Key Takeaways

  • Applications: August 1 to August 21, 2026 on ibps.in.
  • Exams: Prelims in October 2026; Mains in December 2026.
  • Role: Customer Service Associates in public sector banks.

Quick Facts

  • Registration window: August 1 to August 21, 2026
  • Preliminary exam date: Held in October 2026
  • Main exam date: Scheduled for December 2026
  • Provisional allotment date: Expected by March 2027

New Delhi: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the tentative schedule for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP CSA-XVI) for Customer Service Associate (CSA) posts in participating public sector banks across India.

According to the official notification issued by the institute, the online registration process for IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 will officially open on August 1, 2026 and conclude on August 21, 2026. Prospective candidates must complete their registration and application fee payment strictly within this timeline on the official portal, ibps.in.

Detailed Notification and Application Process

While IBPS released a short notice outlining the schedule, the complete notification containing details on state-wise vacancies, eligibility requirements, educational qualifications, age limits, and the application fee structure will be published on August 1 alongside the live application link.

An edit window to rectify potential application errors will be made available shortly after the closing of the registration portal.

Important Dates & Schedule

The recruitment process will be conducted in a phased computer-based testing (CBT) format:

Online Registration & Fee Payment: August 1 to August 21, 2026

Pre-Examination Training (PET): September 2026

Preliminary Examination: October 2026

Preliminary Exam Results: November 2026

Main Examination: December 2026

Provisional Allotment: March 2027

Banking aspirants are advised to keep their documentation ready and monitor the official IBPS portal regularly for syllabus details, exam centre allocations, and updates.