IBPS Clerk
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CRP CSA-XVI — Customer Service Associates recruitment for 2027–28 vacancies.Applications closed 28 Aug 2026;Preliminary exams were scheduled for 10–11 Oct 2026 and Main is scheduled for 27 Dec 2026 per the IBPS calendar.
Important Dates
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Latest Official Calendar
Cycle: IBPS-CL-2027 · 2027
- Tentative official schedule: Preliminary: 10 and 11 October 2026 · Main: 27 December 2026 (tentative, per IBPS calendar 2026-27) · IBPS — Tentative Calendar of Online CRP for PSBs & RRBs (2026-2027) ↗
These dates belong to the latest tracked cycle. Older-cycle application details elsewhere on this page are not carried forward to this schedule.
Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies11,663 (indicative; based on IBPS updated Annexure I dated 29 Sep 2026) Not confirmedPay
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical cadre | ₹24,050–₹64,480 (basic; multi-stage increments per the 12th Bipartite Settlement) | Customer Service Associate (CSA) — state/UT-wise recruitment, one state per candidate. No interview stage for this post. |
In-hand pay adds DA, HRA and CCA on top of this basic scale, and varies by posting city.
Who Can Apply
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Application fee
What You Need
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- 📷 Photo3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (200 × 230 px) · 20–50 KB · JPG/JPEG — recent colour photo, light/white background, no cap or dark glasses
- ✍️ Signature140 × 60 px · 10–20 KB · JPG/JPEG — signed in black ink on white paper, not in capitals
- 💳 Application FeeGeneral/OBC/EWS: Rs. 850 | SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 175
- Left thumb impression240 × 240 px @ 200 DPI (~3×3 cm) · 20–50 KB · JPG — black/blue ink on white paper Not confirmed
- Handwritten declaration800 × 400 px @ 200 DPI (~10×5 cm) · 50–100 KB · JPG — black ink, English Not confirmed
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Register at ibps.in under the CRP CSA link, choosing one state/UT to apply for
- Fill the form and upload photo, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
- Pay the fee — ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM), ₹850 (others)
- Use the 2-day post-close edit window if needed (₹200 correction fee)
- Download the call letter from ibps.in when released
Exam Pattern
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Prelims: 60 minutes | Mains: 125 minutes · Negative Marking: -0.25 (1/4 mark) per wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains; no penalty for unattempted questions · Passing Marks: N/A — merit-based ranking with sectional and overall cutoffs that vary by year; no fixed qualifying percentage published
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Prelims - English Language | part of 100 Q / 100 marks total, 20 min sectional |
| Prelims - Numerical Ability | part of 100 Q / 100 marks total, 20 min sectional |
| Prelims - Reasoning Ability | part of 100 Q / 100 marks total, 20 min sectional |
| Mains - Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | highest weightage, part of 60 marks |
| Mains - Quantitative Aptitude | 40 questions / 50 marks, 35 min |
| Mains - General/Financial Awareness | part of 160 Q / 200 marks total |
| Mains - General English | part of 160 Q / 200 marks total (Mains total: 160 Q / 200 marks, 125 min) |
Syllabus
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Online CBT (Prelims + Mains, both fully objective — no descriptive component); final stage is document verification (no interview for Clerk)
Career
Not stated in the official notification — a commonly cited coaching-site estimate.
- Clerk → Officer Scale I — roughly 2–6 years, depending on seniority vs. the JAIIB/CAIIB fast-track route
- Each bank sets its own exact promotion policy
Source & Verification
FAQs
Does IBPS Clerk have an interview stage?
No — unlike IBPS PO, selection for IBPS Clerk is based on the Prelims + Mains written exams only, with no personal interview; final merit is based solely on Mains marks.
Are Prelims marks added to the Mains score for the final result?
No, Prelims marks are used only to shortlist candidates for Mains; the final provisional allotment is based entirely on Mains marks.
Is there a separate Computer Knowledge section in Mains?
No standalone Computer Knowledge paper — computer-based questions are merged into the "Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude" section.
What is the sectional time limit rule in the Clerk exam?
Each section in both Prelims and Mains has its own fixed timer; you cannot use extra time saved in one section for another.
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