IBPS Clerk XIV Prelims Answer Key 2026

IBPS Clerk XIV Prelims Answer Key 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the Answer Key and Candidate Response Sheet for the Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Clerks in Participating Banks (CRP Clerks XIV) Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the 6,128 Clerical Cadre posts across various participating public sector banks can now access the answer key online. This official release allows candidates to cross-check their marked responses with the correct answers, estimate their provisional scores, and submit objections if any discrepancies are found within the stipulated timeframe.

Key Highlights

Recruitment Body	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam Name	CRP Clerks XIV (Prelims) 2026
Post Name	Clerk / Customer Service Associate (CSA)
Total Vacancies	6,128 Posts
Category	Answer Key / Objection Window
Official Website	ibps.in

Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the key schedules related to the IBPS Clerk XIV recruitment drive:

Event / Milestone	Date
Application Start Date	July 01, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee	July 21, 2026
Preliminary Examination Date	August 24, 2026
Answer Key Release Date	September 08, 2026
Last Date for Objection Window	September 13, 2026

Application Fees

The application fee payment details specified during the registration phase were as follows:

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹850/-
• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹175/-
• Payment Mode: Online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 6,128 clerical posts in various participating nationalized banks across India.

Educational Qualification

• A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
• Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory (candidates should have a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language or should have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in High School/College/Institute).
• Proficiency in the official language of the State/UT for which a candidate applies is preferable.

Age Limit (As of Notification Criteria)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years
• Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years) as per Government rules.

Selection Process

The IBPS Clerk XIV recruitment process comprises two major examination stages followed by language test and document verification:

• Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) – Qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in Prelims will not be added for final merit list preparation.
• Stage 2: Main Examination (Objective Type) – Final merit list is calculated based on the scores achieved in the Mains Exam.
• Stage 3: Local Language Test (LPT) & Document Verification – Verification of eligibility certificates and proficiency test in the local language of the chosen State/UT.

How to Check IBPS Clerk XIV Prelims Answer Key & File Objections

Candidates can follow these steps to download their Prelims response sheet and submit challenges against any incorrect answers:

• Visit the official IBPS portal at ibps.in.
• Navigate to the homepage and click on the "CRP Clerical" section.
• Click on "Common Recruitment Process for Clerical Cadre XIV".
• Select the link titled "Download Answer Key / Raise Objections for CRP Clerks-XIV Prelims Exam".
• Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth to log in.
• Your Answer Key alongside your submitted responses will be displayed on the screen.
• Review the answers carefully. If you wish to challenge any response, select the question ID, upload supporting proof/documents, pay the required objection fee per question (if applicable), and submit before September 13, 2026.
• Download and print a copy of your answer key and response sheet for future reference.