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IBPS CRP CSA-XVI (Customer Service Associate) Recruitment 2026

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Domain: Clerical Services
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Application - Detailed Notification

Posted: 28 days ago

Posts: 11403

Location: CENTRAL

Closed: 21 Aug 2026

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Job Details

Common Recruitment Process conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection for the recruitment of Customer Service Associates in the clerical cadre against the 2027-28 vacancies of participating public sector banks. Recruitment is state-wise: a candidate applies for a single state or union territory, sits the examination at a centre for it, and must pass a Local Language Proficiency Test in a language of that state before joining.

Level:
central
Other Information:
  • State-wise vacancies: Clerical recruitment in public sector banks is done state and union territory wise; a candidate may apply for one state or union territory only and is considered for its vacancies alone
  • Examination centres: Tentative list annexed to the notification. No request for a change of centre is entertained, and IBPS may allot a centre outside the chosen state, which affects the examination venue only

Job Summary

IBPS conducts the Common Recruitment Process CRP CSA-XVI to select Customer Service Associates in the clerical cadre for the 2027-28 vacancies of participating public sector banks.

Important Dates

  1. Notification date

  2. Age reckoned as on

  3. Last date to apply · Online Registration by Candidates

  4. Last date for fee payment · Payment of Application Fees / Intimation Charges (Online)

  5. Educational qualification reckoned as on

  6. Conduct of Pre-Examination Training (PET)

  7. Admit card · Download of call letters for Online examination - Preliminary

  8. Examination · Online Examination - PreliminaryNext

  9. Result · Result of Online examination - Preliminary

  10. Admit card · Download of Call letter for Online examination - Main

  11. Examination · Online Examination - Main

  12. Provisional Allotment

Dates not announced

  • Edit Window for Candidates to Modify/Correct the Application Form

Fee Structure

Application Fee

1. SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM:
Rs. 175 inclusive of GST
2. All other candidates:
Rs. 850 inclusive of GST

Payment Methods

1. Mode:
Online only, payable from 01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026, both dates inclusive

Other Information

1. Transaction charges:
Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate
2. Edit window:
Online payment is also required for modifying or correcting the application through the edit window

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central GovernmentRequired
Operating and working knowledge of computer systems - a certificate, diploma or degree in computer operations or language, or Computer or Information Technology studied as a subject in high school, college or instituteRequired

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age Range20 - 28 years
Age Limit As On1 Aug 2026
Date of birth rangeBorn not earlier than 02.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2006, both dates inclusive
SC / ST5 years relaxation in the upper age limit
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 years relaxation
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities10 years relaxation under the RPwD Act, 2016

4. Language Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Local language proficiencyCandidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding one specified local language of the state or union territory applied for, chosen at the time of application from the Annexure III list
ExemptionCandidates who produce a 10th standard or higher mark sheet or certificate evidencing study of the opted local language need not sit the language test

5. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Ex-ServicemenEx-Servicemen without the civil qualification may qualify as matriculate Ex-Servicemen holding the Army Special Certificate of Education or its Navy or Air Force equivalent, after not less than 15 years of service in the Armed Forces, the certificate being dated on or before the qualification reckoning date
Qualification reckoning dateThe final result must have been declared on or before 21.08.2026, with documentary proof produced at the time of joining
Percentage of marksTo be stated to two decimals; CGPA or OGPA must be converted per the university's criteria, with documentary proof at document verification. Fractions are ignored, so 59.99% is treated as below 60%
No credit history clauseUnlike the CRP CSA-XV notification, this notification carries no credit history or CIBIL requirement

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Post Details

Total Posts: 11403

1. Customer Service Associate (Clerical Cadre)

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
SC1910N/A
ST942N/A
OBC (NCL)2815N/A
EWS996N/A
UR4740N/A

Additional Information

  • Nature of the figures: Indicative indent for 2027-28; provisional allotment is made on the vacancies the banks actually report
  • Table structure: State and union territory wise across 37 rows, with a bank-wise break-up within each. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu are listed separately here, where CRP CSA-XV combined them

Salary Details

> Salary Range: ₹24,050 - ₹64,480 Monthly

> Allowances: Allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the participating bank in force from time to time

Other Information

  • Scale of pay: Basic Rs. 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480

How to Apply

1. Mode:
Register online through the IBPS website (www.ibps.in) during the scheduled dates.

Exam Pattern

1. Preliminary examination:
Objective, 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes, separately timed: English Language 30 questions / 30 marks / 20 minutes; Numerical Ability 35 / 35 / 20 minutes; Reasoning Ability 35 / 35 / 20 minutes
2. Preliminary qualifying:
Candidates must clear a cut-off in each of the three tests, decided by IBPS; the shortlisted proceed to the Main examination
3. Main examination:
Objective, 160 questions for 200 marks in 125 minutes, separately timed: General/Financial Awareness 40 questions / 50 marks / 20 minutes; General English 40 / 40 / 35 minutes; Reasoning Ability 40 / 60 / 35 minutes; Quantitative Aptitude 40 / 50 / 35 minutes
4. Medium of examination:
English Language and General English are in English; the other tests are offered in the versions listed for the state or union territory applied for
5. Negative marking:
0.25 of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective tests; unanswered questions carry no penalty

Selection Process

1. Stage 1:
Online Preliminary examination (objective)
2. Stage 2:
Online Main examination (objective), on which the merit is drawn
3. Stage 3:
Provisional allotment to a participating bank in the state or union territory applied for
4. Local Language Proficiency Test:
Marks-based and qualifying, conducted by an independent body or the bank after the Main examination and provisional allotment but before joining. Candidates who fail it are not offered appointment

Important Instructions

1. Read notification:
Candidates intending to apply must read the detailed notification carefully and ensure they meet the minimum eligibility criteria on the stipulated dates before registering online.
2. Check updates:
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in) for details and updates; the edit window dates will be notified there.

Training Details

1. Pre-Examination Training:
May be arranged in online mode for a limited number of candidates in September 2026; candidates who wish to avail of it must opt in the online application. Attending it confers no right to selection

Other Information

1. Participating banks:
The eleven participating public sector banks listed in Clause A of the notification
2. Annexures:
Annexure I vacancies, Annexure II examination centres, Annexure III state-wise local languages for the LLPT, Annexure IV scanning and upload guidelines, and blank certificate proformas. The blank proformas have not been extracted
3. Issued at:
Signed by the Director, IBPS, dated 01.08.2026

Contact Details

Other Information

  • Grievance portal: For queries/complaints log in to https://cgrs.ibps.in

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