Institute of Personnel Selection (IBPS) Recruitment 2026: Server Administrator, Assistant & Programming Assistant Posts

IBPS Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 29 October 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 29 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online & Fee Payment: 12 November 2026
• Online Examination & Interview Schedule: November 2026

Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

1. Server Administrator (Grade D)

• Educational Qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Applications, IT, Electronics & Communication, or MCA / M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT from a recognized university.
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in enterprise-level Linux server administration, Active Directory, firewall management, and system administration.
• Age Limit (As on 01/10/2026): 25 to 33 Years (Candidates must not have been born earlier than 02.10.1993 and later than 01.10.2001).

2. Assistant (Grade B)

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., etc.) from a recognized university with basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office.
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in office administration, data processing, data validation, record maintenance, or document management.
• Age Limit (As on 01/10/2026): 23 to 30 Years (Candidates must not have been born earlier than 02.10.1996 and later than 01.10.2003).

3. Programming Assistant (Grade B)

• Educational Qualification: Full-time B.Sc. in Computer Science/IT, BCA, or Diploma in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering.
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in Unix/Linux operations, shell scripting, Python/FORTRAN programming, and file processing.
• Age Limit (As on 01/10/2026): 23 to 30 Years (Candidates must not have been born earlier than 02.10.1996 and later than 01.10.2003).

Salary Structure & Compensation

• Server Administrator: Monthly gross remuneration is approximately ₹73,020/-, with an annual Cost to Company (CTC) of approx. ₹14.09 Lakhs.
• Assistant & Programming Assistant: Monthly gross remuneration is approximately ₹54,210/-, with an annual Cost to Company (CTC) of approx. ₹10.57 Lakhs.
• Note: Perks include PF, medical benefits, gratuity, performance-linked incentives, LTC, children’s education subsidy, and housing loan interest subsidies. (Accommodation is not provided by IBPS).

Application Fee

• All Categories: ₹250/- (payable online only)

Selection Process

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Initial screening based on minimum educational and experience qualifications.
2. Online Examination: Objective-type test covering professional knowledge, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, and general awareness (conducted at IBPS, Mumbai).
3. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the online test are called for a face-to-face personal interview at the IBPS office in Mumbai.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply Online

1. Step 1: Visit the official website at www.ibps.in.
2. Step 2: Navigate to the Careers / Home section and click on the link for “Direct Recruitment of Server Administrator, Assistant & Programming Assistant”.
3. Step 3: Select “Click Here for New Registration” and enter your basic contact details to generate a provisional registration number and password.
4. Step 4: Fill out the detailed online application form with your personal, educational, and professional work experience details.
5. Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and brief resume as per official specifications.
6. Step 6: Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹250/- online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
7. Step 7: Review the final application preview, submit the form, and save or print a hard copy for future records.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Official Website: Visit IBPS Portal
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• Online Application Portal: IBPS Registration Link
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