |
| 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 |
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 27 July 2026
- Online Application Starts: 1 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 21 August 2026
- Application Correction Window: 2 Days
- Pre-Exam Training: September 2026
- Prelims Admit Card: October 2026
- Prelims Exam: 10th & 11th October 2026
- Prelims Result: November 2026
- Mains Admit Card: December 2026
- Mains Exam: 27 December 2026
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026
The IBPS Customer Service Associate Vacancy 2026 is expected to be approximately 15000. As of now, officials have not revealed the total bank-wise vacancy, but it will be notified along with the notification PDF.
Participating Banks
- 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
What is the eligibility for IBPS Clerk 2026?
Candidates can check the basic and essential requirements as prescribed by IBPS for Clerk/Customer Service Associate post:
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 (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit
Candidate should be within the age limit of 20 to 28 years
| 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 | the actual period of service rendered in the Defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | 9 years |
Qualification (Basic Requirement)
The minimum educational qualification required for the post of Clerk is a graduation degree from a recognised University or Institute or its equivalent.
It must be ensured that the candidate has completed their degree and the result has been released. At the time of document verification, the educational certificates will be verified.
Language Proficiency (Must-Have)
Candidates should preferably know how to read, write, and speak the official language of the State/UT they wish to apply for.
Computer Literacy (Essential for Clerical Posts)
Candidates must have computer skills, proven by a certificate, diploma, or degree, or have studied computer/IT in school or college. Proficiency in the official language of the state/UT where applying is preferred. Ex-servicemen without these qualifications should have at least 15 years of service and the Army Special Certificate of Education or equivalent from the Navy or Air Force.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Starts on 1st August
The online application process for IBPS Clerk 2026 Recruitment will begin on 1st August 2026 on the official website at www.ibps.in. The process includes registration, uploading of live photo, passport-size photo, signature, handwritten declaration, 10th pass Marksheet, and uploading of personal details in the application form.
IBPS Clerk Application Fee
The amount to be paid for the IBPS Clerk Application form is Rs. 850/- for General & Others.
Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwD categories.
The application fee can be paid by internet banking, Debit/Credit Card, BHIM UPI, Mastercard, etc. Note that this fee is non-refundable.
How Is the Final Selection Made in IBPS Clerk?
To get selected for Clerk/Customer Service Associate post, candidates will have to go through the following exam stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary exam
The Preliminary Exam is the first stage of the selection process and is qualifying in nature. Candidates who secure the required sectional and overall cut-off marks are shortlisted for the Mains examination.
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Stage 2: Mains exam
The Mains Examination is the most important stage, as the final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in this exam.
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Total Questions: 155
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude
- Sectional Timing: Separate time allotted for each section
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Stage 3: Local Language Test
Candidates shortlisted based on their Mains performance must appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT). This test evaluates the candidate’s ability to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the state or Union Territory they have applied for. Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 may be exempted from appearing for the LPT, subject to IBPS guidelines.
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