IBPS CSA 2026 Notification Out; 11,403 Clerk Vacancies, Apply Online
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the detailed IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate) Notification 2026 under CRP CSA-XVI on its official website. The notification contains complete information regarding 11,403 vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and important dates. As per the official schedule, the online application process will be conducted from August 1 to August 21, 2026.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Dates
Important dates for IBPS Clerk 2026 for CRP CSA-XV are given in the table below:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) Notification 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| IBPS CSA Online Registration | August 1 – August 21, 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | August 21, 2026 |
| IBPS CSA Prelims Admit Card | September 2026 |
| IBPS CSA Prelims Exam Date | October, 2026 |
| IBPS CSA Prelims Result | October/November 2026 |
| IBPS CSA Mains Admit Card | November 2026 |
| IBPS CSA Mains Exam Date | November, 2026 |
| IBPS CSA Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Vacancy
IBPS has announced a total of 11,403 Customer Service Associate (Clerical Cadre) vacancies under CRP CSA-XVI through the official IBPS CSA Notification 2026. The state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution for IBPS CSA Recruitment 2026 is provided in the table below.
| 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 | 2,456 | 1,257 | 3,566 | 1,463 | 6,661 | 11,403 |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are required to fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for IBPS Clerk 2026:
Nationality
To be eligible for IBPS Clerk 2026, the candidate must be:
- A Citizen of India. OR,
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan. OR,
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement. OR,
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, etc., with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
Age Limit
Candiates must meet the following age criteria, as on 1 August 2026:
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deduction of military service from actual age)
- Widows/ Divorced women: 9 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have the following Educational Qualifications to be eligible for IBPS Clerk 2026:
- Minimum Requirement: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
- Computer Literacy:
- Operating and working knowledge of computer systems is mandatory.
- Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operation, OR studied computer/IT as a subject in school or college.
- Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT: Candidates should be able to read, write, and speak the local language of the state/UT for which they are applying.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Process
IBPS Clerk Application 2026 will be held online at the official portal of IBPS. Candidates can apply for IBPS Clerk 2026 between these dates, following these steps:
- Visit the Official IBPS Website: ibps.in
- Click on “CRP Clerks XV” link when applications are active.
- Register: Click on “Click here for New Registration”. Enter your name, mobile number and email address to register. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent to your email/SMS.
- Fill Application Form: Provide personal details, educational qualifications, state/UT preference, and other required information. Choose your preferred exam centre.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your Photograph (as per size specification), Signature, and Left-hand thumb impression.
- Pay the application fee online: INR 850 for General & OBC, and INR 175 for SC/ST/PwBD/EXSM (Exact fees will be confirmed in the detailed notification).
- Verify all details carefully (no editing after final submission) and submit your IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Form.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern 2026 consists of two exams, i.e., IBPS Clerk Prelims Exams and IBPS Clerk Mains Exam. Detailed IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XV Exam Pattern 2026 is given below:
IBPS Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern is given below in the table:
| Details | Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online (Objective MCQs) |
| Sections |
|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Time Duration | 60 minutes (20 minutes per section) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Purpose | Qualifying for Mains Examination (marks not added in final merit) |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Mains Exam Pattern
IBPS Clerk Mains 2026 Exam Pattern is given in the table below:
| Details | Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online (Objective MCQs) |
| Sections |
|
| Total Questions | 155 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Time Duration | 120 minutes (sectional timing as per IBPS) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Purpose | Marks of Main Exam are considered for final selection and merit |
IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026
The detailed IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 is mentioned below:
IBPS Clerk Prelims Syllabus 2026
Here you can check topic wise IBPS Clerk Prelims syllabus:
English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Error Detection/Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage)
Numerical Ability:
- Simplification / Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts)
- Quadratic Equations
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Time & Work
- Average, Mixtures & Allegations
- Mensuration
- Probability, Permutation & Combination
Reasoning Ability:
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Floor-based, Box-based)
- Syllogism
- Inequality (Direct and Coded)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Order & Ranking
- Alphanumeric Series
- Data Sufficiency
IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus 2026
Here you can check topic-wise IBPS Clerk Mains syllabus:
General/Financial Awareness:
- Current Affairs (last 6–8 months)
- Banking Awareness
- Static GK (capitals, currencies, national parks, important days)
- Financial Terms & Abbreviations
- Recent Banking & Financial Policies
- RBI/SEBI guidelines and updates
- Budget and Economic Survey highlights
General English:
IBPS Clerk Mains 2026 English paper will consist of the same topics as Prelims, but with a higher difficulty level.
Reasoning Ability:
- Advanced Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Logical Reasoning (Cause & Effect, Statement-Conclusion, Assumptions)
- Data Sufficiency
- Machine Input–Output
- Coded Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding (advanced)
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Tabular, Caselets, Radar Graphs)
- Data Sufficiency
- Missing/Wrong Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- Probability, Permutation & Combination
- Arithmetic word problems (Advanced)
Candidates aspiring for IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XV) 2026 are advised to note the key dates and prepare well in advance for the Prelims and Mains online examinations. The detailed notification with eligibility, vacancies, and syllabus has been released on the IBPS official website. Candidates can apply online within the given time frame.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification FAQs
Ques: What posts are covered under IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification?
Ans: IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification covers the post of Customer Service Associate (CSA), commonly referred to as Clerk, in public sector banks participating in the recruitment. The notification aims to fill vacancies in different states and union territories across India for the financial year 2026–27 through a common selection process.
Ques: Can candidates from any state apply for IBPS Clerk 2026?
Ans: Yes, candidates from any state can apply for IBPS Clerk 2026, but they must select one state or union territory. They must also have proficiency in the local language of the state or UT they apply for, as this will be verified during the recruitment or joining process.
Ques: What is provisional allotment as per IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification?
Ans: IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification explains that after the main exam, candidates who meet the cutoff and merit criteria will be provisionally allotted to participating banks. The allotment is based on merit, preferences given during application, and available vacancies in the specific banks and states/UTs.
Ques: How many bank are participating in IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026?
Ans: The number of public sector banks, that will be participating in IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 will be notified by IBPS.
Ques: What is the full form of CRP?
Ans: The full form of CRP is Common Recruitment Process.
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