The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is currently receiving online applications for the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XVI 2027-28). Banking aspirants across India can apply for 11,403 clerical cadre vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks through the official portal at ibps.in. The last date to submit the application form and pay the registration fee is August 21, 2026.
IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) Recruitment 2026 Highlights
This major recruitment drive offers graduate job seekers a lucrative entry into public sector banking. Key examination details are outlined below:
- Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Exam Name: Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XVI)
- Total Vacancies: 11,403 Posts across 11 Public Sector Banks
- Online Application Dates: August 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Window: August 1 to August 21, 2026
- Official Website: ibps.in
- Preliminary Exam Dates: October 10 and October 11, 2026
- Mains Exam Date: December 27, 2026
Eligibility Criteria for IBPS Clerk 2026
Candidates planning to register must satisfy the following educational, age, and language criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Age Limit (as on August 1, 2026): Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years (Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2006). Standard age relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) categories.
- State Quota & Proficiency: Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory. Proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the official language of the chosen State/UT is essential.
Application Fee & Payment Mode
The application fee must be paid online using Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI during form submission:
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 850/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / EXS Candidates: Rs. 175/-
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
Follow these quick steps to complete your registration on the IBPS portal:
- Visit the official portal at ibps.in and click on the banner "Apply Online for CRP CSA-XVI".
- Click on "Click here for New Registration" and enter basic contact details (Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number) to generate a provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Upload required digital documents: recent passport photograph, live webcam photograph, and scanned signature.
- Fill in detailed personal, educational, and bank preference details accurately.
- Upload your left thumb impression and a scanned handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Review the complete application form carefully, pay the application fee via the online gateway, and download the printout for future reference.