IBPS Clerk Notification 2026 Out for CRP CSA-XVI, Online Registration from 1st August, Check Details

IBPS has released the detailed notification for CRP CSA-XVI — the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CSA), popularly known as IBPS Clerk, for vacancies of 2027-28. A total of 11,403 indicative vacancies have been notified across 11 Participating Public Sector Banks, with online registration opening on 1st August 2026 and closing on 21st August 2026.

This guide covers vacancy details, eligibility, salary, exam pattern, fee, and the application process, based directly on the official IBPS notification.

At a Glance

Important Dates

Participating Banks

This is a Common Recruitment Process — one exam gets you into the merit pool for any of these 11 Participating Public Sector Banks:

Since clerical recruitment is done State/UT-wise, candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT, and provisional allotment goes to one Participating Bank based on merit-cum-preference within that State/UT.

Key Takeaways

• Selection is common across all 11 banks — you don’t choose a bank at the exam stage.
• Provisional allotment is decided by merit-cum-preference after Mains.
• You can apply for only one State/UT, and this choice is irrevocable once submitted.

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State/UT-wise Vacancy Break-up (Indicative)

Note: Vacancies for Union Bank of India are marked “NR” (Not Reported) for every State/UT in the official annexure and are excluded from the totals above — so the actual all-India figure will rise once Union Bank reports its numbers. All figures are indicative and subject to the actual vacancies reported by Participating Banks at the time of provisional allotment.

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Key Takeaways

• Karnataka (1,414), Uttar Pradesh (1,731), and Maharashtra (1,051) carry the highest indicative vacancies.
• Union Territories such as Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Daman & Diu have the smallest openings.
• Union Bank of India’s numbers are still pending — the real total will be higher.

Expert Tip

Pick your State/UT carefully before you register — this choice cannot be changed later, and it determines your exam centre, your Local Language Proficiency requirement, and which bank you can be provisionally allotted to.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of settling permanently, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (categories other than Indian citizens require a Government of India eligibility certificate).

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026): Minimum 20 years, Maximum 28 years — candidates must be born between 02.08.1998 and 01.08.2006 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification (as on 21.08.2026): A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must indicate their graduation percentage while registering.

Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the specified local language of the State/UT they apply for. A 10th standard or above mark sheet showing that language exempts candidates from the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT); otherwise, the test is conducted after the Mains exam but before joining, and is qualifying in nature.

Computer Literacy: Candidates must have operating/working knowledge of computer systems — a certificate, diploma, or degree in computer operations, or having studied Computer/IT as a subject in school or college.

Age Relaxation

Key Takeaways

• The age relaxation rules stack only partially — SC/ST/OBC relaxation can combine with just one of the remaining categories, not all of them.
• OBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate dated on or after 01.04.2026.

Application Fee

Payment window: 1st August 2026 to 21st August 2026 (online mode only). Bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. A separate correction fee of ₹200/- applies if candidates use the Edit Window after registration closes.

Salary Structure

The Customer Service Associate (CSA) post carries the following pay scale, as per the official notification:

Basic Pay: ₹24,050 – 1340(3) – 28,070 – 1650(3) – 33,020 – 2000(4) – 41,020 – 2340(7) – 57,400 – 4400(1) – 61,800 – 2680(1) – 64,480

In addition to Basic Pay, CSAs are eligible for allowances and perquisites as per the rules of the Participating Bank they are allotted to, which vary from bank to bank. The notification does not specify a consolidated gross/in-hand figure — actual take-home pay depends on the allotted bank’s allowance structure and posting location.

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Expert Tip

Don’t compare “Basic Pay” figures across different recruitment notices as if they were take-home salary — always check whether a quoted number includes allowances, since this varies widely by bank and city.

Selection Procedure

Selection is a two-tier online examination:

1. Online Preliminary Examination (objective, qualifying in nature) — shortlists candidates for Mains
2. Online Main Examination (objective) — marks from Mains alone are used for final merit
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) — qualifying, conducted after Mains but before joining (waived for candidates with 10th standard language proof)
4. Document Verification and Provisional Allotment to one of the Participating Banks, based on merit-cum-preference within the applied State/UT

Exam Pattern — Preliminary Examination

Exam Pattern — Main Examination

Each test in both Prelims and Mains is separately timed. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty. Candidates must qualify in each of the three Prelims tests individually and clear category-wise cut-offs to be shortlisted for Mains.

Key Takeaways

• Only Mains marks count toward final merit — Prelims is purely a qualifying/shortlisting round.
• Sectional timing means you can’t borrow time from one test to finish another.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the official IBPS portal (www.ibps.in), following the “CRP CSA” link on the homepage. Candidates need to register, upload a photograph, signature, left thumb impression, a handwritten declaration, and their 10th standard/equivalent certificate, then complete online fee payment. A 2-day Edit Window is provided after registration closes for limited corrections.

Note: This is a summary for quick reference. Applicants must read the full official CRP CSA-XVI notification on IBPS’s website before applying, to avoid missing any eligibility or procedural detail.

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