The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released its 16th Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associate (CRP CSA-XVI) — widely known as IBPS Clerk 2026 — for 11,403 clerical vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks. The clerical cadre has now been officially renamed Customer Service Associate (CSA). Originally the online application window was set to close on 21 August 2026, but IBPS has issued a corrigendum extending the last date to 28 August 2026, giving candidates extra time to register and pay the application fee.
Quick Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Customer Service Associate (Clerk) |
| Recruitment Cycle | CRP CSA-XVI (for vacancies of 2027–28) |
| Total Vacancies | 11,403 |
| Notification Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Original Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Extended Last Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 5 September 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date (Tentative) | 10 & 11 October 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date (Tentative) | 27 December 2026 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years (as on 01.08.2026) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates for IBPS Clerk 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 1 August 2026 |
| Online application begins | 1 August 2026 |
| Online application closes (extended) | 28 August 2026 |
| Fee payment last date (extended) | 28 August 2026 |
| Last date to print application | 5 September 2026 |
| Prelims admit card release | Expected late September 2026 |
| Prelims examination | 10 & 11 October 2026 |
| Prelims result | Expected November 2026 |
| Mains admit card | Expected December 2026 |
| Mains examination | 27 December 2026 |
| Final result / provisional allotment | Expected early 2027 |
Note: Prelims and Mains dates are tentative as notified by IBPS and subject to change via official corrigendum.
Why Was the Last Date Extended?
Every year IBPS receives a large volume of applications close to the deadline, and this cycle was no different — server load and last-minute registration requests led IBPS to issue a corrigendum pushing the online application and fee payment deadline from 21 August 2026 to 28 August 2026. Candidates who had not yet submitted their form now have an additional window to complete registration, upload documents, and pay the fee without penalty.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 28 years
- Candidates must be born not earlier than 2 August 1998 and not later than 1 August 2006 (both dates inclusive)
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-servicemen) as per government norms
Educational Qualification
- A pass in Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such
- Candidates must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate confirming graduation as on the specified cut-off date
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹175 |
Fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI on the official IBPS portal.
Selection Process
The IBPS Clerk (CSA) selection process is conducted in the following stages:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (for candidates who don’t already know the local language of the allotted state)
There is no interview round for the Clerk cadre — final selection is based on marks scored in the Mains exam, subject to qualifying the Prelims.
Exam Pattern (Mains — Revised for 2026)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 160 (increased from 155 in earlier cycles) |
| Total Duration | 125 minutes (increased from 120 minutes) |
| Highest Weightage Section | Reasoning Ability |
| Other Sections | English Language, Numerical Ability, General/Financial Awareness, Computer Aptitude |
How to Apply for IBPS Clerk 2026 Online
- Visit the official website — www.ibps.in
- Click on the “CRP-CSA-XVI” online application link on the homepage
- Complete new registration with a valid mobile number and email ID
- Fill in personal details — name, father’s name, category, qualification, etc.
- Upload photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save/print a copy for future reference
Participating Banks
The IBPS Clerk 16th Online Form 2026 recruitment fills clerical vacancies across major public sector banks including Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, UCO Bank, and other participating institutions, based on each bank’s business requirement for the financial year 2027–28.
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IBPS Clerk 2026? The last date has been extended from 21 August 2026 to 28 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in IBPS Clerk 2026? A total of 11,403 Customer Service Associate (CSA) vacancies have been notified.
Q3. What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk 2026? Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 1 August 2026.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required? A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Q5. When will the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam be held? The Prelims exam is tentatively scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026.
Q6. Is there an interview in the IBPS Clerk selection process? No. Selection is based on Prelims + Mains + Local Language Proficiency Test — there is no interview for the Clerk post.
Q7. What is the application fee for IBPS Clerk 2026? ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
