IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: Huge 11,403 CSA Vacancies – Apply Now

Introduction

IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection through notification CRP CSA-XVI, its 16th Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates in participating public sector banks. This year’s notification, dated 1 August 2026, lists 11,403 indicative vacancies across the country for the financial year 2027-28, with 349 of these positions specifically reported for Assam. Candidates who are graduates between 20 and 28 years of age, and who can read, write, speak and understand the local language of the state they are applying for, may register online from 1 August 2026 until 21 August 2026. The selection runs through two stages — an Online Preliminary Examination followed by an Online Main Examination — with no interview involved. This article covers every detail a candidate needs: eligibility, vacancy breakup, salary, exam pattern, application fee, required documents and the exact steps to apply, all verified directly from the official IBPS notification.

IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Overview Table

Candidates preparing for this exam can also check the previous IBPS Clerk cut-off trends or explore other ongoing government job openings currently accepting applications.

About the Organization

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is an autonomous body set up by the Reserve Bank of India, along with central financial institutions and public sector banks, to conduct standardised recruitment for the banking industry across the country. Before IBPS was formed, each public sector bank ran its own separate hiring drive for similar posts, which meant candidates had to appear for multiple exams to be considered by different banks. IBPS solved this by introducing a single Common Recruitment Process, through which one application and one set of examinations make a candidate eligible for consideration across all participating banks — and IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 follows this same centralised model under CRP CSA-XVI.

IBPS conducts this Common Recruitment Process for clerical cadre posts once every year, and CRP CSA-XVI is the current, 16th edition of this cycle. The organisation’s role is limited to conducting the examinations, declaring results and preparing the provisional allotment list; the final decision on document verification, medical fitness and appointment rests entirely with the bank to which a candidate is allotted. IBPS also conducts similar recruitment drives for Probationary Officers, Specialist Officers and Regional Rural Bank staff.

Vacancy Details

The vacancies notified are indicative and depend on the actual requirement reported by each participating bank closer to the provisional allotment stage. Union Bank of India has not reported its vacancy count for most states in this notification, so the final all-India figure is expected to rise. Below is the category-wise breakup for Assam.

Bank-wise vacancy distribution for Assam is as follows:

Within the 349 posts for Assam, 32 are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, 11 for Disabled Ex-Servicemen, and 13 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities across categories including Hearing Impairment, Orthopaedic/Locomotor Disability, Visual Impairment and Intellectual Disability.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

A candidate must hold a degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. The result must have been declared on or before 21 August 2026, and the candidate must indicate the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while registering online. Candidates with a CGPA or OGPA must convert it to a percentage as per the norms of their university and be ready to produce documentary proof of this conversion at the time of document verification.

Computer literacy is compulsory — candidates must hold a certificate, diploma or degree in computer operations, or must have studied Computer Science or Information Technology as a subject in school, college or an institute.

Candidates must also be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the state or UT they are applying for. For Assam, the accepted languages are Assamese, Bengali and Bodo, and one language must be selected at the time of online registration.

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)

Minimum age: 20 years
Maximum age: 28 years

This means a candidate must be born not earlier than 2 August 1998 and not later than 1 August 2006, both dates inclusive.

Age Relaxation

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC candidates is allowed cumulatively with only one of the remaining relaxation categories listed above.

Selection Process

The selection for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 is conducted entirely through online examinations, in two stages, with no interview.

1. Online Preliminary Examination – An objective screening test. Candidates must clear the cut-off in each of the three sections to be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
2. Online Main Examination – An objective test whose marks alone are used for the final merit list.
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) – Conducted after the Main Examination or provisional allotment, but before joining. It is qualifying in nature.
4. Document Verification – Conducted by the allotted bank at the time of joining.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Main Examination Pattern

There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in both examinations. No marks are deducted for questions left unattempted.

Salary Details

The CSA is eligible for all allowances and perquisites applicable to the clerical cadre in the bank to which they are allotted, in addition to the basic pay scale shown above.

Application Fee

Payment can be made online only, through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet or UPI. Bank transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate, and the fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Important Dates

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following ready in the specified digital format before starting the online application, and in original along with self-attested photocopies for later stages of the recruitment process.

• Recent passport-size colour photograph (200 x 230 pixels, 20–50 KB)
• Signature in black ink on white paper (140 x 60 pixels, 10–20 KB)
• Left thumb impression on white paper (240 x 240 pixels, 20–50 KB)
• Handwritten declaration in English, in the candidate’s own handwriting (800 x 400 pixels, 50–100 KB)
• SSC/SSLC/10th Standard or equivalent certificate (PDF, up to 500 KB)
• Valid photo identity proof — PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, or college/university ID
• Graduation mark sheet and degree certificate
• Caste/Category certificate in the prescribed format (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates)
• Income and Asset Certificate valid for 2026-27 (for EWS candidates)
• Disability certificate in the prescribed format issued by a District Medical Board (for PwBD candidates)
• Discharge certificate or relevant proforma (for Ex-Servicemen candidates)

How to Apply for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official IBPS website or the direct application link given below.
2. Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and enter your basic details — name, mobile number and email ID — to generate a provisional registration number and password.
3. Note down or save the provisional registration number and password sent to you via SMS and email.
4. Log back in using these credentials and fill in your personal, educational and category details in the online application form.
5. Select the state/UT for provisional allotment and the local language for the LLPT — both these choices are final and cannot be changed later.
6. Indicate your order of preference for the participating banks, as this field also becomes irrevocable after submission.
7. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and 10th standard certificate as per the specified size and format.
8. Capture and upload a live photograph through webcam or mobile phone as prompted by the system.
9. Proceed to the payment gateway and pay the application fee applicable to your category through the available online modes.
10. After successful payment, verify all the details in the form using the preview option, submit the application, and download the printout of the application form and e-receipt for your own records.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The online application and fee payment window closes on 21 August 2026. An edit window of 2 days will open after that for candidates to correct any errors in their submitted form.

How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
IBPS has notified 11,403 indicative vacancies across the country, of which 349 are for Assam. These figures may increase since Union Bank of India has not yet reported its requirement.

What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 1 August 2026, meaning they must be born between 2 August 1998 and 1 August 2006. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as detailed above.

What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹850 for general and other unreserved candidates, and ₹175 for SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM candidates. Payment is accepted only through online modes.

What is the salary of a Customer Service Associate?
The basic pay starts at ₹24,050 and rises through the pay scale to ₹64,480, along with allowances and perquisites as applicable in the participating bank.

What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Selection is through an Online Preliminary Examination followed by an Online Main Examination, and a qualifying Local Language Proficiency Test. There is no interview in this process.

Is there any interview round in IBPS Clerk Recruitment?
No. Unlike some other bank exams, CRP CSA-XVI does not include a personal interview. Final merit is based only on the marks obtained in the Main Examination.

Which local languages can Assam candidates choose for the LLPT?
Candidates applying against Assam vacancies can choose Assamese, Bengali or Bodo. Those with a 10th standard or higher certificate in the opted language are exempted from taking this test.

Conclusion

IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 offers a well-defined entry point into public sector banking for graduates across the country, with 349 vacancies specifically available for candidates from Assam this year. With the application window open only until 21 August 2026, candidates should complete their registration early, keep all required documents and certificates ready in the correct format, and carefully review the official notification before submitting the form, since several fields such as state preference and bank order cannot be changed later in the process.

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Powrel Prakash

Prakash Powrel is the Founder & Editor of Assam Job Update. He is dedicated to helping students and job seekers across Assam and Northeast India by publishing Government Jobs, Private Jobs, Admissions, Results, Scholarships, and Career updates based on official notifications and trusted sources.