IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: Increase in Customer Service Associate Vacancies

The IBPS has announced an increase in vacancies for the Clerk recruitment 2026, raising the total from 11,403 to 11,663. Notably, all 260 new positions are allocated to the Bank of Baroda, which now has 1,460 vacancies. Other banks remain unchanged. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the changes and state-wise increases, making it essential reading for candidates preparing for the exam.

By Ambika Singh Sep 30, 2026, 11:09 IST

Update on IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026

A significant update has emerged for those preparing for the IBPS Clerk recruitment for 2026. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has revised the vacancy figures for CRP-CSA-XVI. As per the latest update issued on September 29, 2026, the total number of vacancies for the Customer Service Associate position has risen from 11,403 to 11,663, indicating an increase of 260 positions.

All of these additional vacancies have been assigned to the Bank of Baroda. Initially, the notification indicated 1,200 positions for this bank, which has now been adjusted to 1,460, reflecting a growth of 260 vacancies specifically for Bank of Baroda.

Changes for Other Banks

The updated information reveals that there have been no alterations in the vacancy numbers for other participating banks. The counts remain unchanged: 500 for Bank of India, 500 for Bank of Maharashtra, 2,500 for Canara Bank, 1,419 for Central Bank of India, and 1,700 for Indian Bank.

Additionally, the vacancy figures are consistent for Indian Overseas Bank at 780, Punjab National Bank at 2,016, Punjab & Sind Bank at 376, and UCO Bank at 412. Union Bank of India is still marked as 'NR' (Not Reported), thus it is excluded from any calculations regarding changes in vacancies. The detailed bank-wise vacancy information is as follows:

Bank Vacancy Details

Name of Bank	1 August 2026	29 September 2026	Change
Bank of Baroda	1,200	1,460	+260
Bank of India	500	500	0
Bank of Maharashtra	500	500	0
Canara Bank	2,500	2,500	0
Central Bank of India	1,419	1,419	0
Indian Bank	1,700	1,700	0
Indian Overseas Bank	780	780	0
Punjab National Bank	2,016	2,016	0
Punjab & Sind Bank	376	376	0
UCO Bank	412	412	0
Union Bank of India	NR	NR	-
Total	11,403	11,663	+260

Category-Wise Breakdown at Bank of Baroda

The 260 new vacancies at Bank of Baroda have been allocated across various reservation categories. Specifically, there are 138 additional posts in the Unreserved category, 48 in Other Backward Classes (OBC), 28 in Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 26 in Scheduled Castes (SC), and 20 in Scheduled Tribes (ST). Consequently, Bank of Baroda's total vacancies have increased from 1,200 to 1,460.

State-Wise Increase in Vacancies

In terms of state-wise distribution, Gujarat has seen the highest addition with 63 new vacancies for Bank of Baroda. This is followed by Karnataka with 44, Tamil Nadu with 23, and Uttar Pradesh with 21. Additionally, Rajasthan recorded an increase of 18 vacancies, while Kerala saw an addition of 13.

To summarize, Bank of Baroda has added 63 vacancies in Gujarat, along with 44 in Karnataka, 23 in Tamil Nadu, 21 in Uttar Pradesh, 18 in Rajasthan, and 13 in Kerala. It is important to note that these figures represent additional posts and should not be confused with the total vacancies for each state.