IBPS Clerk (CSA) XVI Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 11,403 Posts
Important Dates
| Notification Date: | 1 August 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date: | 01 August 2026 |
| Admit Card: | September 2026 |
| Exam Date: | October 2026 |
| Result Date: | November 2026 |
Application Fee
| Fees Label: | General / OBC / EWS / Others |
| Fees Value: | 850 |
| Fees Message: |
Overview & Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India.
- Candidates must have completed graduation on or before 21 August 2026.
- Computer Literacy is mandatory. Candidates should possess a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Computer Operations or should have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in school or college.
- Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT they are applying for.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Candidates should have been born between 02 August 1998 and 01 August 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 3 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen – As per Government rules
- Widows/Divorced Women – As per notification
Application Fee
Category Fee
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM ₹175
- General / OBC / EWS ₹850
Important Dates
Event Date
Notification Released 01 August 2026
Online Application Start 01 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 21 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 21 August 2026
Application Correction Window 2 days after application closure (to be notified)
Prelims Admit Card September 2026
Preliminary Exam October 2026
Prelims Result November 2026
Main Admit Card November 2026
Main Examination December 2026
Provisional Allotment March 2027
Post by Categories (Reservation)
Total Vacancies: 11,403 Posts
Reservation is available for:
- General (UR)
- EWS
- OBC (NCL)
- SC
- ST
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
- Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM)
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FAQs: IBPS Clerk (CSA) XVI Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 11,403 Posts
Q1. How many vacancies are available in IBPS Clerk (CSA) XVI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: IBPS has announced 11,403 vacancies for the post of Customer Service Associate (Clerk).
Q2. What is the online application start date?
Ans: The online application process started on 01 August 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee is 21 August 2026.
Q4. What is the minimum educational qualification?
Ans: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university along with basic computer proficiency.
Q5. What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be 20 to 28 years of age as on the prescribed cut-off date. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per Government rules.
Q6. What is the application fee?
Ans: General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM: ₹175
Q7. What is the selection process?
Ans: Selection will be based on: Preliminary Examination Main Examination Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable) Document Verification Provisional Allotment
Q8. Can candidates apply for more than one State or UT?
Ans: No. Candidates are allowed to apply for only one State/Union Territory.
Q9. Is computer knowledge compulsory?
Ans: Yes. Candidates must possess basic computer knowledge or have studied Computer/IT as a subject or hold a recognized computer qualification.
Q10. When will the Preliminary Examination be conducted?
Ans: The IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held in October 2026.
Q11. What is the salary of an IBPS Clerk?
Ans: The initial in-hand salary generally ranges between ₹35,000 and ₹40,000 per month, including allowances, depending on the place of posting and the participating bank.
Q12. Where can candidates apply for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official IBPS recruitment portal during the application period.