IBPS Clerk Apply Online 2026: Check Apply Link and application Process

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By Smartkeeda
29 Dec 2025
IBPS Clerk Apply Online 2026

IBPS Clerk Apply Online 2026 

The IBPS Clerk Application Form filling will be released on the official website www.ibps.in. Candidates who want to secure one of the best banking positions in the banking sector should not miss this opportunity. The IBPS Clerk Apply Online 2026 process will start in july 2026 (expected). Learn all about the application process, from the application dates, eligibility criteria, to the required documents, through this guide!

IBPS Clerk 2026 Online Important Dates

IBPS will announced various vacancies for the position of Clerk (Customer Service Associate). The application process will start so candidates can to register for 2026 IBPS Clerk exams. The important dates stated about the IBPS Clerk 2026 Recruitment are given in the table below:

IBPS Clerk 2026 Important Dates

Events

Dates

IBPS Clerk Notification 2026

July 2026 (expected)

Apply Online Starts

july/August 2026

Last Date to Apply Online

August 2026

Conduct of Pre-Exam Training

september 2026

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 

October 2026

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam

November 2026

Provisional Allotment

March 2027

 

 

IBPS Clerk Apply Online 2026 – Official Link

The IBPS Clerk notification will be relased with the offficial notification. and the IBPS Clerk Apply Online process will be start after the notification out. The IBPS Clerk Application Form filling window will be open in july 2026 (expected).  We have attached the official site below for your convenience

IBPS Clerk Official Link

Handwritten Declaration for IBPS Clerk Recruitment

During the IBPS Clerk Apply Online process, candidates have to submit a handwritten declaration. It should be written on white paper with a black pen in a neat and legible handwriting. The content mentioned below has to be written in English.

"I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."

The dimensions of the picture should be 800 x 400 (200 DPI preferred) and the file size should be between 50 KB – 100 KB. Ensure that it is in JPG/JPEG format.

IBPS Clerk Exam Application Fees

The IBPS Clerk application fee details for different categories are given in the table below:

SNo.

Category

Application Fee

1

SC/ST/PWD

Rs.175/- (Intimation Charges only)

2

General and Others

Rs. 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

 

Eligibility Criteria for IBPS Clerk 2026

To apply for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the IBPS. The eligibility conditions include nationality, age limit, and educational qualifications.

The applicant must be(nationality):

  • A citizen of India, or
  • A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
  • A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently, or
  • A person of Indian origin (PIO) who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries with the intention of permanent settlement in India.

Candidates other than Indian citizens must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

IBPS Clerk Age Limit

The age limit for IBPS Clerk Recruitment is 20 to 28 years. The candidates applying for the exam must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1998 and not later than 01.07.2006.

Upper Age Limit Relaxation Details

SNo.

Category

Age relaxation

1

Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe 

5 years

2

Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 

3 years

3

Persons With Disabilities 

10 years

4

Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen 

actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years 

(8 years for Disabled ExServicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years

5

Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried

Age concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 

38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates

 

IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification

IBPS Clerk Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates applying for the IBPS Clerk Recruitment must meet the educational qualifications.

Essential Qualification:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India.
  • Candidate should be a graduate on or before the registration date, as they have to enter their graduation marks while applying.
  • Candidate is required to have a basic working knowledge of computers. It is mandatory to either have a certificate/degree in computer operations or have IT/Computer Science as one of the subjects in college or school.
  • Knowing how to read, write, and speak the official language of the state or UT that the candidate is applying for is preferable.

Required Documents for IBPS Clerk Registration in 2026

Candidates are advised to have these documents ready before starting their application process:

1. Scanned Photograph and signature: Ensure the file size and the dimensions meet the specified requirements.

2. Handwritten Declaration: Candidates are required to write a declaration on a piece of white paper with a black/blue pen and upload a scanned copy of it.

3. Left thumb impression: A scanned copy of the candidate’s left thumb impression.

All these scanned copies have to be in the following format

Document

Dimensions (Pixels)

File Type

File Size

Handwritten Declaration

800 x 400 (200 DPI preferred)

JPG/JPEG

50 KB – 100 KB

Photograph

200 x 230

 JPG/JPEG

20 KB – 50 KB

Signature

140 x 60

 JPG/JPEG

10 KB – 20 KB

Left Thumb Impression

240 x 240 (200 DPI)

 JPG/JPEG

20 KB – 50 KB

 

4. Bank details: Bank account details are required for the fee payment.

5. Education Details: Graduation marksheets will be required to fill out the qualification details.

6. Valid email ID and Contact number for communication.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Process

  1. Go to the official website https://ibps.in
  2. Find the “Click for new registration” and start your registration process
  3. Click on the New Registration button in the top right corner of the homepage to start the registration.
  4. Fill in the basic details such as name, contact number, email ID, address, etc, to complete your application process, then click on the save and next button to move to the next section.
  5. Upload the required handwritten declaration, your signature, and your photograph in the format as given by the IBPS. The photograph must be of passport size with a white background. Both the photograph and the signature must be clear and legible.
  6. Enter your academic qualifications and professional details as required in the online application form. Once completed, click on the "Save & Next" button to proceed.
  7. Carefully review your application form before final submission, as no further modifications will be allowed. After ensuring all details are correct, click on the "Save & Next" button.
  8. Make the application fee payment using any of the available online payment methods, such as Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
  9. Click on the "Submit" button to successfully complete your application process.
  10. Upon submission, you will receive an email confirmation from SBI containing your registration ID and password, which will be required for future logins.