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:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Customer Service Associate (CSA) |
| Advertisement | CRP CSA-XVI |
| Job Type | Bank Job |
| Job Category | Central Government |
| Vacancies | State-wise & Category-wise (Refer Official Notification) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 01 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | October 2026 |
| Main Exam | December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in |
Vacancy Details:
| State/UT | Total Vacancies (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 18 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 186 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 45 |
| Assam | 349 |
| Bihar | 491 |
| Chandigarh | 20 |
| Chhattisgarh | 265 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| Daman & Diu | 7 |
| Delhi | 415 |
| Goa | 61 |
| Gujarat | 698 |
| Haryana | 196 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 97 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 67 |
| Jharkhand | 182 |
| Karnataka | 1414 |
| Kerala | 108 |
| Ladakh | 6 |
| Lakshadweep | 11 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 570 |
| Maharashtra | 1051 |
| Manipur | 42 |
| Meghalaya | 22 |
| Mizoram | 17 |
| Nagaland | 31 |
| Odisha | 337 |
| Puducherry | 26 |
| Punjab | 481 |
| Rajasthan | 392 |
| Sikkim | 28 |
| Tamil Nadu | 675 |
| Telangana | 191 |
| Tripura | 64 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1731 |
| Uttarakhand | 145 |
| West Bengal | 946 |
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
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government Rules |
| Widows/Divorced Women | As per Notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM | ₹175 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 |
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Document Verification
- Provisional Allotment
Exam Pattern:
Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Main Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 Minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 125 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:
- Visit the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “CRP CSA” section.
- Click on “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CRP–Customer Service Associates (CRP-CSA-XVI)”.
- Register by providing your name, mobile number, and email ID to generate your Registration Number and Password.
- Log in using the generated credentials and complete the online application form with your personal, educational, and communication details.
- Select the State/UT for which you wish to apply. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT.
- 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)
- Pay the application fee online:
- ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates
- ₹850 for all other candidates
- Preview the application form carefully and verify all the details before final submission.
- Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 01.08.2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 21.08.2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Window | 01.08.2026 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 Exam | September 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Examination | October 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | November 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter – Main Exam | November 2026 |
| Online Main Examination | December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click 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.