Job seekers aiming for a career in the banking domain have a major opportunity, as the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially initiated the application process for Clerical Cadre XVI. The nation-wide drive seeks to fill 11,403 positions for Customer Service Associates (CSA) across participating public sector banks. Eligible aspirants can submit their online application forms through the official portal ibps.in. The deadline to complete the submission and fee payment is August 21.
Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications and Age Limit
Candidates applying for the IBPS Clerk position must possess a valid graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Applicants are required to hold valid mark sheets or degree certificates confirming their educational qualification at the time of registration.
The age criteria specify a minimum age of 20 years and a maximum age limit of 28 years. Age relaxation rules apply for reserved categories as per statutory directives. The application fee stands at ₹850 for General category candidates, whereas applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwD, and EXSM categories are required to pay ₹175.
Pay Scale and Compensation Benefits
Successful candidates selected as Customer Service Associates will be entitled to a minimum basic salary of ₹24,050 per month. In addition to the basic pay, appointees will receive applicable allowances and statutory benefits according to the internal regulations of their respective participating banks.
Steps to Apply Online for IBPS Clerk Posts
Interested candidates can register and submit their applications by following the step-by-step instructions below
- Navigate to the official website at ibps.in.
- Locate and click on the dedicated IBPS CSA / Clerk registration link on the home page.
- Complete the initial registration process and fill in all mandatory personal and academic details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required certificates, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online and click the final submit button.
- Download the generated PDF copy of the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Detailed State-Wise Breakdown of 11,403 Vacancies
The total allotment of 11,403 clerical seats spans states and union territories across the nation. The breakdown of vacancies is as follows
- Uttar Pradesh: 1731 posts
- Karnataka: 1414 posts
- Maharashtra: 1051 posts
- West Bengal: 946 posts
- Gujarat: 698 posts
- Tamil Nadu: 675 posts
- Madhya Pradesh: 570 posts
- Bihar: 491 posts
- Punjab: 481 posts
- Delhi: 415 posts
- Rajasthan: 392 posts
- Assam: 349 posts
- Odisha: 337 posts
- Chhattisgarh: 265 posts
- Haryana: 196 posts
- Telangana: 191 posts
- Andhra Pradesh: 186 posts
- Jharkhand: 182 posts
- Uttarakhand: 145 posts
- Kerala: 108 posts
- Himachal Pradesh: 97 posts
- Jammu & Kashmir: 67 posts
- Tripura: 64 posts
- Goa: 61 posts
- Arunachal Pradesh: 45 posts
- Manipur: 42 posts
- Nagaland: 31 posts
- Sikkim: 28 posts
- Puducherry: 26 posts
- Meghalaya: 22 posts
- Chandigarh: 20 posts
- Andaman and Nicobar: 18 posts
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli: 18 posts
- Mizoram: 17 posts
- Lakshadweep: 11 posts
- Daman & Diu: 7 posts
- Ladakh: 6 posts
Selection Scheme and Examination Timelines
The recruitment process will follow a two-tier examination structure. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled to take place in October, followed by the Main Examination, which is expected to be conducted in December.
Preliminary Examination Pattern:
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, duration: 20 minutes
- Numerical Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, duration: 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, duration: 20 minutes
- Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, total duration: 60 minutes
Main Examination Pattern:
- General / Financial Awareness: 40 questions, 50 marks, duration: 20 minutes
- General English: 40 questions, 40 marks, duration: 35 minutes
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 40 questions, 60 marks, duration: 35 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 40 questions, 50 marks, duration: 35 minutes
- Total: 160 questions, 200 marks, total duration: 125 minutes
Candidates are advised to visit the official website ibps.in regularly to stay updated with further notifications and official schedules.
