The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has opened applications for three posts at its Mumbai office, and the window is short. Candidates have from October 29 to November 12, 2026, to apply online, and the online examination is scheduled for November itself. For experienced professionals in technology, data handling and office administration, this is a rare chance to join the organisation that runs recruitment for much of India’s banking sector.
The recruitment, issued under Advertisement No. IBPS/2026-27/06, is for regular appointments at the IBPS office in Kandivali (East), Mumbai. The three posts are Server Administrator (Grade D), Assistant (Grade B) and Programming Assistant (Grade B). The notification does not specify a total number of vacancies, so applicants should read the advertisement carefully on the official website, ibps.in, before applying.
Three posts, three different skill sets
Each post asks for a different mix of qualification and experience, and the age limits differ too. Age is calculated as on October 1, 2026, with relaxations as per rules.
Server Administrator (Grade D): Applicants need a B.E. or B.Tech degree in Electronics, Computer Science or Information Technology, or an equivalent discipline. At least three years of relevant experience is required, including Linux server administration and network management. The age limit is 25 to 33 years.
Assistant (Grade B): Applicants need a bachelor’s degree with at least 60 per cent marks, advanced MS Excel skills and a minimum of two years of relevant experience in areas such as data validation, management information systems or clerical work. The age limit is 23 to 30 years.
Programming Assistant (Grade B): Eligible qualifications include a B.Sc. in Information Technology or Computer Science, a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), or a B.E. or B.Tech degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Candidates need at least two years of relevant experience in UNIX or Linux applications and data handling. The age limit is 23 to 30 years.
Salary, bond and Mumbai posting
The pay on offer is stated in the notification. The Server Administrator post carries approximate monthly remuneration of Rs. 73,020, with an annual cost to company of around Rs. 14.09 lakh. The Assistant and Programming Assistant posts offer approximately Rs. 54,210 per month, with an annual cost to company of around Rs. 10.57 lakh.
All three posts are based in Mumbai. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Mumbai, and IBPS will not provide accommodation. Selected candidates must also sign a two-year service bond of Rs. 1 lakh. Anyone applying from outside Mumbai should weigh the relocation and housing question before paying the fee.
How selection will work
Selection includes application shortlisting, document verification, an online examination and a personal interview. The online examination will be held in November 2026, in English, at IBPS in Mumbai.
- The examination comprises 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
- The duration is 90 minutes.
- There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying score in each test.
- Travel and accommodation expenses for the examination will not be reimbursed.
The negative marking matters. With only 90 minutes for 100 questions, accuracy will count as much as speed, and guessing through the paper is likely to cost marks.
How to apply before November 12
Applications must be submitted online only, through ibps.in. The application fee is Rs. 250, payable online by November 12, 2026. Candidates should keep the transaction receipt safe.
- Visit ibps.in and open the Careers section to find Advertisement No. IBPS/2026-27/06.
- Register with a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in educational qualifications and work experience details carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and supporting documents as prescribed.
- Pay the fee of Rs. 250 online, submit the form and retain a printed copy for future reference.
Because the last date is only two weeks away and documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format, applicants should not leave the form to the final day. A rejected upload or a payment failure on November 12 would leave no time to fix it.
This is a focused, small recruitment drive, not a mass hiring round. The posts suit candidates who already have hands-on experience with servers, data systems or banking back-office work and who want a stable, Mumbai-based role with the body at the centre of banking recruitment in India. If the eligibility fits, applying early this week is the sensible move.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for IBPS Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is November 12, 2026. Applications opened on October 29, 2026.
Which posts are open in IBPS Recruitment 2026?
Server Administrator (Grade D), Assistant (Grade B) and Programming Assistant (Grade B). The notification does not specify the total number of vacancies.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 250, payable online.
Where will the selected candidates be posted?
All posts are based at the IBPS office in Kandivali (East), Mumbai. Preference will be given to Mumbai residents, and no accommodation will be provided.
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting, document verification, an online examination in November 2026 and a personal interview. The online test has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.
Applicants should verify all details in the official notification on ibps.in before applying, as the advertisement is the final authority on eligibility and conditions.
