The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates, CRP CSA-XVI. The recruitment covers Customer Service Associate posts in Participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of 2027-28. Candidates can check the full schedule below and apply through the official IBPS website.
IBPS CRP CSA XVI 2026 Notification Details
IBPS conducts this recruitment drive every year to fill Customer Service Associate (Clerk) vacancies across Participating Public Sector Banks. The board releases the notification, conducts the Preliminary and Main online examinations, and allots selected candidates to banks based on their performance and preferences.
Important Dates
| Details | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges | 01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026 |
| Edit Window for Application Form | After closure of registration (IBPS will notify the date on its official website) |
| Conduct of Pre-Examination Training (PET) | September 2026 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | October 2026 |
| Result of Online Examination – Preliminary | November 2026 |
| Online Examination – Main | December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | March 2027 |
How to Apply for IBPS CRP CSA-XVI
Candidates need to register online on the official IBPS website between 01.08.2026 and 21.08.2026. IBPS will open a separate edit window after registration closes, allowing candidates to correct their application form, including online payment for edits. The board will announce the exact edit window dates on its official website.
IBPS CRP CSA XVI Selection Process: Prelims and Mains Exam
IBPS selects candidates through a two-stage online examination. The Preliminary Examination screens candidates first, and IBPS releases the result in November 2026. Candidates who clear the Preliminary Examination sit for the Main Examination in December 2026. IBPS also conducts Pre-Examination Training (PET) in September 2026 to help eligible candidates prepare. The board announces provisional allotment to Participating Public Sector Banks in March 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBPS CRP CSA XVI online registration start?
IBPS CRP CSA XVI online registration starts on 01.08.2026 and closes on 21.08.2026.
When will IBPS conduct the CRP CSA XVI Preliminary Examination?
IBPS will conduct the CRP CSA XVI Preliminary Examination in October 2026.
When will IBPS release the CRP CSA XVI Preliminary result?
IBPS will release the CRP CSA XVI Preliminary Examination result in November 2026.
When will IBPS conduct the CRP CSA XVI Main Examination?
IBPS will conduct the CRP CSA XVI Main Examination in December 2026.
Where can candidates apply for IBPS CRP CSA XVI?
Candidates can apply for IBPS CRP CSA XVI through the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.