IBPS Clerk Notification 2026: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply

Applications closed on 28 August 2026.

Source: CRP CSA-XVI: Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) in Participating Public Sector Banks (vacancies of 2027-28) — Notification (published 1 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

Vacancies: 11,663 indicative (total of the state-wise figures in Annexure I as updated on 29.09.2026; Union Bank of India not reported; may include backlog for some banks)

• Customer Service Associate (clerical cadre) in 11 participating public sector banks
• Basic pay scale ₹24,050 – 64,480

Source: CRP CSA-XVI: Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) in Participating Public Sector Banks (vacancies of 2027-28) — Notification (published 1 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

Age limit: 20–28 years (born between 2 August 1998 and 1 August 2006, both dates inclusive) (as on 1 August 2026).

• Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government
• Must be a graduate on the day of online registration and enter the graduation percentage in the form; result must be declared on or before 21 August 2026
• Proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the official/local language of the state or UT applied for
• Computer literacy: a certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations or language, or computers/IT studied as a subject in school or college

₹850 (all others); ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM), inclusive of GST

No category is fully exempt; SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM candidates pay the reduced ₹175 intimation charges. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.

Source: CRP CSA-XVI: Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) in Participating Public Sector Banks (vacancies of 2027-28) — Notification (published 1 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

1. Preliminary exam: online objective test of 100 marks (qualifying; shortlists for Mains)
2. Main exam: online objective test of 200 marks; only these marks count for final merit
3. Provisional allotment to a participating bank (state-wise, merit-cum-preference)
4. Local language proficiency test before joining (unless exempt by Class 10 or higher marksheet)

1. 1

   Register on ibps.in

   Go to ibps.in, open the CRP CSA link and choose 'Click here for new registration'. Registration and fee payment ran from 1 August to 28 August 2026 (extended from 21 August by a corrigendum dated 21.08.2026). Apply online only; no other mode is accepted.

2. 2

   Choose your state carefully

   You can apply for vacancies of only one state or UT, and the choice is irrevocable. You will also pick the exam medium and one local language for that state.

3. 3

   Upload your documents

   Upload a photograph, signature, left thumb impression, a hand-written declaration and your Class 10 (SSC/SSLC) or equivalent certificate, plus the Appendix-I certificate if it applies to you. A live photo is also captured by webcam or mobile during registration. File specifications are in Annexure IV. DigiLocker can be used voluntarily to share Aadhaar and education records.

4. 4

   Pay the fee online

   ₹850 including GST for most candidates and ₹175 for SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM candidates, by debit card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card/mobile wallet or UPI. Print the e-receipt and the application form.

5. 5

   Use the edit window if needed

   For 2 days after registration closes you can correct your form once, for ₹200 (including GST, for all categories). Name, email, mobile number, state/UT of vacancy, address state, post and nationality cannot be edited.

6. 6

   Download call letters

   Download the preliminary and main exam call letters from ibps.in. Keep the stamped preliminary call letter and stamped ID copy safely — you must bring them to the main exam, along with one extra photograph (the same one pasted on the call letter) at each exam.

• Official notice (PDF): CRP CSA-XVI: Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) in Participating Public Sector Banks (vacancies of 2027-28) — Notification (published 1 August 2026)
• Official website: ibps.in (the only place to apply)

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