IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Notification Out, Apply Online

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the short notification for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive, conducted under Advertisement No. CRP CSA-XVI, will hire for the post of Customer Service Associate (CSA), which was previously known as the Clerical Cadre, across various participating public sector banks in India.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Candidates must ensure they complete their online registration and fee payment before the final deadline to avoid server errors.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
• Proficiency in the local language of the specific State or Union Territory you are applying for (candidates must be able to read, write, and speak it).

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age. The cutoff date for the age limit calculation is 1 August 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories is applicable as per government guidelines.

Application Fees

The application fee must be paid strictly via online mode between 1 August and 21 August 2026.

Selection Process

There is no interview for the Customer Service Associate post. Final selection is strictly based on the candidate’s performance in the Main examination.

1. Online Preliminary Examination
2. Online Main Examination
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Documents Required for Application

Candidates need to upload the following scanned documents during registration:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature of the candidate
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• 10th certificate and Graduation mark sheet
• Category and PwBD certificates (if applicable)

How to Apply for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026

Eligible applicants can follow these steps to submit their forms:

1. Visit the official website at ibps.in.
2. Navigate to the “CRP CSA” section and click on the CRP CSA-XVI (IBPS Clerk 2026) registration link.
3. Click on “Click Here for New Registration” and register using a valid email ID and mobile number to receive your Registration ID and Password.
4. Log in and carefully fill in your personal, category, and educational details.
5. Select your applying State or Union Territory cautiously, keeping local language requirements in mind.
6. Upload all necessary documents, including your photograph, signature, and declaration.
7. Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
8. Download and print the confirmation page for document verification.

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