IBPS 2 reserved List 2026 was released on September 15, 2026, providing provisional allotment to remaining candidates from CRP CSA-XV recruitment cycle. Alongside managing these previous allotments, IBPS is actively conducting the new CRP CSA-XVI recruitment drive for Customer Service Associates (formerly Clerks). For IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI) cycle, the total number of vacancies has been officially revised and increased to 11,663. The online application process concluded on August 28, 2026. As per the official schedule, IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 will be conducted on October 10 and 11, 2026, while the Mains Exam will follow on December 27, 2026.
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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the detailed IBPS CSA (Clerk) 2026 Notification under CRP CSA-XVI for the recruitment of Customer Service Associate (Clerical Cadre) posts in participating public sector banks. The notification provides complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, application process, and other recruitment guidelines.
IBPS Clerk Highlights 2026 are mentioned in the table below:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS CRP-CSA-XVI |
| Vacancy | 11,663 |
| Posts | Customer Service Associate (Clerical Cadre) |
| Selection Process | Prelims and Mains |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Prelims Exam Date | Oct 10 and 11, 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | Dec 27, 2026 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) 2026 Short Notification | Jul 27, 2026 |
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) 2026 Detailed Notification | Jul 31, 2026 |
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) Online Registration | Aug 1–28, 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fees | Aug 1–28, 2026 |
| Application Editing Window | Sep 4–5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training | Sep 2026 |
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) Prelims Admit Card | Sep 2026 |
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) Prelims Exam | Oct 10 and 11, 2026 |
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) Prelims Result | To be announced |
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) Mains Admit Card | Dec 2026 |
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) Mains Exam | Dec 27, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | 2027 |
IBPS Clerk, now referred to as Customer Service Associate (CSA), is a national-level banking recruitment process conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. It recruits clerical cadre staff for participating public sector banks. The role includes customer service, cash handling, account-related services, data entry and other branch-level banking operations.
IBPS Clerk 2026 online application was processed in multiple stages, including registration, form filling, document upload, preview, fee payment, and final submission. The application window was open from August 1 to August 28, 2026. Given below are the steps for completing IBPS Clerk Application Process 2026:
The application correction window was available from September 4 to 5, 2026, and the last date for printing the submitted application was September 23, 2026.
Note: Candidates were required to verify all details before final submission as per the application instructions.
IBPS Clerk application fee must be paid online. Below is the category-wise application fee for IBPS Clerk:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | Rs. 175/- |
| General and Other Candidates | Rs. 850/- |
IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026 include nationality, age limit, educational qualification, language proficiency, and computer literacy requirements. Candidates must fulfil all the prescribed IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026 to be eligible for the CRP CSA-XVI recruitment process.
IBPS Clerk 2026 candidates applying for IBPS Clerk 2026 must satisfy the nationality conditions prescribed by IBPS. Candidates must be:
Candidates falling under categories other than Indian citizens must possess the required eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
IBPS Clerk 2026 candidates must be 20 to 28 years old to apply for the exam. The prescribed age limit is calculated as per the date mentioned in the official notification. Candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | As per government rules |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands | As per government rules |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Candidates claiming age relaxation must provide the required documents or certificates during the recruitment process.
Candidates must ensure that the information entered in the application form matches their original documents. Any discrepancy in the details or failure to fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions can lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage of the recruitment process.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern consists of separate Prelims and Mains Exams. The Prelims Exam is conducted online with separate sectional timings. Candidates qualifying in the Prelims are shortlisted for the Mains Exam.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam is conducted online, and the duration for each test is timed separately. Below is the detailed exam pattern for the Prelims Exam:
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
In IBPS Clerk 2026, the Mains Exam is the second stage of the selection process. The test consists of four sections with individual sectional timing:
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/ Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes |
IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 covers the topics and subjects asked in the Prelims and Mains exams. IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 includes English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, General/Financial Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Syllabus 2026 covers three key subjects: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability.
| Subjects | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary, Sentence Improvement, Word Usage |
| Reasoning Ability | Alphanumeric Series, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Inequality, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Ranking and Order, Input-Output |
| Numerical Ability | Number System, Simplification, Approximation, Number Series, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Data Interpretation |
IBPS Clerk Mains Syllabus consists of four subjects: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, RBI, Banking Terms, Economy, Government Schemes, National and International Events |
| General English | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary |
| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation, Simplification, Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Data Sufficiency, Arithmetic, Percentage, Ratio, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 will be released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download their IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026 through the official IBPS website. IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on October 10 and 11, 2026.
IBPS has revised the total number of IBPS Clerk 2026 vacancies to 11,663 under CRP CSA-XVI. The vacancies are distributed among different States/UTs and categories as per the requirements reported by participating banks. The state-wise and category-wise IBPS CSA Vacancy 2026 distribution is provided below:
| S. No. | State/UT | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 19 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 34 | 11 | 55 | 16 | 82 | 198 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 45 |
| 4 | Assam | 26 | 41 | 99 | 31 | 157 | 354 |
| 5 | Bihar | 89 | 1 | 146 | 42 | 213 | 491 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 33 | 82 | 13 | 23 | 114 | 265 |
| 8 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 9 | Daman & Diu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| 10 | Delhi | 65 | 36 | 127 | 36 | 157 | 421 |
| 11 | Goa | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 41 | 61 |
| 12 | Gujarat | 55 | 113 | 206 | 68 | 319 | 761 |
| 13 | Haryana | 40 | 0 | 56 | 15 | 88 | 199 |
| 14 | Himachal Pradesh | 25 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 42 | 97 |
| 15 | Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 39 | 68 |
| 16 | Jharkhand | 19 | 45 | 21 | 14 | 83 | 182 |
| 17 | Karnataka | 231 | 101 | 391 | 143 | 592 | 1,458 |
| 18 | Kerala | 10 | 0 | 32 | 11 | 68 | 121 |
| 19 | Ladakh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 20 | Lakshadweep | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 21 | Madhya Pradesh | 91 | 114 | 99 | 49 | 223 | 576 |
| 22 | Maharashtra | 120 | 96 | 294 | 95 | 457 | 1,062 |
| 23 | Manipur | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 42 |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 22 |
| 25 | Mizoram | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 19 |
| 26 | Nagaland | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 31 |
| 27 | Odisha | 55 | 73 | 40 | 30 | 147 | 345 |
| 28 | Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 27 |
| 29 | Punjab | 150 | 0 | 107 | 40 | 190 | 487 |
| 30 | Rajasthan | 69 | 57 | 86 | 35 | 163 | 410 |
| 31 | Sikkim | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 28 |
| 32 | Tamil Nadu | 140 | 5 | 216 | 59 | 278 | 698 |
| 33 | Telangana | 31 | 19 | 48 | 18 | 84 | 200 |
| 34 | Tripura | 10 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 65 |
| 35 | Uttar Pradesh | 375 | 18 | 515 | 165 | 679 | 1,752 |
| 36 | Uttarakhand | 25 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 91 | 146 |
| 37 | West Bengal | 236 | 49 | 227 | 83 | 356 | 951 |
| — | Total | 1,935 | 1,087 | 2,869 | 1,026 | 5,141 | 11,663 |
Note on State-wise Distribution: The state-wise and category-wise table below reflects the initial recruitment allocation (11,403 total). Candidates can check the official IBPS portal at ibps.in for the state-by-state allocation updates corresponding to the revised 11,663 vacancies.
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 result will be announced after the exam is held. Below are the steps to check IBPS Clerk Result 2026
IBPS will release IBPS Clerk Cutoff 2026 separately for both the Prelims and the Mains Exam. Cutoff will be released state-wise and category-wise. Here are the cutoff marks for IBPS Clerk Exam:
IBPS Clerk Mains Cutoff 2025 will be released along with the Mains Result and will vary by State/UT and category. Candidates can check the previous year's cutoff to understand the qualifying marks for different regions.


| State | General | SC | ST | EWS | OBC (NCL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 64.5 | — | 64.50 | — | — |
| Arunachal Pradesh | — | — | — | — | — |
| Assam | 65.75 | — | — | — | — |
| Bihar | 61.25 | — | — | 61.25 | 61.25 |
| Chhattisgarh | 66.75 | — | — | — | — |
| Chandigarh | 86.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Delhi | 84 | — | — | — | 83 |
| Gujarat | 45.25 | — | 45.25 | 45.25 | 45.25 |
| Haryana | 78.5 | 70.75 | — | — | — |
| Himachal Pradesh | 82.75 | — | — | — | — |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 81.25 | — | — | — | — |
| Jharkhand | 74.5 | — | — | — | 74.50 |
| Kerala | 77.25 | — | — | — | 77.25 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 69 | — | — | — | 69.75 |
| Maharashtra | 46 | 46.25 | — | 46.25 | 46.25 |
| Manipur | 52 | — | — | — | 52 |
| Odisha | 69.75 | — | — | — | — |
| Punjab | 81 | — | — | 81 | — |
| Rajasthan | 77.50 | — | 64.50 | 77.5 | 77.50 |
| Karnataka | 46 | — | — | — | 46 |
| Telangana | 46.25 | — | — | — | 46.25 |
| Tamil Nadu | — | — | — | — | 45.25 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 69.75 | 63 | 57.75 | — | 69.75 |
| Uttarakhand | 85 | 77.75 | — | — | — |
| West Bengal | 78.50 | — | — | — | 70.25 |
| Tripura | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sikkim | — | — | — | — | — |
| States/ UT | General | EWS/SC/OBC/ST |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 77.5 | - |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 71 | - |
| Assam | 83.75 | OBC- 82.25SC- 81.25 |
| Bihar | 79.5 | OBC- 79.5 |
| Chhattisgarh | 77 | OBC-77 |
| Chandigarh | 81.50 | - |
| Delhi | 80.75 | SC-75.25OBC- 78.25 |
| Gujarat | 77.25 | ST- 67.75 |
| Goa | - | OBC- 68 |
| Himachal Pradesh | - | ST- 83 |
| Haryana | 83 | - |
| J & K | 86.25 | - |
| Jharkhand | 83.5 | - |
| Kerala | - | OBC- 81 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 73 | SC- 74.5 |
| Maharashtra | 73 | ST- 69.50 |
| Manipur | - | OBC-70.25 |
| Meghalaya | - | ST- 73.50 |
| Odisha | 86.75 | - |
| Punjab | 81.25 | SC- 70OBC-79.75 |
| Rajasthan | 83.25 | EWS- 83.25 |
| Karnataka | 64.75 | - |
| Telangana | 68.25 | - |
| Uttar Pradesh | 79 | OBC- 79SC- 70.75ESM- 56 |
| Uttarakhand | - | - |
| West Bengal | 87.75 | SC- 80.25 |
| Tamil Nadu | - | OBC- 63.25 |
| Tripura | 80.25 | ST- 71 |
| Sikkim | 41 | - |
| Lakshadweep | - | - |
| State / UT | 2024 Cut-off (UR) |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 26.75 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 40 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 33 |
| Assam | 37.88 |
| Bihar | 41.25 |
| Chandigarh | 43.75 |
| Chhattisgarh | 39.25 |
| Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | 26.5 |
| New Delhi | 40.75 |
| Goa | 34 |
| Gujarat | 37.25 |
| Haryana | 42.75 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 41.88 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 40.63 |
| Jharkhand | 39.5 |
| Karnataka | 38.25 |
| Kerala | 39.75 |
| Ladakh | 29.38 |
| Lakshadweep | 36 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 41 |
| Maharashtra | 38.5 |
| Manipur | 39 |
| Meghalaya | 36.63 |
| Mizoram | 22.63 |
| Nagaland | 33.75 |
| Odisha | 42.75 |
| Puducherry | 37.5 |
| Punjab | 43.5 |
| Rajasthan | 41.75 |
| Sikkim | 25.75 |
| Tamil Nadu | 41.25 |
| Telangana | 39 |
| Tripura | 39.88 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 40.13 |
| Uttarakhand | 41.38 |
| West Bengal | 41.75 |
The starting basic salary of an IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate) is ₹24,050/- per month as per the 12th Bipartite Settlement scale. The total monthly remuneration includes additional components such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, and other applicable benefits.
| Component | Amount / Details |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹24,050/- |
| Pay Scale | ₹24,050 to ₹64,480 (20 Years) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ~19.83% of basic pay (revised quarterly based on CPI) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 6.5% to 9% of basic pay (varies by city tier) |
| Special Allowance | ~7.5% of basic pay (attracts DA) |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | Fixed as per rules (plus applicable DA) |
| Gross Monthly Salary | Approx. ₹40,200 to ₹46,300 (varies by location) |
| Net In-Hand Salary | Approx. ₹37,700 to ₹42,500 (after standard deductions) |
Note: The exact allowances and final take-home salary vary depending on the place of posting (Metro, Urban, or Rural area) and specific participating bank rules.
IBPS Clerk Previous Year Question Papers help candidates understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and frequently asked topics. Regular IBPS Clerk Previous Year Question Papers practice also helps improve speed, accuracy and time management.
IBPS Clerk employees can progress to higher positions based on service, performance, and the promotion rules of the respective bank. Internal or departmental promotion exams may also provide opportunities to move from the clerical cadre to officer-level positions. Career progression can lead to roles with greater responsibilities in branch operations, customer management, supervision, and other banking functions.
IBPS Clerk responsibilities mainly include customer service and day-to-day banking operations.
IBPS Clerk offers an entry into the public sector banking system through the Customer Service Associate (CSA) role. The job involves customer service, account-related work, cash transactions and routine branch operations, with opportunities for career growth through experience and internal promotions.
IBPS Clerk 2026 covers recruitment for Customer Service Associate posts across participating banks, with vacancies allotted State/UT-wise. Candidates who clear the Prelims and Mains can proceed to the provisional allotment stage as per IBPS rules.
Ques: Which public sector banks are participating in IBPS Clerk 2026?
Ans:Recruitment is conducted for 11 banks: 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, and Union Bank of India.
Ques: Can aspirnsta write the IBPS Clerk 2026 exam in my regional language?
Ans: Yes. Aside from English and Hindi, the Prelims and Mains questions are available in 13 regional languages (including Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Urdu) based on the State/UT you select.
Ques: What is the exact pay scale and starting basic pay for IBPS Clerk (CSA)?
Ans: The starting basic pay is ₹24,050/- per month under the pay scale scale ₹24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480
Ques: What is the exact age cut-off date for IBPS Clerk 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be 20 to 28 years old as of August 1, 2026 (born between August 2, 1998, and August 1, 2006, inclusive), excluding category age relaxations
Ques: What is the upper age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates?
Ans: Age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST (up to 33 years), 3 years for OBC-NCL (up to 31 years), and 10 years for PwBD candidates (up to 38 years).
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