IBPS Clerk (CRP-CSA-XVI) Recruitment 2026 — 11403 Vacancies

IBPS is hiring 11,403 Customer Service Associates (Clerks) across 11 Public Sector Banks all over India under the 16th Common Recruitment Process (CRP-CSA-XVI). If you have a graduation degree in any discipline, you can apply online from 1 August 2026. The last date to apply is 21 August 2026. You should be between 20 and 28 years old as on 1 August 2026, and the starting basic pay is Rs. 24,050 per month under the Clerical Cadre scale.

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Customer Service Associate (Clerk) Recruitment 2026 - 11403 Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the 16th Common Recruitment Process (CRP-CSA-XVI) to fill 11,403 Customer Service Associate (Clerk) posts in 11 participating Public Sector Banks, for anticipated vacancies of the financial year 2027-28. Vacancies are spread across every State and Union Territory in India, and you will be provisionally allotted to a bank based on your merit, preference and the vacancies reported. This is one of the largest bank clerk recruitment drives of the year — a great opportunity for graduates looking for a stable banking career. Note that these vacancies are indicative, and the final numbers may change based on each bank's actual requirement.

Vacancy Breakdown by State (Top 10)

• Uttar Pradesh: 1,731 posts
• Karnataka: 1,414 posts
• Maharashtra: 1,051 posts
• West Bengal: 946 posts
• Gujarat: 698 posts
• Tamil Nadu: 675 posts
• Madhya Pradesh: 570 posts
• Bihar: 491 posts
• Punjab: 481 posts
• Delhi: 415 posts

Vacancies are spread across all States and Union Territories and 11 Participating Public Sector 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. You can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT of your choice. The full state-wise and bank-wise breakup, including SC/ST/OBC/EWS numbers, is given in Annexure-I of the official notification.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India.
• Computer Knowledge: You must have working knowledge of computer systems — a certificate, diploma or degree in computer operations, or Computer/IT as a subject in school or college.
• Local Language: You must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the State/UT you apply for (the list is in Annexure-III of the notification). You are exempt if you studied that language up to Class 10.
• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from certain specified countries.

Age Limit

• You should be between 20 and 28 years old as on 1 August 2026 (born between 2 August 1998 and 1 August 2006).
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) get 3 years, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities get 10 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: Actual years of service plus 3 years (up to a maximum age of 50 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen from SC/ST).
• Widows/Divorced/Separated Women: Age relaxation up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC) and 40 years (SC/ST).

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a starting basic pay of Rs. 24,050 per month, rising up to Rs. 64,480 per month over your career, under the Clerical Cadre pay scale (24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480).
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per the rules of the Participating Bank you are allotted to.

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 175 (inclusive of GST)
• General / EWS / OBC and all other candidates: Rs. 850 (inclusive of GST)
• Payment mode: Online only, between 1 August 2026 and 21 August 2026. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Online Preliminary Examination: 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes (English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability). You need to clear the cut-off in each section.
2. Online Main Examination: 160 objective questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes (General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude). Only your Main Exam score counts for the final merit list.
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): A qualifying test in the local language of the State/UT you applied for, held after the Main Exam but before joining. You are exempt if you studied that language up to Class 10.
4. Provisional Allotment: Based on your merit and preference, you will be allotted to one of the participating banks.
5. Document Verification: You must submit original documents to the allotted bank before joining.

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in both the Preliminary and Main exams. A reserve list of about 30% of the vacancies in each category may also be kept for future allotment within the validity period.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
2. Click on "CRP CSA" on the homepage, then click "CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP-CSA-XVI".
3. Click "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" and fill in your basic details to get your provisional registration number and password.
4. Log in and complete the online application form.
5. Upload your photograph, signature and left thumb impression.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the form and save a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 1 August 2026
• Online Registration Start: 1 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 21 August 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 21 August 2026
• Edit Window: After registration closes (dates to be notified)
• Pre-Examination Training: September 2026
• Online Preliminary Exam: October 2026 (tentative)
• Preliminary Exam Result: November 2026 (tentative)
• Online Main Exam: December 2026 (tentative)
• Provisional Allotment: March 2027 (tentative)

• Handle cash deposits, withdrawals and other over-the-counter banking transactions
• Process cheques, demand drafts and account-related paperwork
• Open new savings and current accounts for customers
• Assist customers with passbook updates, KYC documents and account queries
• Maintain accurate records of daily transactions and cash balances
• Support senior bank officers with clerical and administrative tasks
• Follow RBI guidelines and bank security procedures at all times
• Promote bank products and government schemes to walk-in customers