Q1. When does the online application start and what is the last date to apply for this recruitment?

The online application opens on 01 August 2026 and the closing deadline to submit the online form is 28 August 2026 (Extended). Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the deadline.

Q2. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

The prescribed application fee is: General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 850/-; SC / ST / ESM / DESM : Rs. 175/-; PH Candidates : Rs. 175/-; Payment Mode : Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card or Mobile Wallet.; Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable. Keep the payment receipt safe for future reference.. The application fee can be paid online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

Q3. What is the age limit and relaxation criteria for Recruitment Authority?

The prescribed age limit is: Minimum Age : 20 Years; Maximum Age : 28 Years; Age Relaxation : Extra as per IBPS rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwD: 10-15 Years).. Age relaxation in upper age limit is applicable to reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) in accordance with government regulations.

Q4. How many vacancies are announced for this recruitment?

total of Specified in notification vacancies have been notified. Candidates must check the qualification requirements and eligibility criteria in the vacancy table above.

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection IBPS Clerk Customer Service Associate CSA 16th Pre Admit Card 2026 for 11403 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 5, 2026 9:01 AM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Clerk (Customer Service Associate – CSA) 16th Pre Admit Card 2026 for 11,403 Post across participating banks. Online applications were accepted from 01 August 2026 to 28 August 2026 (extended). The preliminary examination is scheduled for 11 October 2026, and candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre. Applicants must be between 20 to 28 years as on 01 August 2026, with age relaxation applicable as per IBPS rules. The recruitment code is CRP CSA XVI. Candidates can download the Pre Admit Card, PET Admit Card, correction link, extension notice, and official notification through the direct links available on SarkariExam.pro. Read the full article for exam-day guidelines, document checklist, selection process, and FAQs.

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Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Clerk (Customer Service Associate – CSA) 16th	11403	Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. Computer literacy is mandatory: operating and working knowledge of computer systems. Candidate should have a certificate, diploma or degree in Computer Operations/Language, or have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in High School/College/Institute. Desirable experience and knowledge must be checked in the official CRP CSA XVI notification before applying.

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Clerk (Customer Service Associate – CSA) 16th

11403

Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
Computer literacy is mandatory: operating and working knowledge of computer systems.
Candidate should have a certificate, diploma or degree in Computer Operations/Language, or have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in High School/College/Institute.
Desirable experience and knowledge must be checked in the official CRP CSA XVI notification before applying.

UR / General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
4740	996	2815	1910	942	11403

UR / General

EWS

OBC

Total

4740

996

2815

1910

942

11403

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 – Online Preliminary Exam: Computer-based objective test on English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability; section-wise and overall cut-off must be cleared. Stage 2 – Online Mains Exam: Computer-based test on Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and General/Financial Awareness. Stage 3 – Interview / Document Verification Original documents are verified for eligibility; final selection depends on fulfilment of official notification conditions. Pre-Exam Training (PET): Conducted for eligible candidates before the preliminary exam; PET Admit Card is released separately. PET is not a selection stage; it is a training facility for eligible candidates. <

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 – Online Preliminary Exam: Computer-based objective test on English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability; section-wise and overall cut-off must be cleared.
Stage 2 – Online Mains Exam: Computer-based test on Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and General/Financial Awareness.
Stage 3 – Interview / Document Verification Original documents are verified for eligibility; final selection depends on fulfilment of official notification conditions.
Pre-Exam Training (PET): Conducted for eligible candidates before the preliminary exam; PET Admit Card is released separately. PET is not a selection stage; it is a training facility for eligible candidates.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Mandatory Documents & Upload Specifications Checklist
Passport Size Color Photograph: Recent front-facing color photo (taken within the last 3 months) against a white or light-colored background. Dimensions 3.5cm x 4.5cm, file size strictly between 20 KB to 50 KB in JPEG/JPG format. Wearing caps, sunglasses, or face masks is strictly prohibited. Scanned Signature: Candidate running signature executed in black or dark blue ink on clean unruled white paper. Dimensions 3.5cm x 1.5cm, file size between 10 KB to 20 KB in JPEG/JPG format. Signatures written in capital block letters will lead to application rejection. Class 10th / Matriculation Marksheet & Certificate: Scanned copy for Date of Birth verification, file size 50 KB to 200 KB in PDF or JPEG format. Qualifying Degree / Diploma / ITI Marksheet: Scanned copy of passing certificate and consolidated marksheets, file size 100 KB to 300 KB in PDF format. Category / Caste / EWS / Disability Certificate: Official certificate issued by a competent government authority in the prescribed central/state format. Valid Photo Identity Proof: Government-issued Photo ID card (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport).

Mandatory Documents & Upload Specifications Checklist

Passport Size Color Photograph: Recent front-facing color photo (taken within the last 3 months) against a white or light-colored background. Dimensions 3.5cm x 4.5cm, file size strictly between 20 KB to 50 KB in JPEG/JPG format. Wearing caps, sunglasses, or face masks is strictly prohibited.
Scanned Signature: Candidate running signature executed in black or dark blue ink on clean unruled white paper. Dimensions 3.5cm x 1.5cm, file size between 10 KB to 20 KB in JPEG/JPG format. Signatures written in capital block letters will lead to application rejection.
Class 10th / Matriculation Marksheet & Certificate: Scanned copy for Date of Birth verification, file size 50 KB to 200 KB in PDF or JPEG format.
Qualifying Degree / Diploma / ITI Marksheet: Scanned copy of passing certificate and consolidated marksheets, file size 100 KB to 300 KB in PDF format.
Category / Caste / EWS / Disability Certificate: Official certificate issued by a competent government authority in the prescribed central/state format.
Valid Photo Identity Proof: Government-issued Photo ID card (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport).

How to Fill Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Online Application Form 2026
Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro. Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials. Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes. Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions. Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code). Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

How to Fill Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Online Application Form 2026

Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro.
Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials.
Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes.
Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions.
Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code).
Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

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