Applications are open. Apply before 21 Aug 2026 — 8 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has notified recruitment for 11,403 posts under CRP CSA-XVI. Applications are accepted online from 01 Aug 2026 to 21 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, and the age limit is 20 to 28 years before category relaxation is applied.
Selection is made through Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Local Language Proficiency Test. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 basic pay, plus allowances. The place of posting is State and Union Territory wise, across India. The examination is currently scheduled for 10 Oct 2026, which leaves a defined window to work back from when planning preparation.
The application fee is ₹850 for General, EWS and OBC. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 11,403 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age limit: 20 to 28 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 basic pay, plus allowances
- Application fee: ₹850 for General, EWS and OBC
- Last date to apply: 21 Aug 2026
- Examination expected on 10 Oct 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
- Advertisement No.
- CRP CSA-XVI
- Total Vacancies
- 11,403
- Job Location
- State and Union Territory wise, across India
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age Limit
- 20 – 28 years
- Salary
- ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 basic pay, plus allowances
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.ibps.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 01 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | 10 Oct 2026Held on 10 and 11 October 2026 |
| Main examination | 27 Dec 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC | ₹850 | Online |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen | ₹175 | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Associate (Clerk) | 11,403 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Associate | A degree in any discipline from a recognised university, together with computer literacy and proficiency in the official language of the State or Union Territory applied for. |
- Proficiency in the official language of the State or Union Territory you apply for is a hard requirement, not a preference — it is tested separately and a candidate who fails it is not appointed.
- You may apply for only one State or Union Territory, and the choice cannot be changed after the form is submitted.
- Computer literacy is compulsory: a certificate, diploma or degree in computer operations, or study of Computer Science / IT as a subject in school or college.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Actual service rendered plus 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 50 years |
| Disabled Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST) | 8 years, subject to a maximum age of 50 years |
Age is reckoned as on 1 August 2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 August 1998 and not later than 1 August 2006, both dates inclusive.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Associate | ₹24,050 – 1,340/3 – 28,070 – 1,650/3 – 33,020 – 2,000/4 – 41,020 – 2,340/7 – 57,400 – 4,400/1 – 61,800 – 2,680/1 – 64,480 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Preliminary Examination — an online objective paper of 100 marks, sectionally timed, used only to shortlist for the main examination
- 2Main Examination — the online paper on which the merit list is prepared
- 3Local Language Proficiency Test — qualifying in nature, conducted for candidates who did not study the State or Union Territory language at the specified level
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total (Preliminary) | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
The table above is the preliminary examination. The main examination is a separate paper and its pattern has been revised for this cycle — read the section on the main examination in the notification before you plan your preparation.
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the CRP CSA-XVI link on the IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
- 2Register using a valid email address and mobile number — both are used for every later communication in the cycle.
- 3Fill in the online form and select the State or Union Territory you want to be considered for.
- 4Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the exact dimensions specified in the notification.
- 5Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet.
- 6Save and print the system-generated application form and the e-receipt before closing the session.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Official notification (CRP CSA-XVI)Download
- IBPS official websiteVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IBPS Clerk vacancies have been notified in 2026?
11,403 Customer Service Associate posts have been notified under CRP CSA-XVI, distributed State-wise and Union Territory-wise across the participating banks.
What is the last date to apply for IBPS Clerk 2026?
21 August 2026. The fee payment window closes on the same date, so leave time for the payment to confirm.
Can I apply for more than one State?
No. A candidate may apply for vacancies in one State or Union Territory only, and the choice cannot be altered after submission.
Is there negative marking in the IBPS Clerk exam?
Yes. A quarter of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective papers. Questions left unattempted carry no penalty.