IBPS Clerk 2026 Preference Form Starts: State/UT & Bank Preference Link Active

The IBPS Clerk 2026 State/UT and Bank Preference Form has started for candidates who registered for the Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Customer Service Associate in Participating Banks (CRP CSA-XVI). As per the latest update, the data-capture window has opened on 18 September 2026 and candidates can submit their preferences until 23 September 2026. The preference exercise is important because provisional allotment is carried out based on merit-cum-preference and the vacancies reported by participating banks.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Preference Form Starts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has activated the facility for candidates to provide their State/UT and bank preferences under CRP CSA-XVI. Candidates who have already registered for IBPS Clerk 2026 should complete this data-capture process within the specified window and carefully verify their choices before final submission. The current recruitment is for the Customer Service Associate (CSA) post in participating public sector banks.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Preference Form Link

The IBPS Clerk State/UT and Bank Preference Link 2026 is available through the official IBPS recruitment portal. Candidates who are eligible to participate in the preference exercise can use their existing registration credentials to access the data-capture facility.

IBPS Clerk 2026: Preference Form Link

Important: The preference form is different from the original IBPS Clerk application form. Candidates who have already completed the application should use the newly activated preference facility during the specified dates.

What Is IBPS Clerk State/UT Preference?

IBPS Clerk recruitment is conducted on a State/UT-wise basis, meaning candidates are required to select the State or Union Territory for which they want to be considered. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT, and the selected State/UT is connected with the vacancies and local-language eligibility applicable to that recruitment.

Why Is State/UT Preference Important?

• Recruitment is conducted on a State/UT-wise basis.
• Candidates are considered against vacancies available for the selected State/UT.
• Local language proficiency requirements apply.
• The State/UT choice affects the vacancy pool available for consideration.
• Candidates should check the relevant vacancy and language conditions before confirming their preference.

How to Fill IBPS Clerk 2026 State/UT & Bank Preference Form?

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the preference exercise. Keep the registration details ready and carefully check every selection before submitting the data.

• Visit the official IBPS website or the CRP CSA-XVI recruitment portal.
• Open the link for CRP CSA-XVI – State/UT and Bank Preference.
• Log in using the required registration credentials.
• Select the applicable State/UT preference.
• Check the available bank preference options.
• Arrange the participating banks according to your preferred order.
• Review all the selections carefully.
• Submit the preference form within the prescribed deadline.
• Save or print the confirmation page for future reference.

How To Choose State/UT Preference in IBPS Clerk 2026?

The State/UT should be selected after checking the candidate’s eligibility rather than merely looking at the number of vacancies.

• Local language eligibility
• State/UT-wise vacancies
• Category-wise vacancies
• Willingness to work in the selected State/UT
• Previous recruitment and competition trends, where relevant

What Happens After IBPS Clerk Preference Form 2026?

After the preference exercise and the subsequent examination stages, candidates who qualify and are shortlisted are considered for provisional allotment. According to the recruitment information, provisional allotment is made to one of the participating banks based on merit-cum-preference, keeping the available vacancies and applicable rules in view.