{"id":160319,"date":"2026-08-13T16:46:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=160319"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:46:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:16:40","slug":"ibps-clerk-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-clerk-vacancy\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026: 11,403 Posts Out, Apply Before August 21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026<\/strong> has been officially released under CRP CSA-XVI<\/strong>, with 11,403 Customer Service Associate (CSA) vacancies<\/strong> across 11 participating public sector banks. The online application process is open from August 1 to August 21, 2026<\/strong>, while the IBPS Clerk Prelims<\/strong> are scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2026<\/strong>, followed by the Mains on December 27, 2026<\/strong>. The recruitment is for the 2026\u201327 cycle<\/strong>, and the revised Mains exam pattern includes an important change that candidates should understand before starting their preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download IBPS Clerk Prep Kit 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Check IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into the full details, here is a quick snapshot of everything important about the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detail<\/strong><\/td>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Conducting Body<\/td>Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)<\/td><\/tr>
Post Name<\/td>Customer Service Associate (CSA) \/ Clerk<\/td><\/tr>
Official Notification<\/td>CRP CSA-XVI<\/td><\/tr>
Total Vacancies<\/td>11,403<\/td><\/tr>
Application Start Date<\/td>August 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Application Last Date<\/td>August 21, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Exam Date<\/td>October 10 and 11, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Mains Exam Date<\/td>December 27, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Provisional Allotment<\/td>March 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Age Limit<\/td>20 to 28 years (as on August 1, 2026)<\/td><\/tr>
Educational Qualification<\/td>Bachelor’s degree in any discipline<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/td>Prelims, Mains, Local Language Proficiency Test<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>ibps.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Attempt a Free IBPS Clerk Mock Challenge\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026: Total Posts and Distribution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The total IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 stands at 11,403 posts across 11 public sector banks in various states and union territories. This is lower than the 15,751 vacancies announced in the 2025 cycle but still one of the largest clerical recruitment drives of the year. Vacancies are distributed state-wise, category-wise, and bank-wise, and candidates can apply for posts in only one state or UT per cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 11,403 posts are distributed across five reservation categories as per Government of India norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/strong><\/td>Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
UR (General\/Unreserved)<\/td>4,740<\/td><\/tr>
OBC (NCL)<\/td>2,815<\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/td>1,624<\/td><\/tr>
ST<\/td>855<\/td><\/tr>
EWS<\/td>1,369<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>11,403<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) vacancies are included within the above category totals as horizontal reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS Clerk State-wise Vacancy 2026: Top States<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Knowing your state’s vacancy count helps you gauge competition levels before you apply. The table below lists the top states with the highest number of posts in IBPS Clerk 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State<\/strong><\/td>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Uttar Pradesh<\/td>1,731<\/td><\/tr>
Karnataka<\/td>1,414<\/td><\/tr>
Maharashtra<\/td>1,051<\/td><\/tr>
West Bengal<\/td>946<\/td><\/tr>
Tamil Nadu<\/td>850+<\/td><\/tr>
Rajasthan<\/td>600+<\/td><\/tr>
Bihar<\/td>500+<\/td><\/tr>
Madhya Pradesh<\/td>400+<\/td><\/tr>
Gujarat<\/td>400+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n