IBPS Clerk 2026: Admit Card Out, 11403 Vacancy
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection · Advertisement No. CRP-CSA-XVI
IBPS Clerk 2026 is a recruitment for 11,403 vacancies notified by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Applications closed — exam on 27 Dec 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 11,403 posts Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: CRP-CSA-XVI
- Exam Date: 10 and 11 October 2026 Important Dates
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Preliminary Examination → Mains Examination → subsequent prescribed stages Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Prelims — 4 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer. Exam Pattern
What This Recruitment Is
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, known as IBPS, is running this recruitment. The advertisement number is CRP-CSA-XVI.
This is the IBPS Clerk CRP-CSA-XVI recruitment. IBPS released the Prelims admit card for this exam on 1 October 2026.
Admit Card
IBPS released the Prelims admit card on 1 October 2026. You can download it and print it before the exam day.
A separate call letter for PET was released on 28 September 2026. PET activity for this recruitment runs till 3 October 2026.
Documents Required
Carry these documents to your exam centre on the day of the exam.
- Printed Prelims Admit Card
- Original Valid Photo ID
- Photocopy of Valid Photo ID
- Passport-size Photographs
Important Instructions
Keep these points in mind before and during your exam.
- Do not make any changes to the admit card yourself; contact the examination authority if details are incorrect
- Requests for change of examination centre will not be entertained
- IBPS reserves the right to allot a candidate a centre other than the one opted for
- One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer
- Arrange all necessary documents in advance to avoid last-minute issues at the examination centre
- Affix the photograph wherever instructed on the admit card
What You Should Do Today
The admit card is out as of 1 October 2026. Download your Prelims admit card now.
Check all details on your admit card. Keep your documents ready before your exam date.
Your Prelims exam is on 10 or 11 October 2026. Reach your exam centre with all required documents.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
There are 11,403 vacancies in this recruitment. A post-wise breakdown was not given in the released information.
IBPS Clerk 2026 has 11,403 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
Here are all the dates for this recruitment, as released by IBPS.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PET call letter release date | 28 September 2026 |
| PET dates | Till 3 October 2026 |
| Admit card release date | 1 October 2026 |
| Prelims exam dates | 10 and 11 October 2026 |
| Mains exam date | 27 December 2026 |
Every date Institute of Banking Personnel Selection printed for IBPS Clerk 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit card release date | 01 Oct 2026 |
| PET call letter release date | 28 Sept 2026 |
| PET dates | Till 3rd October 2026 |
| Prelims exam dates | 10 and 11 October 2026 |
| Mains exam date | 27 Dec 2026 |
Exam Pattern
The Prelims exam has 100 questions for 100 marks. You get 60 minutes to finish the exam.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Prelims
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Selection Process
You go through these stages to get selected for this recruitment.
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Subsequent prescribed stages
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- subsequent prescribed stages
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- 01 Oct 2026 — full details
- Exam Date
- 10 and 11 October 2026 — full details
- Result
- IBPS has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- IBPS has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 11,403 |
| Prelims total questions | 100 |
| Prelims total marks | 100 |
| Prelims total duration | 60 minutes |
| Negative marking | 1/4 mark |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the IBPS Clerk admit card been released?
Yes, IBPS released the Prelims admit card on 1 October 2026.
When is the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam?
The Prelims exam will be held on 10 and 11 October 2026.
When is the IBPS Clerk Mains exam?
The Mains exam is scheduled for 27 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS Clerk 2026?
There are 11,403 vacancies in this recruitment.
What is the advertisement number for this recruitment?
The advertisement number is CRP-CSA-XVI.
Who conducts the IBPS Clerk exam?
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, known as IBPS, conducts this exam.
Is there negative marking in IBPS Clerk Prelims?
Yes, one-fourth of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
How many questions are in the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam?
The Prelims exam has 100 questions for 100 marks.
What documents do I need to carry to the exam centre?
Carry your printed admit card, original and photocopy of a valid photo ID, and passport-size photographs.
Can I change my exam centre after the admit card is released?
No, requests for change of examination centre will not be entertained.
When was the PET call letter released?
The PET call letter was released on 28 September 2026.
What is the total duration of the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam?
The total duration of the Prelims exam is 60 minutes.
How we know this
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