IBPS Clerk 2026 — Notification Details
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Exam date
TBA
The CRP CSA-XVI notification was issued at Mumbai on 1 August 2026 for Customer Service Associate posts in eleven participating public sector banks, against vacancies of the financial year 2027-28. Applications are accepted online only; no other mode is entertained.
Vacancies
Vacancy highlights
- 11,403 posts indicated in Annexure-I across all States and UTs.
- Union Bank of India is shown as 'NR' (Not Reported) in every State — its vacancies are still to come.
- Eleven participating 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.
- Largest State allocations: Uttar Pradesh 1,731 · Karnataka 1,414 · Maharashtra 1,051 · West Bengal 946.
- Punjab 481 · Rajasthan 392 · Delhi 415 · Haryana 196.
- IBPS states the vacancies are indicative; provisional allotment is made against actual vacancies reported by the banks.
Distribution
Vacancy distribution
| Category / Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,731 |
| Karnataka | 1,414 |
| Maharashtra | 1,051 |
| West Bengal | 946 |
| Gujarat | 698 |
| Tamil Nadu | 675 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 570 |
| Bihar | 491 |
| Punjab | 481 |
| Delhi | 415 |
| Rajasthan | 392 |
| Assam | 349 |
| Odisha | 337 |
| Chhattisgarh | 265 |
| Haryana | 196 |
| Telangana | 191 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 186 |
| Jharkhand | 182 |
| Uttarakhand | 145 |
| Kerala | 108 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 97 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 67 |
| Tripura | 64 |
| Goa | 61 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 45 |
| Manipur | 42 |
| Nagaland | 31 |
| Sikkim | 28 |
| Puducherry | 26 |
| Meghalaya | 22 |
| Chandigarh | 20 |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 18 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| Mizoram | 17 |
| Lakshadweep | 11 |
| Daman & Diu | 7 |
| Ladakh | 6 |
| Total | 11,403 |
Indicative State/UT-wise totals from Annexure-I of the CRP CSA-XVI notification. Union Bank of India is 'Not Reported' in every State, so these totals will increase. Provisional allotment is made against actual vacancies reported by the banks, not against these figures.
Step by Step
How to apply
Open the CRP CSA link on ibps.in
Go to www.ibps.in, open the 'CRP CSA' link on the home page and click 'CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP — Customer Service Associates (CRP-CSA-XVI)'.
Register and note your credentials
Click 'CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION' and enter your basic details. A provisional registration number and password are generated on screen and also sent by email and SMS. Saved data can be reopened and edited with these.
Upload the six required files
Photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, SSC/SSLC/10th standard certificate, and the Clause K(ix) certificate if applicable. A live photograph must also be captured via webcam or by scanning the QR code on a mobile phone.
Choose your State/UT and bank preferences
Indicate the State/UT you want to be considered for — this option is irrevocable — and set your order of preference for the participating banks. Neither can be changed later.
Verify with SAVE AND NEXT, then complete registration
Use 'SAVE AND NEXT' to check every field before submitting. No change is permitted after clicking COMPLETE REGISTRATION, except through the paid Edit Window.
Pay online and keep the e-receipt
Pay by debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card, mobile wallet or UPI. Take a printout of the e-receipt and the system-generated application form; if the e-receipt cannot be generated, the transaction may not have gone through.
Cost
Application fee
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM
Inclusive of GST. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.
₹175
All other candidates
Inclusive of GST. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.
₹850
Edit Window correction fee
Inclusive of GST. Applies uniformly to every category. Non-refundable and not adjustable against any other examination.
₹200
Checklist
Documents required
Important instructions
- Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, State/UT in vacancy, State/UT in correspondence and permanent address, Post and Nationality can never be edited — not even during the Edit Window.
- The Edit Window opens for 2 days after registration closes and may be used only ONCE; a mistake made in the corrected application cannot be fixed again.
- Only one application should be submitted. Where multiple applications exist, only the latest valid one is retained and the fee paid on the others is forfeited.
- Multiple attendance or appearance in the online examination results in summary rejection and cancellation of candidature.
- Fees once paid are never refunded, including where a candidate later changes category from GEN/EWS/OBC to SC/ST/PwBD.
- The registered mobile number and email ID must stay active until the CRP concludes — all intimations go there.
- IBPS analyses answer patterns and logs across candidates; where responses appear shared, candidature can be cancelled without notice.
- Disputes arising from this notification fall under the sole jurisdiction of the courts at Mumbai.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in IBPS Clerk 2026?
Annexure-I of the CRP CSA-XVI notification indicates 11,403 posts across all States and UTs. That figure will rise: Union Bank of India is marked 'Not Reported' in every single State. IBPS also states the vacancies are indicative and that provisional allotment is made against the actual vacancies the banks report later.
What are the IBPS Clerk 2026 application dates?
Online registration and fee payment run from 1 August 2026 to 21 August 2026, both dates inclusive. An Edit Window opens for two days after registration closes; the exact dates are notified on www.ibps.in.
What is the application fee for IBPS Clerk 2026?
₹175 inclusive of GST for SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM candidates, and ₹850 inclusive of GST for everyone else. Bank transaction charges for the online payment are borne by the candidate. Correcting the form through the Edit Window costs a further ₹200 inclusive of GST, which applies to all categories.
Which banks participate in IBPS Clerk 2026?
Eleven 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.
Can I apply for more than one State in IBPS Clerk?
No. Clerical cadre recruitment in public sector banks is done State/UT-wise, so a candidate may apply for vacancies in one State or UT only, and must be proficient in that State's specified local language. The option once exercised in the application form is irrevocable. IBPS may allot an exam centre outside your chosen State for administrative reasons, but you remain considered only for the State you applied for.
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