IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released a short notice for the recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) under CRP CSA-XVI. Through this recruitment drive, appointments will be made to the posts of Service Associates (CSA)—commonly known as Clerk posts—in public sector banks. The online application process will begin on August 1, 2026, and candidates will be able to apply until August 21, 2026.
Currently, IBPS has issued only a short notice. A detailed notification will be released soon, providing information on vacancies, eligibility criteria, the exam pattern, state-wise posts, and other important details.
What is the application schedule?
Key dates related to the recruitment are provided below:
Event | Date
Short notice release | August 1, 2026
Online application start date | August 1, 2026
Last date to apply | August 21, 2026
Last date for application fee payment | August 21, 2026
Application correction window | After registration closes
Pre-Exam Training (PET) | September 2026
Preliminary Examination | October 2026
Preliminary Exam Result | November 2026
Main Examination | December 2026
Provisional Allotment | March 2027
Which post is being recruited for?
This recruitment is being conducted for the post of Customer Service Associate (CSA), commonly known as the IBPS Clerk recruitment. Selected candidates will be appointed to various public sector banks.
What is the selection process?
The IBPS Clerk recruitment process will be completed in three stages:
Preliminary Online Examination
Main Online Examination
Provisional Allotment
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the main examination. Final selection will be based on performance in the main examination.
Click on the graphic to know the IBPS Clerk salary:
What information will be available in the detailed notification? IBPS has stated that a detailed notification will be released separately. It will include the following information:
State-wise vacancies
Category-wise vacancies
Bank-wise details of posts
Educational qualifications
Age limit
Exam pattern
Detailed syllabus
Pay scale
Reservation policy
Document verification process
Provisions for persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen
How to apply?
Candidates must apply only through the online mode. The application process is expected to be as follows:
Visit the official IBPS website.
Click on the link for the new recruitment.
Register and log in.
Fill in the required details in the application form.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee.
Keep a printout of the form safe after submission.
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