IBPS Clerk 2026

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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

IBPS Clerk (Common Recruitment Process for Clerks) recruits clerical staff for participating public sector banks across India through a two-stage online exam. Also searched: ibps clerk 2025 notification pdf.

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21 August 2026Last date

10–11 October 2026 (tentative, IBPS 2026–27 calendar)Exam date

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About Exam

Conducting body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Eligibility: Graduation
Current cycle: IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI (2026)
Official source: IBPS official portal

Highlights

Vacancies: Not announced
Application deadline: 21 August 2026
Exam schedule: 10–11 October 2026 (tentative, IBPS 2026–27 calendar)
Selection stages: 3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking: Check the current official notification

Important Dates

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1 August 2026Notification
1 August 2026Applications open
21 August 2026Last date to apply
10–11 October 2026 (tentative, IBPS 2026–27 calendar)Prelims
27 December 2026 (tentative, IBPS 2026–27 calendar)Mains

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IBPS Clerk exam date 2026

Prelims: 10–11 October 2026 (tentative, IBPS 2026–27 calendar) (expected)
Mains: 27 December 2026 (tentative, IBPS 2026–27 calendar) (expected)

Eligibility summary

Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Age limit: Typically 20-28 years, with standard category relaxations
Computer/local language: Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in the local language of the state applied for are usually required

Process

Selection process

Preliminary exam (objective, qualifying in nature — does not count toward final merit).
Main exam (objective, determines final merit and provisional allotment).
Provisional allotment to a participating bank based on score, category and preferences.

Exam pattern

Prelims: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes (English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning)
Mains: 190 questions, 200 marks, 160 minutes (adds General/Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude)

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IBPS official portalNotifications, admit card and result links IBPS CRP CSA-XVI official pageCSA-XVI window advert and detailed notification (both dated 01.08.2026)CRP CSA-XVI detailed notification (PDF)Registration 01.08–21.08.2026; tentative schedule: Prelims October 2026, Mains December 2026 IBPS 2026–27 examination calendar (PDF)Tentative CSA dates: Prelims 10–11 October 2026, Mains 27 December 2026

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IBPS Clerk FAQ

Does the IBPS Clerk Prelims score count toward the final result?

No — Prelims is qualifying only, used to shortlist candidates for Mains. Your final score and rank come entirely from the Mains exam.

Can I choose which bank I get allotted to?

You rank participating banks by preference during application, but the actual allotment depends on your Mains score, category, and vacancies available in each bank/state that cycle.