Latest Job · Institute of Banking Personnel Selection · CRP CSA-XVI
IBPS Clerk (CSA-XVI) Recruitment 2026
IBPS is recruiting 11,403 Customer Service Associates across participating public sector banks. Apply 1–21 August 2026; Prelims in October.
- Vacancies
- 11403
- Last date
- 21 Aug 2026
- Exam / event
- 1 Oct 2026
- Age limit
- 20–28 years
- Apply mode
- Online only
- Department
- Participating Public Sector Banks
- Location
- All India
Important dates
One timeline — no hunting through tables.
1–21 August 2026
Online registration
1–21 August 2026
Fee payment
2 days after registration closes
Edit window
Notified on ibps.in
September 2026
Pre-exam training
September 2026
Prelims call letter
October 2026
Preliminary exam
December 2026
Mains exam
March 2027 (tentative)
Provisional allotment
Posts / cadres
Roles covered under this notice.
- Customer Service Associate (Clerk)11403 posts
Who can apply
Confirm full criteria in the official notification.
Age: 20–28 years (as on as per IBPS CSA-XVI notice)
Qualification
- ✓Graduation from a recognised university
- ✓Operating and working knowledge of computer systems as prescribed
Other eligibility
- ✓Age usually 20–28 years (as per notification; category relaxations apply)
- ✓Graduation from a recognised university
- ✓Operating and working knowledge of computer systems
- ✓Local language proficiency as required by the opted state/UT
Selection process
Clear one stage to move to the next.
01
Preliminary exam
Online objective test
02
Main exam
Online objective test (pattern as in CSA-XVI notice)
03
Language proficiency
Where applicable for the opted state/UT
Exam pattern
Scheme as published — verify in the official PDF.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims — English / Numerical / Reasoning | As per notice | As per notice | As per notice |
| Mains — as per CSA-XVI pattern | As per notice | As per notice | As per notice |
How to apply
Short steps — follow the official form for exact fields and fees.
- 1Open ibps.in and find CRP CSA-XVI / Clerk apply link
- 2Complete new registration with active email and mobile
- 3Fill personal, educational and preference details carefully
- 4Upload photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration
- 5Pay the fee online and submit
- 6Download / print the confirmation page
Official link: Open on official website
Correction window: Usually 2 days after registration closes — confirmed on ibps.in
Documents to keep ready
Scan quality and KB limits are in the official notification.
- ✓Recent passport-size photograph (as per KB / dimension rules)
- ✓Signature / left-hand thumb impression scan (if asked)
- ✓ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter / DL) details for the form
- ✓Educational certificates and mark sheets
- ✓Category / EWS / PwBD / Ex-servicemen certificate (if claiming reservation)
- ✓Valid email ID and mobile number for OTPs
FAQs
Quick answers visitors usually look for.
Can I apply for more than one state?
No — choose one state/UT carefully; allotment follows that choice.
When are prelims?
Tentatively October 2026 as per the CSA-XVI schedule.
Where do I get the admit card?
Only from the official IBPS login when call letters are released.
Update history
What changed since this page was first published.
- 1 Aug 2026 — Notification and apply window opened
- 8 Aug 2026 — SarkariSuchi listing deepened with visitor-facing fields
Notes
Choose one state/UT carefully while applying. Vacancy distribution is state- and bank-wise in the official PDF.
Related updates
Same exam family or next stage.