IBPS CRP CSA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 11403 Customer Service Associate (Clerk) Posts

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS CRP CSA Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) in participating Public Sector Banks for the 2027-28 vacancies. Eligible graduates can submit their online applications from 1st August 2026 to 21st August 2026 through the official IBPS website.

Candidates will be selected through the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), and Document Verification.


Details for IBPS CRP CSA Recruitment 2026:

ParticularDetails
OrganizationInstitute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Post NameCustomer Service Associate (CSA)
AdvertisementCRP CSA-XVI
Job TypeBank Job
Job CategoryCentral Government
VacanciesState-wise & Category-wise (Refer Official Notification)
Application ModeOnline
Registration Dates01 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
Preliminary ExamOctober 2026
Main ExamDecember 2026
Provisional AllotmentMarch 2027
Official Websitehttps://www.ibps.in

Vacancy Details:

State/UTTotal Vacancies (Indicative)
Andaman & Nicobar18
Andhra Pradesh186
Arunachal Pradesh45
Assam349
Bihar491
Chandigarh20
Chhattisgarh265
Dadra & Nagar Haveli18
Daman & Diu7
Delhi415
Goa61
Gujarat698
Haryana196
Himachal Pradesh97
Jammu & Kashmir67
Jharkhand182
Karnataka1414
Kerala108
Ladakh6
Lakshadweep11
Madhya Pradesh570
Maharashtra1051
Manipur42
Meghalaya22
Mizoram17
Nagaland31
Odisha337
Puducherry26
Punjab481
Rajasthan392
Sikkim28
Tamil Nadu675
Telangana191
Tripura64
Uttar Pradesh1731
Uttarakhand145
West Bengal946

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
  • Basic Computer Knowledge is mandatory.
  • Candidates should be proficient in the local language of the State/UT they apply for.

Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 28 Years

Candidate should be born between:

02 August 1998 to 01 August 2006 (both inclusive).

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation
SC/ST5 Years
OBC (NCL)3 Years
PwBD10 Years
Ex-ServicemenAs per Government Rules
Widows/Divorced WomenAs per Notification

Application Fee

CategoryFee
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM₹175
General/OBC/EWS₹850

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

  1. Online Preliminary Examination
  2. Online Main Examination
  3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
  4. Document Verification
  5. Provisional Allotment

Exam Pattern:

Preliminary Examination

SubjectQuestionsMarksTime
English Language303020 Minutes
Numerical Ability353520 Minutes
Reasoning Ability353520 Minutes
Total10010060 Minutes

Main Examination

SubjectQuestionsMarksTime
General/Financial Awareness405020 Minutes
General English404035 Minutes
Reasoning Ability406035 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude405035 Minutes
Total160200125 Minutes

Negative Marking:
There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.


Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be able to:

  • Read
  • Write
  • Speak
  • Understand

the prescribed local language.

Candidates who have studied the local language in Class 10 or above may be exempted from the LLPT.


How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for IBPS Customer Service Associate (CSA) Recruitment 2026 only through the online mode. No other mode of application will be accepted. The online application process will remain open from 1st August 2026 to 21st August 2026.

Follow the steps below to apply online:

  1. Visit the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
  2. On the homepage, click on the “CRP CSA” section.
  3. Click on “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP–Customer Service Associates (CRP-CSA-XVI)”.
  4. Register by providing your name, mobile number, and email ID to generate your Registration Number and Password.
  5. Log in using the generated credentials and complete the online application form with your personal, educational, and communication details.
  6. Select the State/UT for which you wish to apply. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT.
  7. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format:
    • Recent passport-size photograph
    • Signature
    • Left thumb impression
    • Handwritten declaration
    • SSC/10th certificate
    • Other applicable certificates (if required)
  8. Pay the application fee online:
    • ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates
    • ₹850 for all other candidates
  9. Preview the application form carefully and verify all the details before final submission.
  10. Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date01.08.2026
Online Registration Last Date21.08.2026
Application Fee Payment Window01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026
Edit Window (Modify/Correct Application)2 days after closure of registration (exact dates to be notified on official website – not specified in the notification)
Pre-Examination Training (PET)September 2026
Download of Call Letter – Preliminary ExamSeptember 2026
Online Preliminary ExaminationOctober 2026
Preliminary Exam ResultNovember 2026
Download of Call Letter – Main ExamNovember 2026
Online Main ExaminationDecember 2026
Provisional AllotmentMarch 2027

Important Links:

Apply OnlineClick Here
NotificationClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the IBPS CSA Recruitment 2026?

Answer: IBPS CSA Recruitment 2026 is a national-level recruitment drive conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to recruit Customer Service Associates (CSA), formerly known as Clerks, in participating Public Sector Banks.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in IBPS CSA Recruitment 2026?

Answer: IBPS has announced 11,403 tentative vacancies for Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts across various States and Union Territories.

Q3. What are the online application dates?

Answer: The online application process starts on 1st August 2026 and closes on 21st August 2026.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required?

Answer: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university. Basic computer knowledge is also required.

Q5. What is the age limit for IBPS CSA Recruitment 2026?

Answer: Candidates should be 20 to 28 years of age as on 1st August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

Q6. What is the application fee?

Answer:
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM: ₹175/-
General/OBC/EWS: ₹850/-

Q7. What is the selection process?

Answer: The selection process consists of:
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Document Verification
Provisional Allotment

Q8. What is the salary of an IBPS Customer Service Associate (CSA)?

Answer: The pay scale is ₹24,050 – ₹64,480, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, Medical Benefits, and other admissible allowances.

Q9. When will the Preliminary Examination be held?

Answer: The IBPS CSA Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be conducted in October 2026.

Q10. When will the Main Examination be conducted?

Answer: The IBPS CSA Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.

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