The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has invited applications for the post of Customer Service Associates (Clerk) – XVI in 11 Public Sector Banks. The Examination will be held in two phases: the online preliminary examination and the Online Main examination. The apply link is available at the bottom of the page.
| Start Date | 01st August 2026 |
| Last Date | 21st August 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | October 2026 |
| Main Exam | December 2026 |
| Post Name | Clerk |
| Vacancy | 11403 |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Age | 20 – 28 years |
| Fee | ₹ 850/- (for gen cat) |
| Salary | ₹ 49,000/- per month |
| Website | www.ibps.in |
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IBPS Clerk XVI Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Eligible applicants can apply online for the recruitment of 11,403 vacancies for the post of Customer Service Associates (Clerk) in any of the Participating Public Sector Banks under the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The online application period started on 01st August 2026 on the official IBPS website. The last date for the application as per the Notification of IBPS-2026, is 21st August 2026.
• The last date for editing the application form is 21st August 2026.
• Online application forms submitted only may be downloaded/ printed up to 05th September 2026.
• Preliminary online examinations will be held in October 2026.
• Main online examinations will be held in December 2026.
IBPS Clerk XVI 2026: Vacancy Breakup
| SI. No | State/UT | Vacancies |
| 01. | Andhra Pradesh | 186 |
| 02. | Arunachal Pradesh | 45 |
| 03. | Assam | 349 |
| 04. | Bihar | 491 |
| 05. | Chhattisgarh | 265 |
| 06. | Goa | 61 |
| 07. | Gujarat | 698 |
| 08. | Haryana | 196 |
| 09. | Himachal Pradesh | 97 |
| 10. | Jharkhand | 182 |
| 11. | Karnataka | 1414 |
| 12. | Andman & Nicobar Island | 18 |
| 13. | Madhya Pradesh | 570 |
| 14. | Maharashtra | 1051 |
| 15. | Pondicherry | 26 |
| 16. | Meghalaya | 22 |
| 17. | Mizoram | 17 |
| 18. | Nagaland | 31 |
| 19. | Odisha | 337 |
| 20. | Punjab | 481 |
| 21. | Rajasthan | 392 |
| 22. | Sikkim | 28 |
| 23. | Tamil Nadu | 675 |
| 24. | Telangana | 191 |
| 25. | Tripura | 64 |
| 26. | Uttar Pradesh | 1731 |
| 27. | Uttarakhand | 145 |
| 28. | West Bengal | 946 |
| 29. | Chandigarh | 20 |
| 30. | Delhi | 415 |
| 31. | Jammu & Kashmir | 67 |
| 32. | Manipur | 42 |
| 33. | Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| 34. | Daman & Diu | 07 |
| 35. | Lakshaweep | 11 |
| 36. | Ladakh | 06 |
| 37. | Total | 11,403 |
IBPS Clerk XVI Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification
• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a University recognized by the Government of India.
• Candidates must know about operating a computer.
IBPS Clerk XVI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit: (as on: 01.08.2026)
| Category | Min. Age | Max. Age |
| General | 20 years | 28 years |
| OBC | 20 years | 31 years |
| SC/ ST | 20 years | 33 years |
| PwBD | 20 years | 38 years |
Age relaxation under IBPS CRR Clerk – XVI Recruitment 2026 guidelines.
IBPS Clerk XVI Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
The applicant pays the application fee online only using a debit card/ credit card/ Net banking ‘FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED’
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | ₹ 850/- |
| SC/ST/PH | ₹ 175/- |
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Selection Process of IBPS Clerk XVI Recruitment 2026:
A. Preliminary Examination (Objective Test).
B. Mains Examination (Objective Test).
C. Local Language Proficiency Test.
A. Preliminary Examination (Online).
| SI. No | Name of Tests | No of Question | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam. | Time. |
| 01. | English Language. | 30 | 30 | English. | 20 min. |
| 02. | Quantitative Aptitude. | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi. | 20 min. |
| 03. | Reasoning. | 35 | 35 | English & Hindi. | 20 min. |
| 04. | Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min. |
B. Mains Examination (Online).
| SI.No | Name of Tests | No of Question | Max. Marks | Medium of Exam. | Time. |
| 01. | General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | English & Hindi. | 35 min. |
| 02. | General English | 40 | 40 | English. | 40 min. |
| 03. | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | English & Hindi. | 45 min. |
| 04. | Quantitative Aptitude | 55 | 50 | English & Hindi. | 50 min. |
| Total | 195 | 200 | — | 160 min. |
C. Local Language Proficiency Test.
How to Apply for IBPS Clerk XVI Recruitment 2026
01st Step: Visit the official website of the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Use the Link https://www.ibps.in/
02nd Step: Click on the link “CRP – Clerk-XVI” available on the left of the middle. It will lead to a new website.
03rd Step: Click on the link “Apply online for common Recruitment process under CRP- PO/MT XVI ” available at the middle of the page. It will lead to a new website.
04th Step: if you have not registered before click on ‘Click here for New Registration’, if you have registered yourself then fill registration number & password then click on ‘Submit’
05th Step: After filling the form properly click on “Submit” button. Login ID and password will be generated and will be sent to the registered e-mail id and mobile number. please note down the Login ID and password for future reference.
06th Step: To upload a photo & sign, candidates must login using their Login ID and password. check the size of the photo and sign.
07th Step: Next, make the payment using the available options. Check the application fee.
08th Step: Please preview the application form and check all the information you have filled/entered before final submission as after submitting the form in this step, a candidate will not be able to edit/modify the application form.
09thStep: After Submitting the application in Step 09, candidates are required to take a printout of the application form. Click on “Application printout/reprint”. Check the last date to print the application.
