When is the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 and when was the Admit Card released?
Download IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026
Admit cards are now downloadable until 11th October 2026. Login with your Registration Number and Password / DOB to retrieve your venue details and shift timing.
IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI 2026: Comprehensive Examination Summary
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XVI) annually to recruit clerical staff across 11 nationalized public sector banks:
| Recruitment Parameter | Official Statutory Specification |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Authority | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Nomenclature | Customer Service Associate (CSA) / Clerical Cadre (CRP CSA-XVI) |
| Total Vacancies (Revised) | 11,663 Posts (+260 vacancies added on 29.09.2026) |
| Participating Public Sector Banks | 11 Commercial Nationalized Banks |
| Prelims Admit Card Release | 01 October 2026 (Live Now) |
| Prelims Examination Dates | 10th and 11th October 2026 (4 Daily Shifts) |
| Mains Examination Date | 27th December 2026 (160 Questions / 200 Marks) |
| Selection Stages | Phase 1 (Prelims CBT) + Phase 2 (Mains CBT) — No Interview |
| Initial In-Hand Monthly Salary | ₹40,000 – ₹42,500 / month (Basic Pay ₹24,050) |
| Official Portal | https://www.ibps.in |
IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026: Official 4-Shift Daily Timetable
Candidates must report at their designated examination center strictly according to their assigned shift. Gates close exactly 15 minutes before the exam begins:
| Shift Name | Candidate Reporting Time | Examination Start Time | Examination End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 (Morning) | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 (Mid-Morning) | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Shift 3 (Afternoon) | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| Shift 4 (Evening) | 03:30 PM | 04:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
1. Printed Call Letter with recent colored passport photo glued firmly in the specified space.
2. Original Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter Card, Passport, or Driving License) bearing the exact name as registered on the application form.
3. Clear, legible photocopy of the same photo identity proof to be submitted to the invigilator.
4. One additional identical passport-sized photograph for attendance verification.
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026: Bank-wise & Category-wise Breakdown
On 29th September 2026, IBPS released an official corrigendum augmenting the total clerical vacancies from 11,403 to 11,663 across participating public sector banks:
| Participating Bank | Revised Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 2,500 |
| Punjab National Bank (PNB) | 2,016 |
| Indian Bank | 1,700 |
| Bank of Baroda (BoB) | 1,460 |
| Central Bank of India | 1,419 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 780 |
| Bank of India | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 500 |
| UCO Bank | 412 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 376 |
| Union Bank of India | NR (Not Reported) |
| Total Revised Posts | 11,663 |
| Reservation Category | Initial Posts | Revised Posts |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 4,740 | 4,878 (+138) |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 2,815 | 2,863 (+48) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,910 | 1,936 (+26) |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 996 | 1,024 (+28) |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 942 | 962 (+20) |
| All Categories Total | 11,403 | 11,663 (+260) |
IBPS Clerk In-Hand Salary Calculator (12th BPS Norms)
Under the 12th Bipartite Settlement, bank clerical employees receive an initial basic pay of ₹24,050 with an annual increment of ₹1,340 for the first 3 years. Use the interactive simulator below to determine your take-home pay across different posting locations:
Interactive IBPS Clerk Salary & Allowance Simulator
Based on the 12th Bipartite Settlement Pay Scale (Basic Pay ₹24,050)
Exam Pattern: Prelims & Revised Mains Examination
Both Prelims and Mains are conducted in computer-based online testing mode. A negative penalty of 0.25 (one-fourth) marks applies for every incorrect objective answer:
Phase 1: Preliminary Exam (100 Marks / 60 Mins)
QualifyingPhase 2: Mains Exam (Revised: 160 Qs / 200 Marks)
Final MeritIBPS Clerk Previous Year Prelims Cut-Off Marks (State-wise)
Scoring trends indicate that competitive states generally record preliminary cutoffs between 77 and 87 marks out of 100. Check historical benchmarks:
| State / Union Territory | General (UR) Cut-Off | Reserved Categories Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 87.75 | SC: 80.25 |
| Odisha | 86.75 | OBC: 84.50 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 86.25 | SC: 78.50 |
| Rajasthan | 83.25 | EWS: 83.25 | OBC: 83.00 |
| Haryana | 83.00 | OBC: 81.50 |
| Punjab | 81.25 | OBC: 79.75 | SC: 70.00 |
| Delhi NCR | 80.75 | OBC: 78.25 | SC: 75.25 |
| Bihar | 79.50 | OBC: 79.50 | SC: 71.25 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 79.00 | OBC: 79.00 | SC: 70.75 |
| Gujarat | 77.25 | ST: 67.75 |
| Maharashtra | 73.00 | ST: 69.50 |
| Karnataka | 64.75 | OBC: 64.00 |
Step-by-Step SOP: How to Download IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026
Follow the official protocol to generate your hall ticket without server timeout or login rejection errors:
Access Official Candidate Portal
Open www.ibps.in and click on the scrolling ticker link titled "Click here to download Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP-CSA-XVI".
Select Login Language & Enter Credentials
Choose your preferred language (English / Hindi). Enter your Registration Number and Password (or Date of Birth in exact format: DD-MM-YY with hyphens).
Solve Security Captcha & Verify Details
Type the alphanumeric captcha text and click "Login". Review your Roll Number, Test Center Venue address, Date of Exam (10 or 11 October), Shift Timing, and Reporting Time.
Print Color Copies & Affix Photo
Click "Print Call Letter" and save as PDF. Take at least two color printouts and glue your passport photograph in the designated box before proceeding to the venue.
Verified Video Tutorials: Call Letter Download, Shift Strategy & Revision
Expert banking mentors explain shift-wise preparation strategy, exam center guidelines, and speed math techniques:
Frequently Asked Questions (IBPS Clerk 2026)
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