Major update on IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: Increase in the number of vacancies; around 200 posts added..

An important update has been released for candidates preparing for the IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026. IBPS has updated the vacancy details for CRP-CSA-XVI. According to the updated vacancy details released on September 29, 2026, the total projected vacancies for the post of Customer Service Associate have increased from 11,403 to 11,663; this represents a net increase of 260 posts in the recruitment process.

All 260 additional vacancies have been allocated to the Bank of Baroda. The initial notification listed 1,200 posts for the Bank of Baroda, a figure that has now risen to 1,460, marking an increase of 260 vacancies for this bank alone.

What changes occurred for other banks?
According to the updated data, there have been no changes to the reported vacancies for other participating banks. The vacancy counts remain at 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.

Similarly, the reported posts stand at 780 for Indian Overseas Bank, 2,016 for Punjab National Bank, 376 for Punjab & Sind Bank, and 412 for UCO Bank. Union Bank of India is still listed as 'NR' (Not Reported); therefore, it cannot be included in the calculations regarding increases or decreases in the number of posts. The details of bank-wise vacancies are now as follows:

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

What is the category-wise breakdown of the increase at Bank of Baroda?
The 260 additional vacancies at Bank of Baroda have been distributed across various reservation categories. The number of posts increased by 138 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). Bank of Baroda's total vacancies have risen from 1,200 to 1,460.

Which state saw the highest increase in posts?
According to state-wise data, 63 additional vacancies for Bank of Baroda were added in Gujarat. This was followed by an increase of 44 posts in Karnataka, 23 in Tamil Nadu, and 21 in Uttar Pradesh. An increase of 18 posts was recorded in Rajasthan and 13 in Kerala.

How many seats were added in Gujarat? Bank of Baroda has seen an increase of 63 vacancies in Gujarat. Additional posts have been added: 44 in Karnataka, 23 in Tamil Nadu, 21 in Uttar Pradesh, 18 in Rajasthan, and 13 in Kerala. The available information specifies the number of additional seats for these states; this figure should not be considered equivalent to the total vacancies for the state.

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