Hey Aspirants! ЁЯСЛ
IBPS has released the notification and official schedule for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI) for 11,400+ vacancies across participating Public Sector Banks.
Below you will find the complete exam pattern for Prelims & Mains, exact examination dates, eligibility criteria, and the document upload checklist.
Bank Exam Notification
IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern & Important Details
Customer Service Associates (CSA) | CRP CSA-XVI (11,400+ Posts)
ЁЯУМ Overview & Important Dates
| Post Name | Customer Service Associate (CSA) / Clerical Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 11,403 Vacancies (All India / State-wise) |
| Application Window | 01 August 2026 – 28 August 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) | ₹850 (All Others) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 10 & 11 October 2026 |
| Prelims Result | November 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | 27 December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
| Pay Scale (Basic Pay) | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480/- (Plus DA, HRA & Allowances) |
| Official PDF Notification | ЁЯУе Click to Download PDF |
ЁЯОп Selection Process Stages
- Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination (Objective Test – 100 Marks)
- Phase-II: Online Main Examination (Objective Test – 200 Marks / 160 Questions)
- Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) (Qualifying nature; exempted if studied language in 10th standard or above)
ЁЯУЭ Phase-I: Preliminary Exam Pattern
Online objective test conducted for shortlisting candidates for Online Mains Exam.
| Subject / Test | Medium | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| 2. Numerical Ability | Bilingual / Regional | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| 3. Reasoning Ability | Bilingual / Regional | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | -- | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes (1 Hour) |
- Sectional & Overall Cutoff: Candidates must qualify in each of the three tests by securing minimum sectional cut-off marks decided by IBPS.
- Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25 marks) deducted for every wrong answer marked.
ЁЯПЖ Phase-II: Main Exam Pattern (Final Selection)
Final provisional allotment is prepared purely on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Online Mains.
| Subject / Test | Medium | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. General / Financial Awareness | Bilingual / Regional | 40 | 50 | 20 mins |
| 2. General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| 3. Reasoning Ability | Bilingual / Regional | 40 | 60 | 35 mins |
| 4. Quantitative Aptitude | Bilingual / Regional | 40 | 50 | 35 mins |
| Total | -- | 160 | 200 | 125 Minutes (2h 05m) |
- Cutoff Criteria: Candidates must clear both test-level sectional cut-offs and the overall aggregate cut-off.
- Score Conversion: Total 200 marks of Mains examination are converted out of 100 for Provisional Allotment.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) penalty for each wrong answer.
ЁЯОУ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As on 01.08.2026)
- Min Age: 20 Years | Max Age: 28 Years
- Born between: 02.08.1998 and 01.08.2006 (both dates inclusive)
- Relaxation: OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), PwBD (+10 yrs), ESM/DESM.
Educational Qualification (As on 21.08.2026)
- Graduation: Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Result Declaration: Result must be declared on or before 21.08.2026.
- Computer Literacy: Operating/working knowledge with Certificate/Diploma/studied in School/College is mandatory.
ЁЯУБ Document Upload Specifications (Checklist)
| Passport Photograph | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 x 230 pixels (Live webcam/mobile photo also required) |
| Signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | Black Ink Pen on white paper (NO ALL CAPS) |
| Left Thumb Impression | 20 KB – 50 KB | Black or Blue ink on white paper |
| Handwritten Declaration | 50 KB – 100 KB | Black Ink in English only (NO ALL CAPS) |
| 10th / SSLC Certificate | Max 500 KB | PDF format (A4 Size) |
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