IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI): Exam Dates, Vacancies, Pattern and Mock Tests
IBPS recruits Customer Service Associates (clerks) for 11 public sector banks through CRP CSA-XVI, for the vacancies of 2027-28. Candidates apply for one State/UT and must know its official language.
Selection is an online Prelims with sectional cut-offs, an online Mains (revised to 160 questions in 125 minutes in 2026) and a qualifying Local Language Proficiency Test where needed. There is no interview; provisional allotment is on Mains marks.
- Conducting body
- IBPS
- Vacancies
- 11,663 indicative (updated 29.09.2026; 11,403 in the notification)
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline, result declared by 21.08.2026
- Age limit
- 20-28 years as on 01.08.2026
- Application fee
- Rs 850; Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM (GST included)
- Selection
- Prelims → Mains → Local Language Proficiency Test
Latest IBPS Clerk notification and updates
IBPS scheduled the CRP CSA-XVI Prelims for 10 and 11 October 2026 and the Mains for 27 December 2026 (tentative calendar). The vacancy table was updated to 11,663 on 29.09.2026.
Source: IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026)
Official website: ibps.in. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before applying.
IBPS Clerk key dates (official)
Only dates published by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Anything not yet announced is marked "Awaited".
- NotificationDone1 August 2026
- Online registrationDone1 to 21 August 2026
- Vacancy updateDone11,663 (29 September 2026)
- Prelims examDone10 and 11 October 2026
- Prelims resultUpcomingNovember 2026 (tentative)
- Mains examUpcoming27 December 2026
- Provisional allotmentUpcomingMarch 2027 (tentative)
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification | 1 August 2026 | Done | IBPS CRP CSA-XVI notification (01.08.2026) |
| Online registration | 1 to 21 August 2026 | Done | IBPS CRP CSA-XVI notification (01.08.2026) |
| Vacancy update | 11,663 (29 September 2026) | Done | IBPS CRP CSA-XVI page (vacancy update 29.09.2026) |
| Prelims exam | 10 and 11 October 2026 | Done | IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026) |
| Prelims result | November 2026 (tentative) | Upcoming | IBPS CRP CSA-XVI window notice (01.08.2026) |
| Mains exam | 27 December 2026 | Upcoming | IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27 (16.01.2026) |
| Provisional allotment | March 2027 (tentative) | Upcoming | IBPS CRP CSA-XVI window notice (01.08.2026) |
IBPS Clerk exam pattern
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- 1 mark per question in every section (unlike IBPS PO), with a 20-minute timer per section.
- Candidates must clear the cut-off in each section; IBPS then shortlists category-wise for Mains.
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026 (revised)
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 35 min |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 125 min |
- Earlier cycles had 190 questions in 160 minutes; 2026 has 160 questions in 125 minutes.
- Sectional cut-off in every test plus the total, state-wise. Provisional allotment is on Mains marks, followed by a qualifying Local Language Proficiency Test where required.
IBPS Clerk free mock tests
188 tests: 24 full mocks, 51 sectional, 86 topic-wise, 25 mini mocks and 2 previous year papers.
Full mocks (24)
- IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 01100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
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- IBPS Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 01100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 02100 Qs•60 min•EasyStart
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Sectional tests (51)
- IBPS Clerk English Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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- IBPS Clerk English Sectional Mock Test 09Start
- IBPS Clerk English Sectional Mock Test 10Start
- IBPS Clerk English Sectional Mock Test 11Start
- IBPS Clerk Mains English Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS Clerk Mains Quant Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS Clerk Mains Quant Sectional Mock Test 02Start
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- IBPS Clerk Mains Quant Sectional Mock Test 04Start
- IBPS Clerk Mains Quant Sectional Mock Test 05Start
- IBPS Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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- IBPS Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 11Start
- IBPS Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 12Start
- IBPS Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 13Start
- IBPS Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 14Start
- IBPS Clerk Mains Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- IBPS Clerk Mains Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- IBPS Clerk Mains Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- IBPS Clerk Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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IBPS Clerk previous year papers
- IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Memory-Based Paper 4 October Shift 1100 Qs•60 min•4 Oct 2025•Memory-Based•MediumStart
- IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Memory-Based Paper 4 October Shift 2100 Qs•60 min•4 Oct 2025•Memory-Based•MediumStart
IBPS Clerk 2026: FAQs
How many vacancies are there in IBPS Clerk 2026?
11,663 indicative vacancies after IBPS updated the table on 29.09.2026; the notification had 11,403.
When is the IBPS Clerk 2026 Mains exam?
27 December 2026, as per the IBPS tentative calendar 2026-27.
When is the IBPS Clerk Prelims result 2026?
IBPS's schedule lists the Prelims result for November 2026 (tentative).
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk 2026?
20 to 28 years as on 01.08.2026 (born between 02.08.1998 and 01.08.2006), with relaxation for reserved categories.
What changed in the IBPS Clerk Mains 2026?
It is shorter and faster: 160 questions in 125 minutes instead of 190 in 160. General/Financial Awareness gives 50 marks in 20 minutes and Reasoning carries 60 marks for 40 questions.
Is there an interview in IBPS Clerk?
No. Provisional allotment is based on Mains marks, subject to the Local Language Proficiency Test where it applies.
Which banks take part in IBPS Clerk 2026?
Eleven public sector banks: Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank and Union Bank of India.
Can I apply for more than one state in IBPS Clerk?
No. You apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and must be proficient in its official language.
