The official IBPS Clerk 2026 CSA preliminary exam is scheduled for 10th and 11th October 2026, and the mains exam is scheduled for 27th December 2026. Online applications are open from 1 August to 21 August 2026 via the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection at ibps.in.

Exam Schedule 2026

The IBPS Clerk recruitment process involves three selection stages: Prelims, Mains, and the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). Check the complete exam schedule, important dates, and recruitment cycle details here.

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IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2026 And Important Dates

The key events of the IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment cycle with notification date, apply online dates, admit card and exam dates, result dates for the prelims as well as the mains examination.

IBPS Clerk 2026: Exam Overview

About IBPS Clerk Exam

• IBPS Customer Service Associate (CSA) exam, or IBPS Clerk, is a national-level banking exam conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
• It recruits clerical staff for public sector banks across India.
• IBPS Clerk is one of the most sought-after exams by aspirants.
• Lakhs of graduates appear for this exam every year due to its career stability, attractive salary package, and career growth opportunities.
• This recruitment has no interview. So, this recruitment is considered slightly easier compared to the PO recruitment.

Candidates can check the overview of the IBPS Clerk exam 2026 including the number of participating banks, selection process, vacancy, educational qualification, age limit, etc.

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What is the IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2026?

• Based on the prelims exam cutoff marks, candidates will be shortlisted for the mains exam.
• The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Customer Service Associate (CSA) prelims exam date 2026 has been announced officially on the IBPS calendar.
• The prelims exam syllabus consists of sections like English language, reasoning ability, and quantitative aptitude.
• As per the official IBPS Calendar, the IBPS Clerk prelims exam dates 2026 are 10 and 11 October 2026.

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What is the IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Date 2026?

• The candidates who pass the mains exam will be considered for the provisional allotment.
• The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Customer Service Associate (CSA) mains exam date 2026 has been announced officially.
• The mains exam consists of sections like General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and General / Financial Awareness.
• As per the official IBPS Calendar, the IBPS Clerk mains exam date 2026 is 27th December 2026.

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How to Check Official IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Date?

To officially check the IBPS Clerk exam schedule,

1. Visit the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) website, www.ibps.in.

2. Click the CRP CSA (Customer Service Associates)

3. Then click the CRP Clerical Cadre XVI

4. In that, click the Notification for Common Recruitment Process for CRP-CSA-XVI.

5. Check the IBPS Clerk 2026 Prelims and Mains exam dates mentioned there.

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Importance Of Knowing The Exam Dates Of IBPS Clerk 2026

An effective preparation plan can be made by knowing the exam dates earlier. The importance of knowing it in advance is mentioned here.

• The best preparation plan based on your strengths and weaknesses can be made.
• Can easily track the key recruitment events without fail.
• As multiple bank exams are in line, candidates can prepare for each effectively.
• Improve their time management.
• Increased Confidence.

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FAQs

Q: Is the IBPS Clerk Exam Date Released?

Yes, the IBPS Clerk Exam date for 2026 has been released.

Q. What is the IBPS Clerk exam date 2026 prelims?

The IBPS Clerk prelims exam dates are 10 and 11 October 2026.

Q. When is the IBPS Clerk Mains exam 2026 to be conducted?

The IBPS Clerk mains exam is scheduled for 27th December 2026.

Q. How to check the IBPS Clerk exam date?

Go to the official website, click the “CRP Clerical Cadre” or “Recruitment” section, and look for the Clerk (Customer Service Associate) notification link. Check the official notification PDF/calendar — that has the exact dates.

Q: Is the IBPS Clerk exam conducted every year?

Yes, the IBPS Clerk exam is conducted every year to recruit candidates suitable for the Customer Service Associates position.