๐ Overview of the Vacancy Update
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the updated vacancy list under the Common Recruitment Process for Clerical Staff (CRP-CSA-XVI) as on 29 September 2026. This update provides revised state-wise and bank-wise vacancies for the 2027โ28 recruitment cycle. Candidates can now review the latest distribution of vacancies across all participating banks and Union Territories.
๐ Key Highlights
- ๐ Date of Update: 29 September 2026
- ๐ข Recruitment Process: Common Recruitment Process for Clerical Staff (CRP-CSA-XVI)
- ๐ Vacancy Year: 2027โ28
- ๐ Participating Banks: Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India
- ๐ Regions Covered: All States and Union Territories including Andaman & Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, and others.
๐ Sample Vacancy Distribution (Indicative)
| State/UT | Participating Banks | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Central Bank of India | 19 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank | 198 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank | 45 |
| Assam | Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank | 354 |
| Bihar | Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank | 491 |
| Delhi (UT) | Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank | 421 |
| Gujarat | Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank | 761 |
Note: โNRโ indicates data not reported by the respective bank for the region.
โ ๏ธ Important Instructions for Candidates
- โ Candidates should refer to the official IBPS website https://www.ibps.in for complete state-wise and category-wise vacancy details.
- ๐ Vacancy numbers are subject to change based on bank requirements and administrative approvals.
- โ๏ธ Reservation categories include SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and UR, along with subcategories for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.
- ๐ชช โNRโ denotes banks that have not reported vacancies for the respective region.
- ๐ Candidates are advised to regularly check for corrigenda or updates before applying.
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- ๐ What is CRP-CSA-XVI?
- It stands for the Common Recruitment Process for Clerical Staff โ Cycle XVI, conducted by IBPS for participating public sector banks.
- ๐ When were the updated vacancies released?
- The updated vacancies were released on 29 September 2026.
- ๐ข Which banks are participating in CRP-CSA-XVI?
- Major participating banks include Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Bank, Punjab National Bank, and others.
- ๐ How many total vacancies are available?
- The total vacancies vary by state and bank; for example, Gujarat has 761, Bihar has 491, and Delhi has 421 vacancies.
- ๐ Where can I check the complete vacancy list?
- On the official IBPS website: https://www.ibps.in.
- โ ๏ธ Are these vacancies final?
- No, they are subject to revision based on participating banksโ requirements and administrative decisions.
