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IBPS Clerk CRP-XVI 2026 Application Opens: 6,128 Vacancies — State-wise Breakdown

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) · 19 August 2026

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The online application for IBPS Clerk CRP-XVI 2026 has opened on ibps.in with 6,128 vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks. Candidates can apply until 28 August 2026. The application fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD and ₹850 for all other categories.

Why it matters for exams

IBPS Clerk is the gateway to a banking career for graduates. The exam has 3-section Prelims (English, Reasoning, Numerical) and Mains covering 5 sections. There is NO interview for Clerk posts — Mains marks directly determine final selection.

Key facts for revision

  1. 01IBPS Clerk CRP-XVI 2026: 6,128 vacancies across SBI's partner banks (excluding SBI).
  2. 02Application dates: 5 August – 28 August 2026 at ibps.in.
  3. 03Application fee: ₹850 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD).
  4. 04Prelims: 100 Qs, 60 min (English: 30, Numerical: 35, Reasoning: 35).
  5. 05Mains: 190 Qs, 160 min — 5 sections including Computer Knowledge (40 marks).
  6. 06Minimum age: 20 years; Maximum: 28 years (as on 1 August 2026).
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