IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: 64 Vacancies in Tripura, 17 Posts Reserved for ST Candidates
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the CRP-CSA-XVI recruitment for the post of Customer Service Associate (CSA) in participating Public Sector Banks for the 2027–28 vacancy year. For job seekers in Tripura, this recruitment is particularly important because 64 vacancies have been announced for Tripura, including 17 vacancies reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
The online application process started on 1 August 2026. Following the latest IBPS update, the registration and fee-payment deadline has been extended to 28 August 2026. The official IBPS application portal currently confirms 28 August 2026 as the closing date.
If you are a graduate from Tripura and looking for a banking job, this is an opportunity worth considering.
Tripura IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026
For candidates applying from Tripura, the notification provides 64 indicative vacancies.
The category-wise distribution is:
Category - Vacancies
SC - 10
ST - 17
OBC (NCL) - 0
EWS - 5
UR - 32
Total - 64
The above figures are given in Annexure-I of the official CRP-CSA-XVI notification.
Special Opportunity for Tripura ST Candidates
For Scheduled Tribe candidates from Tripura, 17 vacancies are available.
The ST vacancies are distributed among the participating banks as follows:
Bank - ST Vacancy
Bank of Baroda - 2
Canara Bank - 4
Punjab National Bank - 11
Other participating banks - 0/NR
Total - 17
The vacancies mentioned by IBPS are indicative and may be subject to change based on the actual vacancies reported by participating banks.
Who Can Apply for IBPS Clerk 2026?
Candidates who want to apply for CRP-CSA-XVI must fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed by IBPS.
The basic requirements include:
A Bachelor's Degree/Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent qualification.
The candidate must have the required computer knowledge.
The candidate must satisfy the prescribed age limit.
Candidates applying for Tripura must fulfil the applicable local-language requirement.
The graduation result must have been declared by the prescribed cut-off date mentioned in the Notification.
IBPS Clerk Age Limit
The basic age requirement for CRP-CSA-XVI is:
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years
The notification provides relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved categories, including 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
Candidates should calculate their age according to the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification before submitting the application.
Local Language Requirement for Tripura
This is an especially important point for candidates from Tripura.
For Tripura, the specified local languages for the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) are:
Kokborok nad Bangali
Candidates should therefore carefully select the applicable language while completing the online application.
Candidates may also be required to produce documentary evidence of having studied the specified local language, where applicable. The notification specifically mentions a Class 10 or above marksheet/certificate as relevant evidence.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Application Fee
The application/intimation charges are:
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM - ₹175
All Other Candidates - ₹850
The applicable fee includes GST, while bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate.
IBPS Clerk Selection Process
The CRP-CSA-XVI recruitment process consists of:
1. Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination consists of:
English Language
Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
The exam has 100 questions for 100 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
2. Main Examination
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are shortlisted for the Main Examination.
The Main Examination covers:
General/Financial Awareness
General English
Reasoning Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
The Main Examination carries 200 marks and has a duration of 125 minutes.
The Main Examination is particularly important because the final selection/allotment is based on the applicable recruitment process and merit.
Negative Marking
Candidates should be careful while attempting questions because the objective tests include negative marking.
For each wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
There is no penalty for questions left unanswered.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Valid photo identity proof
Class 10 certificate/marksheet
Graduation marksheets/certificate
Caste certificate, if applicable
Local-language proof, wherever applicable
Other documents required under the notification
At the time of document verification/joining, candidates may be required to produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies.
All Other Candidates - ₹850
The applicable fee includes GST, while bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate.
IBPS Clerk Selection Process
The CRP-CSA-XVI recruitment process consists of:
1. Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination consists of:
English Language
Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
The exam has 100 questions for 100 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
2. Main Examination
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination are shortlisted for the Main Examination.
The Main Examination covers:
General/Financial Awareness
General English
Reasoning Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
The Main Examination carries 200 marks and has a duration of 125 minutes.
The Main Examination is particularly important because the final selection/allotment is based on the applicable recruitment process and merit.
Negative Marking
Candidates should be careful while attempting questions because the objective tests include negative marking.
For each wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
There is no penalty for questions left unanswered.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Valid photo identity proof
Class 10 certificate/marksheet
Graduation marksheets/certificate
Caste certificate, if applicable
Local-language proof, wherever applicable
Other documents required under the notification
At the time of document verification/joining, candidates may be required to produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies.
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