IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Last Date, Fee, Eligibility and Exam Details
Check the IBPS Clerk 2026 last date, apply link, eligibility, fees, documents, exam pattern, important dates and form submission steps.
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The IBPS Clerk 2026 application window closes today, August 21, 2026. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has opened the recruitment process for Customer Service Associate posts under CRP CSA XVI. Candidates who have not submitted the form should complete the process through the official website, ibps.in, before the deadline.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 11,403 vacancies in participating public sector banks. The IBPS Clerk prelims exam is expected in October 2026, while the mains exam is expected in December 2026. These dates are tentative, so candidates should check the official notification and website for changes.
IBPS Clerk 2026 application link
Candidates can use the direct registration link below:
Apply online for IBPS Clerk 2026
The last date for both form submission and fee payment is August 21, 2026. The submitted application can be printed until September 5, 2026. Do not wait for the last few minutes. Banking websites can become as busy as a railway station during a festival.
How to apply for IBPS Clerk 2026
- Visit the official website at ibps.in.
- Open the link for IBPS CRP CSA XVI.
- Click on the online application link and select “New Registration”.
- Enter your name, mobile number and email ID.
- Note down the registration number and password shown on the screen.
- Log in and enter your personal, academic and category details.
- Upload the required documents in the given format.
- Pay the application fee through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Keep the registration number and password safe. You will need them to download the admit card, check the result and print the application form.
IBPS Clerk 2026 eligibility criteria
Applicants should read the official notification before submitting the form. The main eligibility rules include:
- The candidate should hold a graduation degree from a recognised university.
- The candidate should meet the age limit given in the notification. Age relaxation applies to eligible reserved categories as per government rules.
- Computer knowledge is required for the post.
- The candidate should meet the local language requirement for the state or Union Territory selected in the form.
Enter graduation marks and other academic details with care. The information in the form should match your certificates and mark sheets.
IBPS Clerk 2026 application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM | INR 175 |
| All other categories | INR 850 |
The fee includes the application fee and intimation charges. Save the e-receipt after payment. If the amount is debited but the form does not show as submitted, check the application status before making another payment.
Documents required for the IBPS Clerk form
Applicants should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Graduation certificate and mark sheets
- Valid identity and category documents, where applicable
| Document | File size and dimensions |
|---|---|
| Photograph | 20 KB to 50 KB, 200 x 230 pixels |
| Signature | 10 KB to 20 KB, 140 x 60 pixels |
| Left thumb impression | 20 KB to 50 KB, 240 x 240 pixels |
| Handwritten declaration | 50 KB to 100 KB, 800 x 400 pixels |
Use a clear photograph and signature. Blurry, cropped or wrongly sized files may stop the form from moving ahead.
IBPS Clerk 2026 exam pattern
The prelims exam has 100 questions for 100 marks. Each section has a separate time limit of 20 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
The mains exam has 190 questions for 200 marks and lasts 120 minutes. It includes Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General or Financial Awareness. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Important dates for IBPS Clerk 2026
- Online registration: August 1 to August 21, 2026
- Last date for fee payment: August 21, 2026
- Last date to print the application: September 5, 2026
- Pre-examination training: September 2026
- Prelims exam: October 2026, tentatively
- Mains exam: December 2026, tentatively
Form submission checklist
Before clicking the final submit button, check your name, date of birth, category, graduation details, state preference, exam city and local language choice. Confirm that every uploaded file meets the required size. After payment, download the final form and receipt. An application is not complete until the payment status shows success and the confirmation page is available.
