IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification — Vacancies, Eligibility & How to Apply
IBPS Clerk 2026 Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification (CRP Clerks-XVI) for recruitment of clerical cadre employees in participating public sector banks. This recruitment covers approximately 6,035 vacancies across nationalized banks including Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Union Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, and others.
IBPS Clerk is one of the most popular banking examinations in India, attracting millions of graduates seeking a career in the banking sector. The clerical cadre provides a stable government job with structured career progression — clerks can be promoted to officer cadre through internal exams and seniority.
Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | IBPS |
| Post | Clerk (Clerical Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 6,035 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains (No Interview) |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Unlike IBPS PO, there is no interview for IBPS Clerk — selection is based purely on the Mains examination score. The prelims serves as a screening test, and the mains covers English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Aptitude, and Financial/General Awareness.
The starting salary for IBPS Clerk is approximately ₹17,900 per month basic pay, which with allowances translates to a gross salary of ₹26,000-₹30,000 per month initially. Bank clerks also enjoy perks like concessional loans, medical insurance, and LFC.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 2026-07-01 |
| Online Application Start | 2026-07-01 |
| Application Last Date | 2026-08-30 |
| Prelims Exam | September 2026 |
| Mains Exam | October 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | December 2026 |
IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates must possess computer literacy — certificate or diploma in computers, or Computer Science/IT as a subject in graduation.
Age Limit
20 to 28 years
Age Relaxation
OBC-NCL: 3 years | SC/ST: 5 years | PwBD: 10 years | Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Check Your Age Eligibility
Check if you meet the age requirement for IBPS Clerk. Our calculator shows your exact age on the cut-off date with category-wise relaxation (OBC, SC/ST, PH, Ex-Servicemen).
- ✓ Enter DOB and cut-off date
- ✓ Category-wise age relaxation
- ✓ Preset cut-off dates for major exams
IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General | ₹850 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹850 |
| SC / ST | ₹175 |
| Female (all categories) | ₹175 |
| PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹175 |
Payment Modes: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card)
IBPS Clerk Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination — online objective (screening)
- Main Examination — online objective (merit)
- Provisional Allotment to participating banks based on merit and preference
- Document Verification at allotted bank
IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern
Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Salary Structure
Pay Levels
Clerical Cadre Scale
Gross Salary Range
₹26,000 – ₹50,000
In-Hand Salary Range
₹22,000 – ₹42,000
Allowances & Benefits
- DA
- HRA
- CCA
- Special Allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Concessional Loans
- LFC
- NPS
Calculate Your In-Hand Salary
Use the 7th CPC Government Salary Calculator to estimate your in-hand salary for IBPS Clerk 2026 posts — including DA, HRA, and all deductions based on your pay level and city.
- ✓ Select pay level (1–18) and basic pay
- ✓ City-wise HRA (X, Y, Z category)
- ✓ DA, TA, NPS deductions included
How to Apply for IBPS Clerk 2026
- Visit ibps.in and find CRP Clerks-XVI notification
- Click "Apply Online" and register with email/mobile
- Fill personal, educational, and state/bank preferences
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration
- Pay application fee online
- Select exam centre preferences (state-wise allotment)
- Submit and download confirmation
IBPS Clerk 2026 Admit Card
Release Date: To Be Announced
- Visit ibps.in and click on "CRP Clerks-XVI" under the ongoing processes
- Click on "Download Call Letter" or "Admit Card" link
- Log in with your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth
- Download and print the admit card on A4 paper
- Carry the printed admit card to the examination hall
- Carry one valid photo ID proof: Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or PAN Card — candidates without both documents will not be permitted to enter
IBPS Clerk Previous Year Cutoff Marks
| Year | Category | Cutoff Score | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2024 | OBC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2024 | SC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2024 | ST | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2023 | General | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2023 | OBC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2023 | SC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2023 | ST | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2022 | General | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2022 | OBC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2022 | SC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2022 | ST | Varies by State | 100 |
IBPS Clerk 2026 Result
Result Date: To Be Announced
Next Steps After Result:
- Check the result on ibps.in — individual score cards are made available for download
- IBPS Clerk does not use normalisation — scores are directly computed from the online exam
- Download your individual score card showing section-wise and overall scores
- Prelims qualified candidates will be called for Mains examination (no interview for clerical cadre)
- Final merit list is prepared based on Mains score and state-wise provisional allotment is done to participating banks
