IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) Recruitment 2026 — 11,403 Posts, Apply Online by 21 Aug (All India)

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), the central agency conducting common recruitment for public sector banks, has released the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 notification under CRP CSA-XVI for 11,403 Customer Service Associate (Clerk) vacancies across 11 Participating Public Sector Banks. This is one of India's largest annual bank job drives, with Canara Bank offering the highest allocation followed by Punjab National Bank, and Uttar Pradesh recording the highest state-wise vacancy count at 1,731 posts, ahead of Karnataka and Maharashtra. Selected Customer Service Associates will handle day-to-day banking transactions, customer service and clerical operations at bank branches nationwide. The selection process for IBPS Clerk 2026 consists of an Online Preliminary Examination followed by an Online Main Examination, a Local Language Proficiency Test, document verification and a medical examination — with no personal interview stage. The salary for Customer Service Associate 2026 starts at ₹24,050 per month in the clerical cadre pay scale, rising up to ₹64,480 with experience, plus DA, HRA and other bank-specific allowances. The IBPS Clerk 2026 online application is available at www.ibps.in. The last date to apply for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 21 August 2026. Application fee is ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹175 for SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen candidates. Candidates must read the complete official IBPS Clerk 2026 notification PDF at ibps.in before applying, and note that applications can be submitted for only one State or Union Territory per recruitment cycle.

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university
• Working knowledge of computer systems
• Proficiency in the official language of the State/UT applied for is desirable
• Candidates may apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory per recruitment cycle

• Minimum 20 years, Maximum 28 years
• Candidates must be born not earlier than 02-08-1998 and not later than 01-08-2006
• Age relaxation as per Government of India and IBPS rules for reserved categories

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government
• Computer literacy: operating and working knowledge of computer systems is mandatory
• Proficiency in the official language of the state/UT applied for (reading, writing, speaking and understanding)
• Age: 20 to 28 years as on 01 August 2026
• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen as per Central Government rules
• No prior work experience is required

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹850
• SC / ST / PWD / Ex-Servicemen (ESM/DESM): ₹175
• Payment mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

• Basic Pay: ₹24,050 – 25,390 – 30,020 – 41,020 – 57,400 – 61,800 – ₹64,480 per month (Clerical Cadre pay scale)
• Plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances as applicable at the respective Participating Public Sector Bank

1. Visit the official IBPS website www.ibps.in
2. Click on the "CRP CSA" section on the homepage and select "CRP CSA-XVI"
3. Download and read the complete official detailed notification PDF carefully once released
4. Click "Click Here for New Registration" and complete basic registration using your active email ID and mobile number to generate a Registration ID and Password
5. Log in and fill the online application form with personal, educational and communication details accurately
6. Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration as per the specified format
7. Pay the application fee of ₹850 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI
8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
9. Submit the application and download the confirmation
10. Take a printout of the submitted form and fee receipt for future reference