BIG BREAKING NEWS: In a massive development for banking aspirants nationwide, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are preparing for the historic Bank Recruitment 2026-27 drive. Specifically, according to official Circular No. 29/260/2026/21 released by the All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) on March 14, 2026, banks will fill a staggering 22,325 clerical vacancies during the upcoming financial year.
Consequently, this upcoming cycle (April 2026 to March 2027) represents one of the biggest hiring spikes in recent years. Furthermore, the massive total combines 15,736 indents placed with the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) by 11 PSBs, alongside an impressive 6,589 clerk indents from the State Bank of India (SBI). If you are also preparing for immediate officer-level roles, check out the recent IDBI Bank Assistant Manager Recruitment.
🚨 Breaking News Summary
Attention Aspirants: The AIBEA, led by General Secretary C.H. Venkatachalam, has officially confirmed 22,325 Bank Clerk Vacancies for the FY 2026-27. Moreover, Canara Bank and PNB are leading the IBPS charts, while Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka hold the highest state-wise vacancies. Therefore, candidates must immediately accelerate their IBPS and SBI Clerk preparations!
Bank Recruitment 2026-27: A Steady Rise in Hiring
Interestingly, the AIBEA circular reveals a highly positive, steady increase in the clerical indents placed by the 11 Public Sector Banks with IBPS over the last three years. As a result, candidates have a much higher statistical chance of selection this year.
- 2024-25: 8,704 vacancies
- 2025-26: 11,830 vacancies
- 2026-27: 15,736 vacancies (IBPS Only – Highest)
Additionally, when combined with the 6,589 indents for SBI Clerks, the total hiring landscape expands to over 22,000 opportunities.
Complete State-Wise & Bank-Wise Clerk Vacancies
Crucially, as part of the massive Bank Recruitment 2026-27 cycle, state-wise competition dictates IBPS cut-offs. Below is the official, complete breakdown of the 15,736 IBPS Clerk indents across all 11 PSBs and 36 States/UTs, exactly as released in the latest AIBEA circular. Consequently, you can use this table to strategize which state to apply from.
| STATE | BOB | BOI | BOM | CANARA | CBI | INDIAN | IOB | PNB | P&SB | UCO | UBI | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTTAR PRADESH | 255 | 210 | 45 | 410 | 222 | 500 | 65 | 617 | 45 | 37 | 405 | 2811 |
| MAHARASHTRA | 146 | 480 | 300 | 115 | 281 | 80 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 27 | 105 | 1634 |
| KARNATAKA | 253 | 85 | 20 | 675 | 47 | 30 | 44 | 40 | 30 | 14 | 148 | 1386 |
| TAMILNADU | 105 | 30 | 40 | 450 | 127 | 235 | 50 | 70 | 30 | 22 | 58 | 1217 |
| GUJARAT | 381 | 250 | 20 | 55 | 135 | 30 | 0 | 80 | 42 | 22 | 94 | 1109 |
| WEST BENGAL | 40 | 105 | 28 | 85 | 164 | 160 | 5 | 420 | 6 | 37 | 36 | 1086 |
| MADHYA PRADESH | 40 | 200 | 20 | 110 | 270 | 110 | 15 | 80 | 6 | 24 | 88 | 963 |
| BIHAR | 0 | 0 | 20 | 65 | 179 | 100 | 0 | 335 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 760 |
| ODISHA | 10 | 85 | 15 | 80 | 27 | 45 | 20 | 170 | 25 | 37 | 58 | 572 |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | 36 | 0 | 6 | 200 | 74 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 26 | 8 | 73 | 462 |
| RAJASTHAN | 127 | 0 | 20 | 50 | 60 | 30 | 0 | 59 | 16 | 27 | 19 | 408 |
| ASSAM | 10 | 25 | 8 | 25 | 106 | 47 | 0 | 125 | 13 | 22 | 16 | 397 |
| PUNJAB | 24 | 60 | 14 | 55 | 40 | 60 | 8 | 4 | 60 | 23 | 35 | 383 |
| TELENGANA | 51 | 0 | 1 | 135 | 0 | 40 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 95 | 362 |
| KERALA | 48 | 0 | 20 | 160 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 62 | 354 |
| CHHATTISGARH | 46 | 20 | 10 | 25 | 57 | 35 | 10 | 46 | 10 | 8 | 47 | 314 |
| DELHI | 20 | 0 | 4 | 75 | 17 | 70 | 42 | 13 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 286 |
| JHARKHAND | 0 | 85 | 15 | 40 | 25 | 35 | 0 | 30 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 268 |
| HARYANA | 0 | 0 | 38 | 60 | 38 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 188 |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | 0 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 18 | 134 |
| GOA | 20 | 15 | 6 | 20 | 24 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 112 |
| UTTRAKHAND | 10 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 103 |
| J & K | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 76 |
| TRIPURA | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 56 |
| MANIPUR | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 48 |
| DADRA+ DAMAN & DIU | 21 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| ARUNACHAL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 41 |
| NAGALAND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 34 |
| MIZORAM | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 29 |
| PUDUCHERRY | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| SIKKIM | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| MEGHALAYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| ANDAMAN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| LADAKH | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| LAKSHADWEEP | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| CHANDIGARH ** | Not announced due to an ongoing court case. | |||||||||||
| GRAND TOTAL | 1684 | 1698 | 694 | 3000 | 1998 | 1700 | 300 | 2283 | 461 | 418 | 1500 | 15,736 |
What This Means for Aspirants
Ultimately, this Bank Recruitment 2026-27 update serves as a golden ticket for graduates looking to secure a stable career in the banking sector. Therefore, with over 22,000 spots opening up, you must double down on your IBPS and SBI Clerk preparation right now. Specifically, focus your efforts on mock tests, brush up on quantitative aptitude and reasoning, and stay updated with current affairs!
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