IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Age Limit, Vacancy & Apply Online
IBPS Clerk has no interview stage, which makes it the most predictable banking exam — your result is decided entirely by two written papers. It is also the exam where state language proficiency genuinely matters, because clerical staff deal with customers directly in the local language all day.
IBPS Clerk 2026 at a glance
| Conducting body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
|---|---|
| Examination | Customer Service Associate Common Recruitment Process |
| Total vacancies | 6,128 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Age limit | 20–28 years as on 01 Aug 2026 (relaxation below) |
| Application dates | 28 Aug 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹850 (₹175 for SC, ST and PwD) |
| Exam date | Nov 2026 (Prelims) |
| Salary | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 per month (Clerical scale) |
| Official website | ibps.in ↗ |
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IBPS Clerk age limit and relaxation 2026
The age limit for IBPS Clerk 2026 is 20 to 28 years as on 01 Aug 2026. Your age is counted on that cutoff date, not on the day you apply — so a candidate who turns 29 after the cutoff date is still eligible.
| Category | Relaxation | Effective maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | None | 28 years |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years | 31 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years | 33 years |
| PwD (General) | +10 years | 38 years |
| PwD (OBC-NCL) | +10 +3 years | 41 years |
| PwD (SC / ST) | +10 +5 years | 43 years |
PwD relaxation is added on top of your category relaxation, not instead of it. A PwD OBC-NCL candidate for IBPS Clerk is eligible to 41, not 38. Full age relaxation rules →
IBPS Clerk posts and salary
| Post | Department | Pay level | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Associate (Clerk) | 11 participating public sector banks | Clerical | ₹24,050–64,480 |
IBPS Clerk selection process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Prelims | 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes with sectional timing. |
| Mains | 190 questions, 200 marks, 160 minutes. Final merit is Mains only. |
| Language proficiency test | For candidates who did not study the state's official language. |
Who should apply for IBPS Clerk
A good entry point into banking for candidates who want a fixed posting within one state and no interview variance. Clerks can and do move into officer grades through internal promotion, so it is a starting position rather than a ceiling.
- There is no interview — final merit is based on the Mains score alone.
- You apply for one state and are posted within it, which suits candidates who cannot relocate.
- Proficiency in the official language of the chosen state is tested if you did not study it at school.
IBPS Clerk 2026 — आयु सीमा और योग्यता
क्लर्क भर्ती परीक्षा (IBPS Clerk) 2026 के लिए आयु सीमा 01 Aug 2026 को 20 से 28 वर्ष है। OBC-NCL उम्मीदवारों को 3 वर्ष, SC/ST को 5 वर्ष और दिव्यांग (PwD) उम्मीदवारों को अपनी श्रेणी की छूट के अतिरिक्त 10 वर्ष की छूट मिलती है।
शैक्षणिक योग्यता: किसी भी विषय में स्नातक। कुल 6,128 पद · वेतन ₹24,050 से ₹64,480 प्रति माह · आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 28 Sep 2026।
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Vacancy figures, dates and salaries are compiled from official notifications and change between cycles. Age limits vary between posts within the same exam. Always confirm against the official notification on ibps.in before applying.