IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 Out @ibps Notification Released for 11,403 Customer Service Associate Posts

The IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 has been officially released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for the recruitment of 11,403 Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts under CRP CSA-XVI. The online application process will begin on 1 August 2026 and eligible graduates can apply through the official IBPS website.

IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 Out

IBPS has announced a total of 11,403 vacancies for the post of Customer Service Associate (Clerk). The vacancies will be filled across various participating public sector banks through the Common Recruitment Process (CRP CSA-XVI).

IBPS Clerk Vacancy Overview

Particular	Details
Conducting Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post Name	Customer Service Associate (CSA)
Exam Name	IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026
Recruitment	CRP CSA-XVI
Total Vacancies	11,403
Notification Status	Released
Application Starts	1 to 21 August 2026
Prelims Exam Date	10 & 11 October 2026
Mains Exam Date	27 December 2026

State-wise IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026

The state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution has been released along with the notification. Candidates can check the number of vacancies available in their respective states before submitting the application form.

State/UT	Total Vacancies
Uttar Pradesh	1,731
Karnataka	1,414
Maharashtra	1,051
West Bengal	946
Gujarat	698
Tamil Nadu	675
Madhya Pradesh	570
Bihar	491
Punjab	481
Delhi (NCT)	415
Rajasthan	392
Assam	349
Odisha	337
Chhattisgarh	265
Haryana	196
Telangana	191
Andhra Pradesh	186
Jharkhand	182
Uttarakhand	145
Kerala	108
Himachal Pradesh	97
Jammu & Kashmir	67
Tripura	64
Goa	61
Arunachal Pradesh	45
Manipur	42
Nagaland	31
Sikkim	28
Puducherry	26
Meghalaya	22
Chandigarh	20
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	18
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	18
Mizoram	17
Lakshadweep	11
Daman & Diu	7
Ladakh	6
All States/UTs	11,403

Bank-wise IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026

The Bank wise vacancies are distributed among different 11 PSB including:

Participating Bank	Total Vacancies
Canara Bank	2,500
Punjab National Bank	2,016
Indian Bank	1,700
Central Bank of India	1,419
Bank of Baroda	1,200
Indian Overseas Bank	780
Bank of India	500
Bank of Maharashtra	500
UCO Bank	412
Punjab & Sind Bank	376
Union Bank of India	NR
All Banks	11,403

Category-wise IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026

The vacancies are distributed among different categories, including:

Category	Vacancies
UR (General)	4,740
OBC (NCL)	2,815
SC	1,910
EWS	996
ST	942
Grand Total	11,403

Key Highlights of IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026

A close look at the state-wise vacancy distribution reveals some interesting recruitment trends across India. Here are the major highlights from the IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 notification:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of vacancies with 1,731 posts, making it the state with the maximum recruitment in the IBPS Clerk 2026 cycle.
Karnataka follows with 1,414 vacancies, largely driven by Canara Bank, which alone has contributed 800 vacancies in the state. This explains Karnataka’s consistently high recruitment numbers.
Canara Bank has announced the highest number of vacancies among all participating banks, with 2,500 posts.
States such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Rajasthan have also reported a substantial number of vacancies, offering good opportunities for candidates.
On the other hand, Daman & Diu and Ladakh have the lowest vacancies, with 7 and 6 posts respectively.

IBPS Clerk Vacancy Trend (2021–2026)

The IBPS Clerk recruitment has seen significant changes in the number of vacancies over the past five years. After a gradual decline from 2021 to 2023, the recruitment witnessed a strong comeback in 2024, followed by the highest vacancy count in 2025.

Year	Total Vacancies
2021	7,855
2022	6,035
2023	4,545
2024	11,826
2025	15,701
2026	11,403

IBPS Clerk 2026 Selection Process

Candidates will be selected through the following stages:

Prelims Exam
Mains Exam
Document Verification
Provisional Allotment

Note: There is no interview in the IBPS Clerk recruitment process.

FAQs

How many vacancies are announced under IBPS Clerk 2026?

A total of 11,403 vacancies have been announced under the IBPS Clerk Notification 2026.

When will the IBPS Clerk 2026 application process start?

The online application process will commence from 1 August 2026.

What is the post name in IBPS Clerk Notification 2026?

The recruitment is being conducted for the post of Customer Service Associate (CSA).

When will the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 be conducted?

The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026.

Which state has the highest number of vacancies in IBPS Clerk 2026?

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of vacancies in IBPS Clerk 2026 with 1,731 posts, followed by Karnataka with 1,414 vacancies and Maharashtra with 1,051 vacancies.

Which participating bank has announced the maximum IBPS Clerk vacancies in 2026?

Canara Bank has announced the highest number of vacancies, offering 2,500 Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts, followed by Punjab National Bank with 2,016 vacancies.

Why does Karnataka have such a high number of IBPS Clerk vacancies in 2026?

Karnataka's vacancy count is significantly boosted by Canara Bank, which has contributed around 800 vacancies in the state, making it one of the top recruitment destinations this year.

Which category has the highest number of vacancies in IBPS Clerk 2026?

The Unreserved (UR/General) category has the highest number of vacancies with 4,740 posts, followed by OBC (NCL) with 2,815 vacancies.

Are IBPS Clerk vacancies released separately for each state?

Yes. IBPS releases state-wise and category-wise vacancies, allowing candidates to choose the state they wish to apply for based on vacancy availability and eligibility.