IBPS Server Administrator Assistant & Programming Assistant Online Form 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts recruitment for Server Administrator Assistant and Programming Assistant positions to support its own technical operations. IBPS is an autonomous body that conducts examinations for recruitment in public sector banks across India. These technical positions are responsible for managing IBPS's IT infrastructure, servers, databases, and application development. Selected candidates will work at IBPS headquarters in Mumbai and handle critical technical operations related to banking examinations and related systems. This is a permanent position with opportunities to work with cutting-edge banking technology infrastructure. The recruitment process is conducted online through the official IBPS website.

Typical / Indicative vacancy distribution (exact numbers to be confirmed in official notification):

Educational Qualification

For Server Administrator Assistant:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunication from a recognized university
• OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with DOEACC 'B' Level certificate
• Knowledge of server administration, networking, database management
• Experience in Linux/Unix, Windows Server administration preferred

For Programming Assistant:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology from a recognized university
• OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with PGDCA / DOEACC 'A' Level certificate
• Knowledge of programming languages (Java, C++, Python, PHP)
• Experience in web development and database management preferred

Age Limit

Age as on 01/03/2026:

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

• A citizen of India, OR
• A subject of Nepal, OR
• A subject of Bhutan, OR
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, OR
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

1. Visit the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in
2. Click on the 'CRP for Server Administrator Assistant & Programming Assistant' notification link on the homepage
3. Read the detailed notification and check eligibility criteria carefully
4. Click on 'Click here for New Registration' to start the application process
5. Enter basic details (Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number) and submit to receive Registration Number and Password
6. Login using Registration Number and Password received on registered email/SMS
7. Fill the online application form with personal details, educational qualifications, experience, and upload scanned documents:

• Recent passport photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG format)
• Signature (3 cm × 1 cm, 10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG format)
• Left thumb impression (3 cm × 1 cm, 10-20 KB, JPG/JPEG format)
• Hand-written declaration (10 cm × 5 cm, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG format)

1. Verify all filled information and preview the application form
2. Proceed to fee payment section and pay the application fee online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking
3. Submit the final application form and take a printout for future reference
4. Note down the Registration Number and Password for future login and admit card download

Application Fees

Note: Application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Fee payment can be made online only.

1. Online Examination: Computer-based test consisting of sections covering Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Professional Knowledge (Computer/IT related). This is the preliminary screening stage to shortlist candidates based on merit.

1. Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the online examination will be called for personal interview. The interview panel will assess technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, communication skills, and overall suitability for the technical role. Interview carries significant weightage in final selection.

1. Document Verification: Candidates provisionally selected after interview must appear for document verification. Original certificates of educational qualifications, age proof, category certificate, experience certificates (if applicable), and other relevant documents will be verified.

1. Medical Examination: Final selected candidates will undergo medical examination to ensure fitness for the position. Medical standards will be as per organizational requirements.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on combined performance in online examination and interview. Merit list will be prepared category-wise and candidates will be selected as per vacancy availability.

Online Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in all sections.

Note: Candidates must qualify in each section separately as per cutoff marks decided by IBPS. Section-wise timing is indicative and may be presented as composite timing at the discretion of IBPS.

Interview Pattern

Total Selection Marks: Online Exam (150) + Interview (50) = 200 marks

Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in interview separately to be considered for final selection.

Reasoning Ability

• Logical Reasoning
• Alphanumeric Series
• Ranking and Direction
• Data Sufficiency
• Coded Inequalities
• Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Square)
• Puzzle (Floor-based, Box-based, Schedule-based)
• Blood Relations
• Syllogism
• Input-Output
• Coding-Decoding

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Systems
• Simplification and Approximation
• Data Interpretation (Table, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart)
• Ratio and Proportion
• Percentage
• Profit and Loss
• Simple Interest and Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time and Distance
• Average
• Mensuration
• Probability

English Language

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement)
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases)
• Sentence Completion
• Error Detection
• Cloze Test
• Para Jumbles
• Sentence Improvement
• Fill in the Blanks

Professional Knowledge (Computer/IT)

For Server Administrator Assistant:

• Computer Basics and Hardware
• Operating Systems (Windows Server, Linux/Unix)
• Server Administration and Management
• Networking Fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
• Network Security and Firewall
• Database Management Systems (SQL, Oracle, MySQL)
• Storage Technologies (SAN, NAS, RAID)
• Virtualization Technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Cloud Computing Basics
• Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

For Programming Assistant:

• Computer Fundamentals
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python, PHP)
• Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
• Database Management Systems (SQL queries, normalization)
• Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery)
• Web Application Development
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Software Testing Basics
• Operating Systems Concepts
• Computer Networks Basics
• Information Security

Common Topics:

• Computer Organization and Architecture
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Internet and its Applications
• Cyber Security
• Digital Electronics
• Latest Developments in IT

Typical / Indicative salary structure for Server Administrator Assistant & Programming Assistant at IBPS:

Additional Benefits:

• Medical Benefits for self and dependents
• Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity
• Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
• Annual Increment as per norms
• Performance-based bonuses
• Group Insurance
• Pension benefits as per rules

Note: Actual salary may vary based on place of posting, pay commission revisions, and DA rate changes. The above figures are indicative based on current pay structures.

Server Administrator Assistant and Programming Assistant positions at IBPS offer excellent career growth opportunities through internal promotions and skill development. Employees can progress to senior technical positions such as Senior System Administrator, Network Administrator, Senior Programmer, Team Leader, and eventually to managerial positions like IT Manager and Deputy General Manager (Technical). Regular training programs, exposure to advanced banking technology systems, and performance-based promotions ensure continuous professional development and career advancement within the organization.

Admit cards for the online examination will be available for download approximately 10-15 days before the examination date on the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in). Candidates must login using their Registration Number and Password to download the admit card. The admit card contains important details including examination date, time, venue address, candidate's photograph, signature, and reporting time. Candidates must carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, or Voter ID) to the examination centre. No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall without a valid admit card and photo ID proof.

The online examination result will be declared on the official IBPS website within 3-4 weeks after the examination date. Candidates can check their result by logging in with their Registration Number and Password. The result will display scores obtained in each section and total marks. Scorecards will be available for download for qualified candidates. Separate cutoff marks will be applied for each category and section. Only candidates who qualify in each section individually and overall will be shortlisted for the interview stage. Interview results and final merit list will be published subsequently on the official website after completion of the interview process.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks based on previous IBPS technical recruitments: The overall cutoff for online examination generally ranges between 60-75 marks out of 150 for General category candidates, with sectional cutoffs around 6-8 marks per section (out of 30 for general sections and 15-20 out of 60 for professional knowledge). OBC candidates typically require 55-70 marks overall, while SC/ST candidates need 50-60 marks. Interview cutoff is usually around 20-25 marks out of 50. Final merit list cutoff varies based on number of vacancies, difficulty level, and number of candidates appearing. Actual cutoffs are announced after result declaration.

North India: Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kanpur, Dehradun, Jaipur, Jammu, Shimla, Ludhiana, Patiala, Amritsar

South India: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Mysuru, Mangaluru

East India: Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Raipur, Jamshedpur, Durgapur, Cuttack

West India: Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore, Bhopal, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad

Northeast India: Guwahati, Agartala, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Dibrugarh

Central India: Jabalpur, Gwalior, Bilaspur, Rourkela

Note: Final list of examination centres will be mentioned in the official notification. IBPS reserves the right to add or cancel any examination centre at its discretion.