IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released its schedule for CRP CSA-XVI — the 16th round of its Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associate (CSA)/Clerk positions at public sector banks nationwide. This is one of the most closely watched banking exams of the year, drawing applications from lakhs of graduates.
Key Details at a Glance
- Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Post: Customer Service Associate (Clerk)
- Total vacancies: Yet to be announced
- Salary: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480
- Mode of application: Online
- Official site: www.ibps.in
Important Dates
- Notification released: July 2026
- Applications open: August 1, 2026
- Application deadline: August 21, 2026
- Fee payment deadline: August 21, 2026
- Pre-exam training: September 2026
- Preliminary exam: October 10–11, 2026
- Prelims result: November 2026
- Main exam: December 27, 2026
- Provisional bank allotment: March 2027
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD: ₹175
- Payment mode: Online
Age Criteria (as of August 21, 2026)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years
- Relaxation follows standard Government of Punjab rules for reserved categories
Eligibility
Candidates need any graduate degree, basic computer literacy, and proficiency in the local language of the state they’re applying for. The exact number of vacancies and state-wise breakup hasn’t been released yet — that’s expected with the detailed notification.
Salary Structure
Starting basic pay is around ₹24,050 a month, rising through periodic increments to a maximum of ₹64,480. Once you add Dearness Allowance, HRA, City Compensatory Allowance, Special Allowance, and Transport Allowance, a fresher’s gross monthly salary typically lands between ₹40,000 and ₹47,000.
Selection Process
- Preliminary examination
- Main examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
Documents to Keep Ready
- Recent passport-size photograph (correct format)
- Scanned signature
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- Valid ID proof
- Category/reservation certificate, if applicable
How to Apply
- Visit www.ibps.in
- Find the CRP CSA-XVI link under “Current Advertisement” or “CRP-Clerks”
- Register to generate your ID and password
- Log in and complete the form with personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload photo, signature, and other required documents
- Pay the fee online
- Double-check all entries before submitting
- Download and save the confirmation page
FAQs
1. When does registration open and close?
Registration runs from August 1 to August 21, 2026.
2. What’s the last date to pay the fee?
Fees can be paid online until August 21, 2026 — the same day registration closes.
3. When is the Preliminary Exam?
It’s tentatively set for October 10–11, 2026, with results expected in November.
4. When is the Main Exam?
Tentatively scheduled for December 27, 2026.
5. When will candidates find out their bank posting?
Provisional allotment is expected around March 2027.
6. Where can I raise a complaint or query about this recruitment?
Through the official grievance portal at cgrs.ibps.in.
7. Is pre-exam training available?
Yes, IBPS is running Pre-Examination Training in September 2026 for eligible candidate categories.
8. What’s the salary for this role?
Basic pay starts at ₹24,050 and can go up to ₹64,480. With allowances, gross salary for a fresher is typically ₹40,000–₹47,000, with in-hand pay around ₹35,000–₹43,000 depending on location.
