IBPS Clerk Preference Update 2026 Starts: State/UT and Bank Preference Link Activated

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has activated the IBPS Clerk Preference Update 2026 facility for candidates appearing under CRP CSA-XVI. Candidates can use the activated link to review/update their State/UT and bank preference details through the official IBPS portal.

IBPS Clerk Preference Update 2026 Started

The IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment is being conducted for 11,403 indicative Customer Service Associate (CSA) vacancies across participating public sector banks. The preference facility is important because the IBPS Clerk recruitment involves two connected choices:

• State/UT preference: determines the State/UT for which the candidate is considered.
• Bank preference: determines the order in which participating banks are preferred for provisional allotment.

Direct Link for Preference Update

Candidates can access the IBPS Clerk State/UT & Bank Preference Update 2026 through the official IBPS recruitment portal.

IBPS Clerk Preference Update 2026 Link (ACTIVE)

How to Update

Candidates can follow these steps to access the preference facility:

1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
2. Open the CRP CSA-XVI section.
3. Click on the link related to State/UT & Bank Preference Update.
4. Log in using the required registration credentials.
5. Check the State/UT details displayed on the screen.
6. Review the available bank preference order.
7. Make the required selection/update, wherever permitted.
8. Carefully verify all details before final submission.
9. Submit the preference information.
10. Save or download the confirmation page for future reference

Why the State/UT Preference Matters

IBPS Clerk recruitment is conducted on a State/UT-wise basis, meaning candidates apply for vacancies in one State or Union Territory. The official notification also states that candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT. Therefore, candidates should check the following before confirming their preference:

• Whether they meet the local-language requirement.
• Whether the selected State/UT matches their intended recruitment choice.
• The indicative vacancies available in that State/UT.
• The participating banks associated with vacancies in that State/UT.

Participating Banks

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