If you are planning to apply for IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP Clerks-XVI), understanding the official eligibility criteria is the first and most important step. Many aspirants lose their opportunity simply because they overlook age limits, educational qualifications, or document requirements.

This detailed guide covers:

• IBPS Clerk 2026 Age Limit (Category-wise Relaxation)
• Educational Qualification
• Nationality Criteria
• Computer & Language Proficiency
• Final Year Eligibility
• Reservation Rules
• Important Official Links
• State-wise Local Language Requirement
• Most Asked FAQs

This blog is based on the official guidelines issued by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

Official Website: https://www.ibps.in
IBPS Clerk Recruitment Page: https://www.ibps.in/crp-clerical-cadre/

The IBPS Clerk exam (also called Customer Service Associate in recent notifications) is conducted annually by IBPS to recruit clerical staff in participating public sector banks across India.

Participating banks include:

• Bank of Baroda
• Punjab National Bank
• Canara Bank
• Union Bank of India
• Indian Bank
• UCO Bank
• Bank of India
• Central Bank of India
• Indian Overseas Bank
• Punjab & Sind Bank

A candidate must have been born between the dates mentioned in the official IBPS Clerk 2026 notification (exact dates will be confirmed once notification is released).

⚠ Age proof must be supported by valid documents at the time of verification.

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

The university must be recognized by the Government of India.

✔ Degree must be completed on or before the date specified in notification.
✔ Percentage requirement: No minimum percentage required (Pass degree sufficient).

Only eligible if result is declared before the specified date in the official notification.

Candidates must have:

• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Computer Operations
  OR
• Computer subject in High School/College

Basic working knowledge of computer systems is mandatory.

A candidate must be:

• Citizen of India
  OR
• Subject of Nepal/Bhutan
  OR
• Tibetan refugee (as per govt norms)
  OR
• Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries

Supporting eligibility certificate may be required.

Candidates must know:

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking

of the official language of the state/UT applied for.

Local language test may be conducted during document verification.

There is NO restriction on number of attempts.

As long as a candidate satisfies the age criteria, they can apply.

Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms for:

• SC
• ST
• OBC
• EWS
• PwBD

Valid category certificate required.

• One candidate can apply for only one state.
• Multiple applications lead to rejection.
• Aadhaar verification may be mandatory.
• All eligibility conditions are verified at document verification stage.

IBPS Official Website: https://www.ibps.in
IBPS Clerk Notification Page: https://www.ibps.in/crp-clerical-cadre/

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20–28 years with relaxation as per category.

Yes, if graduation result is declared before the specified date.

No.

No minimum percentage required.

Yes.

No. Graduation mandatory.

Moderate difficulty; depends on preparation.

Yes, but must know local language.