IBPS Clerk (CSA) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 11,403 Customer Service Assistant Posts
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official notification for IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Recruitment 2026 to fill 11,403 Customer Service Assistant (CSA)/Clerk vacancies in various Public Sector Banks across India. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who wish to build a career in the banking sector.
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Organization: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Post Name: Customer Service Assistant (CSA) / Clerk
- Total Vacancies: 11,403
- Job Location: All India
- Application Mode: Online
- Salary: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 per month
- Online Application Starts: 1 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 21 August 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Basic computer knowledge is mandatory. Candidates should have a certificate, diploma, degree in computer applications, or should have studied Computer Science/Information Technology as a subject during school or college.
- Applicants should be able to read, write, and speak the official local language of the State or Union Territory for which they are applying.
Age Limit
As on 1 August 2026, candidates should satisfy the following age criteria:
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation
Reserved category candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government rules:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Relaxation is also available for Ex-Servicemen, Widows, and Divorced Women as per applicable rules.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary ranging from:
- ₹24,050 to ₹64,480 per month
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee online.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹175
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of the following stages:
Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination will be conducted online and will include:
- English Language
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning Ability
The test carries 100 marks with a duration of 60 minutes.
Main Examination
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will appear for the Main Examination, which includes:
- General/Financial Awareness
- General English
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
The Main Examination consists of 160 questions for 200 marks with a duration of 125 minutes.
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Candidates who have not studied the local language of the State/UT in Class 10 must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test after clearing the Main Examination.
Negative Marking
A deduction of 0.25 marks will be made for every incorrect answer in both the Preliminary and Main examinations.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying online:
- Graduation Certificate and Mark Sheets
- Aadhaar Card or Valid Photo Identity Proof
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration in the prescribed format
- Valid Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Important Dates
- Online Application Begins: 1 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 21 August 2026
- Preliminary Examination: October 2026
- Preliminary Result: November 2026
- Main Examination: December 2026
- Provisional Allotment: March 2027
- Apply Online: Click Here