Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), an autonomous body established by the Reserve Bank of India and public sector banks, is inviting applications for three regular positions at its Mumbai office. Advertisement Number IBPS/2026-27/06 covers recruitment for Server Administrator Grade D, Assistant Grade B, and Programming Assistant Grade B positions. The recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies on a regular basis with positions located at IBPS House, Kandivali (East), Mumbai.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Closes | 12 November 2026 |
| Place of Posting | IBPS, Mumbai |
Vacancy Details
IBPS seeks to recruit three candidates across different grade levels. The Server Administrator position (Grade D) carries a basic pay of ₹35,400 with total monthly emolument of approximately ₹73,020, translating to an annual CTC of ₹14.09 lakhs. Both the Assistant and Programming Assistant positions (Grade B) offer a basic pay of ₹25,500 each with total monthly emolument of approximately ₹54,210, resulting in an annual CTC of ₹10.57 lakhs per position. Candidates will be appointed against existing vacancies, with IBPS maintaining a wait list valid for six months for future requirements.
Compensation packages include employer's PF contribution, medical benefits, medi-claim coverage, newspaper reimbursement, canteen subsidies, performance-linked incentives, gratuity, and superannuation. Additional perks encompass LTC/HTC, children's education subsidy, housing loan interest subsidy, group personal accident insurance, house furnishing loan scheme, conveyance and computer loan facilities, and incentives for pursuing higher education. However, IBPS does not provide housing or residential accommodation.
Eligibility Criteria
Server Administrator (Grade D): Candidates must be between 25 and 33 years of age (born between 02.10.1993 and 01.10.2001). Educational qualification requires a B.Tech or B.E degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent disciplines. A minimum of three years of post-qualification work experience in relevant fields is mandatory. Essential competencies include hands-on proficiency in Linux Server Administration (RHEL or comparable systems) and elementary-level experience in Network Management (L3 Switch operations). Certifications from recognised institutions in these areas receive weightage during evaluation. Preferred qualifications include expertise in server virtualisation technologies (HCI Nutanix/VMWare), connectivity protocols (MPLS, leased lines), firewall and web access firewall management, endpoint security, cybersecurity fundamentals, Active Directory administration, and elementary DBMS knowledge.
Assistant (Grade B): Age eligibility spans 23 to 30 years (born between 02.10.1996 and 01.10.2003). A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with minimum 60% aggregate marks is required, preferably in Science, Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Applications, IT, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or Management streams. Candidates must demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including mastery of formulas (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, nested functions), pivot tables and charts, data validation, data cleaning, and conditional formatting. Basic Excel automation through Power Query or Macros is preferred. Minimum two years of post-qualification experience is essential, encompassing data validation, reconciliation, verification, handling of large datasets, MIS reporting, administrative or clerical roles with structured record management, or operational data analysis using Excel. Banking, financial institutions, examination bodies, government organisations, or large corporate MIS environments are preferred work backgrounds. Advanced MS Excel, Data Analytics, or MIS reporting certifications are desirable, along with experience in examination processing, recruitment data management, compliance reporting, database tools (Access/SQL), or reporting platforms (Power BI/Tableau).
Programming Assistant (Grade B): Age requirements match the Assistant position (23–30 years, born between 02.10.1996 and 01.10.2003). Educational qualifications require a full-time BSc-IT, BCA, BSc-Computer Science, or equivalent qualification, alternatively an Engineering degree in Computer Science or IT. A minimum of two years' post-qualification experience handling various applications in UNIX/Linux environments is mandatory, including expertise in file handling, data entry, and data transfer operations. Basic knowledge of C programming language is required.
For all positions, only dates of birth recorded in Matriculation or Secondary Examination certificates are accepted, with no subsequent modifications permitted. IBPS preferences favour candidates residing in Mumbai. Aggregate marks below 60% are not rounded up; candidates with CGPA/OGPA must convert these to percentage equivalents during application.
Selection Process
The selection methodology will be determined by IBPS based on educational qualifications, relevant professional experience, and demonstrated technical competencies specific to each role. For the Assistant position, shortlisting will particularly emphasise higher educational achievements, work experience alignment, and proven Excel proficiency levels.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply exclusively through the online portal available at www.ibps.in. The registration window operates from 29 October 2026 to 12 November 2026. Only online applications submitted within this timeframe will be considered. All mandatory fields must be completed accurately during registration, with particular attention to date of birth entries and qualification documentation. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility status before submitting applications, as late submissions or corrections to fundamental information will not be accepted post-deadline.