The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the short notification for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026, announcing the recruitment calendar for Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts in participating Public Sector Banks under CRP CSA-XVI. Online registration will open on 01 August 2026 and remain active till 21 August 2026.
Registration Dates and Application Process
Eligible candidates can apply through the official IBPS website once the application link goes live on 01 August 2026. The detailed notification, expected around 31 July 2026, will carry complete information on eligibility, participating banks, and the exact number of vacancies for this cycle.
Candidates are advised to complete their IBPS Clerk Recruitment applications well before the 21 August deadline, since payment failures, document-upload errors, or heavy website traffic closer to the closing date can cause last-minute issues. An application correction window will open after registration closes, with exact dates to be announced separately by IBPS.
Exam Schedule: Prelims and Mains
As per the released calendar, the Preliminary Examination for this recruitment cycle is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026, followed by the Main Examination on 27 December 2026. Provisional allotment for selected candidates is expected around March 2027. Candidates who clear both stages will be allotted to one of the participating Public Sector Banks, excluding the State Bank of India, which conducts its own separate clerical recruitment.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep a set of documents ready before the IBPS Clerk Recruitment application window opens, including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the format IBPS specifies. Additional documents required include the graduation certificate or marksheet, Class 10 certificate for date of birth proof, a valid photo ID, and category or disability certificates, where applicable.
