The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has invited online applications for three regular in-house posts at its Mumbai office under Advertisement No. IBPS/2026-27/06, dated 29 October 2026. These are IBPS’s own staff posts — Server Administrator (Grade D), Assistant (Grade B) and Programming Assistant (Grade B) — and have nothing to do with the IBPS bank PO or clerk exams. Online applications opened on 29 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 12 November 2026. Candidates can apply only through the official website, ibps.in. Please note: all three posts require post-qualification work experience, so they are not open to freshers. The posting, the online exam and the personal interview are all at IBPS House, Kandivali (East), Mumbai.
Key Details
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | IBPS/2026-27/06 |
| Notification date | 29 October 2026 |
| Posts | Server Administrator (Grade D), Assistant (Grade B), Programming Assistant (Grade B) |
| Vacancies | Not specified in the advertisement (appointments against existing vacancies + a waitlist valid for 6 months) |
| Type of appointment | Regular, with 1 year probation |
| Application mode | Online only, at ibps.in |
| Application window | 29 October – 12 November 2026 |
| Application fee | Rs 250 (all categories) |
| Exam and interview | November 2026 (tentative; exact date on the call letter) |
| Place of posting | IBPS House, Kandivali (East), Mumbai |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Grade | Qualification | Experience | Pay (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server Administrator | D | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, IT or equivalent | Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a related field; hands-on Linux server administration (RHEL or similar) and elementary network management (L3 switch) | Basic Rs 35,400; gross ~Rs 73,020/month; annual CTC ~Rs 14.09 lakh |
| Assistant | B | Bachelor’s degree, minimum 60% aggregate (preferably Science, Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Applications, IT, Data Analytics, Business Administration or Management) | Minimum 2 years in data validation, reconciliation and verification, large datasets and MIS reporting, administrative or clerical record management, or Excel-based data analysis; advanced Excel proficiency mandatory | Basic Rs 25,500; gross ~Rs 54,210/month; annual CTC ~Rs 10.57 lakh |
| Programming Assistant | B | Full-time B.Sc. (IT) / BCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science) or equivalent, OR an Engineering degree in Computer Science / IT | Minimum 2 years handling applications in a UNIX / Linux environment, file handling, data entry and data transfer, with basic programming in any language and good MS Excel knowledge | Basic Rs 25,500; gross ~Rs 54,210/month; annual CTC ~Rs 10.57 lakh |
Degrees through correspondence, distance or open university are not accepted. For the Assistant post, advanced Excel is mandatory (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, IF, nested formulas, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, data validation and cleaning, conditional formatting; Power Query / Macros preferred).
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
| Post | Age | Date of Birth Window (both inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Server Administrator (Grade D) | 25–33 years | 2 October 1993 to 1 October 2001 |
| Assistant (Grade B) | 23–30 years | 2 October 1996 to 1 October 2003 |
| Programming Assistant (Grade B) | 23–30 years | 2 October 1996 to 1 October 2003 |
Only the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary (Class 10) certificate is accepted. The advertisement does not mention any category-wise age relaxation.
Salary and Benefits
The CTC includes employer PF, medical benefits and medi-claim, newspaper reimbursement, canteen subsidy, performance-linked incentive, gratuity and superannuation. Other benefits as per IBPS rules include LTC/HTC, children education subsidy, housing loan interest subsidy, group personal accident insurance, house furnishing, conveyance and computer loans, and higher-studies incentives. No housing or accommodation is provided. Service bond: Rs 1 lakh for a minimum of 2 years of service from joining (extended by any loss-of-pay days).
Application Fee
Rs 250 per candidate (all categories), online only (debit or credit card, net banking, IMPS, cash cards / wallets, UPI), payable from 29 October 2026 to 12 November 2026. Applying for more than one post needs a separate form and fee for each post.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications against minimum eligibility; IBPS may raise the criteria to limit numbers, with preference to Mumbai residents.
- Document verification at IBPS Mumbai (originals plus one set of self-attested copies).
- Online examination (pattern below).
- Personal interview for candidates clearing the cut-offs, on the same day as the exam or the next day.
- Final selection by a committee; only provisionally selected candidates are informed by email or letter.
Exam Pattern
All three online tests have 100 questions for 100 marks in a composite time of 90 minutes, in English only, held at IBPS Mumbai.
| Post | Sections | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Server Administrator | Aptitude 30 + Professional Knowledge 70 | 100 |
| Assistant | General Awareness 20 + Knowledge of English 20 + Reasoning 20 + Numerical Ability 20 + Knowledge of Computer 20 | 100 |
| Programming Assistant | Aptitude 50 + Professional Knowledge 50 | 100 |
Negative marking: 0.25 of the marks of a question is deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty for unattempted questions. A minimum score is required in each test, plus a high enough total to be shortlisted for the interview.
How to Apply
- Visit ibps.in and open “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE” for Advt. IBPS/2026-27/06.
- Click “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION”, enter basic details and note the provisional registration number and password (also sent by email and SMS).
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, brief resume (PDF), Class 10 certificate and eligibility documents. Also capture a live photo by webcam or mobile.
- Use “SAVE AND NEXT” to verify every field. Nothing can be changed after “COMPLETE REGISTRATION”.
- Pay the Rs 250 fee online and wait for the confirmation; do not press Back or Refresh.
- Download the e-receipt and application form and keep them with your registration details. Do not post them to IBPS.
Important Dates
| Notification released | 29 October 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 12 November 2026 |
| Last date to print the application | 27 November 2026 |
| Online exam and personal interview | November 2026 (tentative) |
Important Links
- Official website and apply portal: https://www.ibps.in/
This information is based on the official advertisement as quoted identically by multiple sources. Candidates must read the complete official notification on ibps.in before applying. The advertisement does not state a vacancy count.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which posts are open in IBPS Recruitment 2026 (IBPS/2026-27/06)?
Three posts — Server Administrator (Grade D), Assistant (Grade B) and Programming Assistant (Grade B). These are IBPS Mumbai’s own staff posts, not the bank PO or clerk exams. - What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application and fee payment is 12 November 2026. - Can freshers apply?
No. Server Administrator needs 3 years of post-qualification experience and the other two posts need 2 years of relevant experience. - What is the application fee?
Rs 250 for all categories, payable online only. - What is the salary?
The annual CTC is about Rs 14.09 lakh for Server Administrator and about Rs 10.57 lakh for Assistant and Programming Assistant. - Where will the exam be held?
The online exam and interview will be held at IBPS House, Kandivali (East), Mumbai. The posting is also permanently in Mumbai. - What is the age limit?
As on 1 October 2026, 25–33 years for Server Administrator and 23–30 years for Assistant and Programming Assistant. - What is the exam pattern?
100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, in English only, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.
Next Action
Apply online on the official IBPS website: https://www.ibps.in/
