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Introduction
The IBPS Clerk vacancy 2026 now stands at 11,663 posts for Customer Service Associate under CRP CSA XVI. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection updated the indicative count on 29 September 2026, up from 11,403 posts announced on 01 August 2026.
Yes, the IBPS Clerk vacancy 2026 is revised. IBPS added 260 posts in a single update, and all 260 came from Bank of Baroda, whose share rose from 1,200 to 1,460. The application window is already closed, and prelims are fixed for 10 and 11 October 2026, with mains on 27 December 2026.
This article explains what exactly changed on 29 September, which bank added posts, how the state wise and category wise totals look now, and what the increase means for your cutoff and selection chances just days before prelims.
IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 Revised
The IBPS Clerk vacancy 2026 started at 11,403 posts and now stands at 11,663 posts. IBPS published the change as Updated Vacancies as on 29.09.2026 for CRP CSA XVI on ibps.in.
| Particular | Before 29 Sept 2026 | After 29 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Total indicative vacancies | 11,403 | 11,663 |
| Net increase | Not applicable | 260 posts |
| Reason for increase | Not applicable | Additional indent from Bank of Baroda |
| Recruitment cycle | CRP CSA XVI for 2027 to 28 | Same, no change in cycle |
| Application window | 01 Aug to 21 Aug 2026, already closed | No reopening announced |
| Prelims exam date | 10 and 11 Oct 2026 | No change |
| Mains exam date | 27 Dec 2026 | No change |
The revision came after the application window had closed. IBPS has clearly said vacancies are indicative and can change based on indents from participating banks before provisional allotment in March 2027. So this 260 post increase is final for now, but a small further change is still possible before allotment.
For the complete cycle view with dates, fees, eligibility and exam pattern, read our IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 Guide.
Which Bank Added 260 Posts?
Bank of Baroda added all 260 new posts. Its share in IBPS Clerk 2026 rose from 1,200 to 1,460 posts.
| Bank | Vacancy at Notification | Vacancy after Revision |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1,200 | 1,460 |
| Other 10 participating banks | No change reported | No change reported |
| Total across 11 banks | 11,403 | 11,663 |
No other bank has reported a change in this update. The 11 participating banks remain Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, UCO Bank and Union Bank of India.
This matters for state choice. Bank of Baroda has a strong presence in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Candidates who already applied from these states may see a slightly better post to applicant ratio, though the final state wise breakup of the extra 260 posts will be clear only when IBPS updates the detailed state wise indent.
State and Category View Now
The IBPS Clerk state wise vacancy 2026 list and IBPS Clerk bank wise vacancy 2026 list already existed with 11,403 posts. After the revision, the overall structure is the same, only the total is higher at 11,663.
The top vacancy states continue to be Uttar Pradesh with 1,731 posts, Karnataka with 1,414 posts, Maharashtra with 1,051 posts, West Bengal with 946 posts and Gujarat with 698 posts. Small Union Territories like Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar still have fewer than 20 posts each.
Category totals after revision are UR 4,878, OBC 2,863, SC 1,936, EWS 1,024 and ST 962. These add up to 11,663 posts.
We are not repeating the full 36 state table here because it is already maintained in the canonical guides. For the complete state wise and category wise table and smart state selection logic, read our IBPS Clerk Vacancy and Cutoff Guide.
What Increase Means for Cutoff
A 260 post increase is a 2.3 percent rise over 11,403. It is positive, but it will not sharply lower cutoffs on its own.
IBPS Clerk cutoffs depend on four factors: exam difficulty, number of applicants in your state, your category, and normalisation across shifts. Vacancy count is only one part. In high applicant states like Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra, even 1,700 plus posts get absorbed quickly, so competition stays intense.
What should you take from this revision:
- Your state choice cannot be changed now, since the form window closed on 21 August 2026. Focus on scoring 10 to 15 marks above last year cutoff for your state and category.
- Prelims on 10 and 11 October 2026 is only qualifying, but you must clear the state wise cutoff to reach mains. Mains on 27 December 2026 decides final merit.
- Do not wait for another increase. Prepare as if 11,663 is final.
For previous year prelims and mains cutoffs, safe score logic and normalisation rules, use our IBPS Clerk Vacancy and Cutoff Guide.
Clerk, CSA and Salary Doubts
Is IBPS Clerk and CSA the same. Yes. CSA stands for Customer Service Associate. IBPS renamed the Clerk post to CSA from CRP CSA XVI, but duties, pay scale, posting and promotion path remain under the clerical cadre.
What is IBPS Clerk salary. The starting basic pay is ₹24,050 per month. Gross pay is higher after dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances, and varies by city and bank. For the full pay scale, city wise in-hand estimate and allowances, read our IBPS Clerk Salary Guide.
Is IBPS Clerk notification 2026 out. Yes. IBPS released the CRP CSA XVI notification on 01 August 2026. Applications closed on 21 August 2026. The next active milestone is prelims call letter download in September 2026, followed by prelims on 10 and 11 October 2026.
What to do next?
Prelims are only days away on 10 and 11 October 2026. Do these three things now:
- Revise your state last year cutoff and set a target 10 to 15 marks higher. Attempt one full mock daily in real prelims pattern with 20 minutes per section.
- Strengthen Current Affairs and English. While most aspirants fight over the same marks in quant and reasoning, smart aspirants win in Current Affairs and English where scores differ the most.
- Download daily Banking current affairs PDFs from Scoreclever’s Telegram channel and practise vocab daily in the Vocab League at 7 PM and current affairs in the Current Affairs League at 8 PM. You can also use the Scoreclever app which schedules revision automatically so facts stay in memory till mains on 27 December 2026.
