The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released a short notice for the IBPS Clerk 2026 notification under CRP CSA-XVI to recruit Customer Service Associates. Online registration will open on 1 August 2026 and close on 21 August 2026, while the preliminary examination is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026.
The short notice confirms the full timeline of the recruitment cycle, covering registration, training, both examination stages and the final allotment of candidates.
IBPS Clerk 2026 Important Dates
- Online registration: 1 August to 21 August 2026
- Pre exam training: September 2026
- Prelims exam date: 10 and 11 October 2026
- Prelims result: November 2026
- Mains exam date: 27 December 2026
- Provisional allotment: March 2027
Eligibility Criteria
The age limit for the post is 20 to 28 years. Age relaxation will apply for reserved category candidates as per the rules.
Candidates must hold a bachelor degree, that is graduation, in any stream from a recognised university to be eligible to apply.
Selection Process
Selection will be made through an online preliminary examination followed by the main examination. There is no interview stage in the process.
Only candidates who clear the preliminary stage will move ahead to the main examination, which decides the final selection under this recruitment.
Official Source
The details have been shared by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection through the short notice issued for the recruitment. No separate official statement has been quoted in the notice beyond the schedule and eligibility details.
Background
The recruitment is being conducted under CRP CSA-XVI for the post of Customer Service Associate. The examination is held in two online stages, and no interview is part of the selection.
What Happens Next
Pre exam training is scheduled for September 2026, ahead of the preliminary examination in October. The prelims result is expected in November 2026.
The main examination will be conducted on 27 December 2026. Provisional allotment of selected candidates is scheduled for March 2027.
Candidates planning to apply should note the registration window of 1 August to 21 August 2026, as the application process runs only during this period.
