IBPS Clerk Notification 2026.The IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) under the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates, popularly known as CRP CSA-XVI. This recruitment drive is for the Clerical cadre (Customer Service Associate) post in Participating Public Sector Banks, for vacancies belonging to the 2027-28 cycle.
If you are targeting a clerical career in a public sector bank, this notification is one of the most important releases of the year. In this post, we break down everything from IBPS Clerk important dates and vacancies to eligibility, exam pattern, and the application process, all sourced directly from the official notification, dated 01.08.2026.
IBPS Clerk Notification 2026
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Recruitment process | CRP CSA-XVI |
| Post name | Customer Service Associate |
| Popular name | IBPS Clerk |
| Total vacancies | 11,403 indicative vacancies |
| Application dates | August 1 to August 21, 2026 |
| Qualification | A graduation in any discipline |
| Age limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Selection process | Preliminary and Main examinations |
| Preliminary exam | October 10 and 11, 2026 |
| Main exam | December 27, 2026 |
| Provisional allotment | March 2027 |
| Application mode | Online |
IBPS Clerk Age Limit 2026 (as on 01.08.2026)
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 28 years
- Candidates must be born between 02.08.1998 and 01.08.2006 (both dates inclusive).
Age relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM)/Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM) | Actual service rendered + 3 years (8 years for Disabled ESM belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated who have not remarried | Age concession up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Application Fee
Application fee/intimation charges (payable online only, from 01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026):
| Candidate Category | Application Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates | Rs. 175/- |
| All other candidates | Rs. 850/- |
IBPS Clerk Notification 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | 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
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | 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 |
Important Links
| Important Links | |
| जाहिरात (PDF) | Click Here |
| Online अर्ज | Apply Online |
| अधिकृत वेबसाइट | Click Here |
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