IBPS Clerk — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for IBPS Clerk (Prelims), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (47)
The preliminary examination for IBPS Clerk (CRP-CSA-XVI) commenced on 10 October 2026 and continues on 11 October across multiple shifts. The admit card was released on 1 October 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Oct 2026
IBPS released the Prelims admit card on October 1, 2026 for CRP-CSA-XVI. Candidates can download call letters from ibps.in using registration number and password for the exam scheduled on October 10 and 11, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Oct 2026
IBPS Clerk prelims admit card released
1 Oct 2026The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the prelims admit card on 1 October 2026 for candidates appearing on 10 and 11 October. Candidates can download using registration number and password from ibps.in.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Oct 2026
IBPS Clerk vacancy increased to 11,663 posts
29 Sept 2026IBPS revised the Customer Service Associate vacancy count from 11,403 to 11,663 posts on 29 September 2026, adding 260 positions under CRP-CSA-XVI for participating public sector banks.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Oct 2026
IBPS revises Clerk vacancy to 11,663 posts
29 Sept 2026IBPS updated the Customer Service Associate vacancy count from the initial 11,403 to 11,663 on September 29, 2026, an increase of 260 vacancies across participating banks.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Oct 2026
The online application process for IBPS Clerk 2026 concluded on August 28, 2026 after IBPS extended the deadline from the original August 21 date. Applications opened on August 1, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Oct 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection extended the IBPS Clerk application deadline from August 21 to August 28, 2026. The notification was released on August 1, 2026, for 11,403 Customer Service Associate vacancies under CRP CSA-XVI.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Oct 2026
IBPS extended the application and fee payment deadline from the original 21 August to 28 August 2026, allowing additional time for candidates to register for CRP-CSA-XVI.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Oct 2026
IBPS has extended the last date to apply for Clerk recruitment 2026 from August 21 to August 28, 2026. Candidates who missed the earlier deadline can now complete registration and fee payment within the revised window for 11,403 CSA vacancies.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
According to the official IBPS Calendar 2026-27, the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2026, while the Main Examination will be conducted on December 27, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
IBPS issued the detailed notification for Customer Service Associate recruitment on August 1, 2026. Applications opened the same day for 11,403 posts across 11 public sector banks.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Oct 2026
IBPS released the detailed notification for CRP Clerks-XVI (Customer Service Associate) on August 1, 2026 for 11,403 vacancies (later revised to 11,663) for the 2027-28 financial year, announcing Prelims in October and Mains in December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Oct 2026
The IBPS Clerk 2026 application portal opened on August 1, 2026, allowing eligible graduates aged 20-28 years to apply online. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
According to the official IBPS Calendar and notification, the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam will be conducted on October 10 and 11, 2026, while the Mains exam is scheduled for December 27, 2026. The selection process has no interview stage.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection released the official notification for CRP CSA-XVI on August 1, 2026, announcing 11,403 Customer Service Associate posts across 11 participating public sector banks for the 2027-28 cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
IBPS released the official notification for Clerk recruitment 2026 on August 1, with 11,403 vacancies across participating public sector banks. The prelims exam is scheduled for October 10-11, 2026, and mains on December 27, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Oct 2026
IBPS released the official notification for Customer Service Associate (Clerk) recruitment on August 1, 2026, announcing 11,403 vacancies across 11 public sector banks under CRP CSA-XVI. The notification also confirms a pattern change with 5 additional questions added to the Quantitative Aptitude section in Mains.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
IBPS has modified the Mains exam structure by adding 5 more questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section, bringing the total to 160 questions from the previous 155, with a corresponding increase of 5 minutes in exam duration.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The detailed official notification PDF for Customer Service Associate posts is likely to be released in July-August 2026. The notification will contain vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and application timeline for recruitment in 11 participating public sector banks.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the exam calendar for CRP-CSA XVI. Prelims will be conducted on October 10-11, 2026, while the Mains exam is scheduled for December 27, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
The selection comprises only Prelims and Mains examinations. Final merit list is prepared based on Mains marks alone, with 100% weightage given to the Mains result. The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
IBPS declared the Clerk Mains result for the previous cycle on March 2, 2026. The mains exam was conducted on November 29 and December 2, 2025. Candidates can check their results and scorecards on ibps.in.
Read full notice →Archived 8 Oct 2026
IBPS released its annual calendar confirming Prelims exam on 10th & 11th October 2026 and Mains on 27th December 2026 for CRP CSA-XVI recruitment. The notification with complete details is expected in July-August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jul 2026
From CRP-CSA XVI onwards, IBPS has officially renamed the Clerk post to Customer Service Associate (CSA). Candidates searching for either designation are referring to the same recruitment process with identical selection criteria.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
All major public sector banks except SBI will participate in this year's recruitment drive. The exam will be conducted in 13 regional languages along with English and Hindi to promote local employment opportunities.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jul 2026
The application portal for Clerk (Junior Assistant) positions opened on June 24, 2026 on ibps.in. Candidates must complete registration and fee payment before the closing date announced in the detailed notification.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jul 2026
IBPS has confirmed the Prelims exam dates as October 10-11, 2026 and Mains exam on December 27, 2026 through the official IBPS Calendar 2026-27 released in January. The exam is being conducted as CRP-CSA XVI for FY 2027-28.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jul 2026
IBPS Clerk recruitment follows a two-tier process with only Prelims and Mains examinations. Final merit is based 100% on Mains marks, with Prelims serving as a qualifying stage.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jul 2026
The detailed official notification PDF is anticipated in July-August 2026, approximately 6-8 weeks before the Prelims exam. It will include complete vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern for 11 participating public sector banks.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jul 2026
From CRP CSA-XVI onwards, IBPS has officially renamed the Clerk post to Customer Service Associate. The exam structure remains unchanged with Prelims and Mains stages, but candidates should note the updated designation.
Read full notice →Archived 13 Jul 2026
The first provisional allotment under reserve list was released on June 15, 2026, giving additional opportunities to candidates from the waiting panel. Candidates can check their allotment status until July 14, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jun 2026
IBPS published the reserve list on June 15, 2026 for candidates in the reserve panel under the CRP-CSA XV recruitment cycle. Candidates can check their allotment status online until July 14, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jul 2026
IBPS has confirmed through its official calendar that the Prelims exam will be held on October 10 and 11, 2026, while the Mains exam is scheduled for December 27, 2026. The notification is expected to be released in July or August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jun 2026
Based on the confirmed exam dates, the online application window for IBPS Clerk 2026 is expected to commence in August 2026, typically about two months before the Prelims examination. Detailed vacancy information and eligibility criteria will be announced with the official notification.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jun 2026
This cycle will be the 16th Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CSA), recruiting clerical cadre for 11 participating public sector banks for FY 2027-28. Selection will be based on Prelims and Mains exams with no interview stage.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jun 2026
Based on the confirmed October exam dates, IBPS is expected to release the detailed notification PDF in August 2026. The notification will include state-wise vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, and application dates for recruitment to Customer Service Associate posts in 11 public sector banks.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jun 2026
IBPS has released the annual exam calendar confirming that the IBPS Clerk Prelims examination will be held on 10th and 11th October 2026, while the Mains exam is scheduled for 27th December 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jun 2026
IBPS Clerk 2026 Prelims and Mains exam dates officially announced via IBPS Calendar 2026-27
29 May 2026The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has confirmed exam dates for CRP CSA-XVI. Prelims will be held on 10th and 11th October 2026, while the Mains exam is scheduled for 27th December 2026. The official notification with vacancy details is expected in August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jun 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the official exam calendar confirming Prelims on 10th and 11th October 2026 and Mains on 27th December 2026 for CRP CSA-XVI recruitment cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jun 2026
The detailed official notification for IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate) CRP CSA-XVI is expected to be released in July/August 2026 on the official website ibps.in, containing vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and application dates for FY 2027-28 recruitment.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jun 2026
To promote local employment opportunities and better customer service, IBPS Clerk Prelims and Mains exams will be conducted in 13 regional languages in addition to English and Hindi. Candidates must have proficiency in the local language of the state they apply for.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jun 2026
The detailed official notification for Customer Service Associate posts across 11 public sector banks is likely to be released in July-August 2026, with the application window opening shortly thereafter for approximately 3 weeks.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jun 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection confirmed that 11 public sector banks (excluding SBI) will participate in the IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment. The exam will be conducted in 13 regional languages along with English and Hindi.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jun 2026
IBPS published its annual calendar on 16th January 2026 announcing tentative dates for PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB exams, enabling candidates to plan preparation strategically across multiple banking recruitment cycles.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jun 2026
IBPS released the Mains Result for CRP CSA-XV along with category-wise and state-wise cut-off marks. The final vacancy count was increased to 15,736 positions, up from the initial 13,533 vacancies announced earlier in the cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jun 2026
The IBPS Clerk Mains Result 2025 was declared on 2nd March 2026 on the official website. The result includes category-wise and state-wise cut-off marks for candidates who appeared in the previous recruitment cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jun 2026
The Mains result for CRP CSA-XV was announced on 2nd March 2026 with revised vacancy count increased to 15,736 positions, showing a rise of 2,203 openings compared to the earlier announcement.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jun 2026
Older dates (69)
Provisional allotment (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Typically announced in March; no interview for Clerk cadre
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Provisional allotment (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Expected in March 2027 as per notification timeline
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Provisional allotment (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Expected in March 2027 to participating banks
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Provisional allotment (expected)
Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Typically around March of the following year
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Mains result (expected)
Sun, 28 Feb, 2027Typically released 2 months after mains exam; followed by provisional allotment
Archived 8 Oct 2026
Mains result and final merit list
Wed, 24 Feb, 2027Final allotment based on Mains performance expected in February-March 2027
Archived 26 Jun 2026
Mains result and final merit list expected
Wed, 17 Feb, 2027Final result with state-wise and category-wise cut-offs; provisional allotment follows
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Mains result and provisional allotment (expected)
Sat, 6 Feb, 2027Final results with cut-off marks and bank-wise allotment
Archived 3 Jul 2026
Mains result and final merit list
Fri, 5 Feb, 2027Final result with state-wise and bank-wise provisional allotment
Archived 12 Jun 2026
Final result and provisional allotment
Tue, 2 Feb, 2027Merit list based 100% on Mains performance; state-wise and category-wise allocation to 11 participating banks
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Mains result (expected)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Typically in January
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Mains result (expected)
Sun, 31 Jan, 2027Tentatively in January 2027
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Mains result and final merit list
Fri, 29 Jan, 2027Final selection based on Mains marks; provisional allotment to banks
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Mains result (expected)
Wed, 20 Jan, 2027Expected in January 2027
Archived 11 Oct 2026
🏦IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Main examination scheduled; 100% weightage for final selection
Archived 12 Jun 2026
🏦IBPS Clerk Mains Exam 2026
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Online exam in 80+ cities; 200 marks, 120 minutes; includes General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
Archived 5 Jun 2026
🏦IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Main examination - marks count for final merit list (100% weightage)
Archived 19 Jun 2026
🏦IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Mains exam scheduled for December 27, 2026 for candidates who qualify Prelims
Archived 26 Jun 2026
🏦IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Main examination - final selection based on this score
Archived 3 Jul 2026
🏦IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026Online Main Examination (Reasoning & Computer, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness)
Archived 13 Jul 2026
🏦IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026December 27, 2026 - Online Main Examination
Archived 4 Aug 2026
🏦IBPS Clerk Mains Exam
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026December 27, 2026 - Final merit based on Mains score only
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏦Mains exam
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026As per IBPS Calendar 2026-27
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🏦Mains exam
Sun, 27 Dec, 2026160 questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes; revised pattern with 5 additional quantitative questions
Archived 26 Sept 2026
Mains admit card download begins
Thu, 17 Dec, 2026Admit card for Main exam available 7-10 days before exam
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Mains admit card release (expected)
Thu, 17 Dec, 2026Typically released 7-10 days before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Mains admit card download begins
Wed, 16 Dec, 2026Mains admit cards for shortlisted candidates released in December 2026
Archived 26 Jun 2026
Mains admit card download
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Admit cards for qualified candidates
Archived 3 Jul 2026
Mains admit card release
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Available 10-15 days before Mains exam
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Mains admit card (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Expected in second week of December 2026
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Mains admit card (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Expected in mid-December
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Mains admit card (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Expected in 2nd week of December for qualified candidates
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Mains admit card (expected)
Tue, 15 Dec, 2026Expected 10-12 days before mains exam; released only for prelims qualifiers
Archived 8 Oct 2026
Mains admit card download
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026Call letter for Main examination available online
Archived 12 Jun 2026
Mains admit card release
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026Download from official website for qualified Prelims candidates
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Usually announced in November; exact date to be notified
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Usually announced in November
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Typically released in November; exact date awaited
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Typically released 3-4 weeks after prelims exam
Archived 8 Oct 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Typically released 4-5 weeks after Prelims exam
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Tue, 10 Nov, 2026Shortlisted candidates notified for Mains exam
Archived 13 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement
Mon, 9 Nov, 2026Qualifying candidates shortlisted for Mains based on sectional and overall cut-offs
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Prelims result declaration expected
Mon, 9 Nov, 2026Shortlisted candidates announced for Mains examination
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Sun, 8 Nov, 2026Preliminary exam results and Mains shortlist
Archived 3 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026Preliminary exam results and shortlist for Mains published
Archived 12 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement
Thu, 5 Nov, 2026Shortlisted candidates informed for Mains exam
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Tentative timeline based on previous cycles
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement
Sun, 1 Nov, 2026Prelims result and cutoff marks expected in November 2026
Archived 26 Jun 2026
🏦Prelims exam - Day 2
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026As per IBPS Calendar 2026-27
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🏦Prelims exam - Day 2
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026Multiple shifts; exam conducted online
Archived 26 Sept 2026
🏦Prelims exam - Day 1
Sat, 10 Oct, 2026As per IBPS Calendar 2026-27
Archived 2 Sept 2026
🏦Prelims exam - Day 1
Sat, 10 Oct, 2026Multiple shifts; exam conducted online
Archived 26 Sept 2026
Prelims admit card
Thu, 1 Oct, 2026Available for download at ibps.in
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Prelims admit card released
Thu, 1 Oct, 2026Available for download at ibps.in
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Prelims admit card released
Thu, 1 Oct, 2026Call letter download active at ibps.in for Prelims exam
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Application end (extended)
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Originally 21 August, extended to 28 August 2026
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Extended from August 21
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Application end (extended)
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Extended from August 21; online fee payment also closed
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Extended from August 21; fee payment and corrections also until August 28
Archived 8 Oct 2026
Last date to apply (extended)
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Originally August 21, extended by IBPS
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Notification — CRP-CSA-XVI
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Detailed notification released for 11,663 vacancies (revised from initial 11,403)
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Notification released
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026CRP-CSA-XVI (16th cycle) for 11,663 vacancies
Archived 11 Oct 2026
Application window opened
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Archived 11 Oct 2026
Application start
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Online registration and fee payment commenced
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Notification released (CRP-CSA-XVI)
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Detailed notification for 11,403 vacancies (revised to 11,663 on Sep 29)
Archived 10 Oct 2026
Application window opens
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Archived 8 Oct 2026
IBPS Clerk 2026 notification released
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026CRP CSA-XVI for 11,403 Customer Service Associate vacancies
Archived 8 Oct 2026
Online application window opened
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Archived 2 Sept 2026
CRP CSA-XVI notification released
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Archived 2 Sept 2026
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