IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Application 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the detailed notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XVI) for vacancies in the financial year 2027-28.
Through this national-level examination, thousands of candidates will be recruited as Customer Service Associates (CSA – Clerical Cadre) across 11 participating Public Sector Banks throughout India. Eligible candidates possessing any Graduation degree can apply online via the official IBPS portal.
IBPS Clerk (CSA-XVI) Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | Common Recruitment Process (CRP CSA-XVI) |
| Post Name | Customer Service Associate (CSA) / Clerk |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Total Vacancies | State & UT-wise (To be declared by Banks) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation Degree in Any Discipline |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
Important Dates for IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI
- Online Registration Start Date: 01 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 21 August 2026
- Application Correction Window: 2 days after application closure
- Pre-Examination Training (PET): September 2026
- Preliminary Online Exam Date: October 2026
- Preliminary Exam Result: November 2026
- Main Online Exam Date: December 2026
- Provisional Allotment: March 2027
IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Application Fee Details
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM Candidates: ₹175/- (Inclusive of GST)
- General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates: ₹850/- (Inclusive of GST)
- Payment Mode: Online mode only via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, IMPS, Wallets, or UPI.
- Note: Applicable bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate. Fee is non-refundable.
IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Age Limit and Relaxations
The Age will be calculated as of 1 August 2026
- Minimum Age Limit: 20 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 Years
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Category-wise Upper Age Relaxations (Vertical Layout)
| Category / Candidate Condition | Age Relaxation Admissible |
| SC / ST Candidates | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Disabled ESM | Military Service Period + 3 Years (Max 50 Years) |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Legally Separated | Up to 35 Years (General/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST) |
IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Vacancy Details
| S. No. | State/UT | Total Vacancies (Indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | 18 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 186 |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 45 |
| 4 | Assam | 349 |
| 5 | Bihar | 491 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 20 |
| 7 | Chhattisgarh | 265 |
| 8 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| 9 | Daman & Diu | 7 |
| 10 | Delhi | 415 |
| 11 | Goa | 61 |
| 12 | Gujarat | 698 |
| 13 | Haryana | 196 |
| 14 | Himachal Pradesh | 97 |
| 15 | Jammu & Kashmir | 67 |
| 16 | Jharkhand | 182 |
| 17 | Karnataka | 1414 |
| 18 | Kerala | 108 |
| 19 | Ladakh | 6 |
| 20 | Lakshadweep | 11 |
| 21 | Madhya Pradesh | 570 |
| 22 | Maharashtra | 1051 |
| 23 | Manipur | 42 |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 22 |
| 25 | Mizoram | 17 |
| 26 | Nagaland | 31 |
| 27 | Odisha | 337 |
| 28 | Puducherry | 26 |
| 29 | Punjab | 481 |
| 30 | Rajasthan | 392 |
| 31 | Sikkim | 28 |
| 32 | Tamil Nadu | 675 |
| 33 | Telangana | 191 |
| 34 | Tripura | 64 |
| 35 | Uttar Pradesh | 1731 |
| 36 | Uttarakhand | 145 |
| 37 | West Bengal | 946 |
| Total Posts | 11403 |
List of Participating Banks in IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI
Recruitment is conducted for clerical positions in the following 11 Public Sector Banks:
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of India
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Canara Bank
- Central Bank of India
- Indian Bank
- Indian Overseas Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- UCO Bank
- Union Bank of India
IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Educational Qualification Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all minimum academic qualifications on or before 21 August 2026:
- Academic Degree: A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Local Language Proficiency (LLPT): Candidates applying for vacancies in a particular State/UT must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the specified local language of that State/UT. (Exempted if local language was studied in 10th standard or higher).
- Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge of computer systems is mandatory. Candidates should possess a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/language or have studied Computer/IT as a subject in High School/College.
IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Pay Scale and Salary Structure
Selected candidates are appointed in the Clerical Cadre under the 12th Bipartite Settlement:
- Pay Scale: ₹24,050 – 1340/3 – 28070 – 1650/3 – 33020 – 2000/4 – 41020 – 2340/7 – 57400 – 4400/1 – 61800 – 2680/1 – ₹64,480/- per month.
- Allowances: Eligible for DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Special Allowance, and other perquisites as per bank rules.
IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Selection Process Details
Selection to the post of Customer Service Associate (CSA) is conducted through a two-tier online examination followed by language verification:
- Online Preliminary Examination: Objective screening test of 100 Marks.
- Online Main Examination: Objective test of 200 Marks. Final merit listing is based ONLY on scores obtained in the Main Examination.
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): Conducted by the allotted bank before joining. It is qualifying in nature.
IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI Exam Pattern and Test Scheme
1. Online Preliminary Examination
| Test Component | Medium of Exam | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | State Version / English / Hindi | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | State Version / English / Hindi | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 100 MCQs | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes |
2. Online Main Examination
| Test Component | Medium of Exam | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| General / Financial Awareness | State Version / English / Hindi | 40 | 50 | 20 Minutes |
| General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | State Version / English / Hindi | 40 | 60 | 35 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | State Version / English / Hindi | 40 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 160 MCQs | 200 Marks | 125 Minutes |
- Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer in both Preliminary and Main exams.
How to Apply Online for IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI 2026
- Visit the official IBPS portal at www.ibps.in.
- Click on “CRP CSA” -> “Apply Online for CRP-Customer Service Associates (CRP-CSA-XVI)”.
- Click on “Click Here for New Registration” and enter basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, state preference, and bank preferences carefully.
- Upload clear scanned copies of required documents:
- Photograph: Passport-size color photo (20kb to 50kb) + Live photo capture via webcam/mobile.
- Signature: Signed on white paper in black ink (10kb to 20kb, NOT in CAPITAL letters).
- Left Thumb Impression: Blue/black ink on white paper (20kb to 50kb).
- Handwritten Declaration: Written in English on white paper with black ink (50kb to 100kb).
- 10th Standard Certificate / Marksheet: PDF format (up to 500kb).
- Pay the prescribed application fee online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form on or before 21 August 2026 and print out a copy of the application form and e-receipt for future document verification.
Important Links
| Links Details | Link Action |
| Apply Online Portal | Click Here |
| Official Detailed Notification | Click Here |
| Official IBPS Website | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Telegram Channel | Join Now |
| Arattai Channel | Join Now |
| Home Page | Click Here |
Source:Â Information is taken from the official notification released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
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