IBPS CSA XVI Recruitment 2026 is open for 11,403 indicative Customer Service Associate vacancies in participating public sector banks. Online registration, editing and fee payment close on 21 August 2026.[2]
The vacancy total comes from the official State and Union Territory tables. It covers clerical cadre recruitment for the 2027-28 vacancy cycle.[1]
Latest bank jobs in August 2026 remain open today
| Recruitment | CRP CSA-XVI |
|---|---|
| Post | Customer Service Associate, clerical cadre |
| Indicative vacancies | 11,403 |
| Application period | 1 to 21 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Standard age | 20 to 28 years on 1 August 2026 |
| Application mode | Online only |
Applicants should complete payment before the portal closes. Saving a draft does not complete registration.
One State or Union Territory must be chosen
IBPS requires each candidate to apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory. The examination centre is normally linked to that choice.[1]
The official tables list 1,731 vacancies in Uttar Pradesh, 1,414 in Karnataka and 1,051 in Maharashtra. West Bengal lists 946, while Tamil Nadu lists 675.
These figures are indicative, not guaranteed final appointments. Participating banks report actual requirements before provisional allotment.
Graduation, computers and the local language all matter
A recognised graduation degree in any discipline is required by 21 August 2026. Applicants must hold the mark sheet or degree certificate when registering.
Computer literacy is also mandatory. The notification accepts a relevant certificate, diploma or degree, or prior study of computers or information technology.
Candidates must read, write, speak and understand the language selected for their State or Union Territory. IBPS can conduct a Local Language Proficiency Test before joining.[1]
Age is measured on 1 August
The normal age range is 20 to 28 years. The candidate must have been born between 2 August 1998 and 1 August 2006, inclusive.
The notice gives five years of upper-age relaxation to SC and ST candidates. OBC non-creamy-layer candidates receive three years, while eligible PwBD candidates receive ten years.
The process has preliminary and main examinations
The preliminary examination contains English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. It has 100 questions, 100 marks and a total duration of 60 minutes.
Shortlisted candidates then take the online main examination. Wrong answers in objective tests attract a penalty of one quarter of the assigned marks.[1]
Passing an examination does not itself create an appointment. Final provisional allotment depends on merit, preferences, reservation rules and the vacancies reported by participating banks.
Basic pay starts at ₹24,050
The notified basic-pay scale begins at ₹24,050 and rises through scheduled increments to ₹64,480. Allowances and benefits follow the rules of the allotted bank.
| Candidate group | Application charge |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM | ₹175 including GST |
| All other candidates | ₹850 including GST |
Bank transaction charges remain payable by the applicant. Fees already paid are not a reason to skip the final submission screen.
Finish the form before the deadline
- Read the detailed notification and choose one State or Union Territory.
- Open the official CRP CSA-XVI portal and create a registration.
- Enter qualification, category and language details exactly as supported by documents.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and other prescribed files.
- Pay the applicable fee and save the completed application.
Applicants comparing other public-sector bank openings can also read the SBI Junior Associate recruitment guide and the Bank of Baroda LBO update.
Use the official IBPS documents
Candidate questions
How many IBPS CSA XVI vacancies are listed?
The official State and Union Territory tables total 11,403 indicative vacancies. Actual allotments can change with the requirements later reported by participating banks.
Can a candidate apply for two States?
No. The notification says a candidate can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory under this recruitment cycle.
What is the last date?
Online registration, editing and fee payment close on 21 August 2026. Candidates should rely on the active official portal for the final submission status.