IBPS CRP CSA XVI Prelims Admit Card 2026 Out for 11,663 Vacancies

What happened

IBPS has made the online preliminary examination call letter available for download starting October 1, 2026, for the recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) / Clerical Cadre across 11 participating Public Sector Banks.

Total vacancies for CRP CSA-XVI have been revised upward from the initial 11,403 to 11,663 posts as per the official update dated September 29, 2026.

The preliminary examination will be conducted on October 10 and 11, 2026, followed by the tentative declaration of preliminary results in November 2026.

Vacancy details

• Total posts: 11,663 Customer Service Associate / Clerical Cadre posts (revised upward from 11,403)
• Distribution: Apportioned across 11 participating Public Sector Banks by State/UT and categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, and horizontal reservations for PwBD/ESM)

Eligibility

• A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government
• Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory (Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations or studied Computer/IT in High School or College)
• Proficiency in the official language of the State/UT applied for is required

Age limit

• 20 to 28 years as on 01.08.2026 (Candidates must have been born between 02.08.1998 and 01.08.2006, both inclusive)
• SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation
• PwBD: 10 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation as per Government of India guidelines

Application fee

• SC / ST / PwBD / ESM candidates: ₹175 (inclusive of GST)
• All other candidates (General / EWS / OBC): ₹850 (inclusive of GST)
• Application correction fee: ₹200 (inclusive of GST)

Selection process

• Online Preliminary Examination
• Online Main Examination
• Local language proficiency verification (No interview stage is conducted for CSA/Clerical cadre)

Exam pattern

• Total Questions: 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks
• Total Duration: 60 minutes with 20 minutes allotted separately for each section
• English Language: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes
• Numerical Ability: 35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 Minutes
• Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.25 (one-fourth) mark deducted for each incorrect answer

How to apply

1. Visit the official website at https://www.ibps.in/
2. Navigate to 'CRP Clerical Cadre' or 'CRP CSA (Customer Service Associate) XVI'
3. Click on 'Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP-CSA-XVI'
4. Log in using your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth
5. Download and print the admit card for entry to the examination hall

What candidates should do

• Log in to ibps.in immediately to download and print the preliminary examination call letter.
• Check the allotted test date, reporting time, and examination center address mentioned on the call letter.
• Ensure all required identity documents are arranged alongside the admit card ahead of the exam date.

PrepZen analysis

With 100 questions to solve in 60 minutes and rigid 20-minute sectional clocks, speed and accuracy are crucial for clearing the preliminary stage.

Because the 0.25 negative marking penalizes blind guesses, candidates must focus on questions with high certainty to safeguard sectional and overall cut-offs.

Since preliminary marks do not count toward the final merit list, the primary objective is to clear the benchmark required to qualify for the December 27 Main Examination.

FAQs

Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility in the official notification before applying. Prepared by the PrepZen Editorial Team from the official notice. Spotted an error? Write to prepzen.app@gmail.com.