Bank Clerk Recruitment 2026-27: Nearly 22,000+ Vacancies Announced Across Public Sector Banks

The All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) has announced a major recruitment drive for clerical positions in public sector banks for 2026-27. According to Circular No. 29/229/2025/76 dated November 15, 2025, a total of 22,289+ clerk and Customer Service Associate (CSA) positions will be filled across 12 public sector banks.

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Bank-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Here are the details:

S.No	Bank Name	Number of Vacancies
1	Canara Bank	3,000
2	Punjab National Bank	2,287
3	Central Bank of India	2,000
4	Indian Bank	1,700
5	Bank of India	1,700
6	Bank of Baroda	1,684
7	Union Bank of India	1,500
8	Bank of Maharashtra	700
9	Punjab & Sind Bank	461
10	UCO Bank	419
11	Indian Overseas Bank	250
12	State Bank of India	6,589
	Total	22,290

What This Means for Aspirants

This recruitment announcement represents a significant opportunity for banking aspirants preparing for clerical positions. The AIBEA has indicated that these numbers may not be final, as discussions are ongoing with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for further adequate recruitment during conciliation proceedings.

Next Steps for Candidates

Aspirants should keep their preparation going for both IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk. Both exams’ Prelims are over and Mains are scheduled to be conducted shortly. SBI Clerk Mains will take place on Nov 15 & 16 whereas IBPS Clerk Mains will take place on Nov 29. Don’t stop your preparation & practice once these exams are over. Shortly, further recruitment cycles of both: SBI Clerk & IBPS Clerk will be announced.

Stay updated with official notifications from IBPS and SBI for application dates, vacancies, and other info. Regular practice with mock tests on PracticeMock will help you stay ahead in the competition.