IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification under CRP CSA-XVI (Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates). This recruitment drive aims to fill 11,403 Customer Service Associate (CSA) vacancies in participating Public Sector Banks across India. Eligible graduates can submit their online application from 1 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 through the official IBPS portal. The recruitment process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Provisional Allotment. IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT for 11,403 Posts, CRP CSA-XVI – Apply Online for Customer Service Associates.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment Notification 2026 Pdf
Are you also waiting for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification? If yes, then now you can apply your form. Because today the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the Clerk Post. For more news and updates recruitment, read the section given below. This is a big opportunity for candidates who are seeking Job in Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Because the Recruitment notification is released for waiting candidates. Also, on this page, check the complete details of IBPS Clerk Post, like the starting date of the application form, eligibility details, Fee & Pay Scale, etc.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Customer Service Associate (CSA) / Clerk |
| Total Post | 11,403 Posts |
| Advt. No. | CRP CSA XVI |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 24,050 – 64,480/- |
| Apply Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Released Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fees Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Edit Window for Candidates to Modify/ Correct Application Form (including online payment for Edit) | For 2 days after closure of Registration (will be notified on Official IBPS website) |
| Conduct of Pre-Examination Training (PET) | September, 2026 |
| Download of call letters for Online examination – Preliminary | September, 2026 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | October, 2026 |
| Result of Online examination – Preliminary | November, 2026 |
| Download of Call letter for Online examination – Main | November, 2026 |
| Online Examination – Main | December, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | March, 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| GEN / OBC / EWS | Rs. 850 /- (inclusive of GST) |
| SC / ST / PWD / ESM / DESM | Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit as on 01/08/2026
| Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
- A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2006 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Disabled ExServicemen (DESM) | 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 | Age concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates |
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Basic Pay Scale
- Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400- 4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480 The CSA will be eligible for allowances & perquisites as per rules of the Participating Bank in force from time to time.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Associate (CSA) / Clerk | 11403 |
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
- A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
- The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
- The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State/UT, should be proficient in (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) the specified / opted local language of that State/UT (mentioned in the list provided for each Sate/ UT as per Annexure III).
- May kindly refer to clause ‘H’ (Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)) for further details.
Computer Literacy:
- Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language/ should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute.
- Note: All the educational qualifications mentioned should be from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the final result should have been declared on or before 21.08.2026.
- Proper document from Board / University for having declared the result on or before 21.08.2026 has to be submitted at the time of joining.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Structure of Examination
Preliminary Examination (Objective Test):
| Name of Tests | Medium of Examination | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allotted for each test (Separately timed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | – | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | – | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Main Examination (Objective Test):
| Name of Tests (NOT BY SEQUENCE) | Medium of Examination | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allotted for each test (Separately timed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/ Financial Awareness | – | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | – | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | – | 40 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 125 minutes |
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates will have to invariably produce the requisite documents such as valid call letter, a photocopy of photo-identity proof along with the original bearing the same name as it appears on the online submitted application form etc. at the time of online examinations (Preliminary & Main).
- No document shall be directly sent to IBPS by candidates before or after the online examinations (Preliminary & Main).
- During online preliminary examination the call letter and copy of Photo ID proof will not be collected at the examination venue.
- These will be duly authenticated/stamped by the examination venue staff functionaries and handed over back to the candidates.
- The candidates will be required to bring to the Online Main Examination, the authenticated/stamped call letter and authenticated/stamped copy of photo ID proof of Online Preliminary examination along with the call letter and other requisite documents of Main examination.
- However, candidates need to submit the scribe form (wherever applicable) during the online preliminary examination as well as the main examination.
- Candidates who do not bring the authenticated/ stamped call letter of online preliminary examination and authenticated/ stamped photocopy of ID proof at the time of main examination will not be allowed to appear for the main examination.
- Candidates need to bring one additional photograph (same as pasted on call letter) along with the call letter and other requisite documents as per information provided in the information handout and call letter.
- Candidates reporting without photograph pasted on call letter or without one additional photograph (same as pasted on call letter) will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
- Before applying for the post, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility and other norms mentioned in this notification.
- Candidates are therefore advised to carefully read this notification and follow all the instructions given for submitting online application form.
- Those candidates who have been debarred from appearing in CRP examinations for specified periods in terms of the written communication made to that effect by IBPS, may act accordingly.
- A Candidate’s admission to the Online Preliminary examination/ shortlisting for Main examination/ admission to the Main examination and subsequent processes is strictly provisional.
- The mere fact that the call letter(s)/ provisional allotment has been issued to the candidate does not imply that his/ her candidature has been finally cleared by IBPS/ Participating Bank.
- IBPS/ Participating Banks would be free to reject any application, at any stage of the selection process, cancel the candidature of the candidate in case it is detected at any stage that a candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/false information/certificate/documents or has suppressed any material fact.
- If candidature of any candidate is rejected for any reason according to the terms and conditions of this notification, no further representation in this regard will be entertained.
- Such decisions shall be final and binding on the candidate.
- If any of these shortcomings is/are detected after appointment in a Participating Bank, his/her services are liable to be summarily terminated.
- Decision of Nodal Banks/Participating Banks/ IBPS in all matters regarding eligibility of the candidate, the stages at which such scrutiny of eligibility is to be undertaken, qualifications and other eligibility norms, the documents to be produced for the purpose of the conduct of Examination, verification etc. and any other matter relating to CRP CSAXVI will be final and binding on the candidate.
- No correspondence or personal enquiries shall be entertained by IBPS/ Participating Banks in this regard.
- IBPS/ Nodal Bank/ Participating Banks take no responsibility to receive/ collect any certificate/remittance/ document sent separately.
- The scribe arranged by the candidate should not be a candidate himself/herself for the online examination (CRP CSA-XVI).
- If violation of the above is detected at any stage of the selection process, candidature for CRP of both the candidate and the scribe will be cancelled.
- A scribe can act as Scribe only for one candidate for CRP CSA-XVI process.
- If violation of the same is detected at any stage of the selection process, candidature of the candidates for CRP will be cancelled and scribe will be debarred from future CRP examinations.
- Please ensure that the scribe that you select should not have appeared as a scribe with a candidate who was debarred in CRP Examinations.
- The scribe also should not have appeared as a candidate who was debarred in CRP Examinations.
- Online applications once registered will not be allowed to be withdrawn and/or the application fee/ intimation charges once paid will not be refunded nor be held in reserve for any other examination.
- Any resulting dispute arising out of this notification including the recruitment process shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated at Mumbai.
- The candidate should indicate in the online application the State to which he/she opts for provisional allotment on selection.
- The option once exercised will be irrevocable.
- Any canvassing or creating influence for undue advantage shall lead to disqualification from the selection process.
- Any request for change of date, time and venue for Online Examination (Preliminary & Main) will not be entertained.
How To Apply IBPS Clerk Online Form 2026?
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Click on CRP CSA-XVI (Customer Service Associate) recruitment.
- Register using your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Preview the application carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| APPLY LINK | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | Click Here |
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IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are released under IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Answer: IBPS has announced 11,403 Customer Service Associate (CSA) vacancies.
Q2. What are the application dates?
Answer: Online applications will be accepted from 1 August 2026 to 21 August 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification?
Answer: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Answer: Candidates should be 20 to 28 years of age, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Answer: Selection includes a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Provisional Allotment.
Q6. What is the application fee?
Answer: ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
Q7. Is there any interview?
Answer: No. There is no interview for the IBPS Clerk/Customer Service Associate recruitment. Selection is based on the Main Examination merit.