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IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 Out (Soon), Check Application & Exam Dates

Sakshi Negi

Feb 5, 2026

IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 will be released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on its official website. The notification will include important details such as the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limits, educational qualifications, application dates, and instructions for the online application process. It will also provide information about the exam pattern, syllabus, and selection procedure. Candidates must carefully read the notification to ensure they meet all requirements and complete the application process within the stipulated timeline. IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2026 has been officially released, with the Prelims exam scheduled to be held on October 10–11, 2026, followed by the Mains exam on December 27, 2026.

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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 Clerk Notification 2026 July 2026
IBPS Clerk Online registration 2026 July – August 2026
Payment of IBPS Clerk Application Fees August 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card September 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Date October 10–11, 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Result TBA
IBPS Clerk Mains Admit Card December 2026
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Date December 27, 2026
IBPS Clerk Provisional Allotment March 2027

IBPS Clerk 2026 Vacancy

IBPS will release IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 in the notification. It has released 10277 IBPS Clerk vacancies 2025 in the detailed notification. Below is the table for state-wise and category-wise IBPS Clerk vacancies 2025:

States Names SC ST OBC EWS General Total Vacancies
Andaman & Nicobar - - 02 01 10 13
Andhra Pradesh 61 28 84 35 159 367
Arunachal Pradesh - 08 - 01 13 22
Assam 11 23 49 17 104 204
Bihar 44 01 72 30 161 308
Chandigarh 10 - 15 05 33 63
Chhattisgarh 24 64 08 20 99 214
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu - 09 01 02 23 35
Delhi 60 28 110 38 180 416
Goa - 07 13 07 60 87
Gujarat 52 108 197 71 325 753
Haryana 25 - 35 13 71 144
Himachal Pradesh 27 03 22 12 50 114
Jammu & Kashmir 01 05 14 04 37 61
Jharkhand 09 21 10 08 58 106
Karnataka 179 94 282 115 500 1170
Kerala 33 01 82 33 181 330
Ladakh - - - - 05 05
Lakshadweep - 01 - - 06 07
Madhya Pradesh 88 121 85 60 247 601
Maharashtra 113 97 297 109 501 1117
Manipur - 07 02 02 20 31
Meghalaya - 06 - 01 11 18
Mizoram - 09 - 02 17 28
Nagaland - 09 - 01 17 27
Odisha 37 51 26 24 111 249
Puducherry 01 - 03 01 14 19
Punjab 79 - 53 24 120 276
Rajasthan 54 43 60 32 139 328
Sikkim - 02 02 - 16 20
Tamil Nadu 183 05 227 88 391 894
Telangana 43 20 56 23 119 261
Tripura 02 07 - 01 22 32
Uttar Pradesh 280 11 338 132 554 1315
Uttarakhand 13 - 08 09 71 102
West Bengal 121 24 118 51 226 540
Total 1550 813 2271 972 4671 10227

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 (Expected):

  • 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:

  1. Minimum Requirement: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

  1. Visit the Official IBPS Website: ibps.in
  2. Click on “CRP Clerks XV” link when applications are active.
  3. 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.
  4. Fill Application Form: Provide personal details, educational qualifications, state/UT preference, and other required information. Choose your preferred exam centre.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your Photograph (as per size specification), Signature, and Left-hand thumb impression.
  6. 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).
  7. 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
  • English Language
  • Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning Ability
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
  • General/Financial Awareness
  • General English
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Quantitative Aptitude
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.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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