IBPS Clerk 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | 20–28 years on 01-08-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 10 pass (more for some posts) |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply (p.13, clause B.VI Note (1)) |
| Last date to apply | 21-08-2026 |
Important dates
| Notification | 01-08-2026 |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 01-08-2026 |
| Last date to apply | 21-08-2026 |
| Exam | 10-10-2026 – 27-12-2026 |
IBPS CRP CSA-XVI (Clerk / Customer Service Associate, vacancies 2027-28) · verified 12-11-2026 · All exams in the tracker
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What changed in this year’s notice
- Main exam Quantitative Aptitude now has 40 questions in 35 minutes (was 35 questions in 30 minutes); marks stay 50. (p.17)
- Main exam total is now 160 questions in 125 minutes (was 155 questions in 120 minutes); total marks stay 200. (p.17)
Compared with IBPS CRP CSA-XV Detailed Notification (Customer Service Associates, Vacancies of 2026-27) (01.08.2025). Dates and vacancy numbers are not compared.
Who can apply
Age limit (counted on 01-08-2026)
| all | 20–28 years |
|---|
Age relaxation (upper limit)
| SC | 5 years |
|---|---|
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Education
- Ex-Servicemen without a civil degree: Matriculate ex-servicemen with Army Special Certificate of Education (or Navy/Air Force equivalent) after at least 15 years of service, dated on or before 21.08.2026 (p.12, clause B.VI)
- all (Customer Service Associate): Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Govt. of India, or equivalent; valid mark-sheet/degree certificate on the day of registration (p.12, clause B.VI (as on 21.08.2026))
Final-year students: cannot apply; the qualification must already be complete (p.13, clause B.VI Note (1))
Other conditions
- Computer literacy is mandatory: certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations or language, or Computer/IT studied as a subject in high school/college/institute (p.12, clause B.VI)
- Must be proficient (read, write, speak, understand) in the opted local language of the State/UT applied for; a Local Language Proficiency Test (qualifying) is held before joining unless a Class 10 or higher mark sheet shows the language was studied (p.12, clause B.VI; p.17, clause H)
- Not a domicile rule, but candidates can apply for vacancies of one State/UT only (p.2, clause A)
- Nationality: citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee or specified persons of Indian origin with a Govt. of India certificate of eligibility (p.21, clause K (xiv))
Documents
To upload with the form
- Photograph (p.24, clause M(3))
- Signature (p.24, clause M(3))
- Left thumb impression (p.24, clause M(3))
- Hand-written declaration (p.25, clause M(3))
- Scribe certificate as in clause K(ix), if applicable (p.25, clause M(3))
- SSC/SSLC/Class 10 or equivalent certificate (p.25, clause M(3))
- Live photograph captured by webcam or mobile during registration (p.25, clause M(3))
Plus 16 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Practise
Source: IBPS CRP CSA-XVI (Customer Service Associates, Vacancies of 2027-28) Notification (31.07.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.
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