The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has opened IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 under CRP CSA-XVI — the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts, still widely searched as IBPS Clerk. About 11,403 indicative state-wise vacancies are listed for 11 public sector banks for the 2027–28 vacancy year. Eligible graduates can apply online from 1 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 only at ibps.in.
Apply online: 1 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026 · Posts: CSA / Clerk · Indicative seats: ~11,403 · Age: 20–28 (as on 01 Aug 2026) · Fee: ₹175 / ₹850 · Selection: Prelims → Mains → LLPT → Bank allotment
This guide covers dates, eligibility, state-wise vacancy snapshot, participating banks, fee, exam path, and how to apply — rewritten for candidates who want clear, SEO-friendly steps without copy-paste clutter. For officer cadre, see IBPS PO 2026 and IBPS SO 2026 (separate applications).
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IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI 2026 — Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Process name | CRP CSA-XVI (Common Recruitment Process) |
| Post name | Customer Service Associate (CSA) — IBPS Clerk |
| Vacancy year | 2027–28 |
| Indicative vacancies | ~11,403 (sum of state/UT tables; see note below) |
| Participating banks | 11 public sector banks |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Registration window | 1 August 2026 – 21 August 2026 |
| Age (as on 01 Aug 2026) | 20 to 28 years |
| Qualification | Graduation + computer literacy + local language of opted State/UT |
| Application fee | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM) · ₹850 (others) |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains → Local Language Proficiency Test → Provisional allotment |
| Official website | ibps.in |
Vacancy note: IBPS publishes state/UT-wise indicative seats. The ~11,403 figure is the total of those state rows in public summaries; Union Bank of India is often marked NR (Not Reported) in bank-wise cells, so the final all-India number can change. Always read Annexure-I of the official PDF.
Official Links — Apply & Notification
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply online (CRP CSA-XVI) | Click here — IBPS Clerk direct apply login |
| Detailed notification PDF | Click here — Notification_CRP_CSA_XVI-Final.pdf |
| Window / short advertisement | Click here — Window Advt CRP CSA-XVI |
| IBPS home | Click here — ibps.in |
| Grievance portal | cgrs.ibps.in |
Important Dates — IBPS Clerk 2026
| Activity | Tentative schedule |
|---|---|
| Online registration starts | 1 August 2026 |
| Online registration & fee last date | 21 August 2026 |
| Edit window (modify application) | About 2 days after registration closes (exact dates on ibps.in) |
| Pre-Examination Training (PET) | September 2026 |
| Prelims call letter | September 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Exam | October 2026 |
| Prelims result | November 2026 |
| Mains call letter | November 2026 |
| Online Main Exam | December 2026 |
| Provisional allotment | March 2027 |
Treat exam months as tentative until IBPS freezes the calendar and call letters go live.
Participating Banks (11 PSBs)
Provisional allotment may place you in one of these banks (merit + preference + vacancy):
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
You apply for a State/UT cadre, not a single bank first. Bank preference is collected during the CRP process as per the notification.
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 — State / UT Snapshot (Indicative)
Figures below follow the state/UT totals commonly published for CSA-XVI (indicative). Confirm every number in Annexure-I of the official PDF.
| State / UT | Indicative vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 18 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 186 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 45 |
| Assam | 349 |
| Bihar | 491 |
| Chandigarh | 20 |
| Chhattisgarh | 265 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| Daman & Diu | 7 |
| Delhi | 415 |
| Goa | 61 |
| Gujarat | 698 |
| Haryana | 196 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 97 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 67 |
| Jharkhand | 182 |
| Karnataka | 1,414 |
| Kerala | 108 |
| Ladakh | 6 |
| Lakshadweep | 11 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 570 |
| Maharashtra | 1,051 |
| Manipur | 42 |
| Meghalaya | 22 |
| Mizoram | 17 |
| Nagaland | 31 |
| Odisha | 337 |
| Puducherry | 26 |
| Punjab | 481 |
| Rajasthan | 392 |
| Sikkim | 28 |
| Tamil Nadu | 675 |
| Telangana | 191 |
| Tripura | 64 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,731 |
| Uttarakhand | 145 |
| West Bengal | 946 |
| Approx. total of state rows | ~11,403 |
Largest pockets in this cycle’s public tables include Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. Category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) and PwBD / ESM horizontal reservations are only in the PDF annexure.
Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply?
Nationality
Indian citizen, or categories listed in the notification (Nepal/Bhutan subjects, specified Tibetan refugees, certain PIOs) with the certificates IBPS requires.
Age limit (as on 01 August 2026)
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 20 years |
| Maximum | 28 years |
| Date of birth band | Not earlier than 02.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2006 |
| Relaxation | SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, etc., as per Government / IBPS rules in the PDF |
Educational qualification (as on 21 August 2026)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Result must be declared on or before 21 August 2026.
- Computer literacy is mandatory (certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations, or Computer/IT as a subject in school/college).
- Local language: You must be able to read, write, speak and understand the specified/opted local language of the State/UT you apply for (tested at LLPT).
Ex-servicemen (special path)
Matriculate Ex-servicemen with the Army Special Certificate of Education (or Navy/Air Force equivalent) after at least 15 years of service, with certificate dated on or before 21 August 2026, may apply as per the special clause in the notification if they do not hold civil graduation.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM | ₹175 |
| All other candidates | ₹850 |
Pay online only between 1 and 21 August 2026. Fee is generally non-refundable.
Official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI — Customer Service Associate (Clerk)
Apply Online — IBPS Clerk CSA-XVI (Direct Link) Download Official Notification PDFSelection Process — IBPS Clerk CSA-XVI
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Online Preliminary Exam | Qualifying objective test; shortlisting for Mains |
| 2. Online Main Exam | Scores used for merit (as per IBPS scoring rules) |
| 3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) | Mandatory for allotment to the opted State/UT language |
| 4. Provisional allotment | Bank allotted on merit-cum-preference and vacancies |
No common interview for CSA/Clerk in the standard CRP path. Final appointment still depends on the allotted bank’s document verification and joining rules.
Exam pattern (standard CSA structure — confirm in PDF)
Prelims (typical): English Language · Numerical Ability · Reasoning Ability — short timed sections; 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers in objective tests.
Mains (typical): General/Financial Awareness · General English · Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude · Quantitative Aptitude — longer paper; negative marking as notified.
Exact marks, sectional timings, and medium of exam are printed in the official notification — use that as the final authority while you practise.
How to Apply Online for IBPS Clerk 2026
- Open the direct apply link: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/csaxvijul26/ (or start from ibps.in → CRP CSA-XVI).
- Read Notification_CRP_CSA_XVI-Final.pdf and choose the correct State/UT.
- Click New Registration and note your registration number and password.
- Fill personal, educational, and preference details carefully.
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the prescribed size.
- Pay the fee online (card / net banking / UPI as available).
- Submit and print the e-receipt and application form.
- Use the edit window (if announced after 21 Aug) only for allowed fields.
One application only. Multiple forms can lead to cancellation.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Graduation mark sheets and degree / provisional certificate
- Class 10 certificate (DOB proof)
- Category / EWS / PwBD / ESM certificates (if claimed)
- Computer literacy proof (if not clear from academic mark sheets)
- Valid photo ID and active email / mobile
- Scanned photo, signature, left thumb, handwritten declaration as per size chart in the PDF
Salary & Career Snapshot
CSA / Clerk posts carry clerical cadre pay of the allotted public sector bank (basic + DA + HRA and other allowances as per bipartite settlement / bank rules). Exact in-hand salary varies by city class and bank. Career growth typically moves through clerical promotions and internal exams over service years.
IBPS Clerk vs IBPS PO 2026 — Quick Compare
| Point | IBPS Clerk (CSA-XVI) | IBPS PO (PO/MT-XVI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cadre | Clerical (CSA) | Officer (PO/MT) |
| Age (typical) | 20–28 | 20–30 |
| Interview | No common interview | Yes (after mains / PT) |
| Apply window (this cycle) | 1–21 Aug 2026 | Earlier Jul 2026 window (separate form) |
| Guide | This page | IBPS PO 2026 |
You must submit separate online applications if you apply for both.
Tips to Rank Your Preparation (and Your Application)
- Pick the State/UT where you can clear LLPT confidently.
- Fill marks and category exactly as on certificates — correction is limited.
- Finish fee payment before 21 August evening; do not wait for the last hour.
- Practise sectional timers for Prelims; build banking awareness for Mains.
- Bookmark ibps.in and the CSA-XVI page for PET, call letters, and allotment updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI)?
IBPS Common Recruitment Process CRP CSA-XVI for Customer Service Associate (Clerk) posts in 11 public sector banks for vacancy year 2027–28.
How many vacancies?
About 11,403 when state/UT tables are totalled (indicative; Union Bank often “Not Reported”; final numbers can change).
Last date to apply?
21 August 2026 (registration opened 1 August 2026). Apply only on the official IBPS portal.
Age limit?
20–28 years as on 1 August 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories as per the notification.
Qualification?
Graduation in any discipline (result on or before 21 August 2026), plus computer literacy and local language of the opted State/UT.
Application fee?
₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM) · ₹850 (others), online only.
Selection process?
Prelims → Mains → Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) → provisional bank allotment. No common interview for CSA/Clerk.
When is the prelims exam?
Tentatively October 2026; Mains December 2026; provisional allotment around March 2027.
Which banks participate?
Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, PNB, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India.
Direct apply link?
https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/csaxvijul26/
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EasyApplications.in rewrites public IBPS notifications for clarity and search. IBPS and the allotted bank are the only authorities on vacancies, eligibility, exam dates, and allotment. Verify every fact in the official CRP CSA-XVI PDF and apply only via ibps.in.