The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for the IBPS Clerk CRP XVI 16th Recruitment 2026. This massive drive aims to fill 11,403 vacancies across several participating public sector banks in India. Candidates looking to secure a clerical position must act promptly, as the application window is strictly limited.
Important Dates and Recruitment Schedule
Aspiring candidates should mark their calendars for the following critical dates for the 2026 recruitment cycle:
- Application Start Date: 01 August 2026
- Application End Date: 28 August 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 28 August 2026
- Correction Window: 04-05 September 2026
- Pre-Examination Training (PET): September 2026
- Online Pre Exam Date: October 2026
- Pre-Exam Result: November 2026
- Mains Exam Date: December 2026
Participating Banks
The following financial institutions are participating in the CRP XVI recruitment process:
- Bank of Baroda (BOB)
- Canara Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
- Uco Bank
- Bank of India (BOI)
- Central Bank of India (CBI)
- Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Union Bank of India (UBI)
- Bank of Maharashtra (BOM)
- Indian Bank
- Punjab & Sindh Bank
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. Additionally, applicants must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of 01 August 2026.
How to Fill IBPS Clerk CRP XVI Online Form 2026
- Ensure you have read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Check and collect all necessary documents: Hand writing, eligibility proofs, ID proof, address details, and basic details.
- Prepare scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, ID, thumb impression, etc.).
- Upload a latest photograph and a live photo taken through a webcam during the application process.
- Fill out the online application form on the IBPS Official Website.
- Review the form carefully using the preview feature before final submission.
- Pay the required application fee (850/- for General/OBC/EWS; 175/- for SC/ST/PH) using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Mobile Wallet, or Cash Card.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form.
State Wise Vacancy Details
| State Name | Total Post | State Name | Total Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 18 | Andhra Pradesh | 186 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 45 | Assam | 349 |
| Bihar | 491 | Chandigarh | 20 |
| - | 265 | Dadara & Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| Delhi NCT | 415 | Goa | 61 |
| Gujarat | 698 | Haryana | 196 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 97 | Jammu & Kashmir | 67 |
| Jharkhand | 182 | Karnataka | 1414 |
| Kerala | 108 | Lakshadweep | 11 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 570 | Maharashtra | 1051 |
| Manipur | 42 | Meghalaya | 22 |
| Mizoram | 17 | Nagaland | 31 |
| Odisha | 337 | Puducherry | 26 |
| Punjab | 481 | Rajasthan | 392 |
| Sikkim | 28 | Tamil Naidu | 675 |
| Telangana | 191 | Tripura | 64 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1731 | Uttarakhand | 145 |
| West Bengal | 946 | Daman & Diu | 07 |
| Ladakh | 06 | Total Post | 11403 |
Essential Resources
- Apply Online for IBPS Clerk 16th
- Correction Form for IBPS Clerk 16th
- Download Notification PDF
- Download Date Extended Notice
- Watch Video (How To Fill Form)
