There is a significant update for graduates aspiring to secure a government job in the banking sector. The application deadline for the IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate/XVI) recruitment 2026, originally set for August 21, has been extended to August 28. Candidates who were unable to fill out the form by the initial deadline for any reason should apply online as soon as possible. Printouts of the submitted applications can be obtained until September 12.

**Opportunity to Correct the Form**
According to the notification issued by IBPS, the application correction window will remain open for two days after the application process concludes. Consequently, candidates who made errors while filling out the form will be able to make corrections until August 30.

**Application Fee**
To ensure the application is accepted, the prescribed fee must be paid at the time of submission. The application fee is ₹850 for General, OBC, and EWS categories, while it is ₹175 for SC, ST, and PH categories.

**How ​​to Apply**
To apply for the IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026, first visit the official portal: ibpsreg.ibps.in/csaxvijul26.
On the website's homepage, click the "Click here for New Registration" link and complete the registration by providing the required details.
After registration, upload the necessary details, signature, and photograph.
Next, pay the prescribed application fee according to your category.
After paying the fee, submit the application form and take a printout for your records.

**Eligibility Criteria**
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institution. Additionally, candidates must meet other specific eligibility requirements associated with the post, as detailed in the official notification. Regarding age, candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old. Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories. Age calculations will be based on August 1, 2026.

**Exam Dates Announced**
IBPS has announced the dates for this recruitment drive. The preliminary examination for candidates applying for these posts will be conducted on October 10 and 11, 2026. Admit cards for the exam will be released a few days before the examination date.

**Recruitment Details**
This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 11,403 vacancies across various states and Union Territories of the country. Category-wise, the vacancies are allocated as follows: 4,740 posts for the Unreserved category, 1,910 for SC, 942 for ST, 2,815 for OBC (NCL), and 996 for EWS.

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