IBPS Clerk 16th Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility...
IBPS Clerk 16th Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Clerks in Participating Banks (CRP CSA XVI) 2026. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can apply online from August 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026. A total of 11,403 vacancies have been announced this year. Before you apply, go through the official notification carefully. It covers eligibility, age limit, pay scale, selection process, and every other detail you need to know.
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IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Customer Service Associate (CSA) / Clerk |
| Advt. No. | CRP CSA XVI |
| Total Vacancy | 11403 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 24,050 – 64,480/- |
| Apply Start Date | August 1, 2026 |
| Category | IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notice Release Date | July 27, 2026 |
| Official Notification Date | August 1, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | August 1, 2026 (12:01 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 21, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Online Preliminary Examination | 10th & 11th October 2026 |
| Online Main Examination | 27th December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS | Rs. 850/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / ESM / DESM | Rs. 175/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 20-28 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.08.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Customer Service Associate (CSA) / Clerk | 11403 | Any Graduate + Computer Literacy & Local Language Proficiency |
IBPS Clerk State-wise Vacancy 2026
| 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 | 1414 |
| 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 | 1051 |
| 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 | 1731 |
| Uttarakhand | 24 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 91 | 145 |
| West Bengal | 236 | 49 | 224 | 83 | 354 | 946 |
| Total | 1910 | 942 | 2815 | 996 | 4740 | 11,403 |
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
| Sr. No. | Name of Test | Medium of Examination | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
| 1 | English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | English & Hindi* | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | English & Hindi* | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | – | – | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern (Revised)
| Sr. No. | Name of Test (Not by Sequence) | Medium of Examination | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | English & Hindi* | 40 | 50 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | English & Hindi* | 40 | 60 | 35 Minutes |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | English & Hindi* | 40 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | – | – | 160 | 200 | 125 Minutes |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Syllabus
Generally, the IBPS Clerk Syllabus comprises quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and English for the preliminary exam. The IBPS Clerk mains examination will have general knowledge topics and computer knowledge topics, besides quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and English.
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Reasoning
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English
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Number Series
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Seating Arrangements
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Cloze Test
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Data Interpretation
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Puzzles
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Reading Comprehension
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Simplification/ Approximation
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Inequalities
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Spotting Errors
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Quadratic Equation
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Syllogism
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Sentence Improvement
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Data Sufficiency
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Input-Output
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Sentence Correction
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Mensuration
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Data Sufficiency
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Para Jumbles
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Average
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Blood Relations
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Fill in the Blanks
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Profit and Loss
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Order and Ranking
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Para/Sentence Completion
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Ratio and Proportion
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Alphanumeric Series
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Work, Time, and Energy
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Distance and Direction
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Time and Distance
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Verbal Reasoning
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Probability
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Relations
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Simple and Compound Interest
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Permutation and Combination
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IBPS Clerk 2026 Salary
The initial IBPS Clerk salary package starts from a basic pay of Rs 24,050 per month. The starting basic pay for IBPS Clerk 2026 includes dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical allowance, and transport allowance. Check the Details of IBPS Clerk Salary, Growth, and Promotion by clicking on the link given below.
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Salary Component
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Amount (in Rs.)
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Pay Scale
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24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480 (20 Years)
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Basic Pay
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Rs 24,050
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House Rent Allowance
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Rs 2739.83
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Dearness Allowance
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Rs 4769.12
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SPL DA
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Rs 1114.23
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Transport Allowance
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Rs 850
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TA DA
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Rs 133.71
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Gross Salary
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Rs 40,720.34
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How to Apply for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
- Click on the “CRP CSA” section on the homepage and select “CRP CSA XVI”.
- Click on “Click Here for New Registration” and complete basic registration to generate a Registration ID and Password.
- Log in between August 1, 2026 and August 21, 2026, and fill out the detailed online application form accurately.
- Upload required scanned documents including photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and 10th certificate.
- Pay the prescribed application fee via online payment options (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
- Submit the application form and print a copy of the final application receipt for future reference.
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