IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) Recruitment 2026
Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (Clerical Cadre 2027-28)
Bumper banking recruitment alert! The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the detailed notification for the CRP CSA-XVI (IBPS Clerk 2026) Recruitment. A total of 11,403 vacancies for Customer Service Associates (CSA) have been announced across 11 participating public sector banks. Graduates aged between 20 and 28 years can submit their application form online on the official IBPS website.
Important Dates & Application Fee Structure
| Key Event Timeline |
Fee Details |
• Online Registration Starts: 01 August 2026
• Registration Last Date: 21 August 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 21 August 2026
• Prelims Exam Date: 10 & 11 October 2026
• Mains Exam Date: 27 December 2026
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• General / OBC / EWS: ₹850/-
• SC / ST / PWD Candidates: ₹175/-
Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, Mobile Wallets & UPI.
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Age Limit Criteria & Educational Qualification
| Eligibility Parameter |
Official Criteria Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech, etc.) from a recognized University in India. Computer literacy/certificate required. |
| Age Limit (General / EWS) |
20 to 28 Years (Born between 02/08/1998 and 01/08/2006). |
| Age Relaxation |
OBC: 3 Years | SC / ST: 5 Years | PWD: 10 Years as per Govt rules. |
Selection Process Stages
| Stage |
Stage Details |
| Phase-I: Preliminary Exam |
100 Marks Objective Online Test (Qualifying in nature). |
| Phase-II: Main Exam |
200 Marks Online Exam (Final Merit List basis). |
| Phase-III: Local Language Test |
Language Proficiency Test (LPT) in the official language of the opted state. |
How to Fill IBPS Clerk XVI Online Application Form
- Visit the official website of IBPS at ibps.in.
- Click on "CRP Customer Service Associates" and open "Common Recruitment Process for CSA-XVI".
- Click on "Click here for New Registration" and enter your basic contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Select state preference, bank preference list, and academic details.
- Pay the application fee online, submit the form, and download the printout receipt.
Official Direct Candidate Portal Links