The IBPS Clerk 2026 notification will specify the state-wise medium of examination for candidates applying under CRP CSA-XVI (Customer Service Associates). Similar to previous recruitment cycles, candidates will be able to choose the language of the online examination based on the state or Union Territory they apply for. The exam is expected to be conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages, enabling candidates to take the test in a language they are comfortable with. The state-wise language options also align with the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) requirement applicable after the Mains examination for final appointment.
IBPS Clerk State Wise Languages List 2026
Candidates should carefully select their preferred state while filling out the application form, as they must possess proficiency in the official or local language of that state. Those who have not studied the local language in Class 10 or Class 12 may be required to qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) before joining the allotted bank.
| State / UT | Medium of Examination |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | English, Hindi |
| Andhra Pradesh | English, Hindi, Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Assam | English, Hindi, Assamese |
| Bihar | English, Hindi |
| Chandigarh | English, Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | English, Hindi |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Konkani |
| Delhi (NCT) | English, Hindi |
| Goa | English, Hindi, Konkani |
| Gujarat | English, Hindi, Gujarati |
| Haryana | English, Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Jharkhand | English, Hindi |
| Karnataka | English, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani |
| Kerala | English, Hindi, Malayalam |
| Ladakh | English, Hindi |
| Lakshadweep | English, Hindi, Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Maharashtra | English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani |
| Manipur | English, Hindi, Manipuri |
| Meghalaya | English, Hindi |
| Mizoram | English, Hindi |
| Nagaland | English, Hindi |
| Odisha | English, Hindi, Odia |
| Puducherry | English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam |
| Punjab | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | English, Hindi |
| Sikkim | English, Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Telangana | English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu |
| Tripura | English, Hindi, Bengali |
| Uttar Pradesh | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Uttarakhand | English, Hindi |
| West Bengal | English, Hindi, Bengali |
Important Points About IBPS Clerk Language Options 2026
Applicants should ensure they are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state for which they are applying, as it is an essential requirement for appointment in the allotted bank.
- Candidates can choose the medium of examination only from the languages available for the state they are applying to.
- The question paper will be available in English, Hindi, and the notified regional language(s) depending on the selected state.
- Selection of a regional language in the online exam does not exempt candidates from the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) wherever applicable.
- Candidates who have studied the prescribed local language in Class 10 or Class 12 may be exempted from appearing for the LLPT, subject to IBPS guidelines and verification by the allotted bank.
FAQs
Q1: What is the medium of the IBPS Clerk 2026 examination?
A1: The IBPS Clerk 2026 examination will be conducted in English, Hindi, and selected regional languages depending on the state or Union Territory for which a candidate applies
Q2: Can I choose any language for the IBPS Clerk exam?
A2: No. Candidates can select only the language options specified by IBPS for their chosen state or Union Territory during the online application process.
Q3: Is the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) mandatory for IBPS Clerk 2026?
A3: Yes, candidates who cannot provide proof of studying the local language in Class 10 or Class 12 may have to qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) before joining the allotted bank.
Q4: Can I change my exam language after submitting the application form?
A4: No. Once the application form is submitted, the selected medium of examination cannot be changed. Candidates should choose their preferred language carefully.
Q5: Is the IBPS Clerk question paper the same in all languages?
A5: Yes. The content and difficulty level of the IBPS Clerk question paper remain the same across all available languages. Only the language of the questions differs based on the selected medium.
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