IBPS Clerk 2026–27: CSA XVI Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility & Pattern

Latest update — 6 October 2026

IBPS CSA XVI preliminary call letters are available through the official register. The tentative preliminary dates are 10–11 October 2026 and Main is 27 December. Registration is closed. The 29 September vacancy amendment is the latest reviewed annexure.

At a glance

What changed and notification PDF

IBPS issued an updated indicative vacancy annexure on 29 September. Use its state/UT, bank and category rows instead of the earlier estimated total. The amendment says other notification terms remain unchanged. The official register lists preliminary call letters, handouts, scribe guidance and a mock-test link dated 1 October.

Official reference: Detailed notification.

Official reference: 29 September corrigendum.

Official reference: Current official notice register.

Important dates

The original PDF gives 21 August for qualification completion; the registration portal shows the later registration closing date. Do not assume the portal’s extension changed every eligibility cut-off. Read any specific amendment or obtain IBPS clarification if that distinction affects you.

Official reference: Official registration timeline.

Official reference: Tentative examination calendar.

Vacancies and participating banks

The latest reviewed vacancy table is dated 29 September 2026. Its figures are indicative and anticipated; actual reported vacancies determine provisional allotment. Apply the state/UT and category relevant to your application. A vacancy count is not a promise of a particular bank or branch.

Official reference: Updated Annexure I.

Eligibility: age, education and language

The base age is 20–28 as on 1 August 2026; the notification gives inclusive birth dates 2 August 1998–1 August 2006. Prescribed category relaxations apply. A recognised graduation degree or accepted equivalent is required, with documentary proof of the prescribed completion date.

Computer operating/working knowledge is mandatory, evidenced by the specified computer qualification or study of Computer/IT at school, college or institute. The chosen state/UT’s specified local language must be understood, read, written and spoken.

Candidates with a Class 10 or higher certificate showing study of the specified/opted language are exempt from the Local Language Proficiency Test under the stated rule. Otherwise the qualifying language test is conducted after main qualification/provisional allotment and before joining; failure prevents appointment.

Official reference: Eligibility and section H language provisions.

Application process and fees

Fresh applications and editing are closed. Retain the submitted form and payment record. The notification sets ₹175 inclusive of GST for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM and ₹850 for other candidates, plus applicable transaction charges. An admit-card link does not reopen registration.

Exam pattern

Detailed guide: IBPS Clerk 2026: CSA-XVI Admit Card, Dates and Exam Pattern

Objective wrong answers lose one-quarter of the marks assigned to the question; blanks have no penalty. Main-exam marks determine final merit under the notification’s allotment rules. Prelims are screening and each test requires the IBPS cut-off.

Official reference: Examination structure and scoring.

Syllabus and preparation

Use English comprehension, vocabulary and grammar; numerical calculation, arithmetic and data interpretation; and reasoning practice for the preliminary tests. Main adds General/Financial Awareness to the notified test subjects. These are editorial study priorities based on the official test headings, not a separately issued exhaustive chapter list. Use the current official information handout before choosing a mock-test format.

Selection process

Preliminary tests screen candidates for Main. Final merit uses Main marks under the notification rules, followed by the applicable local-language requirement and eligibility checks. CSA has no PO-style interview. Provisional allotment remains conditional.

Call letter, results and salary

Open the CSA-XVI official register and follow its preliminary call-letter entry. Verify your personal date, reporting time, venue and required documents. Keep the authenticated preliminary call letter if the handout requires it for later stages. No individual result is inferred from an available download link.

The notification’s basic-pay scale starts at ₹24,050. Allowances and other service terms follow the participating bank; this is not guaranteed take-home pay. Provisional allotment and language/eligibility checks must not be described as an unconditional appointment.

Preparation resources, previous papers and cut-offs

IBPS Clerk previous-paper practice helps identify weak topics. Keep the actual paper year and compare its format with the XVI scheme. For cut-offs, compare the same state/UT, category and stage; no predicted figure is an official XVI cut-off. Review mistakes after timed practice and use the current handout for section limits.

Official sources

• Detailed notification
• 29 September corrigendum
• Current official notice register
• Official registration timeline
• Tentative examination calendar
• Updated Annexure I

Checked on 6 October 2026. Later official amendments take precedence. Preparation plans are GovtAdhikari editorial guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Is IBPS Clerk now called CSA?

The official XVI recruitment is for Customer Service Associates; Clerk remains a common search term.

Can I apply while call letters are available?

No. The application period has closed.

How many questions are in mains?

The reviewed XVI notification gives 160 questions, 200 marks and 125 minutes.

Does every candidate take the language test?

The notification provides an exemption for the specified documentary proof of studying the opted local language.