IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: Application Deadline Extended

The application deadline for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 has been extended. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has granted applicants additional time to apply for the post of Customer Service Associate (CSA).

Eligible candidates can now submit their online applications and pay the application fee until August 28, 2026. A total of 11,403 vacancies will be filled through the CRP CSA-XVI recruitment drive. The recruitment process will consist of a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination.

The deadline for applications for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 is August 28, 2026.

This date also marks the deadline for the submission of the application fee. Therefore, those who have not yet applied must complete the entire application process by August 28.

IBPS Clerk 2026: Important Dates

To apply for this position, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

Candidates who are still awaiting their final-year exam results may also be eligible to apply, provided they meet specific conditions. However, it is essential to carefully review all the terms and conditions outlined in the official notification before applying.

To apply, candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of August 1, 2026. Any applicable age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories will be considered in accordance with the relevant recruitment rules.

The selection process for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 will primarily consist of two stages. Candidates must first appear for the Preliminary Examination; those who qualify will be eligible to participate in the next Main Examination.

The tentative dates for the Preliminary Examination are October 10 and 11, 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled to be held on December 27, 2026.

IBPS Clerk 2026: How to Apply?

• Visit the official IBPS website: ibps.in
• Once on the official website, click on the 'CRP CSA (Customer Service Associate)' link located under the 'Common Recruitment Process (CRP)' section.
• On the next page, click on the 'CRP Clerical Cadre XVI' link.
• Scroll down slightly and click on the link labelled 'Apply Online for Common Recruitment Process under CRP CSA-XVI' (next to the date 1 August 2026) to reach the application page.
• Complete the registration process by selecting the 'New Registration' option.
• Fill in the application form with the required personal and educational details.
• Upload the necessary documents in the specified format.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Thoroughly verify all the information and submit the application form.
• Save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

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Candidates can also apply directly through the online application portal within the mentioned timeframe.