IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: Application deadline extended to August 28 for 11,403 posts; check eligibility and fees

IBPS Clerk 2026 registration deadline extended; check eligibility, fees and exam dates

IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has extended the last date to apply online for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026, also known as CRP CSA-XVI. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications and pay the prescribed fee until August 28, 2026, for 11,403 Customer Service Associate (CSA) vacancies.The recruitment process will include preliminary and main examinations. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can complete the application through the official IBPS registration portal. The extended deadline gives applicants additional time to submit the form, upload the required documents and complete fee payment.IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 important datesThe application deadline, fee payment deadline and correction facility are scheduled for August 28, 2026. The preliminary examination will be conducted on October 10 and 11, 2026, while the main examination is scheduled for December 27, 2026.

Candidates should complete the registration and payment process before the applicable deadline.• Direct link to apply online for the IBPS Clerk Recuritment 2026IBPS Clerk eligibility criteriaApplicants must be aged between 20 and 28 years as on August 1, 2026. They must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.Candidates awaiting their final-year results can also apply, provided their results are declared on or before the application deadline. Applicants should fulfil all other conditions specified in the recruitment notification.Application fee and required documentsThe application fee is Rs 850 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. The fee for SC, ST, PwBD and EXS candidates is Rs 175.Candidates should keep scanned copies of the required documents ready before starting the online application. These include a passport-size photograph with a clear background, a signature made with black ink on white paper, and a left thumb impression made with blue or black ink on white paper.Candidates must also upload a handwritten declaration in English on white paper using black ink. The documents should meet the prescribed specifications on the IBPS registration portal.Applicants should verify the information entered in the form before final submission and retain the completed application and payment records for future reference.