The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will close the registration process for the 2026 Customer Service Associate (Clerk) recruitment today, August 21. Candidates who are yet to apply for the IBPS Clerk recruitment under Common Recruitment Process Customer Service Associate-XVI (CRP CSA-XVI) can submit their forms and pay the application fee until 11:59 pm.The recruitment drive is being conducted for 11,403 vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply online through the official IBPS website, ibps.in.The application process began on August 1, 2026. Candidates should complete the form before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026: Key details
Here’s an overview:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI) |
| Post | Customer Service Associate (Clerk) |
| Vacancies | 11,403 |
| Application start date | August 1, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | August 21, 2026 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | ibps.in |
The correction window is also scheduled for August 21. Candidates should carefully check all the details entered in the application before submitting the form.
IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026: Application fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee online while submitting the form. The fee, including Goods and Services Tax (GST) and intimation charges, is different for different categories.
| Category | Fee |
| General, Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Rs 850 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen (EXS) | Rs 175 |
The fee can be paid using a credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.
Documents required for application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while completing the application:
- Graduation marksheet or degree certificate
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- Category or caste certificate, if applicable
- Passport-sized photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Valid photo identity proof such as a Driving Licence, Voter ID or PAN Card
Candidates should make sure that the documents meet the prescribed requirements before uploading them.
How to apply for IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the application by following these steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website, ibps.in.
- Open the CRP CSA-XVI recruitment section.
- Click on the application link for Customer Service Associate recruitment.
- Complete the registration process.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct link here.Candidates should not wait until the last few minutes to submit the application, as heavy website traffic or payment-related issues could cause delays.
IBPS Clerk 2026 exam dates
The IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be conducted on October 10 and 11, 2026. The preliminary exam admit card is expected to be released in September.The Main Examination will be held on December 27, 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Registration begins | August 1, 2026 |
| Registration and fee payment deadline | August 21, 2026 |
| Preliminary exam admit card | September 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | October 10 and 11, 2026 |
| Main Examination | December 27, 2026 |
Candidates who have not applied yet should complete their registration and fee payment by 11:59 pm today, August 21.
